Crochet Along: Finished Blanket Photos

[Shandeh]

Oh, I'm so glad you appreciate my work!
When I was making the pages for the KAL and CAL finished photos, it reminded me of my earlier days as an executive assistant. Lots of typing and organizing. It was nice to get it finished, and I enjoy looking through all the blankets myself.

I cannot be nominated as most helpful, because I work for Bernat. But, I certainly appreciate your kind words! Makes me feel loved and appreciated. As for the time I spend on the forum, I am sort of a work-aholic, I guess. I just like to be busy. When I'm not on the forum, I teach piano lessons, practice piano and organ for church, go to choir rehearsal, perform for church services and weddings and funerals, and I occasionally compose my own music. I also spend a lot of time knitting and crocheting, and reading books. And I also love to shop at thrift stores, consignment shops, antique stores, craft stores, and yarn shops. I'm a very busy person, but I like it that way.

So, do you ever sleep???? You certainly are one busy lady! But I'm so glad that you find time to spend with us here in the forum.

Ha! Yeah, I sleep....but not for long times. I just take naps. Occasionally, my body will allow me to sleep for several hours straight - especially on Sundays. But, most of the time, I sleep about 5 hours a night, then take a nap in the afternoon, just before teaching piano lessons.

[Shandeh]

If you haven't already noticed, I created a separate post, which has all the photos of completed CAL blankets. No comments can be made to that thread. This makes it easy to see all the blankets.

Enjoy!
viewtopic.php?f=121&t=2453&p=40907#p40907

(So far, I have listed all the photos that were posted through 4 PM (EST) of Saturday, May 4th. I will continue adding photos to that page, as I see them here.)

Thank you for the view post of all the blankets. I enjoyed seeing them very much! I'm going to try to post mine now that it is finished too!:cloud9:

If you want your blanket to be considered for a prize, be sure to post it before midnight (EST) tonight (Monday, May 7th)!

[Shandeh]

May I add my voice to the chorus of 'Thank You to Shandeh' ... It was a nearly impossible job to view the finished afghans but she has made it so much easier ... streamlined, would be a better word ... to view and get a feel for preferences in each of the categories. What a monumental job it must have been but so appreciated! Also, the quality of the finished products is a great testament to the guidance from Bernat as well as the very efficient and 'spot-on' suggestions from participants. The folks, who unselfishly shared their experience in giving advice and clarifying details, made this a memorable CAL ... a great advertisement for cooperation among crafts people. Another CAL will definitely be on the radar for me, as well as many others, by the reports.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ... to all!

You're very welcome! I am amazed at all the beautiful creations by everyone. I've enjoyed taking a closer look at all the photos, then trying to make everyone's blankets look their best in the post I made.
viewtopic.php?f=121&t=2453

[Shandeh]

Feeling pretty proud of myself right now I finished my CAL last night, all my loose ends are tucked in and I'm quite happy with the way it came out. This is my first major crochet project and now I am ready to keep going with the multitude of projects I have racing through my head!!

That's a gorgeous blanket! Love the contrast of those rich colors.

[Shandeh]

We too have been lurking in the background as we've participated in this venture. Just wanted to let you know my daughter and I have enjoyed this mystery CAL. It's our first and we hope to participate in more to come. The support of this forum was tremendous. It was our first CAL, first afghan made from individual pieces, first adult afghan, first time using Waverly yarn, first time to post pictures (hoping it works). Thank you to all who posted. The creativity is unbelievable. I enjoyed the softness of the waverly yarn and the photos of others' afghans made it hard for me to choose a completed layout so I went with the original and will choose another when I made my next afghan. I used the Waverly Simplicity colors and my daughter used yarn from my stash. Thank you once again to all who organized, created and participated in this venture.

You and your daughter both did excellent work with your lovely blankets!

[Shandeh]

Hi, I had some trouble finding where to upload this photo. Hope this is the right place. Thank you.
Viki M

Sweet! Reminds me of ice cream! Luckily, I happen to have a container of Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip in my freezer right now....here I go!

[Shandeh]

Here are my two CAL afghans ... the first one done in Bernat Waverly Simplicity colours - Birch White as MC; A - Aqua Frost; B - Colonial Beige; C - Bark; and D - Greek Sea. I followed the Bernat layout including the sc border. I used yarn of the colour of one or other side being sewn, to attach them together and this seemed to work well. My Grandmother taught me that a ‘good’ seamstress never uses a long thread, so I guess this was one opportunity to do that! This one is for my daughter and she chose the colours to suit her home. It is a lovely soft afghan and I am sure she and my three grandkids will enjoy it.

My second afghan was made for my husband and in an effort to make it less flowery as well as just show off the stitches, I used Bernat Super Value Honey for all the motifs and then did a sc around each with TLC Dark Brown (Bernat doesn’t seem to make a dark brown at this time) ... and then sewed them with the dark brown. The border is sc in dark brown, then what some have called ladder stitch - sc with ch 1, in Honey and then the final row is solid Dark Brown dc, in the sc as well as in the ch 1 all around. This afghan is a wee bit larger than the other due to the extra border on each motif as well as the larger final border. He approves!

Great work on both blankets!

[Shandeh]

Hi group,
I enjoyed making this afghan, and finally getting the chance to share my creation.
I used all Bernat Waverly yarns, colors:
MC: Greek Sea
A: Birch White
B: Butter
C: Aqua Frost
D: Blue Gown
Take care,

Shelley G.
GALT, CA

Lovely! Brings to mind flowers in a meadow!

[Shandeh]

Finally done!!!!!!

Nice work on your afghan! Good job with the seaming and border as well.

[Shandeh]

I am 78 years old and have been knitting since a child,last years CAL was the first time I have done any crocheting and have enjoyed learning something new. This years was equally fun. I used the Town & country colors.Thanks Bernat!

Great work, using such bold colors! I know you are proud.