tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post1530862508918073513..comments2023-08-13T08:42:24.151-05:00Comments on Hanging By a Thin Thread: I Need to Make a BlanketChelleChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694179576150625795noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-47945355883999246332010-04-27T14:43:53.717-05:002010-04-27T14:43:53.717-05:00When you're away from home for the first time,...When you're away from home for the first time, you really need a big afghan from Mom to wrap all around you.Phyllis Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159964500693902500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-1751807900536105932010-04-24T21:48:51.971-05:002010-04-24T21:48:51.971-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Geothermal Heat Pumpshttp://buy-geothermal-heat-pump.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-36527576327610079572010-04-23T10:01:11.649-05:002010-04-23T10:01:11.649-05:00Great ideas everyone! Thanks for the input. Now I...Great ideas everyone! Thanks for the input. Now I just need to juggle what Emily is wanting, with the ideas, as well as figuring out which ones are doable. Hmmm. Haven't totally worked all that out just yet.<br /><br />Also I have a couple of lingering projects I want to finish before diving into this afghan.ChelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694179576150625795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-44740896051639034462010-04-21T17:38:37.533-05:002010-04-21T17:38:37.533-05:00Granny Squares are the building blocks to fashion....Granny Squares are the building blocks to fashion. For a twin-bed sized blanket, I'd crochet about 8 granny squares (12 rounds each) in various left-over stash colors. Once you've joined them, go around the entire edge a few times in various colors. Yes, I'd make the afghan out of acrylic yarn (Vanna's Choice is preferred). A college dorm blanket needs to be washable! Good luck!Ellen Bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153459009479689234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-47822177457630686032010-04-21T13:57:56.143-05:002010-04-21T13:57:56.143-05:00I second the suggestion for "Surrounded"...I second the suggestion for "Surrounded". Although I haven't made it, I saw it on a friend's blog and it is gorgeous. And, the pattern is free! I sure know about those Ozark roads. My parents live deep in the middle of the Ozarks and we drive on many small,secondary roads to get there. I remember when my son went away to college - truly a bittersweet moment, but so wonderful to see your kids come into their own.Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909534210782172959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-49501317077515477502010-04-21T13:38:13.588-05:002010-04-21T13:38:13.588-05:00the mitered square is quick easy and imo pretty - ...the mitered square is quick easy and imo pretty - looks great with a long striping yarn and if it's bulky should knit up quick. but as christine says, crocheting for blankets does seem to go quicker for me at least. how esciting for dd! wtg mom and dad!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010386613557001028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-88898302590452985022010-04-21T13:09:46.423-05:002010-04-21T13:09:46.423-05:00Or Ysolda's Hap Blanket?
http://ysolda.com/pat...Or Ysolda's Hap Blanket?<br />http://ysolda.com/patterns/accessories/hap-blanket/Elysbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428524658330118134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-50648977287012672242010-04-21T12:40:00.865-05:002010-04-21T12:40:00.865-05:00Or the ten stitch blanket in a worsted on 8s or 9s...Or the ten stitch blanket in a worsted on 8s or 9s with a slow colour change yarn? (perhaps hit the webs noro closeout)Elysbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428524658330118134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-71214046872230180152010-04-21T10:28:00.275-05:002010-04-21T10:28:00.275-05:00For something super speedy, I'd say crochet. ...For something super speedy, I'd say crochet. Look on Lion Brand's website for quick ideas. A good old ripple is FAST and if you use a larger hook and double worsted weight yarn, super squooshy and fat. <br /><br />Your sockyarn blanket will be a nice present for a lap blankie down the road! :) It's looking good.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220787046326676101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303457.post-46825673572809988572010-04-21T07:56:43.348-05:002010-04-21T07:56:43.348-05:00Chelle, the lap robe I just completed would be won...Chelle, the lap robe I just completed would be wonderful. You could knit it with a bigger gauge and a bulkier yarn. Let me know if you want to meet up to see it.<br /><br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/surrounded-afghan-and-lap-robeCheryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488184219702441846noreply@blogger.com