This was the afghan that inspired it all! I saw one very similar and decided to begin crocheting again. I worked the blocks several years ago, but did the joining in February. I used Bernat yarn, which is almost too soft! This blanket is for me. If I had this to stitch over, I would leave longer tails to weave in because they are very slippery. I absolutely love it, but I don't think it will have a great amount of longevity.
In February of 2014 I chanced upon a pretty blog called Hopscotch Lane, which seems to have moved or ceased that year. I hadn't crocheted since the 70's or 80's. My sweet gramma had taught me when I was 11... I made a lot of gifts when I went to college. So I quickly ordered this Bernat Satin yarn and worked on these squares for myself. I am not a perfect crocheter... And I have improved over the past four years. I have done a few projects in the middle of this, including a baby afghan in this colorway. However, my first "child" remained in process all this time. Well, I finished her... Through the years she has been christened in Diet Coke, washed block by block, and stuffed into bags, totes, fancy 21 bags, and Wal-Mart sacks. She is no longer made in my yarn of future choice, but... she does make me smile. 42 squares of 7 rounds each. And a pretty shell border...
I love the colors of your afghan! So bright and cheerful. I taught myself to crochet granny squares back in the 80's. I haven't tried crochet in quite a few years. Your gorgeous project is inspiring me.
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