Last week, when I was going crazy knitting 16 Twin Cities Headbands, I’d pick up my Zig Zag Afghan and crochet a few rows. It gave my wrists and hands a break since crocheting and knitting have different motions, and it gave my brain a break from thinking about the same pattern over and over and over and over.
Lotta Zigs and Zags
And yesterday I checked my pattern and I was only 3 rows from finishing it! It was like magic!
DONE!
This is a great pattern. It was simple, and after a few rows you can just kind of eyeball where the increases and decreases are so you don’t really have to count. It’s a great project to have sitting next to your chair.
It took me a while to get through it – according to Ravelry I started this guy on March 5th. But I went gangbusters on it for about a week then laid off. I was 60% through it by March 15th.
Cat Butt
It’s a good size! Perfect for throwing over the back of a couch (I would show you, but I don’t have a couch) or the end of a bed. It will be a great lap blanket, and I love the silly colors.
Ready to Go!
So I’ll be wrapping this puppy up and sending it off to Jamie and Diana. Scout, their dog, can chew it, it can (and will) get beer spilled on it, and it can just go in the washer and dryer any time. It’s the beauty of acrylic! LOW maintenance is always a good thing.
Pattern: Zig-Zag ‘Ghan by JoyceNordstrom
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Soft White, Tea Leaf, Cornmeal, Light Blue, and Coffee
Hook: Size J
Love your afghan! Its going in my queue!
Comment by Iknit2purl2 — April 18, 2011 @ 7:44 am
That makes me want to learn to crochet. I really want a knit blanket but I know I won’t make it through. I might be inspired….maybe.
Comment by rAchel.jones @ontheround — April 18, 2011 @ 8:19 am
That is awesome – certainly a reason to give crochet another try!
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Comment by stefanie — April 18, 2011 @ 9:05 am
it looks so good! i love switching up between projects to give my hands (and mind) a little break.
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Comment by noel vallens — April 18, 2011 @ 1:01 pm
Gosh I just love those colors together!
NICE JOB.
and I know what you mean about giving your hands something different to do to rest them.
Comment by Cindy — April 18, 2011 @ 2:06 pm
What an awesome gift!! It looks great.
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Comment by Julie — April 18, 2011 @ 2:16 pm
The colors are terrific. Hurray for finishing an afghan! A prayer shawl is the largest project I’ve taken on but I need to make an afghan soon!
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Comment by Martha Winger — April 18, 2011 @ 3:12 pm
Love the throw, but I’m a little confused. I don’t want to sound like a smart ass, but you said you started on May 5th, but we’re in April. So, I was just wondering… did you mean March or last May? Again, love the FO!
Comment by Zaynab — April 18, 2011 @ 4:05 pm
OMG! Good one, Zaynab! I totally meant March!
Comment by Allyson — April 18, 2011 @ 4:28 pm
I love that because I follow your blog, I got a sneak peak at our wedding present!!!!!! This is such a better present than a crock pot!! THANK YOU BABY GIRL!
So excited!!! You are the best. Sweatshop of Love original !!
Comment by Diana//////////////////// — April 19, 2011 @ 10:36 am
Yay! So glad you like it, Diana!
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Comment by Allyson — April 19, 2011 @ 10:47 am
Ummm…. That is completely FREAKING amazing.
Comment by JAMESTER — April 21, 2011 @ 9:05 am