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Crocheting: Sweet Pea Afghan
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Sweet Pea Afghan

Lilah's blanket

Granny squares!
Lilah's blanket
love this pattern :)

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Sweet Pea Afghan »

Instructions

I created a different edge for the afghan. I just felt that the granny square motif needed a twist to it. First, I edged it with about 3 rows of single crochet, then intermittent double crochets, and finally, I ended with another row of single crochets. All 3 steps using each color from the afghan one by one.
Difficulty:

Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Functional

For: Children

Style: Traditional, Cute

Materials

Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Baby

What was your inspiration?

Lion Brand's pattern of course!!

What are you most proud of?

The prettiness! And how much my granddaughter, Lilah loves it. She won't be "read to" without it!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Crochet loose ends in your work as you go. It's a tedious chore to leave until the end!

 

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chefemc11040737 on craftsy.com
chefemc11040737
Nov 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
where do I get this pattern?
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Jan 12, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It's Lion Brand yarn pattern, "Sweet Pea Afghan" and the link to it is right underneath the picture at the top of this page. :)
difair on craftsy.com
difair
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty - I love the colors you chose for this and your workmanship is impeccable.
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EthelSue
May 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I would like a closeup and a view on a sofa to be able to know what you are presenting.
Lynn40 on craftsy.com
Lynn40
May 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!! It's such an adorable blanket, Love the colors!!! Some thing like this in a blue or green would be perfect for my new grandson !! Thanks for sharing !!
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
May 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I'd love to see your finished project. Make sure and post it here when you are done!
dogymom on craftsy.com
dogymom
Apr 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your border is definitely what makes this so pretty!
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Apr 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!!
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MammaC
Apr 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It looks like you used a different method of joining the squares than sewing them together like the pattern directions. Did you single crochet them together with white, wrong sides together? I like the added dimension that the raised ridge adds to the pattern. With crochet joining, you can crochet over the loose ends and avoid some weaving in, too. There's a join-as-you-go method for granny squares on the Internet - if my recollection is correct, it uses a zig-zag pattern to assemble the squares. Less ends to weave in, again. (Can you tell I don't enjoy weaving in ends?)
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Apr 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yes! That's exactly what I did. I played around with a couple of different methods and ended up with this choice because of the raised edge. I'm glad that you like it too :)
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blueheron61
Mar 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I wish I'd watched my grandmother more closely when she tried to teach me how to crochet. I love granny squares. Grew up in Hillsboro, by the way.
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Mar 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
What!? Really! Hillsboro? That's too funny...I also love granny squares. They are simple yet intricate looking. I love mixing up the colors and creating new looks with edging.
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crochetcouture
Mar 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
i made a baby blanket based off this pattern with these same colors and it is BEAUTIFUL. super easy and worked up quick.
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Ria44
Feb 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
my short attention span has kept me from bigger projects, but this is just too cute! i'm inspired.
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VanessaLynn
Jan 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have made a couple of these sweet pea afghans, but I love how you finished the edge. Thanks for the idea.
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aprill66
Jan 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is really pretty! I love the way the edge was finished!
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RtistIMcrftyInt
Jan 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I am a beginner in the very strictest sense. I have never crocheted a single stitch. :) So I wll be looking into tutorials and books on the subject. I have a daughter that is doing this too, and I thought perhaps this might also be something that we could enjoy together. Given the difficulty level of the project, I thought it would be a good place to start.
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fit2knit
Jan 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I learned how to crochet when I was a pre-teen, It is a sweet memory of my Mom and I doing something together. I know that you will enjoy this activity with your daughter!
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Nikkimo
Jan 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it! I made one, but in a mint green, brown, and white for a baby boy. he loved it!
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Nclauri
Jan 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colors. It is very pretty.
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Jan 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!! I'm glad that you like it too :)
Eileen D on craftsy.com
Eileen D
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I actually made this for a baby gift and wish I had your advice about the loose ends then, it was the worst part of an otherwise nice project..
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sandrasanpug@yahoo.co.uk
Sep 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
how fresh does this look lovely
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wandapitman
Sep 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
can i print this pattern
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Sep 08, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Yes! I put the link at the top of this page. See "Make this Project" and then pattern link is right below that. :)
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zippy
Sep 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
So pretty!
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Horsegal
Sep 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Oh...that is So pretty, it was the colors that caught my eye!!! And I kknow what you mean about the loose ends !!! Just finishing a rather plain lap afghan myself.
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Genny C
Sep 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I also love the colours that you have chosen for this project.
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NancyRichardson
Aug 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I just love it! What brand of yarn did you use, what colors and how much for the size that you did?
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Sep 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I used Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice in Angel White, Sweet Pea, and Pink Poodle. I believe I used 4 skeins of each.
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difair
Aug 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Cute! Love the colors you used!
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Aug 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you all! So glad you love it as much as I do :) Be sure to post your photos for those of you making one!
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jdavis16198494
Aug 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
very beauifull
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Threadmill
Aug 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
BEAUTIFUL colors! Excellent workmanship!
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Lenora Ziobro
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I Love this and look forward to trying it!I really love the colors!
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Cometgirl63
Aug 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
great color choices!
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Dole22407
Aug 11, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very sweet!!! =D
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AddysGanna
Aug 11, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! It's the perfect gift for the kiddos in the family. And I think I'm going to make one for myself too!
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bellaital44455
Aug 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Just Beautiful!! I'm making one for My granddaughter Fiona!
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fit2knit
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments! I'm glad that you like my version so much :)
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CassieCrochets
Aug 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is gorgeous!
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Marnie
Aug 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful and I love the edge, it just sets it off. Well done!!
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jerrys5565647
Jul 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice! I like the colors!
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rachelcar64757
Jul 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Your edge trim is different than the pattern and it really adds so much to the overall effect. Looks like it's a simple stitch, but you did it so very well!
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fit2knit
Jul 29, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
:) Yes it is..I made it up as I went and watched the blanket transform before my eyes each time I laid it out on the bed. Thanks for noticing!
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Jul 29, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
:) Yes it is..I made it up as I went and watched the blanket transform before my eyes each time I laid it out on the bed. Thanks for noticing!
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carolescrafts
Jul 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Too pretty! Love the color combo.
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rgle8158254
Jul 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
the sweet pea blanket how long did it take you to make and how much yarn did you use thank you carol iam in the blue shirt my daughter is be hind me.
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Jul 22, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
oh boy, i dunno...i stopped and started over too long of a time. I used 3-4 skeins of each...the white yarn not as much. I recommend starting with 4 of each in same dye lot. The pattern is on lionbrand.com under Sweet Pea afghan.
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MissMarple
Jul 16, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a pretty afghan - the colors are fantastic! So fresh and beautiful.
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hlweech50499
Jul 16, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This looks so beautiful! i want to make this for my daughter! The colors are just perfect!
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NiseyKnits
Jul 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That is one gorgeous blanket! And I love the colors! Wow! I think I'm going to knit/crochet a scarf with that color combo. Wow! Just beautiful.
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Jul 15, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! Glad you are inspired :)
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Craftsy
Jul 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Congrats! We've chosen this project to be to featured on our home page!
fit2knit on craftsy.com
fit2knit
Jul 15, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Wow!! Really?? I'm honored and Thank You!!
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mamasyder44552
Jul 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love those colours together...gorgeous!
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KristaS
Jul 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
very beautiful!
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aidawahir48776
Jul 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Cantik! I like this pattern...:)
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Lynn Wolfe
Jul 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful colors!

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