I went ahead and cast on the next block, as I can see the end is in sight for this afghan and I would love to get it done (so I can start the next one, of course). With only 3 more blocks and the finishing I think I can have this done by the end of November. Who's gonna lay the odds?
So of course as with any "almost finished" project, I've hit the what Sampler will I do next?
- Great American Aran Afghan
- Great American Afghan
- Paton's Sampler Knit Afghan
- Taste of Aran Afghan Redux*
- Joan's Country Sampler Afghan
- My own design?
Okay, that's a lot to choose from, but then I sort of collect Sampler Afghan patterns. I'm leaning towards redoing the Taste of Aran, I must admit. I loved doing that pattern. The garter borders around each block made the sewing up sooo much easier (no forcing 84 stitches down to 48 using a crochet border). My first version came out too small (my blocks ended up being 10" X 10") so it's more of a "lap afghan" than a true afghan. However, I'm thinking I would like something a little more colorful this time. I have to say the first Great American Afghan is appealing, too. Too many "cream colored" aran afghans lately. I even think that if I re do the Taste of Aran I'll do it in a denim heathery yarn rather than the cream that I did the first one.
Well, something to ponder while I finish up the Leisure Arts one!
Well now, you know which one I'd vote for :-) I like to do sampler afghans too but I'm running out of recipients.
ReplyDeleteWell, Joan, I must admit I've been leaning towards the Country Sampler as I've been pondering it all day. Probably as a "scrap" afghan (each block in a different yarn). What, doesn't Annie need an afghan???
ReplyDeleteOooo, I like the idea of denim heathery yarn for any of those!
ReplyDeletewell, Kate, I just happen to have in my stash a lovely aran weight baby yarn in a denim heathery yarn... no, must finish this afghan first!!!
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