I am so excited this is finished because I’m really ready for a new project. It turned out just as beautiful as I had imagined the day I found the sweater.
I couldn’t wait for it to dry, so I took pictures while it was blocking. I don’t normally block blankets, but because this is a gift, I wanted all of the squares to look perfect.
Some friends have asked me about my seaming technique on this blanket. I took pics along the way so I can post a tutorial. My next blanket will be joined as I go. Maybe it won’t take so long to finish.
original post: You can see parts of the original sweater in my first post about this project.
Your afghan is gorgeous!! I have done a lot of crocheting in my time, but I have never unraveled a sweater and repurposed the yarn. Your beautiful afghan makes me want to do just that! :D
That’s gorgeous, Julie! I know what you mean about the seaming – I was sewing hexagons together for as long as I was crocheting, I think! It took about as long to seam if I seamed as I went or when I waited. It’s a bit more portable if you wait! I’ve switched to knitting hats in the meantime since they are so quick!
Oh do I love your blanket – love your colors – is the pattern called wagon wheel??
What a beautiful blanket…and your finishing work is so professional. Wish my finished projects looked that good!!
That sweater made such a lovely blanket!! I would have loved to receive something as bright and sparkly as that. Nicely done!
It turned out really nice. I love the colors – what a great gift!
I love the colors. You mentioned in an earlier post that you used a lightweight cotton yarn. Do you remember the name?
I’m looking at this picture again today. Just love this blanket. Beautiful work.
perfect squares… how do you keep them so perfect?