Ouch on the 100 degrees! We've had several days of 80's in the Northwest and we are now in a cooling pattern again. Have a wonderful week and I hope things cool down for you...
Your Christmas afghan turned out very nice, Snap! I need to get my crochet hooks out & start on a baby blanket but its just been too dern hot to have it on my lap. Same goes for any quilting.
They're predicting a cool night for us on Wed. Let's hope!
I am soooooo impressed with your Christmas afghan. I wish I had started one when YOU did. No, wait... I wish I knew HOW to crochet an afghan like yours. I made one a long time ago, when my mom was living. She would help me when I got stuck...but she's gone now and I don't think I can remember how to crochet. Been too long.
Very pretty, Snap.This looks like an afgan even i could make! I see by your banner that ther eis 11 days till autumn begins ..woo hoo--my favorite time of the year! I hope it cools down for you there soon!
Aren't you bold crocheting in that heat. I talked to someone in San Antonio this morning and I can't believe you are all over 100 again, ugh! xox Corrine
You must have found it hard to make a warm afghan in such hot temperatures! It is really lovely. I can't believe it's still so hot in some places as it's cooled down considerably here. I guess we'll always be cooler. That's just the way it is. Have a great week. Pamela
Same here with the temps going back up. I love your crochet strips. You deserved your break and cup of tea, getting a jump on Christmas decor. Love the header too.
What pretty crochet. I know I've told you before, but my mother was quite a crochet artist. She tried in vain to teach me, her only child, but finally gave up. lol I've crocheted an afghan or two in my time (nothing fancy), but do better at knitting.
I wish our temps would remain warm. I have 14 tomato vines, full of green tomatoes that need heat and sun to ripen (as we sit in clouds). We've had very little summer this year. The summer season is getting much shorter in my neck of the woods.
Hi Snap, is this from the "mile a minute" pattern? I remember making one afghan withe the same color combination and I gave it away as a retirement gift.
September 15, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Remember Mr. Brown?I crocheted 14 of these strips.
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I added green to 7 andred to the remaining 7 .
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The strips were linked by white,alternating the colorsand I finished the Christmas Afghan*.
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Then I put the crochet hook down andhad a cup of tea.
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And it isn't fall yet!Back to 100+ degree temperatures this week.This is way past the getting old stage.
My thanks to Mary for hosting Mosaic Monday.
Wishing you WELL and a JOY filled week.
*The pattern is from a Leisure Arts book featuring *Mile-aMinute* afghans.
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Close this window Jump to comment formSending you some cool weather- our fall is giving a hint this week.
Carolina Mts
September 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Crocheting an afghan in 100+ weather is not for the faint of heart! Well done!
September 12, 2011 at 8:21 AM
Well, you are certainly ahead of the game! My new learn-how-to-crochet-in-a-day book is sitting in the basket. I think it is mocking me! :)
-Karen
September 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Your Christmas afghan looks great. I like that pattern and have made a few afghans using it.
I wish I could send you some cool autumn weather but we're still having summer, too....although right now we aren't as hot as where you are.
September 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Ouch on the 100 degrees! We've had several days of 80's in the Northwest and we are now in a cooling pattern again. Have a wonderful week and I hope things cool down for you...
September 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Your Christmas afghan turned out very nice, Snap! I need to get my crochet hooks out & start on a baby blanket but its just been too dern hot to have it on my lap. Same goes for any quilting.
They're predicting a cool night for us on Wed. Let's hope!
fondly,
Rett
ps. Love your pretty new teacup!
September 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM
It is beautiful! Great job and sure to be enjoyed on many a chilly day!
September 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Puh....
Thanks for sharing this nice post!
Have a great week,
Markus
September 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM
I am soooooo impressed with your Christmas afghan. I wish I had started one when YOU did. No, wait...
I wish I knew HOW to crochet an afghan like yours.
I made one a long time ago, when my mom was living. She would help me when I got stuck...but she's gone now and I don't think I can remember how to crochet. Been too long.
September 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Very pretty, Snap.This looks like an afgan even i could make!
I see by your banner that ther eis 11 days till autumn begins ..woo hoo--my favorite time of the year! I hope it cools down for you there soon!
September 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Thank you for visiting,
hug
September 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Aren't you bold crocheting in that heat. I talked to someone in San Antonio this morning and I can't believe you are all over 100 again, ugh! xox Corrine
September 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Your crochet is lovely, is this a gift for someone. I love the Christmas colors, red and green. Great post, have a wonderful week.
September 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM
You must have found it hard to make a warm afghan in such hot temperatures! It is really lovely. I can't believe it's still so hot in some places as it's cooled down considerably here. I guess we'll always be cooler. That's just the way it is. Have a great week. Pamela
September 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Same here with the temps going back up. I love your crochet strips. You deserved your break and cup of tea, getting a jump on Christmas decor. Love the header too.
~Emily
The French Hutch
September 12, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Beautiful work of knitting.
September 12, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Looks so cute :)
September 13, 2011 at 1:55 AM
Wonderful work !
September 13, 2011 at 2:32 AM
Such a beautiful artwork!
Here the weather is not so good, today it's raining a lot!
I wish you a beautiful day!
hugs
Léia
September 13, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Gorgeous! But I could use that afghan. Our nights are cool now and well, some days require socks!
September 13, 2011 at 5:00 AM
I love to crochet but can only do straight lines...I never learned how to do blankets or anything..:(
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Have a wonderful day!!
September 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM
I hope that you were in an air conditioned room! It is going to be a beautiful afghan.
September 13, 2011 at 7:10 PM
What pretty crochet. I know I've told you before, but my mother was quite a crochet artist. She tried in vain to teach me, her only child, but finally gave up. lol I've crocheted an afghan or two in my time (nothing fancy), but do better at knitting.
I wish our temps would remain warm. I have 14 tomato vines, full of green tomatoes that need heat and sun to ripen (as we sit in clouds). We've had very little summer this year. The summer season is getting much shorter in my neck of the woods.
September 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM
You are way ahead on your Christmas gift list, Snap! (Even in your heat!)
September 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Hi Snap, is this from the "mile a minute" pattern? I remember making one afghan withe the same color combination and I gave it away as a retirement gift.
September 15, 2011 at 11:37 PM