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Happy Colorful Progress

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Lisa

african flower hexagon crochet blanket afghan
So far so good with my new year’s commitment to finish all UFOs lurking in tote bags and hanging from door knobs. Only four more African flower hexagons to crochet. Once everyone is attached to one another, I can begin the border, which I am imagining to be about 12″ deep all around and done up in assorted colors using single rows of double crochet, similar to Adaliza’s “Gypsy Rose” beauty.

african flower hexagon blanket
And Corabelle, my assistant.

6 thoughts on “Happy Colorful Progress”

  1. Fran says:
    March 1, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Gorgeous–and I got the e-mail notice!

    1. Lisa says:
      March 1, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Yay! Thanks for letting me know, Fran! Doing my own behind-the-scenes tech work feels like an adventure without a map.

  2. Beth Garland says:
    March 1, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Beautiful stuff, Lisa. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Lisa says:
      March 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Beth, thank you! And I’m tickled to see that the subscription function is once again working here so that my post updates are being received. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Always appreciated!

  3. Kristin Nicholas says:
    March 1, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Gorgeous Lisa! Keep on going. If you knew how many bags I have hanging on door knobs with projects in various states of undone you would be hysterical!

    The sun is out here. I cannot believe it!
    Kristin

    1. Lisa says:
      March 1, 2013 at 8:43 am

      Kristin, laughing at the vision of all of those kindred UFOs on your door knobs! Thanks for the encouragement with this one. The yarn is so cozy and soft. Can’t imagine how lovely it will feel after blocking. Yummy over the knees on a chill day.

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