Flower Afghan

Arthai says: Jan 23, 2010. 7:45 AM

I agree with everyone else, this is really beautiful! I was just wondering how big it is, what are the dimensions?

LottaTroublemaker says: Sep 8, 2009. 9:10 AM

So fun to see one of these again. It was so common to crochet such afghans out of left over yarn earlier, I remember my grandmother having several. I would have loved having one myself, as these are the most comfortable afghans there are. With a top sheet underneath, it is so comfy for when it's quite warm, instead of an ordinary bed blanket or duvet. The way crochet or knit blankets softly wraps around you, is just so comfy and cosy! I'd love to see a modern version inspired by these too, using a simple, geometric pattern and a few matching colors instead of scrap yarn, e.g. taupe/brown with blues or grays, and with a simple, straight trim along the edge. And with a large size rather than just as a throw! Could be real beautiful and comfy!

cbubblehead says: Apr 11, 2009. 4:38 PM

where can I find instructable pattern? Please let me know and Thanks!

aa60 says: Jan 22, 2009. 8:06 AM

A great way to recycle all those oddments of wool that are hanging around..... You could also buy hand knitted things in Charity shops and un-pick them..... Make one for all the elderly people you know and help them save on thier heating bills.

KreaKatri says: Sep 5, 2008. 2:53 AM

Can anyone say aproximately how large a size J is in milimeters? Where I come from they are numbered 1, 2, 3 and so on.

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sqvishee (author) in reply to KreaKatriSep 5, 2008. 5:07 AM

good question! needle conversion is tricky if you don't know where the pattern is from. for this afghan J is 5.75 or 6.00mm.
I think that's a size 4 in UK, going by this chart:
http://www.geocities.com/nornsneedlework/crochet/hookchart.htm

KreaKatri in reply to sqvisheeSep 8, 2008. 12:02 AM

Okay, thanks a lot :)

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sqvishee (author) says: Sep 2, 2008. 9:03 AM

Thank you all!
The pattern is my mother's - here's a link: http://anamikascrafts.blogspot.com/2008/08/popcorn-flower-afghan.html

Hope you enjoy making it as much as i did!
~k

ethaden says: Sep 2, 2008. 7:41 AM

I love your blanket! Will you send me the pattern?

pebbles1 says: Jun 23, 2008. 10:17 PM

i love this blanket and thanks for sending me the pattern

juanitafaye says: May 25, 2008. 7:21 PM

Would love this pattern

EdieAngel says: May 25, 2008. 6:08 PM

I would like to ask you if you could send me the pattern and pics to make this beautiful afghan. Thank you in advance. edieangel2@windstream.net

beanj31602 says: May 8, 2008. 7:21 PM

Would you give me the pattern for the flower itself? It is not like any flower pattern I've seen before. If so, please e-mail to beanj1602@yahoo.com. Thanks so much

lavenderblue says: Mar 20, 2008. 3:05 AM

oooh. this is soooo pretty!!!!. i have emailed this to my sister. i hope she makes this for me. thank you so much for sharing this.

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deadalchemist says: Feb 14, 2008. 6:04 AM

It's very pretty! I was curious how the joining would turn out and i was quite surprised! You did a beautiful job joining and the orange yarn for joining really makes it sharp and stand out. I really love this; nice work!