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!
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.
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
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!
19 Comments
6 years ago
I love your blanket"
13 years ago on Introduction
I agree with everyone else, this is really beautiful! I was just wondering how big it is, what are the dimensions?
13 years ago on Introduction
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!
14 years ago on Introduction
where can I find instructable pattern? Please let me know and Thanks!
14 years ago on Introduction
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.
14 years ago on Introduction
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.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
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
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Okay, thanks a lot :)
14 years ago on Introduction
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
14 years ago on Introduction
I love your blanket! Will you send me the pattern?
14 years ago on Introduction
i love this blanket and thanks for sending me the pattern
15 years ago on Introduction
Would love this pattern
15 years ago on Introduction
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
15 years ago on Introduction
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
15 years ago on Introduction
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.
15 years ago on Introduction
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!
15 years ago on Introduction
Thank you for sharing your special fantastic colorful project from start to finish! happyjean
15 years ago on Introduction
Those look great! It must be a perfect way to use up yarn, too. Love the colors!
15 years ago on Introduction
What lovely colours.