Hints of Sunflowers
Finished
July 29, 2013
August 3, 2013

Hints of Sunflowers

Project info
#01 Afghan by Nicky Epstein
Crochet
BlanketThrow
The Den
Hooks & yarn
5.5 mm (I)
1,759 yards = 10.35 skeins
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice
3.7 skeins = 629.0 yards (575.2 meters), 370 grams
69744
Gray
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice
3.25 skeins = 552.5 yards (505.2 meters), 325 grams
69451
Yellow
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice
3.4 skeins = 578.0 yards (528.5 meters), 340 grams
None
Natural/Undyed
Notes

Large Leaf Motif = 21 grams each (36 yards)
Small Leaf Motif = 6 grams each (11 yards)
Center Motif = 173 grams (294 yards)
Corner Motif (main color) = 65 grams (111 yards)
Corner Motif (contrast color) = 25 grams (43 yards)
Small Round Motif = 50 grams each (85 yards)
Small Round Motif Edging = 15 grams each (26 yards)

In order to reduce the amount of sewing (and ends to weave in), I made all of the large and small leaves before making the center motif. I attached the leaves with slip stitches while crocheting the last round of the center motif.

The corner motifs were attached in the same manner.

I attached the small round motifs by stopping within 36 stitches of the end of the last round. I slip stitched to 3 points of large leaf working 4 stitches in between. Then worked 16 stitches, then repeated the attachment on next large leaf.

Note to self: Don’t cut the yarn when you change colors to make the ridges on the corner motifs - fewer ends to weave in!

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Finished
July 29, 2013
August 3, 2013
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by Lion Brand
Aran
100% Acrylic
170 yards / 100 grams

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  • Project created: July 30, 2013
  • Updated: August 3, 2013
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