06 August 2012

Finished Project for July



I know, I know, it's August!!  My Bullseye Afghan* is finished and I want to show you, I need to show you, I'm itching to show you.  I started this blanket just before Christmas and it has taken me seven months to crochet.  You just can't rush some things! 

Here is a photographic journey beginning with one circle, which slowly increased to twenty-five circles, to then playing with the placement of the circles, and to turning the circles into squares, and then the beginnings of sewing them together.  Phew, I'm pooped just thinking about the process.





It has been such a fun blanket to crochet.  It was easily transportable, which isn't always the case with a large crochet project.  I had a project-specific bag that I would throw a circle into and my hook and off I would go to horse-riding lessons or violin lessons and sit in the car waiting for the girls, and happily hook away.  I think the word "essentials" is referring to wool and hook, don't you?


End project.  Ready for use.  Still cold here.  Perfect timing.

I say "finished", but part of me is wondering if a border is needed?  I really don't know!  Is everything better with a border? Would love some feedback.

So glad I just raced outside to take these photos when I did, when there was a little bit of blue sky, as it's now raining cats and dogs!  Enjoy your week.

Trudy
* Pattern designed by Brittany Tyler, free on Ravelry.
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17 comments:

  1. Crafty in the MedAugust 6, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Impressive Trudy and very original. I love that you have done a dark colour to make up each square this brings out the colours and shape of the circles more. Gives the whole afghan dimension. Re: feedback...if it were me I'd be doing a border too which will stop the corners curling up throughout use and also frame this wonderful afghan. Hard work has paid off!!!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  2. littlewoollieAugust 6, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Looks fantastic Trudy, perfect for today, sooooo cold and windy here! The borders I put on my blankets are pretty plain, just a couple of rows of tr usually, because I am always ready to move onto something new by that stage. Might have to put this pattern on the to do list! Have a great day and stay warm! Julie :)

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  3. MidgeAugust 6, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    This looks fantastic trudy. Love the contempory look it has. When it comes to doing a border, I think live with it for a couple of weeks and see if it bugs you that it dosen't have one. If it dosen't play on your mind, then move on to the next project.

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  4. Vintage Sheet AddictAugust 6, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Just brilliant, gosh what a lot of work has gone into it. Will be great snuggling up in it this winter! Ada :)

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  5. TraceAugust 6, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Looks amazing Trud.....fabulous, great colors and great design. Brilliant.

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  6. Coral xAugust 6, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    It's wonderful! I would definately add a border to finish it off - you've come this far, you may as well x

    Thank you for sharing x

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  7. French NannyAugust 6, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Yes - I think a border always finishes things off neatly. Could be the same as the background colour, or with a stripe or two of the other colours in...

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  8. French NannyAugust 6, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Forgot to say that it's a lovely blanket - border or not!

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  9. PixieAugust 7, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Oh WOW, i am really excited about this blanket,,its so GREEEEAT, i love everything about it, i would love to have ago at one of these myself, yes' yes', this is undoubtably a great blanket...and just so differant from any i have ever seen anywhere else......brilliant....and as for borders,,well; i quite like a little border here or there, it gives it a finish...even if its just another row of single crochet. But thats just my thing,, you go with whatever feels right,, its gonna look brilliant whatever you choose. xx

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  10. magsAugust 7, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Trudy - what a lovely blanket and well worth the work. The dark colour works fantastically. Like your other comments I probably would go for a border, though it still looks great without.

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  11. JillyAugust 7, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Looks fabulous. On balance I think a border would just finish it off nicely.

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  12. Gillian RoeAugust 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Oh wow, Trudy, that blanket is amazing!! No wonder it took 7 months, you can tell that a lot of time and love went into it. It reminds me of the Kandinsky circles painting. Personally, I would add a border in a different shade, but it's stunning as it is. x

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  13. TrudyAugust 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Thanks so much peeps for all your fabulous comments! Seems to be the concensus that a border will just finish it off, so I've decided to add a bit of RED!!! There might have to be an update to the post when a couple of rows have been added. Hope you all enjoy some hooky time too!! : -)

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  14. Grammy BraxtonAugust 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Personally I always like a border but your blanket is gorgeous just as is. Just make sure the border doesn't take away from the prettiness of the blanket. Hmmm, just read your comment. Definitely RED!!! I L-O-V-E RED. : )

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  15. Heather August 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    what an awesome blanket! I think some zingy bright colours on a border would be great, maybe some orange? Heather

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  16. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    lol at "happily hook" while girls are at their lessons. :-)
    But jokes aside, it is a lovely rug - obviously a lot of work went into it. Trudy I love your use of colour - always so pretty and tasteful.

    x
    Caroline

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  17. monique's messNovember 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Love the bullseye Afghan its exactly the thing I've been wanting to do and in almost similar colourway. Fabulous. I also use the same bag to carry around my crochet projects - go figure!

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