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LavaHalo
March 7th, 2008, 11:53 AM
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Well FINALLY finished! :cheer
Here's the lapghan it took me a year to make! hahahaha It is my own design too. :) I have this one wrote down too! :D
Sorry if this is a repeat to you.
But it took me a year because when I started I had only been crocheting a year.
While its just a basic square. I had to make myself a square the size I wanted.
So I made WAY more squares than I used in this pattern!! I would try one way and didn't like it....too big, or too small, or just didn't like the square.
I have now learned while I really love some squares. I get soooo BORED with repeating square after square after square!!! UGH! LOL Sometimes I would get the nods! Ya know start falling asleep and looking like a bobble head doll! ROTFLMBO!!!
I really wanted this lapghan done and gone! I couldn't finish before Christmas. So I REALLY wanted it done for his birthday.
So what do ya think? Be honest now. ;) I can't do better if I don't know what's wrong.



Quick reply to all...I don't know how to use this board that great yet. This is my first post sharing my work. I wanted to give a HUGE Thank you to all who has replyed!!! :manyheart How sweet! I haven't get this many or as fast of a reply now where else!! Thanks again!! :hug

teakaycee
March 7th, 2008, 12:04 PM
I think its Wonderful!!! Absolutely Wonderful!!!
you did a fabulous job... and the 'black and white' checkered flag look is too cool!
be proud of yourself!

:mug

moomooo
March 7th, 2008, 12:06 PM
You've done a beautiful job on that lap ghan ... I bet hubby is happy and proud of you..
keep up the great works..

Monique39
March 7th, 2008, 12:07 PM
Terrific!! well done!

debbysewing7
March 7th, 2008, 12:14 PM
It looks like you did a great job and I know a NASCAR nut I might do this for. I know what you mean about 'nodding off', I did that when I was making the Flannelghan. I love the pattern, love the finished product, but sometimes . . . it can get pretty boring.

Sometimes when I have to join a lot of squares I will join them using a single crochet and it kind of adds a 3-dimensional aspect to the blanket and a zig-zag effect. Just an idea for a different (easy) way to join them.
~ Debby

crochetgirl2
March 7th, 2008, 12:16 PM
Great job! It sure turned out NICE - I bet he luvs luvs luvs it especially since his wife made it & went to such lengths to get it to turn out just like she wanted it to!

nevadamama
March 7th, 2008, 12:17 PM
:bheart:bheart:bheart
I'm sooooo impressed!
Love it!

nss
March 7th, 2008, 12:38 PM
:clapThis is very cool!!
:cheerGood job

CrochetLiving
March 7th, 2008, 01:23 PM
Congratulations on a job well done!:clap

MadeJust4You
March 7th, 2008, 01:27 PM
From one NASCARE loved to another! I know my son would love it also! Good job!:clap

cher49
March 7th, 2008, 01:28 PM
it looks really good

cshort
March 7th, 2008, 05:53 PM
It looks great, you did a wonderful job.

clare
March 7th, 2008, 11:06 PM
Its great !!! love the design

Rugratsx5
March 7th, 2008, 11:55 PM
Very nice!! Great job!! :cheer

YankeeMom
March 8th, 2008, 12:04 AM
Great job!

pamshooked
March 8th, 2008, 12:48 AM
Very nice, it's got the guy thing going for it. I'm lazy so if I make one it was be pieced and quilted, I have a lot of race car fans in my family. Thanks for the idea!

CraftyJen
March 8th, 2008, 07:04 AM
It's gorgeous! Your husband will love it. My DS saw it, LOVES it and now wants one!!! lol

yarncat
March 8th, 2008, 11:24 AM
Magnificent!

champygirl
March 8th, 2008, 06:29 PM
Very very nice.:yes

LavaHalo
March 9th, 2008, 11:45 AM
I think its Wonderful!!! Absolutely Wonderful!!!
you did a fabulous job... and the 'black and white' checkered flag look is too cool!
be proud of yourself!

:mug
Awww...thansk a bunch!! :D

LavaHalo
March 9th, 2008, 11:46 AM
You've done a beautiful job on that lap ghan ... I bet hubby is happy and proud of you..
keep up the great works..


Thanks! He does like it! :)

LavaHalo
March 9th, 2008, 11:48 AM
It looks like you did a great job and I know a NASCAR nut I might do this for. I know what you mean about 'nodding off', I did that when I was making the Flannelghan. I love the pattern, love the finished product, but sometimes . . . it can get pretty boring.

Sometimes when I have to join a lot of squares I will join them using a single crochet and it kind of adds a 3-dimensional aspect to the blanket and a zig-zag effect. Just an idea for a different (easy) way to join them.
~ Debby

Hmmm thats for the tip and comment! :hug

Hookerangel
June 4th, 2008, 07:56 PM
Love it - you have GREAT patience to make and join all those squares but I bet DH just loves his afghan

misssmaggie
June 5th, 2008, 06:50 AM
That is so cool !!! Thanks for sharing !!!