WIP: Latest Afghan

Even though my yarn stash is still not low, I bought some more yarn to start this afghan. The sale at A.C. Moore called to me! The pattern is called "Harmony" designed by Denise Black from the book "Great Big Crochet Afghan Book" by Needlecraft Shop.

The yarn is my favorite Red Heart in colors Warm Brown (#0336) and Aspen Print (#0305). The varigated Aspen Print happens to have a color that is just like the Warm Brown so it seems like a good match. The hook is my green J hook (as opposed to my red J hook).

This pattern uses a Front Post Triple Crochet stitch that was much easier to learn than I thought it would. The FPTRC every two stitches makes a "window" through which the Aspen Print shows through. Nice pattern.

FO: Project Linus Projects

Just a few of the projects completed for Project Linus -- 3 afghans, several hats, and a scarf/hat combo. All helped use up some of my stash yarn. Still have quite a bit of stash left over but will keep working it down! I'll be glad when the baby yarn is gone. I made a blanket for a friend who had a baby and I must have been afraid of running out because there sure seems to be a lot of it left over!

These afghans also gave me the chance to try using some Fray Check liquid to keep the ends from coming out. Seems to work all right but it also seems to leave some hard scratchy spots. Will have to try to use less.