I will have to admit I am getting excited!!!!! After finishing this kit I have only three blocks left. In this post I will be reviewing blocks number 25, 26, and 27. I do not know about you, but this is the stage in the project where I start visioning the completed afghan and how beautiful it is going to look upon completion.
I often feel like I am repeating myself as I describe the kits because they all basically come with the same things; They include a DVD tutorial, a pattern book and two skeins of Premier Everyday yarn. This month’s included yarn in color called cappuccino.
I do not know what it was about the patterns in this kit, for in crocheting all three blocks, I had to use an H hook instead of the I hook to get my gauge to match around 9 inches so that they matched the size of the other blocks.
Block 25
In this block you will be learning the star stitch combined with a few others. I am glad they decided to include this stitch since a lot of crocheter’s commonly have trouble mastering it. It is very clearly demonstrated.
Block 26
In block 26 you will be working cross stitches that form a texture on one side. The stitches will be on the front leaving the back flat. This will be useful to remember when assembling your afghan so that you can easily check to make sure it is facing on the front side.
Block 27
In this block which is a more open lace pattern of the previous 2. Once mastered it will work up quickly. The pattern also includes post stitches and shells.
I am reposting my earlier tips and am trying to add one more to the list each month.
1. Make sure you keep all unused yarn, as it will be needed to finish afghan.
2. I like to keep my squares in 1 gallon zip lock bags. A year is a long time and I do not want to lose one of the blocks, or get them dirty. You can fit 6 in each bag with plenty of room to spare. Also this way I can keep them in order.
3. If you are someone who is trying to learn to read crochet patterns. This is a good club. In the DVD they take you through the pattern, row by row. First they explain what to do, and then they demonstrate what the instructions are saying.
4. When you are ready to work the edging always remember, that no matter what hook you use to work your block, always work the edging in a H hook.
5. If you had to use a different hook to obtain the desired gauge or size, make sure you write it down next to the instructions. This way if you want to crochet it again, you will already know which hook to use.
6. Take the time to gauge your works. There are not words to describe the disappointment you will feel at the end of the 24 blocks when your blocks lay before you in all different sizes. It is important to remember that gauging a project takes far less time than reworking one.
7. Annie’s seems to being using this club for building steps, since each block and its stitches build upon the previous. I would suggest that you work these blocks in order for best results.
8. The DVD tutorial is helping in developing good habits, make sure you take advantage of them. For example, counting at the end of each row and using stitch holders.
9. In one of the comments concerning this kit, a lady shared that with her own yarn she has been crocheting additional blocks. If you have the time and yarn I think this is a great idea. Not only does this reinforce what she has been learning, when she is done she will have an extra matching afghan to give to her son. You might have time and yarn enough to do the same.
I am so eager to start kit #10 because when finished I would have completed 30 blocks and will be preparing to join my afghan blocks. I can never make up my mind what is more fun -beginning a project or finishing one.
Be sure to watch tomorrow for a new post as I will be sharing directions for a lap afghan that I recently crocheted.
Until next time, keep those hooks flying.
block 26 is interesting. Liking the lattice work on block 27
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I thought this was a really pretty one also, and it worked up so quickly.
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Hello,
I ordered Annie’s block Afghan in gray & would like to do the brown one also. I was hoping since the Afghan will cost almost $300 to make they would of included both of the colors so everyone can make both. It’s great practice too. I have 4 children & would love to make them all one but can’t afford to do it again just for the brown colors. I’m s beginner & not good with combining colors. Would anyone be willing to share the colors needed ? I will share mine too!
Thank you kindly, Dar 😊
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The colors in this afghan were Deborah Norville – Everyday Soft Worsted Solid Yarn in cream, cappuccino, chinchilla and mouse gray.
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Darlene, I did the brown but would love to do the grey now…Can you share the colors you used?!
I was sent the yarn Everyday soft in: Cappucino, Chinchilla, Cream, and Mouse Grey
I almost wish the Mouse Grey was called something starting with C!
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I didn’t get a dvd with mine. I am totally stuck on block 9!
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I am so sorry that would be so frustrating. If you contact Annie through customer service they’re pretty good about making things right they should send it to you.
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I didn’t receive a dvd either and for $300 I think we all should of received a set! Very disappointed!
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Hello,
I asked Annie’s for the colors for the sand Afghan and they wouldn’t give them to me which I don’t understand since we all have spent close to $300 to make this Afghan.
Send me an email at kookyxogirl@icloud.com
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Hello all. I’m trying to purchase some extra Mouse Gray yarn. There was an unfortunate accident with one of my kits and the yarn was not able to be saved. Unfortunately I don’t seem to be having any luck finding it anywhere. I’ve looked on the Annie’s craft sight but they don’t have that color available for purchase. I’ve tried Joanns, Michaels, Love craft, EBay, Etsy. If anyone has extra they want to sell or know where I can get the Mouse Grey I would be extremely grateful. Or if there’s a another color they have substituted, but I have made some of the blocks already.
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I am so sorry to hear about your mishap. You have to be heart broken. I am not with Annie’s but am also just a customer like yourself. There is a group on Facebook that are also in the Annies club and they might be someone there who might have some extra yarn. The group is called Annie’s Kit Club Group. Good luck. Please let me know how it goes for you.
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Thanks so much. I will try there if I don’t have any luck with Annie’s. I just emailed them directly this morning to see if there’s any way to replace the yarn.
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First of all, I am not associated with Annie’s. I am a customer just like you. That being said. I was in the club the first year it was available. In the first year they offered DVD, it is my understanding that they now have online video under your account instead of DVD. I prefer the dvd and am glad I did it the first year.
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First of all I would like to say I am a customer just like like you and have no connection with Annie’s. I was in the club the first year it was available and they sent dvd with each kit. Which I loved. Since then it is my understanding that they have online video under your account for viewing. I plan on doing the star tutorial at the end of the week just for you. Hope that will help.
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