2012 Scrap Afghan ~ Complete!
Finally! The great crocheted behemoth of 2012 is complete! Whew! What a project this was. This afghan measures 71 by 75 inches and is crocheted in woven stitch using Red Heart worsted weight yarn. I started it with the idea that I would make a bunch of scarves to use up my leftover yarn, but then I really didn't feel like ending and starting again, so I just kept on crocheting! This afghan has been keeping me warm and cozy, and giving me quite the workout, for the past many months so it will be strange not to spend my evenings with it anymore. But all good things must end, and it's time for this one to find a new home to keep someone else warm and cozy.
Check out these pictures, and if you're a fan of guessing games, be sure to read all the way to the end!
This afghan was made using up leftover yarn from other projects. Some skeins had just a small amount leftover, but others were almost completely full. This blue stripe and the gold one next to it were made from almost full skeins of yarn.
All the yarn in this afghan had a band that looked exactly like this one.
That orange stripe was a complete skein of yarn.

The navy and magenta stripes at the end of the afghan were also full skeins of yarn.
The afghan is folded in half in this picture, then hung over the railing. The measurement of the afghan across the top of the railing is 71 inches.
This pictures shows the afghan turned the other way and in a single layer over the railing. The measurement across the top of the railing here is 75 inches.





So I've given you a few clues that might help you in this little guessing game. Put on your thinking caps and see if you can guess how much this afghan weighs. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post with your guess and your email. The person who comes closest to the actual weight of the afghan without going over will win a little prize package from me. I haven't decided what the prize will be, so perhaps you can suggest something you might want to win from me when you submit your guess. I'm always open to suggestions!
I'll keep this guessing game open until my children return to school on the 23rd of April, only because I probably won't have time to think about it until then! Their spring break starts as soon as school is dismissed today!
If this afghan looks like something you would love to have in your home or to give as a gift to someone special, it will be making an appearance in my Etsy shop soon. But you can email me and let me know you're interested if you like! If you are local, you would not have to pay shipping as I would be happy to deliver it in person!
Happy Stitching!
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Check out these pictures, and if you're a fan of guessing games, be sure to read all the way to the end!













I'll keep this guessing game open until my children return to school on the 23rd of April, only because I probably won't have time to think about it until then! Their spring break starts as soon as school is dismissed today!
If this afghan looks like something you would love to have in your home or to give as a gift to someone special, it will be making an appearance in my Etsy shop soon. But you can email me and let me know you're interested if you like! If you are local, you would not have to pay shipping as I would be happy to deliver it in person!
Happy Stitching!

Labels: afghan, contest, crochet, Red Heart yarn, scrap afghan, woven stitch
14 Comments:
I'm game, I say 6.25 pounds! What a great thing to do. I love how it turned out. Great job.
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Mary, At
April 10, 2012 at 5:14 PM
I was thinking 10 pounds.
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grandmatomato, At
April 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Looks like a lot of work!
You did a great job.
I'll guess 7 1/2 lbs.
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Nedra, At
April 10, 2012 at 10:15 PM
I am figuring about 11.5 x 7 oz used, which would be 80.5 oz. Nice blanket.
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Maria Kievit, At
April 10, 2012 at 10:22 PM
I am guessing about 5.38 pounds. it looks awesome.
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Margaret, At
April 11, 2012 at 1:38 AM
This inspired me to clean up all my scrap yarn! I am guessing 7.25 pounds.
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TW, At
April 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM
This is a tough one - I am going to guess 6.3 pounds. You afghan really turned out nice!
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annemarie, At
April 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM
I guess 6.4 pounds. Very nice blanket! I made a scrap blanket a while ago but it wasn't nearly as big. Mine was only a good size couch blanket to cover up with. Very cute colors too!
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Unknown, At
April 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Hmmm I am thinking 5.75 lbs. Looks Great! :)
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anne, At
April 18, 2012 at 10:48 AM
According to my calculations, I'm going to guess 9.5 pounds... :)
And for the prize pack, what crocheter wouldn't love some fancy yarn! :)
Thanks!
~Grace Ann
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Grace Ann, At
April 18, 2012 at 1:18 PM
I would say 4 lbs 15 oz. Just a guess but it looks great!
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Unknown, At
April 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM
I would say 5.25 lbs
It is very pretty. I should do one of these to use up my yarn scraps.
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Robin, At
April 20, 2012 at 6:26 AM
I made a huge blanket too, for my husband.... Queen size, it got pretty heavy at the end & hot! TeeHee
I'm guessing yours weighs about 8 1/2 lbs. Good luck to everyone guessing.
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EverydayNorma, At
April 21, 2012 at 10:35 PM
I know the games is over but I just have to say what a gorgeous blanket this is!!
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trish, At
April 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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