Gathering supplies for upcoming project!!

Well I do have around 2 months to plan my upcoming project. I am perusing my Ravelry account looking at what I have in my stash inventory. I did go through some of my yarn bins this past weekend trying to find the perfect yarn combo. 

Backstory, the one room I had all my yarn organized in and accounted for became my daughter's room a year and a half ago. All my supplies are in different areas of the house now since her old room was so much smaller. I have yet to completely organize the new yarn room and so I have bins stuffed in every closet or container I could find. So I really have to organize these next few weekends so I will be ready to go.

The notes for the Throwback Blanket pattern stated that the designer used Caron One Pound yarn. I like Caron, but have found that in a blanket it becomes pealie (not sure that is a word, but it is where little lint knots come up while crocheting a large item).  I am thinking of using either a cotton mixture or wool mixture. I want the blanket to last a lifetime. 

I have a good bit of Cascade Sport Yarn that is a nice wool mixture, but I am worried the weight is not right. I guess the best thing to do is have a few sets of yarn ready and see which ones work up best.

These are the lionbrand natural organic yarn colors that I was working up about 5 years ago for a baby blanket, but the pattern and yarn just did not go well. Then the baby was born and I never finished. I frogged the project and have all this soft organic natural yarn that I think might do the new project justice.

Then we have the Cascade Sport yarn - I love the Walnut and Doeskin Natural with a touch of the purple as an accent color. I just don't know if I have enough skeins of either colorway to complete the blanket.

One thing about project planning, you get to see what you have and make things workout in the best way.

Pinterest Inspirations - Crochet Afghans

 So over a year and half has flown by since I last blogged on this blog. A lot has happened as with the rest of the world with this pandemic. My family has remained healthy but like many the mental aspects of a pandemic has gotten to us all. 

I started back to college in Jan 2020 to finish up my Bachelor's Degree. I am currently taking my last class and will officially graduate in April 2021!!! Very excited about this accomplishment! It has been a struggle with the pandemic and some weeks having all of the family working from home, but we have made it through!!

Well as the title suggests, I have some great Pinterest Inspirations that I am itching to begin as soon as my last class is done. Yes, I have not picked up my crochet hook except to move it out of the way in almost 2 years!!!!!! So as a graduation present to myself, I have pinned a few projects I want to tackle and complete before next Christmas.

This is a purchasable pattern through AnyutaDesignsLife on Etsy.com. I love the texture of this afghan and will purchase the pattern. It also looks like a quick couple of weeks project. It will be first on my agenda to complete since I should have enough yarn in the color scheme. I definitely keep a good stock of neutrals and blues.

Now this is one that will take me some time to complete, but it is just a fabulous looking afghan!! I do love the chevron pattern, but this one is unique with how each row is completed and then stitched together making a really cool pattern and texture! This is a purchasable pattern by TheHatandI on Etsy.com. This one is going to take some time just figuring out a color scheme and what type of yarn I will want to use. But it will be a wonderful project!!

I love the texture of this afghan as well! Plus the color scheme chosen for this one is amazing. Cool thing about this one is that it is a free pattern. You can find it over at Meet Me At Mikes blog.

So I have a huge task ahead if I want to complete all three afghans by Christmas 2021!! The hardest part now will be choosing the yarn and colors! Since it has been such a long time since I have actually completed a project, I had no clue that Craftsy no longer sells any yarn or supporting supplies for their classes. It was the main shop I would use to restock due to their easy ordering forum. Now I have to find a new online yarn supply store that sells yarn in some bulk buys. I have no idea where to begin!!

I do have a good stock of yarn, but I don't think I have enough of one type that could do these afghans. So I will be slowly going through my stock and seeing what will work as well as doing some research on which online yarn supplier is best to go through nowadays.