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Sunday, March 20, 2011

~Rock-A-Bye Plaid Afghan~

 After many months, OK a lot of months, and they say "Elephants never Forget" LOL well I did. I am finally posting the pattern that many of you asked for, the sweet "Rock-A-Bye Plaid Afghan.  I made mine of course in white and red. The pattern shows it in baby blue and white.
 A closer look at the trim..You can click to enlarge photos.  The afghan measures 33"x45" a very nice size to throw over  your comfy chair. Or as its shown below in the photo as a baby afghan.


Click to enlarge pattern. I am very sorry it has taken me so so long to post. Have fun crocheting! Remember our Motto " Busy Hands are Happy Hands", keep creating!
Have a sweet day my friends.

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30 comments:

  1. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 20, 2011

    So very pretty - stitching the red (or blue) lines on after - good impact. Thanks for including the instructions.
    - Joy

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  2. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsMarch 21, 2011

    What a beautiful afghan Elizabeth! If my fingers had time to crochet, this would be it! Love your red stripes:)
    hugs,
    paula

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  3. VeeMarch 21, 2011

    Such a unique, beautiful afghan that I actually did save the directions. Wouldn't it be great if I could manage to do it? Thank you!

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  4. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMarch 21, 2011

    I may have to give that pattern to my mother in law! I just love it

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  5. BeckyMarch 21, 2011

    Oh goody!! I can't wait to get started on this! Thank you so much!

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  6. bjMarch 21, 2011

    O, I love love love this. I am dying to try my hand at it but, o, it looks hard to do. It surely is a beautiful thing and what a fabulous job you did.

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  7. Ms. Bake-itMarch 21, 2011

    Such a pretty afghan! I love its clean lines. I really need to start knitting and crocheting again before I completely forget how. Thank you for sharing the pattern with us.

    ~ Tracy

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 21, 2011

    I love it...and I remember 'busy hands make light work'! Thanks for the pattern! ♥

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  9. Sweet Cottage DreamsMarch 21, 2011

    Elizabeth, it turned out so cute! LOVE it! I enjoy my beautiful one that you made me every single day. So warm and so cozy!

    Yes, busy hands are happy hands!

    xoxo
    Becky

    Did your house land in Kansas this weekend?

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  10. BECKYMarch 21, 2011

    This is so pretty, Elizabeth! I love it!! It looks professionally done, that's for sure! But then everything you do is lovely!!!

    Hope you have a delightful week, sweetie!
    Love and hugs,
    Becky

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  11. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 21, 2011

    Oh, It's lovely!! I admire anyone who knows how to read one of those patterns and can actually make something so beautiful!

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  12. UnknownMarch 21, 2011

    What beauties! I am doing baby blankies right now ... did (2) afghans for Sherry & she loves them. I can only do one stitch tho ... chuckle!

    Happy spring!
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  13. AnaMarch 21, 2011

    What a beautiful afghan...Thanks for sharing the pattern with us Elizabeth...Now to finish off the one I'm working on first to get started on this one :-) Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Oooo, it's raining as I type :-)

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  14. MelindaMarch 21, 2011

    Very nice job.
    One day I am going to learn this crocheting thing.

    Looks so cozy.

    Melinda

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  15. {Bellamere Cottage}March 21, 2011

    Sooooo pretty.... I love the red and white..

    Huggies,
    Spencer

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  16. joyh82March 21, 2011

    Beautiful job on the afghan. Love the colors.

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  17. Catherine HolmanMarch 21, 2011

    Thanks for sharing those instructions Elizabeth. I love the red and white!
    Hugs,
    Cathie

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  18. Rebecca NelsonMarch 21, 2011

    YOU WON MY EASTER GIVEAWAY MISS E! CONGRATS TO YOU! PLEASE SEND ME YOUR SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS, ok?

    LOVE TO YOU~

    REBECCA @ A GATHERING PLACE

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  19. RitaMarch 21, 2011

    I came over to visit and liked what I saw! This is a wonderful blog. I love to crochet, sew and all things domestic. I look forward to following your blog and seeing what new things you have!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011

    Dearest Elizabeth,

    Congratulations on winning Rebecca's giveaway! And compliments for such a perfectly crocheted afghan! Yours looks more evenhanded than the blue one...

    Have a great week and lots of love from your new follower!

    Mariette

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  21. Mary AnnMarch 22, 2011

    Oh my, that afghan is just beautiful. I am a new follower to your blog! Such talent you have!!

    I'd like to invite you to enter my blog giveaway to win a $50. gift card! http://handcraftedbymaryannmiller.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-am-celebrating-with-spring-giveway.html

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  22. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011

    Hi Elizabeth! Oh, this afghan is gorgeous! I love it! I like the red too. I'll copy the pattern as I crochet and maybe by next winter I could have one on my chair! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesMarch 22, 2011

    It's beautiful! I love the red and white! I don't crochet anymore but if I did I would give this one a try. LOVELY! :)

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  24. UnknownMarch 22, 2011

    Such a lovely afghan. I am going to tell my sister to drop by and see that pattern. She loves making afghans.

    You always create such beautiful things.
    Karen

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  25. KathyMarch 23, 2011

    Thank you Elizabeth, this is a very lovely pattern - could work with numerous color combinations
    Hope you have a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  26. BeverlyMarch 23, 2011

    Oh Elizabeth, as you know, I have coveted that Afghan since you first showed it. I'm am so excited to now have the pattern. I haven't croceted in years. Sure hope I can do it. It will be a great take along project. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  27. DebMarch 23, 2011

    Your afghan is so beautiful! If I knew how to crochet I would want one just like it...love the red and white! ~Deb~

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  28. Miss JeanMarch 24, 2011

    That is an adorable afghan! Be careful, with it being red and white, a certain "B" friend of ours may come and whisk it away.

    I started to learn to crochet years ago and would like to take it up again. I still have a project to finish. Crocheting is a lot more portable than knitting! My project was just shell stitch and I loved working on it. I don't know why I didn't finish it. Do you teach? :)

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  29. JoytiMarch 24, 2011

    OO, how pretty! Now I need to learn how to crochet...

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  30. SandyMarch 28, 2011

    Oh, Elizabeth, you know I love this throw in my favorite color RED! I'm going to print out the instructions (Thanks!) and save this one for future projects.

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