I've been getting inspired by reading a few crochet and knit blogs on the net - so thought I should put up a few piccies of the other projects I've finished. I don't think Andy will let me turn this into a crochet blog, so I'll just have to make do with the occasional post here and there .

First, my McRae tartan afghan - probably more of a 'lapghan' as it's not quite so big. This is one we brought with us, I actually finished this while we were in the UK (has it been five years already?!). The tartan pattern is pretty standard, so I modified it to come up with the McRae 'modern' hunting tartan. Even though it's a pretty simple pattern, I love the effect. Might get around to doing one for the dress tartan one day.

Next - Andy's blankie. A Vanna White pattern, I'm actually onto my third from that particular book so I'm getting my money's worth! This one is done in a chenille yarn, so it's big and warm ... although the ends keep working themselves out after I've woven them in! This one lives on the back of the couch, within arm's reach for snoozing in front of the telly ... just right for the end of a long day spent arguing with the contractors .

Another ripple pattern - my second place winning entry  from last month's Puyallup Fair. This one really sold me on blocking the finished piece, it really brought out the stitch pattern and it now drapes beautifully! Unfortunately I didn't get much in the way of feedback from the judge, just 'looks and feels great' ... with a score of 98% I was hoping to find out what element pipped me into second place!

My most recent project is an autumn leaves pattern - from the Vanna White book again. Hadn't tried on of these tapestry style ones before, but I know now that i don't like changing colour every other stitch ... there are so many ends to weave in!! I'm only about halfway done on finishing this so far - still have to finish all the yarn ends, then block it out to size.

Currently working on an American-flag inspired afghan (another Vanna White pattern) for a friend at work to give as a Christmas present. Not quite so many colour changes as the autumn one, so I'm enjoying this one a lot more!