My Crochet Attic Blog is Two Years Old...

Wow! I can't believe I have been blogging here for two years! Where does the time go? So much has happened since I started my blog and I've made so many friends here in blog land along the way.  Another milestone, today I have reached 400 followers! Wow! This calls for a BIG celebration don't you think? I will have to come up with a giveaway. I'm not sure what it will be but I will make sure it is something special for YOU for your loyalty.

Also, I am excited to show you a "nearly" finished project.  I still have to work in the ends and put a border on it but I just love how it has turned out considering I had no plan when I started it way back when and it turned out so totally different from what I was originally thinking it would be. Are you curious yet?

Well, it is something that I have shown here on my blog many times either as a post or as a background image for another project.  Are you ready to see what I've secretly been working on? I've been keeping it a secret because I wasn't sure I like it!:) But now that it is nearly finished I have grown to love it as it has grown into a full size afghan.  This was one of those projects that just came on a whim from yarn in my stash.  I just wasn't sure about the colors...that is until I added the white.  Wow, what a difference a little white can do.  I'm in love with it now.  I can't wait to finish it, hopefully by Friday for a big Tah Dah!!

Okay, here are some sneak peaks...

Remember these? This is how it all started a year ago for the Granny a Day Cal in January 2012...I didn't use the squares that weren't regular grannies...but I liked the moss with it but wasn't sure how to use it with what I already had...

I wasn't sure about the colors but you all encouraged me to continue...

Personally I love the brick and mustard color together but it needed another color...

So I added the moss...and then the white just made it a beautiful color combination...

So I started putting it together and planning the arrangement...

The entire year I worked on it between projects.  It was always handy to work on when I wanted to work on a "no-brainer" project...

And here it is today...

Almost finished and oh so fun.  

The moral of the story... don't give up! You will be surprised when you end up with an original creation that was not planned...it just happened! So I have named it my "Accidental Granny Afghan"

Happy Crocheting

New Poll-Which Yarn Do You Use The Most??

Here it is...

as promised...

a new poll for you to vote in...

Which yarn do you use the most?

Since the best magazine ended up being Crochet Today! which uses Red Heart yarn in most of their patterns. I thought we should just see what results come out of another poll where we vote for the most popular or favorite "medium" weight yarn.

With so many great yarns to choose from I sometimes tend to buy my favorite go-to yarn more often than any of the others. Do you do that?

I love to try new yarns, different weights, (thickness), and different fibers, cotton, wool, acrylic, silk, alpaca, etc. and blends of these yarns.

Of course color is a big reason I choose certain yarns.

It also depends on the project I'm making i.e., baby items, winter scarfs, afghans, summer shawls, etc.

So for this poll the question is which medium weight size yarn, (worsted, afghan, aran) is your favorite?

So here are the choices I came up with that I have seen my fellow bloggers use the most:

Red Heart Super Saver

This yarn is not one of my favorites but it is easily available since Walmart carries it. It is 100% acrylic and the texture seems rough to me. For small projects it works good like amigurumi. 

 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

 

I only recently tried this yarn and sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. It is 100% acrylic and not as rough as the Red Heart. It seems to be a little softer.

I Love This Yarn

This yarn is available at Hobby Lobby and is very popular with a lot of bloggers. It is 100% acrylic and machine washable and tumble dry, as are the others above.  I have never tried this but hope to soon. 

Peaches & Cream or Sugar & Cream 

Both of these yarns are my "go-to" yarns when I want to make any project in 100% cotton that are sturdy and functional for the kitchen and bath. They have an extensive color line and are machine washable and tumble dry. Be careful they will shrink so I suggest wash in cold and dry flat.

Caron Simply Soft

Caron Simply soft yarn is one of my favorites. It is 100% acrylic but super soft. It does split a lot which can be frustrating so I use special care when using it but the colors that are offered are so diverse I can use this for anything from a giant granny square afghan to cute baby hats & booties. I like how versatile it is and the way it lays and drapes for shawls and wraps.

Patons Classic Wool

Classic Wool is a soft 100% wool yarn for fabulous, resilient knit & crochet apparel and accessories. Gorgeous color palette! Great range of "stepping" shades, perfect for home decor as well as garments. This is my "go-to" yarn when I want 100% wool.

I know there are so many more great yarns out there but I only chose the ones I have found to be most popular. So, let us know which yarn you use the most! If your favorite yarn is not listed please leave a comment and let me know which yarn you use the most.

Happy Crocheting!