Tossed Salad Afghan

Happy New Year All

The holidays are over and the kids have all gone home.

It's so quiet around here.

It's like empty nesting all over again.

I miss the Grand Baby most of all.

Who knows when I'll see her again.

The long winter will linger forever as it does every year.

I must keep myself busy.

In the evenings while the kids were visiting.

When everyone had settled down to watch TV.

I worked on a simple project to keep my hands busy.

 When I first started to crochet I bought mostly acrylic yarn from the craft stores.

Natural fiber yarns are a bit costly and since my crocheting wasn't all that perfect back then, I figured acrylic was the way to go. Over time, I've accumulated quite the stockpile of partially used skeins.

I found enough greenish ones to fill a laundry basket.

 Using 2 strands throughout and a simple ribbed double crochet, I made this super thick afghan.

It's warm and machine washable.

I plan to do this with the rest of my scraps as well.

I have a basket filled with purples for the next one.

It's a good feeling to use up some of the supplies that I've hoarded over the years.

And...it keeps me busy while I wait for the snow to melt.

I should have quite the stack of afghans by the time that happens.

Keep warm everyone.

It's cold outside!!!

karen