Hooked on Hooking

I know I'm not the only one out there. I hate sewing squares together. I have tried to buckle down and do it, and given up, and donated the squares to a loving home to be assembled and actually used. But, I really like the look of some afghans and other items made from motifs. So, I grit my teeth in determination, and happily began crochet 8 inch squares made in the "Arches" pattern . Then, I decided to give the flat-braid joining method a try. I figured it had to be more enjoyable than sewing. And indeed it was more enjoyable. I actually finished a small lapghan put together with squares. So now that I know I can do it, I am putting a full queen-size throw on my "works I would like to make someday" list. Which has approximately eleventy bajillion projects on it. But then, what crocheter doesn't have a wish list that long?

As I mentioned in a previous post, I have joined a group that makes hug afghans to send to people who are sick, or experiencing a rough time in their lives and need a pick me up. As such, each member donates 12" squares to be made into these afghans. I finished my first square for the cause with a pattern I got here and I am very pleased with the result. I still have to weave in the ends, but even so, it turned out very pretty.