How do you go from a pile of curly squares to an afghan? Well it is a long story, so here it goes. I have a wonderful sister-in-law who is one of TYG's biggest supporters. She is the one you can thank for the Minion Hats and many other projects I have completed.
She asked me several months ago if I could make Minion hats for her to give as gifts for a set of twins baby shower. Of course I can make Minion hats, that would not be a problem. She also asked if I would be able to make matching afghans. That would be slightly more complicated, but I am not one to turn down a challenge, so of course I said yes.
I had a pattern in mind I could modify to make a great Minion themed afghan. I downloaded a free issue of a crochet magazine to my iPad. I was excited because that would be an easy project to work up. What I had not counted on was the move to IOS7. I hadn't backed up my iPad before I updated my iPad. Big mistake! The free issue was wiped out and is no longer free, dang it!!
Time to move to plan B, which I did not have fully formed in my head. I turned to Google for answers. After some particular searching I found a pattern that no only filled the need, but would be a bit of a challenge. I found the Red Hart pattern Tunisian Color Block Throw, you can download the pattern from this link.
I do not have a lot of experience with Tunisian crochet, so this would be fun. I attempted the stitch suggested in the pattern and failed miserably at it. I decided to use the basic Tunisian stitch, or afghan stitch. You can find a great tutorial on YouTube, or use this link. I made the block larger than the pattern suggested because my hook was smaller than what the pattern called for. I used the pattern from Red Hart for the edge of the squares and the edge of the afghan. Of course if this were to be a Minion afghan I would have to add the eye. The really great thing about a basic afghan stitch is you can cross stitch on it very evenly and it turns out wonderful.
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