Monday, January 12, 2009

2 1/2 years is all it took...

To finish the afghan on the left. The pattern is the Fisherman's Circle. I started it back when I was serving in the Relief Society Presidency. That was over 2 1/2 years ago. My dear mother-in-law had to walk me through all the steps until I had them memorized. I don't read crochet patterns very well. Thanks Mom! I am happy to say I finished it last night.
The afghan on the right is Nephi's. He loves it very much. I am working on afghans for each of the other boys and will finish as I have yarn to work on them.

5 comments:

Becky said...

Congrats! I really like the white one it looks beautiful! Your boys are so lucky... I can't crochet anything very well. Last time I tried to make a potholder (square shaped) and it came out looking like a triangle of some sorts. No blankets for the kids from me. :)

Candace said...

Don't feel bad! 2 1/2 years ago is when I actually somewhat got the hang of crocheting! The sisters in Relief Society wanted a crochet class to learn how. I went and now I can do a few things. Maybe your ward can have one and you can learn. :)

Sheri said...

Beautiful! I agree...your boys will probably have a rude awakening when they get married!

The Dutton's said...

Congrats! What a great accomplishment! Maybe someday-maybe not. They look great!

Michelle said...

It's beautiful, Candace! And Nephi is lucky to have the special one that you made for him too.

I just love this picture! The beach...it's the place to be!

I just love this picture!  The beach...it's the place to be!
I think this was in 2004. It was Nephi's first trip to the beach. The boys were all so little! My have they grown.

Meet the Parents...Russell and Candace

Meet the Parents...Russell and Candace
It all started for us when Russell left for Cape Town South Africa on a mission. Candace felt inspired to write him - so she did! We wrote for 3 1/2 years. Candace came home from her mission to the Texas Houston East Mission and we dated for 5 months. We married in July 1994 and have been happy ever after!

Son 1...Donovan

Son 1...Donovan
Our 14 year old boy scouter, 50 miler bike rider, cartoon drawer, computer gamer, book reader, clarinet player, babysitter, 8th grader boy!

Son 2...Christopher

Son 2...Christopher
Our 13 year old, boy scouter, harry potter computer gamer, lego creator, imaginator, book reader, 6th grader boy!

Son 3...Michael

Son 3...Michael
Our 9 1/2 year old drama king, perfectionist (I wonder if he gets that from mom? lol), drawer of many things, 3rd grader boy!

Son 4...Nephi

Son 4...Nephi
Our8 year old keeper of surprises, leg breaker, book listener, lego creator, music enjoyer, 1st grader boy!