Finished

Never again,

why I thought embarking on this was a good idea, when I'm a self-confessed flitty-fluttery butterfly brain - is beyond me.

It wasn't crocheting the squares that nearly drove me doo-lally, that part was fun and relaxing.

And it wasn't joining them together ( I used the decorative ridge method shown here ).

It was the bloody weaving in of all those ends - 6 colours in each square - 2 ends per colour - 81 squares = 972 sodding ends. Like I said, NEVER AGAIN.

The only thing that makes me still like it, is the fact that I crocheted most of it while watching Doctor Who ,so when I look at it, I think of David. And while I'm on the subject of the great one, there are some people out there who mistakingly think that David is their David  (you know who you are Gemma ).

Can I just clear this up once and for all. He is *MY* David . And that ' he's a Timelord - we can all share him' theory wont wash with me Missy Gemma.

Comments

[Mary]

I love it! I was thinking Gee, I want to make one! But then I read 972 ends...hmmm, I think not. So enjoy your beautiful blanket and know that I am jealous.

[nyjlm]

it is gorgeous! congrats on persevering!

[Julie]

It is very pretty though and looks very snuggly! Ends are the worst.

[Marion]

It really turned out awesome and I would love to have one for myself, but seeing how much work this took I'm sure it would never get finsished.

[Gemma]

It's gorgeous! Lovely, I may have to embark on one of those once I've forgotten how torturous the end weaving is. I did most of Blankie watching MY DAVID too.

I don't know I was willing to share and some people get all obsessive! I will just have to take him back!

By the way did you see. He is going to be doing Hamlet at the RSC. I am asking for tickets for Christmas!! David, in the FLESH!!!

[Caroline Bletsis]

That's one beautiful throw - worth the end-weaving! An internet friend's hubby had David filming Dr.Who in his office block yesterday - he was having his clothes dried with a hairdryer 'cos he'd splashed himself washing his hands - bless!!!!

[Gemma]

Sorry for posting again but David was in her husband's building!?!?! Did he not call her so she could run down there!?!? And help him out of those wet soggy clothes? ;-)

[tonya]

This is a super cute, fun granny blanket!
But the ends - Oh No! Weave those ends in as you go and you wont have anything to weave in later! When starting a new color, lay the tails along the top of the previous row and just crochet over them as you work. When you've covered about 2-3" just cut the tails and no more worries.

[teresa (maggiegracecreates)]

I weave mine in as I go. That way I don't have hours of doing something I hate. I just finished a doll blanket 50 squares x three colors x diagonal rows. Lots of weaving too.

This is beautiful - have a great day.

[Kim]

Ack! The ends might have been a nightmare, but your blanket is gorgeous! I bet in ten years you'll love it all the more for the torture of the ends. :)

[amigurumigirl]

Awesome awesome blanket! Beautiful! And I know what you mean about weaving in ends. It's my least favorite thing and probably the whole reason I haven't attempted a blanket like that myself. So good on ya! You did it!! Be proud.

[June]

It is a work of art as well as a testament to your endurance and patience in weaving in the 972 ends.

[Christine]

It's so beautiful! I'm now learning to crochet but think I'll stick to scarves for now ;)

[amanda]

it is absolutely gorgeous! what yarn did you use?

[Lucy]

Ah, David! My son's school friends used to live next door to David. I was always VERY keen that he should go and play over there. And even keener to go and do the pick up. Funny how often a playdate seemed to coincide with a trip to the hairdressers.
Lovely blanket. I bow in admiration as the ends have always put me off.

[Lucy Locket]

That is beautiful! Congratulations on getting it finished!

[carolyn]

Erm hang on a minute you and erm Miss Gemma, your timelord, did you say your timelord? Do you really think you can win your way into the tardis with a granny square blanket? No I don't care how beautiful it is. I don't care how many sodding ends you had to deal with, if he's anyones timelord, and that goes for you too Miss Mary Jane I've got K9, he's mine. So there!
(Only kidding, bet you could win a timelords heart with that blanket)

[carolyn]

Erm hang on a minute you and erm Miss Gemma, your timelord, did you say your timelord? Do you really think you can win your way into the tardis with a granny square blanket? No I don't care how beautiful it is. I don't care how many sodding ends you had to deal with, if he's anyones timelord, and that goes for you too Miss Mary Jane I've got K9, he's mine. So there!
(Only kidding, bet you could win a timelords heart with that blanket)

[Mama Urchin]

I'm facing a much smaller weaving in nightmare but a nightmare all the same. The afghan looks fabulous though. Maybe it will be like childbirth and your memory will blur out the painful parts.

[Anita]

Beautiful, I'm very envious of your tenacity!

[Nancy]

I love it. It turned out perfect

[Michelle]

I was trying to work up the nerve to gently tell you about the crocheting-over-the-ends-as-you-go thing, but I didn't want you to smack me over the 'net now that you've already gone and woven in all 972 ends. So I'm very glad that some other kind, braver people than I, have already mentioned it. Just in case you ever get bitten by the granny bug again...

[Susan Jonsson]

I love your afghan....I made one very similar to it....and commiserate with the pain of all that weaving. This was my first project....self-taught. To my horror....the @#%@#%#! thing is unraveling....It has been banished to the dark corner of an unused room. Guess I need a weaving lesson...or something :(

Susan

[sooz]

Ohh but each and every single end is worth it - it's absolutely stunning!

[charlotte]

well, it is spectacular and the work is done (I hunt them down at church sales so I won't have to make one). thanks for the chuckle reading this and even more so for the link! much appreciated!