The Bernat Mystery Afghan Crochet-Along is a hit across the web, but it has also grabbed the attention of many members of the Bernat Design Studio. Here’s an update from Dina, an official Bernat Blogger.
Dina – Bernat Blogger
Clue 3
This clue initially proved to be more challenging than the first two, especially since I’ve never made a V-stitch before. It got easier once I got the hang of it, but this clue is slower to complete. Eight squares take more time to make than just two. I must admit, though, that the V-stitch looks pretty. Plastic safety pins still mark the right side and I’m also counting rows so that all my V-stitch squares are the same length. I must confess that when I put all my squares together, the colors look very rich and warm. It’s beginning to look pretty.
Clue 4
Clue 5
This square challenged my crochet skills. You’d think simple striping and single crochet would be easy–um, not so much. As other participants probably experienced, my first square was rather wonky in appearance. I would have felt a little lost if not for the CAL group over at Ravelry. Their expertise and advice helped produce a second, more square-looking block. To counter the “wonkiness”, I chained 50 (instead of 46) and worked all the 3sctog very loosely. Sadly I have not completed all 16 squares, but I’ll get them done eventually. At least, they’ll look proper. 
Clue 6
This shell square challenged my crochet skills. I had to rip out my first attempt after I got myself confused. The chart came to my rescue (as did the helpful hints offered by fellow crocheters online at Ravelry’s CAL group). Once I finished the first shell square, I got into a groove–a kind of rhythm–and the next three squares flew off my hook in no time (sadly I am still working on the mitered squares).
Clue 7
I loved making this giant granny square. For one, it’s so big and super easy. As well, I got to use all my colors. Initially I wasn’t sure about my color choices, but seeing all the lovely colors next to each other reaffirmed my color choices. This afghan is gonna quite pretty when its done. How many more clues left?
You’re colors are awesome!! I’m still on clue 4…only through one square so far. I think the color change makes it take longer to work. Plus, I just started working from home so my time has been cut dramatically. I’m worried about the mittered square, clue 5, because I’ve never done something like that and I haven’t had time to read the blog to get all the pointers everyone posted on how to make it look correct. However, I’m looking forward to clue 6 & 7. I just read about Ravelry and signed up but haven’t had time to navigate the website yet. Looking forward to seeing your finished product!! and mine as well just might take much longer
I love how your yarn choices look on your sofa! Pretty Dina!
I am releived to see that I am not the only one who hasn’t finished my mitered squares. I’ll get around to those… soon. I hope….
I am right there with you Shari have 2 more of the last clue and 8 of the mitered. I too mottified the last clue. Can’t wait to c out the finished products looks. Hope I dont have problem in the end, didn’t block any squares!
Dina, I think your in the same boat as many of us were with those miter squares… It took me 2 weeks to try and find a happy medium with those buggers. I finally got thru them, for 2 afghans. Good job on your color combo’s and work..I am seaming and finishing up my last #8 clues, that I modified a bit…
I am so done. It’s gorgeous and I am going to keep it, I sent a picture to my daughters and they agreed. The rules said we have to wait until 12/8 to send in a picture, can’t wait. will they be set up in a photo galery for all to enjoy?
I have had fun doing this for two afghans, however when I see how they are laid out, I’m not too keen on the layout. I think I’m going to change up my layout a little. I think I am going to put all the V squares on the outside and I may even put the mitered squares on either side of the the big granny so it makes like a cross in the middle of the the afghan. We’ll see how it looks. But I must say I really like the border. Will try and post the final product once I’m done.
Wooooo Hooooo! I just finished the last stitch! I am finished! It’s all together, the edging is on and I’ve got to say, it looks really cool! I’m very happy with it. I was thinking of using it as a Christmas present, but I think I’m going to be selfish and keep it! I’m thinking that after the contest, after I send in the photo, that I might just do some beading on it. Add some sparkle to the flowers, etc. Or I might just leave it as is. I had a wonderful time making this and I hope to do this again.
I finished all my squares and enough ripped out some to measure 8″. I am a little leary of the seaming of the squares. Never did an afghan like this before, is there anyone with an easy way to explain how this is done. Thank you in advance….
Have had to put this project down for a couple of weeks. Squares are done, still just putting things together. Can’t wait to add the borders. Any tips?
Thanks everyone for the positive comments. I’m still working on a few miters, so nothing is assembled yet (gift knitting has taken over). Hope to have this finished by the new year :S