Phoenix Afghan Crochet Along

I am having fun crocheting the Phoenix afghan pattern by Hooked on Sunshine, which was a Crochet Along (CAL) but is now over.  My daughter and I started the CAL late--we had just found the pattern and decided to take part close to the end date.  It was fun seeing other crocheter's afghans in progress and finished--so inspirational.

The CAL was organized into 11 parts.  I probably won't crochet all 11 parts, because I want only a mid-sized afghan.

                                                            Phoenix through Round 12


The pattern is a challenge because each round is usually different from previous rounds, and you have to really pay attention to make sure you have the correct count of stitches on each side before progressing.  Each round builds upon the previous, so correct stitch count is imperative.  Since each round is different, it's fun to see how it looks as you go.  It's fun to pick out the colors, too--it's not easy to always know how the color will look next to the previous rounds and future rounds.

                                                                      Phoenix thru Part 2.


The stitches are fun, too--the pattern has popcorns, clusters, back loop stitches, front loop stitches, etc., so it's a challenge and a fun learning experience.

We decided to crochet our afghans on the spur of the moment, so I picked out some Red Heart yarns from our local Joann's store:  Super Saver and Red Heart with Love.  I'm using a size H Clover Amour Hook.

                                                                   Phoenix into Part 4.

I'm really enjoying crocheting this afghan!  It will be fun to see how it looks when it's finished.

My notes:
Size H hook Crochet Amour, blue hook. Red Heart with Love Yarns and super saver red
Baby Pink super saver
Pink: Bubble Gum with love
Hot Pink: with Love
Bright Yellow: Daffodil with love
Dark purple: Aubergine with love
Light purple: Lilac with love
Medium blue: Bluebell with love
White: with love
Pale plum: super saver light purple
Medium purple: super saver
dusty grape with love
Peacock with love: blue
Boysenberry (wine color) with love
Lemon: light yellow super saver
Gold: Red Heart super saver
yellow/gold: cornsilk with love
July 13--through round 19 with rose.
July 23, through part 2.
Round 84 correction: (3dc-cl into the ch2-sp, ch1) 3 times. (last 3dc cluster in the instructions before the corner.)
July 30: Finished Part 3