Time to Make a blanket for the middle kid!

She's changed her mind a few times, as to the design and shape.

Finally, we found a STAR! http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=4869

Very pretty, and if I was willing to fork out the extra $$ for the yarn in the pattern (which I'm not), it would be very nice.

But, she's picked a cool variegated yarn called Chococherry (by Phentex). As the name states, choco = chocolate brown, and Cherry = dark pink. The colours are separated by a soft creamy colour.

To go along with the chococherry, we've got a Teal (which is actually named Emerald on the label) by Phentex, and a Dark Navy, also by Phentex. As you can see, I love phentex. its so soft and comfy yet easy to work with.

I started the centre star a few times, trying to get the right look.

I ended up with this...

Haven't had much time to work on it yet though. I am still trying to finish up the Kew Gardens afghan. 

Almost done the Kew Gardens Afghan!

It is turning out very nice!

I like the odd shape, but wasn't too tickled with the pins, I had to keep using the pins throughout to mark the double stitch.  

She LOVES it! Its much bigger than she anticipated! one more section of each purple and teal and it shall be finished! 

I used a smaller hook, and tighter stitch than the actual pattern called for. 

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90476AD.html?noImages=