I think it came out beautiful in the end, but working on this was a royal pain in the @$$. This yarn (Lion Brand Homespun) was tough to work with, constantly splitting and getting stuck on my hook. Working the diagonal pattern was also a huge pain, I won't do that again, at least not with this particular yarn. It also came out much smaller than I would have liked and it really only a lap blanket. But hopefully since my grandma will typically use it when reading, it will be okay.
The colors are beautiful - I especially love the purple border (and I know she will too). Also, it is VERY soft and snuggly, especially after my friend Amber washed and blocked it for me (thanks Ambs!).
I get to give it to her today... I hope she will love it!
