The final product

I started crocheting this afghan during General Conference in April. My goal was to finish it by the end of the year. I finally finished it on December 30th. It is huge. I wanted something that we could all sit under on the couch. So, here's the final product. I started with a washcloth, then made a pillow, now an afghan. Next up is a baby sweater and hat. I'm really excited to try making clothes for the first time. I've been surprised by how much I really love to crochet. President Uchtdorf gave a talk during the General Relief Society Meeting this last September that was wonderful. He talked about how one of the ways that we experience a fullness of joy is by creating things and expressing ourselves through those creations. I think that's why I enjoy it so much. There really is a deep satisfaction that comes from making something great from nothing. Maybe that's why I enjoy baking and scrapbooking too.