I so miss our trips to the beach. Normally I would have been at the beach several times already this year with a trip or two coming up before the end of the year. Doggone it. We had to cancel my birthday trip to Bermuda and several other trips to other beaches because of Covid-19. I am trying to not complain about it but it is one of my favorite places to be.
I am trying to enjoy a virtual beach scene instead and thanks to my talented niece, Carla Jo, I am one step closer.

Awhile ago I found this afghan on a blog that I absolutely loved. I asked Carla if she thought she could crochet it and she said it didn’t look too hard so if I got the yarn she would attempt it. Well – I would say she succeeded. I got my beach in a box last week and love it.


Of course I had to promptly put it away because…Maksim. Those turtles are not safe with him around but I had already decided this was my “Take on Beach Vacation Afghan” so it will be safely packed away from sharp claws and teeth. Of course I could not get a picture of it without cats on it.

Isn’t it just adorable? I love it so much.

If you are interested in the pattern it was a freebie – just click on this link to go directly to the blog post where you can get all the details.
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Leave a commentThat is amazing. I can do very basic crocheting but have always wanted to get better at it. Love the starfish and turtles. Definitely very beachy. I miss the mountains – so much and can not wait for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and you will be breathing that fresh mountain air once again. You guys definitely need to buy a place !
Slovenia in the fall for Vintage Days and visit the old wine root inthe world located in Maribor!
Not to be specific!
Specific is good! That sounds like the perfect place to spend some time.
It’s adorable!!!
Thanks, Dawn. I am in love with it.
Love it! So pretty and fun! Great idea to bring the beach to you!
These are strange times and aside from dumping a truckload of sand in my living room this seemed like the easier and better solution to my beach longings.
I love that afghan! She did a great job. The starfish and turtles are just adorable. I can see that Maksim would love to play with them.
Evidently, cats love the beach and are missing it too. 😉 That afghan is so cute and ‘purrfect’ for you!
It is the perfect afghan for me, agreed. Now to get to the beach!
Wow Carla did a amazing job!! It is lovely. I know you will get years of enjoyed from it. I think the kitties would appreciate one too. lol
Carla did do a great job on this, didn’t she? I absolutely love it and you could tell the kitties did as well.
This is purrrfect for you. And your niece is one talented artist.
She did a great job on my afghan. Now to go to a beach so I can snuggle up under it. 🙂