35 Granny Squares Afghan

[JulieKay]

Hi Everyone -
A small group of people in the 63 Wannabee Group has this leaflet and plans on starting on this afghan as a crochetalong soon .
If any of you out there want to participate in this and you don't yet have the book, here is the place I order online from : http://www.countryyarns.com/
I just cannot say enough nice things about this lady -- she is terrific . She is very speedy about getting your order processed and mailed out to you and very eager to help search for something she might not have on hand .
Here's the info on the name of the booklet we'll be using -
Look under Leisure Arts Leaflets
LA2755 35 GRANNY SQUARES COMBINE TO MAKE A GRANNY SAMPLER AFGHAN ($5.50) by Martha Brooks Stein; 35 8" variations on the granny square with instructions for an afghan, all in worsted wt. yarn
If you have this leaflet , or would like to get it to join in, please drop a note on here and let us know so we can all work on this together .I don't know if it's available at any local craft stores near you or not, but you might want to try looking there too, or possibly Ebay .
We will probably wait a little longer til starting , to see how much interest there is in starting this before we all begin and to allow people some time to get the booklet or get it ordered .
There's another lady on here who has made several of these afghans that
are just gorgeous. She will be coming in to post her photos and also will be making one along with us who haven't made one before and has offered to help out if we get stuck .
So drop in and let us know if you'd like to join us !
Thanks -
:manyheart

[donnalynn2]

I'd love to do this!!! Before I decide, is there any way to see what it's supposed to look like? Can someone take a pic of the cover so I can see what this is going to be???? THANKS!

[pb&j]

Count me in! :) I had so much fun with the "63 Wannabe" that I would love to join this CAL.

[JulieKay]

Hi Donna-

I scanned my front and back cover-- here they are -

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/album?.dir=7f20
The photos are clickable-- if you click on them, they will show up bigger .

We'd love to have you join us !

And glad you dropped in ,Sue ! This wouldn't be any fun without you !

[donnalynn2]

Thanks so much! It's beautiful! Ok, I'm sold!!! When do you guys want to start this? I'll need a little time to get the booklet! THANKS! :cheer

[Celestial Seasonings]

lol, OF COURSE I'm in!:hook

[irikel]

Ohh yeah .....I'm in ...but I need time to find the booklet ...I'm gonna start right now to see if I can find it . I had the best time with the 63 square crochet along....there is a pic of the finished product here

http://360.yahoo.com/irikel2

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is part of my afghan

I have made this pattern at least eight times and everyone I give it to, loves it. I love it because it goes quick and is very satisfying to create, i.e., low frustration level!!!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySampler003.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySampler004.jpg

[irikel]

I ordered my leaflet..so I hope I get it...as spongebob would say

" I'M READY "

[angels776]

Hello! hey that is awsome ,I love the colores and all .it's beautiful keep on the good work.Julia(angels776);)

[antara]

That's beautiful! If I had more time, I would have to jump in on this.

[Lynn]

I think I'd like to join this. I'm ordering the leaflet tomorrow. Don't know when I'll receive it though. When do you plan to begin?


Lynn

[crochetlady]

Hey Julie i have more than half way to go on the 63 squares! But would love to join you all when I finish that!!

hugs
Vims

[JulieKay]

Hi Donna

We'll probably wait about 2 weeks or so before starting on this. I'd like to give everyone time to order their booklets and get them , and to let the ladies in the Wannabee Group have more time to get their 63's done so they don't have to try and juggle both of these projects at once . Feel free to come in and post , if you want to tell about ordering your booklet, or what colors of yarn you are deciding on, etc . Hopefully, in that amount of time, we'll get a nice sized group in here that will participate . It makes the --along groups more fun if we keep the board really active too, so drop back in and tell us a little about yourself, how old you are, where you live, what you are working on now, just anything you want to tell us about yourself. That way, we all get to know each other a little better .

Thanks for showing such an interest !

[JulieKay]

Celeste --
It wouldn't be a group without you ! You and Sue have been great in the other group . You are both go-getters on the project and great posters !
Can't wait to get started on this -- it'll be a blast .

[JulieKay]

Hello Olga ( AKA Spongebob ) :lol
Now, that's a new one -- even with babysitting my grandson, that's a show I have never seen . You'll have to fill me in on all the Spongebob stuff just in case I ever need to know all of it -- with a 3 1/2 year old grandson, it's good to be educated in all these cartoons so I'm up to date on them .
I didn't realize you finished your 63 !! It's BEAUTIFUL ~~~Did you keep it or give it as a gift to somone ?
It's great to have you here with us too !

[JulieKay]

Antara -If you find the time, we'd love to have you join us!

Hi Lynn !
Great to have you aboard . We'll probably wait a couple weeks til the actual start date . That should give interested people time to locate the book and get their yarn . Drop in and tell us a little about yourself ! We LIKE meeting new people and have a great time in our other group. I like a REALLY active board, so drop in anytime and post a note .If we keep in touch a lot , it makes the group more fun .

HEY VIMS !!!
Great to see you here and we'd love for you to join us with this project too . You are doing a wonderful job on the 63 -- the halfway point --keep up the good work, and I hope you wil be able to get a camera to take a photo of your finished afghan. We'd all love to see it !

[JulieKay]

Pagan

Thanks for posting your photos -- that will surely draw in some interested people when they see how pretty it turns out !

And thanks for agreeing to be our "Online Reference Person "
( Had to give you an official sounding title since you are the expert at this afghan ! ) :D

[Natasha]

Julie Kay, that is a gorgeous afghan and something I'd like to make someday. Is this going to be an open-ended CAL? No deadline for signing up and no deadline for finishing? I honestly can't imagine myself starting this one until next spring!

[Lynn]

Thanks for the welcome!:) I am sending off my order for the booklet today so I don't think it should take TOO long to arrive. I feel kinda guilty as I have so many unfinished projects sitting in the closet now, but this particular afghan is soooooo pretty. Have to go to Hobby Lobby to check the colors - don't have any idea what colors to do or who to make it for yet.:lol

Lynn

[JulieKay]

Hi Natasha

No, we will run this pretty loosely here --anyone can sign up whenever they want and finish whenever they want . No pressure !

We'd love to have you join whenever you're ready .

Lynn,
You sound like me-- I have SO many ideas of things I want to make ( most of them afghans ) . I get way ahead of myself sometimes. I figure out what pattern I want to use, then the yarn( or sometimes I get the yarn first, then try to figure out what pattern would go with it , THEN the biggest dilemma. WHO to make it for !
I think most of us crocheters are all guilty of the same things -- we see patterns we want to try, yarn we want to try and have PILES of projects to do, then not enough time to do them all .
I am trying to learn to pace myself and ONLY do one project at a time . Once it's done, then I can start on the next .
( That doesn't mean I don't have a closetful of yarn waiting on me though ! :lol

[Lynn]

Yes, Julie, we are alike! ALL my unfinished projects are afghan's! I see a pettern that I just HAVE to make then get part way through it and get board with it and start another one that I just HAVE to make. Or, I will put one away to make something someone asks for then forget I have started yet ANOTHER afghan and begin another one. Then see the 5 bags of unfinished afghan's on my closet shelf!:lol

Lynn

[JulieKay]

My colors -
I have chosen Frosty Green for the entire afghan , then will probably do the edging in the variegated that has the greens, off white and lilac in it. Can't remember the name of it right now and too lazy to go dig it out of the closet .
I am debating whether to add a row of lilac around each square before joining them .
OH PAGAN !!!
I have your first Help Desk Question :
Would you be able to easily put a border of sc around each of the squares before joining them, or would it look stupid ? Just trying to decide whether to go get lilac or leave it off . I also have off white, which I could use for edging, but I'm trying to bring a little of the lilac out since it is in the variegated .
Decisions, decisions.....

[JulieKay]

Well, Lynn,
We are going to try to remedy our yarn disorder with this group . Let's see if we can both accomplish this together .
That's why I started the 63 Wannabee Group . I have wanted to make that afghan for YEARS -- bought the book, bought the yarn, started it DOZENS of times, then fizzled out . I thought -- " OK ... THIS IS IT ... IF I START A GROUP TO MAKE THIS, THEN I'LL HAVE TO FINISH IT . "
I stuck with it and got it done.
Now, my new goal is to get this one done. We have a real great group of ladies in here who are very dedicated to the afghan we are working on, and to the message boards. I like the boards to be REALLY busy-- that keeps the interest up . We might get on here and joke around or push each other to finish -- we use any means we have to, but we have all managed to really stick together and keep our rears in gear and get it accomplished. I think you'll really like it here ! A nice group to be in ! :U

[pb&j]

Wow, Julie! There's a lot of interest in this CAL - looks like it's going to be lots of fun! :D I'm even more motivated than ever to finish 63 Squares and get moving on 35 Grannies. Thanks so much for getting this started, you make a great :cheer !

If we're going to start in a couple weeks or so, I'm going to dig around for a Michael's coupon for this one. I have a terrible habit of cutting out coupons and not using them! :ohdear Need to fix that! Does anyone know if Michael's has a coupon currently?

[donnalynn2]

Well I'm debating on the kind of yarn and colors I want to use... Can anyone tell me what kinds of yarn are good for this and what kinds aren't? I want something that's nice and soft so I don't want to do the old Red Heart Super Saver... I'm thinking maybe Simply Soft by Caron... Heck, even their one pounder WW yarn is softer than Red Heart...

I love pinks and such so I'm thinking a burgundy and a light pink maybe??? I wonder how this would look with more than 2 colors... I can't wait to start this! I had so much fun with the FCEC Felted Tote CAL that I am anxious to do this one!!! It's so neat to see one pattern made so many different ways!!!

I think I am going to go to Jo-Ann's after work and scope out the yarn to get an idea of what I want....

[JulieKay]

Hi Sue-

Sorry I'm not much up to date on Mickael's . I rarely go there . It's quite a ways from here, so I usually just go to good old Walmart . Maybe someone else will know about the Michael's ad . Thanks for the compliment -- I like being the cheerleader-- it's pretty fun !

Donna -

Yes, the Simply Soft would be nice if you want something softer then Red Heart . And the burgundy/pink combo sounds really pretty .It is pretty neat to see what colors everyone chooses for these projects. Let us know what you decide on !

[JulieKay]

Hello Ladies -
I just emailed Jennie from the store I posted about earlier. She said she only has 5 of these booklets left in stock, so if you want one, try to get your order in as fast as possible. She also thinks they may have discontinued it, so we may have to do some shopping around for more if we get more people interested . I can go check over at the little craft store where I got mine if need be, but she only had this one out on the rack . I could ask her if she has any more of them in back.I'll go run over to ebay and check to see if anyone has one posted over there and let you all know !

[JulieKay]

No luck on ebay -- I found it here, though-

http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/Afghan-Patternseg.html

[Lynn]

I went to Purple Kitty site and when I clicked on the pattern it said it wasn't available:(

Lynn

[irikel]

Hello Olga ( AKA Spongebob ) :lol
Now, that's a new one -- even with babysitting my grandson, that's a show I have never seen . You'll have to fill me in on all the Spongebob stuff just in case I ever need to know all of it -- with a 3 1/2 year old grandson, it's good to be educated in all these cartoons so I'm up to date on them .
I didn't realize you finished your 63 !! It's BEAUTIFUL ~~~Did you keep it or give it as a gift to somone ?
It's great to have you here with us too !
Hi julie..Yes I did finish my 63 and I had such a great time.I KEPT it...i'm in love with it ,I dont even think I am able to sell it. You gotta watch spongebod on nicktoons...I love him....my grandson is a big fan and i am too. When he is good and ready to do something that is what he says.." i'm ready , i'm ready"! lol And thanks for the compliment on my 63. I am sending for the leaflet for the 35 I hope to get it on time , I'm from Puerto Rico...50year old teenager..(:lol ) 2 grand kids 2 grown kids ...love to crochet....and that was my 1st ever ever big project. to tell you the truth I did not think i'd finish it.!I am glad I did.

[pb&j]

Update on Michaels: I found a 40% off coupon for Michael's in today's ad section in the paper. Now to pick out yarn...:think

Donna, Caron Simply Soft in burgundy and pink sounds very pretty. :) I wonder if Michael's will have it in an off-white. Tomorrow is will be ear-marked for shopping! :shop

[Lynn]

Ok - I have searched every crochet and book site I can find and no one has the 35 Granny Square pattern leaflet. I even searched out of print book resources. I have e-mailed Leisure Arts asking how and where we can get this leaflet but don't expect to hear back from them until Monday.:angry


Lynn

[JulieKay]

Dear Lynn
Go here -- http://www.countryyarns.com/
she has 5 copies still available. I just emailed her today .

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Julie,

The last round of each square is bordered in double crochets. If you made this round in your variagated , it could look like a frame around each center. So, I think that might be a way to go. It would pop out the centers, too.

The way I joined my squares was to sc them together on the reverse side. I found this to go faster than whip stitching, which I absolutely hate to do.

I love that Frosty Green color!

PaganBaby69

[JulieKay]

Thanks, Pagan --

That sounds like it's worth a try. Yes, the frosty green is one of my favorites too. I love any color of green !

[mariyel]

I'd love to do this. . .but Christmas is just too close.:ohdear I sure hope someone will start another round like this right after the holidays!:wreath

[JulieKay]

Hi Ho Mariyel
( Love your name )
Check back in now and then , we may still be here plugging away at this after the holidays-- who knows ? I'm not sure how long this one will take us ,so maybe you can jump on the bandwagon in time !

[JulieKay]

Olga
I'm glad you finished your 63 too.
It gives you a great sense of accomplishment .
It's something you'll always treasure now !

:manyheart

[mariyel]

That sounds GREAT! Thanks.:cheer

[JulieKay]

Hello Ladies

Just checking in this morning to keep this thread active--- don't want it to die before it gets started . Drop in and give me a head count of who all is still searching for the booklet .. The lady in the post I mentioned has 5 booklets available. Have any of you ordered from her yet ?

Just trying to keep some action going in here ---:dance :bounce :2spin :2rock :jumpyay :hyper

[Lynn]

I sent my order off yesterday!:clap Can't wait to get it. Think I'll make it for my granddaughter who is 17. I think she'll LOVE it! Don't know what colors yet though.


Lynn

[donnalynn2]

I sent off my money yesterday! I e-mailed that lady and told her I was sending money. She told me she'd hold me one til Friday so hopefully she'll get payment by then! Can't wait to get started!

[Lynn]

I e-mailed her too telling her I was sending my money off, but I never heard back from her. Hope she still has one by the time my money gets to her.

Lynn:eek

[Stitchinpick]

I have a couple questions. I cannot join right now, but I think your ghan pattern is fabulous. :manyheart I have a grandbaby due at Thanksgiving that is taking up my crocheting time, and then I have Christmas... Would after Christmas be too late to sign up? Also, what size are the squares? Do you make a couple of each square? The squares are sooo pretty (surely making them more fun to do)!

Stitchinpick

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Stitchinpick,

The squares are 8 inches. They go fast! I made 11 of them already and will post my photos soon. I used an H hook.

PaganBaby69

[Qmare]

[QUOTE=Stitchinpickand then I have Christmas... Would after Christmas be too late to sign up?
Stitchinpick[/QUOTE]

I'm with you! I won't have time till after Christmas but have been dying to do a sampler afghan. Let's agree that if this group is done, we'll start another! Meanwhile, I'll jealously enjoy watching all the ones here grow!

:hook Mare

[JulieKay]

Lynn and Donna -

Don't worry, I'm sure she'll save one for each of you -- she is really good to work with you and I already emailed her telling her she may get multiple orders of this same book, so she was probably down there expecting them . You should have them soon, maybe one day next week I'd think ! I'm excited to get this one started . The squares sure are pretty and don't look too hard .

Lynn- what is your granddaughter's favorite color ?

and Donna -- what colors are you using ,did you decide yet ?

Quilty and Stitchin --

Hopefully some of us will still be here by after the holidays, if not, go right ahead and step in anytime you're ready -- the thread is open and available to anyone who wants to sign up. You guys will have each other to pass info back and forth to, and there were others that mentioned starting after the holiday. You may get a bigger group than we have right now !

And Pagan -- Holey Moley !!! You are a speed crocheter ! Great for you, to have 11 done already !!! WOW !

I have been putting off starting to wait up for Sue and Celeste to join us, now Lynn and Donna will also be able to start soon too ! This will be fun, you guys !:hook

[Lynn]

Well Julie, my granddaughter's favorite colors won't work well on this beautiful sampler afghan. She has been in an orange and lime green mode for awhile now!:lol Her room is in pinks though so I thought the soft pink and burgundy might be nice. Shannon wears a lot of earth tones too so I could use those. I think I'll just ask her what she would like and hopefully she won't say orange and lime green!:D


Lynn

[JulieKay]

Well, Lynn

I can see your point about the orange and lime green . It probably would look a little LOUD for this pattern !

The pinks, burgundy and maybe even a neutral type color all 3 would be pretty !

Let us know what you decide .

[Stitchinpick]

Okay, count me in, but I will not start (no matter how badly it calls to me) until after Christmas! This will be my first Crochet Along. I think it will be fun! I will work on ordering the pattern book.

Stitchinpick

[donnalynn2]

Unbelievable!!! I had the order in the mailbox with the flag up and my mail carrier DID NOT take it!!!! I was soooo upset! When I get home it's dark so I had no idea til my hubby told me so I took the envelope and took it to the Post Office myself this morning. The guy there told me it shouldn't take more than 3 days to get there so hopefully she'll get my money by Friday! I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE!

I think I am going to go with a pink and a burgundy... I am deciding between using Caron Simply Soft and Caron Regular WW. The regular WW isn't avail in that many colors where as the Simply Soft has a lot to choose from. Rag Shop has that big sale this Saturday so I think I'll choose when I go there then. Can anyone tell me approx how much yarn I need??? THANKS!!! I am sooooo excited to start this CAL! I so enjoyed the Felted Tote CAL and it's so much fun to see one pattern interpreted so many different ways!

[JulieKay]

Hi Donna

Since you're in Florida and she's in Louisiana , she should get it in time . I wouldnt think it'd take very long for mail to go that far, unless it is slowed down due to all the storms they have had down there .
I don't have my book laying up here with me, but I think you need approx 14 ounces of one color and 18 of the other . It really doesn't take a lot for it . Maybe someone who has the pattern laying there handy can tell you the exact amounts .. Next time I come up, i'll get the exact amount for you .
I think Jennie ( the lady from Country Crochet ) will hold the book for you -- it doesn't look like there are a big number of people on here who are ordering it all at once, so with 5 available, you should get your order in in plenty of time .

[JulieKay]

Hi Linda-
We'll be glad to have you join us-- it might be smart to order the booklet now if you can-- they seem to be out of print and hard to locate . Once you see it, it might just talk you into starting early ! It's VERY pretty .

[donnalynn2]

Another question: Do you think I could do this with a 3rd contrasting color used to join the squares or do you think that will be too much?

[evelyn]

What is the price of the leaflet on purple kitty site I cant seem to find it :think

They dont have it anymore!!

[JulieKay]

Hi Evelyn -

Try here -- this is the lady that had 5 copies of it -

http://www.countryyarns.com/
It is out of print elsewhere from what I have found out so far .
I think it was 5.50 ,plus you'd owe shipping .

[JulieKay]

Donna-
I think you could use a 3rd color to join them if you want -but I'd go with something pretty plain that would blend in -- like white , aran, or something along that line .

[Celestial Seasonings]

WOOT! Got my white, still looking for a decent (read: CHEAP) gray. . . and as soon as my 63 are all together, I'll be in!

[JulieKay]

Howdy Celeste -

How's the 63 coming together ?

Will be glad to see you over here in this group soon. I have to admit, after reading Pagan's post yesterday, I started my 35 . Boy, is it a breeze compared to the 63 --. Every square so far has come out EXACT in size -- do you believe it ? And this one will whip up quickly .

Looks like 63 PART TWO is not far off the Horizon ....... So get ready to LOAD EM UP AND MOVE EM OUT when we get to that one-- it looks CHALLENGING to say the least .

[pb&j]

Hi all, I got my yarn the other day. I really wanted to use Ecru and tan like Pagan's pic but all the tan colored yarn at Michael's looked off somehow so I choose the colors from the leaflet, beige and light green. I still might run over to JoAnn's to see what they have - can't seem to settle on a winning combination...arg! :(

I'm glad you didn't wait for me, Julie, I seem to be getting side-tracked from 63 Squares, shame on me! :eek

I hope to work with dh this weekend and come up with a button for this unless someone else is dying to make a button. :)

[evelyn]

Julie Kay

I guess I will just order one and see if she has any left.

Thanks

[PaganBaby69]

Hi All, I'll be posting my squares one at a time. This is square 18.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares020.jpg

PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is Square 4.
Changes: Instead of ch 6, join to form a ring, I chained 4 to form the ring.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares019.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is square 28. There is a mistake on the last round, Rnd 6.

On the 3rd line it says to "dc in hdc and each"..., it should say dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in hdc, and in each....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares018.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is square 33:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares017.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, This is square 14:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares016.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, This is square 25:
On round 6, make sure you skip the first stitch.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares015.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is square 24:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares014.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is square 29:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares013.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, here is square 11. I made the flower a little differently than the instructions. I sc around the post of the sc below, like you would do for an irish rose. I liked the way the petels popped better this way.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares012.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is square 15:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares011.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is square 21:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/32%20Granny%20Squares%20Afghan/35GrannySquares010.jpg

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, One hint on the last rounds of each square is to make sure you get 23 dc's on each side. This will add up to the 92 dc's that is your final total.
PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, In case you're wondering, I am using up the scraps of yarn that live next to my chair. I'm challenging myself not to break into any unopened skeins.I have some beautiful Dusty Teal but I think I want to make a shawl or capelet with it.

I've made this afghan 8 times already and since I already have one done in neutrals, I thought I'd get creative with this one. I'll sc it together on the front side with a neutral color.

PaganBaby69

[Stitchinpick]

Pagan, the mixed colors are looking great together. Thanks so much for posting the pics and hints and changes.


Stitchinpick

[JulieKay]

Pagan
WOW, those are just beautiful ! That is gonna be one pretty afghan when done. It's sure gonna make mine look washed out. I chose 2 very neutral looking colors, since the 63 I finished was ORANGE ... My eyeballs needed a rest, so I ended up using light Thyme and Eggnog . I may add one more color of a little darker green, I haven't decided yet , but my squares are all in one color .
I will have to get photos of them and get them posted -but it probably won't be before the weekend . My weekdays are a little high stress around here .

This week, I have watched Jumanji 783 times . If anyone wants a rundown of the lines in it, just ask -- I can type out the complete script from it from memory . I LOVE the movie , but DANG ------- How many times can you watch the same movie before you run out of the house SCREAMING at the top of your lungs ?:yell :yell :yell :yell :yell :yell :yell

[irikel]

OOHh you bettcha...I will not sell it ,nor give it away or lend it or nothing . that is mine all mine ...lol i feel very acomplished with this..i sweat i didnt think id finnish it and im so so glad i did!:hook

Olga
I'm glad you finished your 63 too.
It gives you a great sense of accomplishment .
It's something you'll always treasure now !

:manyheart

[JulieKay]

Olga -
Well, if you don't have the booklet yet, be on the lookout for the 63 MORE booklet -- we plan on tackling that in the near future -after we do our 35 grannies one -- It is very easy and will go quickly, so I hope to get started on our next 63 within a few weeks' time . It looks quite a bit harder than the first , so we're in for quite a challenge ! WE CAN DO IT THOUGH .:cheer:hook :cheer

[crochetlady]

Wow Pagan! Your squares are making me want to stop the 63 squares and pick this book up instead! But no I will not get side tracked, I will not get side tracked(rummaging through yarn bag to see if I have enough yarn for this or would this also be a scrap ghan) nope I will not get side tracked...

sigh please please let the 63 get over soon! I am going yarn shopping on Friday .. Hopefully I will find a match:)

Sue I forgot to answer your post in the 63 wannabe loop sorry about that.. This yarn that I am looking for is locally made here in India (I wanted something that I will be able to find easily ) also the shipping costs are almost twice that of the actual costs so I prefer to hoard on your yarns when hubby dearest visits the US on hos official trips:)

hugs
Vims Nope I will not get sidre tracked!

[Lanik]

I want this pattern! :( (It's true that I'm not even close to finish the 63 squares... but I would love to own this lovely pattern.) I emailed the lady from country yarns but I haven't heard from her yet. Please... pretties please... if you know of somebody selling (or trading, or giving ;)) the booklet, let me know. I'm willing to pay more than the $5 or $6 it used to cost.

Thanks pretties,

~Eliany :hook

[JulieKay]

Hi Vims !

It's good to see you over here too ! Nope, don't get side-tracked -- keep your mind on the goal of the first 63-- THEN we'd LOVE to have you jump in over here !

You'll be REALLY glad you finished the 63, then it won't be haunting you that it's STILL LAYING IN THE CORNER WAITING FOR YOU ~~~~~~~~~

We'll see you soon over here I hope, and feel free to drop in any old time . It's always good hearing from you .

Do you have more yarn yet to finish the 63 or are you waiting to get more and what number are you on ?

[JulieKay]

Eliany -
I hope you got to Jennie in time to get one of the pattern booklets. I will email her today if you want and see how many she has left at this point. I know of 3 of you that have ordered from her ,so unless someone else out there has ordered it that we don't know about, you should be safe . I'll drop a note in here when I hear back from her .

[JulieKay]

Dear Donna
Sorry -- I just remembered you asked this yesterday . The yarn amounts needed are - WW yarn approx 17 1/2 oz main color , 13 oz Contrasting color .
(or 500 grams, 1,150 yds and 370 grams,855 yds )
Hope this helps-- that way you can go ahead and get your yarn now if you want .

[Kimi]

Eliany -
I hope you got to Jennie in time to get one of the pattern booklets. I will email her today if you want and see how many she has left at this point. I know of 3 of you that have ordered from her ,so unless someone else out there has ordered it that we don't know about, you should be safe . I'll drop a note in here when I hear back from her .

i emailed....i couldnt find the book on her site...so i emailed and asked for it, havent heard back yet.

[JulieKay]

Hi Kimi -

I will be making a run over to a tiny little yarn store in the next town over today ( if she's open ... she's semi-retired, so you have to catch her when you can )

Anyhow, that's where I got my booklet. I will see if she has anymore left in the back .

Will drop back in and let you know !

[Lanik]

Thanks Julie... :hug If you find it, please pm me, email me, send a pigeon, smoke signal or something :lol... I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks again,

~Eliany

[Qmare]

Well Julie, my granddaughter's favorite colors won't work well on this beautiful sampler afghan. She has been in an orange and lime green mode for awhile now!:lol Her room is in pinks though so I thought the soft pink and burgundy might be nice. Shannon wears a lot of earth tones too so I could use those. I think I'll just ask her what she would like and hopefully she won't say orange and lime green!:D


Lynn

Hi Lynn... I have a friend who is an awesome quilter and she swears that Lime Green is the "Other Neutral" and makes a lot of things with orange/lime green combo. I would think that if you did use those colors, it would look awesome! Of course, years from now, it may be looked at the same way we look at avocado green stoves now! LOL! :lol

At any rate, I do agree with her that green can function like a neutral. It goes with everything!

:hook Mare

[donnalynn2]

Thanks for the info on the yarn... After seeing all of Pagan's squares I am considering doing what she's doing. Using all of my "scraps" of yarn instead of buying new... What a great idea! And how awesome it looks!!!! I'm still deciding but I love the idea of using all kinds of different yarns and getting rid of some of the scraps I have that are taking up space!

[Lynn]

Thanks Mare. Then maybe Shannon can have her lime green after all.:lol I do also like the idea of using scraps - Pagan Baby's squares look awesome done with scraps! I think I'll have Shannon come over look at the squares on here before she decides.

Lynn

[losingmymind2]

I need one two...if you can find one JulieKay, please let me know how much and I'll send it out ASAP. Just PM me if you any or not. If worse comes to worse, I'll try to send my momma out to look for one in NJ. :eek

I posted a 'Want It NOW' on eBay, and will check my shopping links when I get home from work to see if we can find some more.

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, I see that there is a scarcity of the book. PM me if you can't find the book.

PaganBaby69

[JulieKay]

For those that are trying to find the 35 grannies leaflet , I had no luck at the small craft shop near us . I got the last copy she had and they are out of print .
I have tried searching online and still no luck finding them .
As heads up though ---
I have also ordered the following booklets and plan on doing --- Alongs with them, as long as there are interested people that want to do one with me . Maybe you can jump in and get these ordered now so you will be ready to start !
We will probably go in this order -
1- Currently doing 63 -LA # 555
2-Then LA # 2755 35 Grannies
3-LA # 2146 -63 MORE Afghan
4-LA # 2770 -Scripture Afghan
5-LA # 2864-Stitch a week ( 52 different squares )
I am checking with Jennie at Country Yarns on these -- she has plenty of the 63 MORES
Waiting to hear about the last 2 -- will let you all know what I find out .
Please check here -- I have photos of the covers posted so you can see what I'm talking about .
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/album?.dir=/3d27

[JulieKay]

Ok guys --
I checked with Jennie at countryyarns.com
She has SEVERAL of the LA # 2864-- 52 patterns stitch a week . It is out of print, but she has lots of them at this point, so if you want one ,order now !

The scripture afghan is also out of print -- I just ordered it on ebay today so maybe you all could find it there .
We will try to stick with ones that are readily available , which are the 63 MORE and the one I listed above.
I guess we'll just play it by ear on the rest, but for now, we are still going strong over at the first 63 , and will proceed as best as we can with the 35 Grannies .
I sure hope we can get a big group together to do one of these . I REALLY like the 52- Stitch a Week -- it is really pretty , so maybe if we all order it in plenty of time, we'll all get to do it together !

I'll try to keep you all updated . At this point though , we have 2 going at once , so we'll try to get them finished up before moving on to a new one. I just thought some of you might like to pre-order the next one or two so you'll be ready in advance !:hook

[irikel]

Paganbaby...Your making me jealous here....:P ...those squares are really neat....your choosing nice colors.It looks great. I'm mailing my oder out today..I hope i get it.


http://360.yahoo.com/irikel2

[Qmare]

You are amazing! I see you all over the 63 squares, and all over here and I think - WOW! Thanks for all your hard work.

I've tried to find the book for this CAL without success. I have email the gal at the link you posted but haven't heard back yet. I won't be ready to do this one until after Christmas anyway, so by then, we may be moved to something else.

I have that book 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans : Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (Paperback)
by Jan Eaton (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=books&field-author-exact=Jan%20Eaton&rank=-relevance%2C%2Bavailability%2C-daterank/103-5995262-5749432) and it seems like it would be fun to pick some squares from there to make a sampler afghan from, too...

Cheers!

Mare:cheer

[JulieKay]

Hi Mare-
Yep, I try to keep on top of all the posts of these 2 crochetalongs I started. I think the more posts, the more interested people stay in it. I LIKE to have BUSY boards--- so POST AWAY , you guys !!!
What book did you say you have ? We will probably be on to something new after the holidays I would guess, probably the 2nd 63-- it'll be a REAL challenge I think !

[Qmare]

What book did you say you have ? :blush

I posted before I put the name of the book {sigh} :shrug Anyway, I went back and added it but here it is again!

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans : Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (Paperback)
by Jan Eaton (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=books&field-author-exact=Jan%20Eaton&rank=-relevance%2C%2Bavailability%2C-daterank/103-5995262-5749432)

It's pretty cool :manyheart

[JulieKay]

HOLEY MOLEY --

We could be making squares for the rest of our lives, you guys !!!
Is that good or bad ?
:goodorbad

[JulieKay]

I will post this in both threads today-- here and the Wannabee group so you can all see it . I told you I ordered the following booklet from Jennie - I just got it today in the mail, and MY GOSH is it pretty ... It MAY be the prettiest square sampler I have ever seen .
She checked her stock and has .... get this .... 3 DOZEN in stock .
I am urging any and all of you that are interested in taking part in this crochetalong to please get your orders in for this one -- it is also out of print. She will be able to get NO MORE after this 3 dozen are gone .
The info is listed again below for it -- it is well worth your money -- it also makes a matching pillow . JUST LOVELY !!!!!!
LA2864 STITCH-A-WEEK AFGHAN ($7.00) patterns for 52 sampler blocks with
instructions for an afghan, in worsted wt. yarn
www.countryyarns.com (http://www.countryyarns.com)

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Here is a jpg of the Stitch A Week Book. I hope it works!



http://home.flash.net/~cjmason/images/FA/LA%202864%20Stitch%20A%20Week%20Afghan.JPG

PaganBaby69

[Lynn]

That looks like an interesting afghan to do also. I think I'd do it in different colors though:)


Lynn

[quirkyvirgo]

:blush

I posted before I put the name of the book {sigh} :shrug Anyway, I went back and added it but here it is again!

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans : Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (Paperback)
by Jan Eaton (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=books&field-author-exact=Jan%20Eaton&rank=-relevance%2C%2Bavailability%2C-daterank/103-5995262-5749432)

It's pretty cool :manyheart

I have this book too and really love some of the patterns. I would definitely be up for a CAL for this. That way we would have all different FO's to show off.

[JulieKay]

Hi Tandi

We'll have to keep that in mind and put it on the list -- our list keeps growing and growing !!!

We'll be crocheting til the cows come home . ( * Don't know what that means, but it sounded good )

[Stitchinpick]

JulieKay

I am unsure of what your post meant...


She checked her stock and has .... get this .... 3 DOZEN in stock .
I am urging any and all of you that are interested in taking part in this crochetalong to please get your orders in for this one -- it is also out of print. She will be able to get NO MORE after this 3 dozen are gone .
The info is listed again below for it -- it is well worth your money -- it also makes a matching pillow . JUST LOVELY !!!!!!
LA2864 STITCH-A-WEEK AFGHAN ($7.00) patterns for 52 sampler blocks with
instructions for an afghan, in worsted wt. yarn

The 3 dozen in stock are the 35 squares book, right?
The Stitch-a-Week is the prettiest?

I am getting my book purchased and want to get the right one for the CAL.

Thanks

[JulieKay]

Hi Linda-
Sorry to mix you up . She only has 5 in stock of the 35 grannies. Have you ordered that one yet ?
The Stitch a week, we will be working on in the future, I just thought I'd mention it now in case anyone wants to join in when we do it. She has 3 dozen of them, but they are also out of print and she won't be able to get anymore .
Just thought I'd give people the chance to order it ahead of time in case they want it !

[Qmare]

Hi Linda-
Sorry to mix you up . She only has 5 in stock of the 35 grannies. Have you ordered that one yet ?
The Stitch a week, we will be working on in the future, I just thought I'd mention it now in case anyone wants to join in when we do it. She has 3 dozen of them, but they are also out of print and she won't be able to get anymore .
Just thought I'd give people the chance to order it ahead of time in case they want it !

Hey, JulieKay... I emailed her to make sure about the 35 grannies and never heard back from her. Is she pretty good about responding? I would prefer to order via credit card over the phone as her sight says she takes them... but so far, nothing since yesterday morning.. :think

I don't want to miss out even though I won't be starting this until after Christmas...

[evelyn]

I emailed her a couple days ago and havent heard a word, so I got a money order and sent an order for the 35 squares so hope she has one left

[crazzy cow]

I have to do this one as well, I have had this book for so long that I have to start working on it. I wanted to add these squares to my scripture afghan that I made last summer. But I dont know what I should do... Maybe I will make one to go with my afghan and then make a different on.
this is a picture of my scripture afghan

http://members.cox.net/bubbahide/Picture%20109.jpg


Is anybody going to make a button for this.:think

[pb&j]

Pretty 'ghan, Becky! Nice colors! :)

I was going to try to make a button for the 35 Granny Squares unless someone more creative and artistic wants to make one. I confess, I've yet to discover where all the spiffy clip art and stuff is hiding. Any suggestions anyone? If I can get dh to sit down and help me, I will try and get something done today.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Yay, Sue! I would love to have a button for this! Thanks to your DH :)


This afghan is great. . . I wish the 63 had gone so quickly! I already have eight squares done, and while I'm a little sidetracked with other projects (grr. . . ), it's nice to know I'm already 1/5 done! :hook

[pb&j]

Wow! You're really smokin', Celeste! You must have nimble fingers! I can't wait to start this project. Everyone is saying how nice and easy the squares go. I'm still plugging away at 63 squares. I'm working on #49 now! :)

I'll have to start sweet-talking my dh to get this button going -- timing is everything! lol :lol

[pb&j]

Here's the button dh and I came up with. Hope you like it! :) http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/robertsmom/Blog%20Button/35Grannies.gif


It's a teeny bit on the big side but any smaller and the little lacy thingy goes into oblivion. Enjoy!

[Celestial Seasonings]

Looks great!!! Thanks so much!!!

[donnalynn2]

I'm really bummed. I mailed my order for the booklet with a personal check to the lady at Country Yarns on Weds and she still hasn't gotten it yet! The Post Office said she should have gotten it in 3 days. It's now been 5 mailing days... I cannot imagine having to put a stop payment on the check as my hubby will have a fit but I don't know what else to do. How long would you wait before deciding this is somehow lost in the mail?

[losingmymind2]

Donna, that seems like an awfully short time to be in panic mode. Give it a while longer, cause stop payments are so expensive. I've had letters take up to two full weeks to arrive, and if it went out last Wednesday, don't count non business days, namely the weekend days, so it's not all that long yet.

[Lynn]

Got my 35 Granny Squares Afghan pattern in the mail today. Now, just have to get my granddaughter to go with me to pick out yarn colors!


Lynn

[losingmymind2]

Ok, got my pattern, got hooks now to find just the right yarn for this. Hopefully they are right in my closet, I know there has to be more than enough yarn to do several afghans in there.

[JulieKay]

Hi Ho Ladies
Sorry I've been MIA for a few days . I am totally SQUARED out and need a short rest from them before taking on any more . I think I got too much in a hurry to get the first one done and get busy on the second -- now I have SBS : SQUARE BURNOUT SYNDROME .:irk

I will still check in with you all to see how you're all coming ,but need to take a short rest before resuming the squares .

Donna-
I'd give it a few days yet before worrying about your check -- and I probably wouldn't stop payment on it, since it would cost more to stop payment than the check was probably for . I think it'll still be ok -- just wait awhile longer ! Let us know when you get the book .

[donnalynn2]

Ok, I'll wait til the end of the week to panic! LOL

I sent out 3 packages the day I sent out her check all together at the PO. I know for sure that one of those packages was received yesterday so maybe it's just taking longer!

[Lynn]

Donna,

I mailed my check out on Halloween - last Monday. I received my book just yesterday so it took a full week.

Don't panic yet:hook

Lynn

[Stitchinpick]

Okay, I have my 35-Squares pattern book.

I am in love with the Stitch a Week book. WOW! I cannot believe some of those gorgeous squares. :drool The Scripture Afghan book is intriguing too, but I have not seen it to see the squares up close. Thanks for the posts on that.

All the talk about each of the books has left me a little confused. Let me get this straight. We are doing the 35-Squares first and then each of the others too? :think We are gonna get "squared" out! :loco


Even though I think I am going to get sick of the squares, I think I have to have all these books--I am such a sucker for gorgeous patterns. :lol :bounce

[cherylcrochets]

For those who want to try a variety of Tunisian (Afghan Stitch) and Crochet On The Double stitches, these books are CAL possibilities:

* Tunisian Sampler Afghan (25 stitches)
* 52 Tunisian Crochet Stitches Combine to Make An Afghan Stitch Sampler
* Sampler Afghan (On the Double) (24 stitches)

I see them on eBay once in a while.

[irikel]

Oh mannn...:thair I can't find the book....but I will start right now to try and get the 63 more squares one,:D

[JulieKay]

Hi Olga -

Yep, I think the 35 grannies might end up being a small group mainly because the book is so hard to locate .

We'd love to have you join us for the 63 MORE --- then you can make an afghan just as stunning as your first 63 ! Have you got any ideas for colors for the second one floating around in your head yet ?

I hope to kick off the 63 MORE on Jan 1st -- that will give people lots of time to locate the book by then .
:)

[irikel]

Hi Julie....Oh well ....what can we do...I'm gonna send for the book now so that I can know whats gonna be of it soon. My sister(angels776) hasn't had any luck either. But , thats ok...I'm with you guys anyway.I'll be cheering you guys on :cheer :cheer :cheer ...lol As of the color...I'm not sure cause I usually try to make whatever it is is the colors in the book...cause in not too good with colors. we'll see ...maybe I can combine a few,lol..good luck to all on the 35 C A

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/e7a5a2e0.jpg
Be very careful with your corner counts. Rnds 2 and 4 have a (3 dc, ch1, 3dc) corner and rnds 3 and 5 have a (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc )corner.
PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/7581cd51.jpg

PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
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Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
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Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
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Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
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Paganbaby69

[evelyn]

Juliekay

If I get the 35 squares book I would like to sign up for this one

I have ordered it but havent heard a word yet.

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/fb2e8151.jpg
PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
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Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,



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Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
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Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi,
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/Paganbaby69/35GrannySquares021.jpg
PaganBaby69

[JulieKay]

Pagan
Your squares are turning out so pretty ! That is going to make one pretty blanket when done ! Can't wait to see it !

[Stitchinpick]

:think PB&J posted a darling button for our 35 squares CAL. I tried to post in in my signature line, but it only came up as an address. I probably do not know what I am doing. Has anyone else got it to work?

[donnalynn2]

Thanks goodness she got my money! Can you believe that the PO didn't postmark it til Fri when I mailed it on a Weds? Insane! Now I'm impatiently waiting for my booklet so I can get started!

Ok, if people want to do this can't find the booklet, could we sell or do a trade for it? I will probably not do 2 of these afghans so I'd be more than willing to trade my booklet for something of equal value after I'm done to someone who wants it...

Just a suggestion! I CANNOT WAIT TO GET STARTED! Paganbaby, stop posting all those pretty pics! I know mine won't turn out half as pretty! I cannot wait to see your completed afghan! It's gonna be gorgeous!

[losingmymind2]

I love your colors Paganbaby! Are you doing a planned color scheme or just what strikes your fancy? I have a great deal of Simply Soft Brights left over from Blue Squares Too, and I was thinking of using them, then a neutral to join them.

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, losingmymind2 and Donnalynn2 and Julie, Thank you!!!What I'm doing is using up my scraps. I have made this afghan in neutrals and it is gorgeous that way, but I wanted to challenge myself to use up the yarn that is in 3 big bags next to my chair.

What I'm running into is that some of the variegateds are thinner than the solids, the squares are not all the same size, just a fraction off, but as long as the final count of 23 dcs on each side is correct, then I guess I'll steam them to all fit. Another idea I have is to work a round of granny square type stitches around in black and use the join-as-you-go method to attach them all together.

If you're using the soft yarns, don't mix it with non-soft yarns or you may have mixed sizes.

This afghan goes quickly in the 2 color variation because you don't really have to plan the different rounds.

Paganbaby69

[JulieKay]

Hi Linda
Wish I could help you, but I never learned to put those buttons on .. Someone else will probably drop in that could help you !
Good luck ...

[JulieKay]

Hello everyone ,
Just a quick note to inform you that Pagan has agreed to be the new leader for this group . I PM'd her earlier today asking if she'd consider it and she said yes, if it was ok with all of you . I'm sure you would all be ok with it !
I just felt that she has really done a lot more for this group. She is a lot further along on the squares-- she has posted photos of all her finished squares so far ,and she has made 8 of these afghans already , I think she said. She is now on square number 22 of this one !
She's a lot more experienced with this pattern than I am ,so I think she'd do a great job at leading you all on and answering your questions . So if you all have anything you need help with, give her a holler !
She'll do great , and thanks again Pagan ! :manyheart

[JulieKay]

Hi Donna !
Great news that she got your oder finally -- sometimes you never know about the post office and why it might take one day one time, and 6 days another ! At least she got it, and your booklet is on the way !!
:D

[pb&j]

:think PB&J posted a darling button for our 35 squares CAL. I tried to post in in my signature line, but it only came up as an address. I probably do not know what I am doing. Has anyone else got it to work?

Hi, Linda! I don't know if one can put the button in the signature line. I haven't seen anyone do that yet...has anyone else?

The button was meant to put in your blog. If you have one, you can put it in with this code:

<a href="http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15934" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/robertsmom/Blog%20Button/35Grannies.gif" width="142" height="45" border="0" alt="35 Grannies"/></a>

Gee, I sure hope that works. I copied it from my own blog's template.:)

In the meantime, you could always just list, "35 Ganny Squares Crochet Along" or link to your photos if you have any in your signature. Good luck!:clover

[pb&j]

BTW, Paganbaby, your squares are gorgeous!!! :tup I really love your colors! I envy people that can put colors together like that and have them look fabulous! Beautiful job!

I'm anxiously awaiting starting this 'ghan! I simply must finish the 63 Squares first! I'm so close, just 6 more squares to go! :)

[Qmare]

Hello everyone ,
Just a quick note to inform you that Pagan has agreed to be the new leader for this group . I PM'd her earlier today asking if she'd consider it and she said yes, if it was ok with all of you . I'm sure you would all be ok with it !

Great with me! :clap

Thanks, Paganbaby! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I am dying to start this... must finish Christmas presents, must finish Christmas presents, must finish Christmas presents, must finish Christmas presents...:D

[pb&j]

I am dying to start this... must finish Christmas presents, must finish Christmas presents, must finish Christmas presents, must finish Christmas presents...:D

lol, Quiltymare! That seems to be the mantra of the day! :lol

Have you chosen colors for the the granny 'ghan yet?

[Qmare]

lol, Quiltymare! That seems to be the mantra of the day! :lol

Have you chosen colors for the the granny 'ghan yet?

:think Hmmm... colors? I envision something colorful and scrappy. I am really drawn to deep, jewel-tones and rustic fall colors. In my crochet dreams :night (don't we all dream in "crochet"?) I see something with some type of fuzzy :fluffy yarn bits in the motifs, too. Of course, if money was no obeject... it would be fun to use some sort of yarn that had some slubs or thick/thin type texture... Oh - Great... do you see what you are doing to me? You are getting me to :badidea fantasize about this project and I still have to complete...

3 mostly finished felted bags
a Double size front and back post dc afghan (10 1/2 more lengthwise rows to go)
Queen size felt rag quilt (all blocks cut but need to be assembled and snipped)
twin size fleece throw (not even started but a quick project)
10 bath time baskets for my 2 best friends, my neices, sisters, cousin, Auntie and Mother in Law filled with crocheted face cloths, scrunchies, soap holders, poufs, and decorated flip flops (only 3 face cloths done) (I'm also putting soaps and candles in them)
Scarf or neck warmer for Grandma

Oye!:juggle hee hee hee:lol

Mare

[pb&j]

Hey, Mare! Wow, that sounds terrific! I wish I could be so creative! I hope you'll be able to post pictures of whatever you end up using for yarn. I'm sure it'll be gorgeous! :)

Sounds like you have a ton of Christmas projects going. Phew! Gee, I wish I were on your Xmas list! :lol Good luck on your projects!

[aimeebell]

I love square number 35! Is there a way to get the pattern for just this square?

[irikel]

Paganbaby...did you get my pm??

[PaganBaby69]

Hi irikel, I got your PM.

PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Everybody!!!!

I'm sure you know by now that, Julie handed me the reins on this CAL.
I've posted 22 squares so far, but I made them in scraps. I have 13 more to make and I hope to post them next week. I like this afghan a lot and I know you will too. I made the *63* a looooong time ago, so I can understand if you have square burnout, but believe me, this afghan is a cakewalk!

I will be happy to answer your questions and cheer you on.

Please feel free to PM me if you need to find the book.

Paganbaby69

[necia]

So did this cal officially start yet? Ya know I've never done a granny square and I would love to do a few, and this seems like such a great way to get started. I would be willing to join, if I could get my hands on the pattern. I would commit myself to one square a day and finish in like a month. Is it too late? I'm having so much fun with my socks, but I'll be finished with that today. So, if it's not too late, someone just let me know, and I'll spend the weekend tracking down the pattern.

Necia

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Who wants to be the first one to officially start???

necia-let me know if you did or did not find the pattern, OK?

PaganBaby69

[evelyn]

Paganbaby

I would like to get in this one, but dont know if Im going to get the book I ordered and sent the money but havent heard from her, Its been about a week I think, So will have to wait and see if I get the book
I sent it to country yarns

[necia]

Hi, Who wants to be the first one to officially start???

necia-let me know if you did or did not find the pattern, OK?

PaganBaby69

Hi PB,

So far no luck on finding the pattern. I did shoot country yarns an email but still no reply. Any ideas?

Necia

[donnalynn2]

Question: For our next CAL can we do something that's new in the stores so everyone can do it? LOL :D:D:D

P.S. I should have my pattern by next week. I don't know when I'll be able to start but it will probably be by the beginning of December. I have to finish Christmas presents first and I have a few left to do!

[Celestial Seasonings]

That's a good idea -- this one was really hard to find for a lot of people! Maybe we should all start voicing our ideas for the next CAL, and set up a little vote?

[Qmare]

I don't know when I'll be able to start but it will probably be by the beginning of December. I have to finish Christmas presents first and I have a few left to do!


:hookI'm green with envy! I worked on the rag quilt for about 3 hours yesterday and will probably be all day finishing it. And then there is the rest of the list! Wouldn't it be wonderful to spend December working on this!

:lol I have a feeling this CAL is going to be split... those that jump right onto the band wagon and those (like me) that will be creeping in on the tail end!

[JulieKay]

Hi Guys -
Well, I have decided to step in and join you on this. I couldn't resist. These crochetalongs are addicting . Once you do one, you don't want to work on something alone then, because it's not as much fun .
I have my first 6 squares done. They are so pretty ! And really easy to do .
I'm not real sold on the colors I am using. I went down to our little craft store downtown that has like 7 skeins of yarn to choose from, so you're pretty much stuck with what they have or making a run to the next town and I had a CRACKING headache yesterday so didn't feel like going far .
So anyhow, I am using a hunter green , sage, burgundy, country rose and off white . It reminds me of Christmas but maybe it won't look like it once I get them put together .
Pagan is doing a wonderful job showing us all her finished squares ! She's gonna be done before we know it !
How is yours coming, Celeste ? Didnt you choose white and grey, or did you go with different colors ?

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Glad to hear that we have progress!!!! Julie, your colors sound really good! Doesn't it work up fast???

If anyone is having troble finding the pattrn, PM me, and I will help you get it.

I made 3 more squares, so I only have 10 more left. Hope to get them done by this week and will post the photos.

PaganBaby69

[JulieKay]

Pagan ,

Yes, I am surprised how fast one square will go . The last one I did took the longest so far -- the one with all the popcorns . It turned out good though !
I'll have to get some pictures taken of my squares when I get the chance .

[Celestial Seasonings]

I might switch to green and white. . . I can't make up my mind! I'm working with the white for now, but I still only have 8 done. I've been a little sidetracked with other projects recently :)


Your colors sound lovely, Julie!

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Julie, Even the one with the popcorns go fast. I just made that witha green variegated center and a deep red border. The one I always have to re-do is #26 because I don't pat attention to the corner dc's. But on the photo I posted, I gave the hints.

I haven't posted # 19 yet, but I have a hint for that one too.

Glad that were officially starting.

PaganBaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Make sure you do square 27 in your contrast color. The pattern has an error.

Paganbaby69

[JulieKay]

Pagan

This is sure handy having you step in and tell us ahead of time about the tricks of the squares ! You must almost have the patterns memorized by now, don't you ?

What did you plan on doing with this afghan, have you decided ? Is it a keeper or are you giving it to someone ?

[PaganBaby69]

Hey Julie, I'm keeping this one because it's taking BRAIN POWER to combine colors that look good and to limit myself to the colors I have in this one room only. I need 35 solids and one neutral. I happen to have 2 SS's in black so that will be the neutral. What is shocking to me is that I have the 35 solids!!!!


PaganBaby69

[JulieKay]

Yes, Pagan ,

That would definitely take brain power to do the colors as you are ,trying to use different combinations for each square and to use so MANY colors !
I bet it will be beautful when done, like an old-fashioned quilt pattern .
Can't wait to see it !

[pb&j]

Wow! You guys are chugging right along. I will be starting the 35 Grannies soon. I'm just finishing up the 63 squares and want to make some progress on a Christmas 'ghan. It looks like people are still waiting on their books so I won't be too far behind. :) I'm not completely sold on the colors either, Julie and Celeste. I picked out the colors from the book but only because I couldn't find a nice tan or lt. brown. I need to check out JoAnn's. There's always tomorrow! ;)

[JulieKay]

Hi Sue
Keep us updated on your 63 and also on the colors you choose for this !

[necia]

What kind of yarn are you guys using?

Necia

[PaganBaby69]

I'm using Red Heart worsted 4 ply and an H hook. I'm also using up scraps, but the afghan on the cover has 2 colors. You could also make it in one light color. You'll need 3 super savers in a light color( Main Color-MC) and 2 skeins of Super Saver in a darker color (Contrasting color-CC)

PaganBaby69

[JulieKay]

Hi Necia

I'm using same as Pagan -- Red Heart . My colors are burgundy,rose,hunter green ,sage and off white .

Let us know what colors you choose !

[JulieKay]

Pagan
I have a question -- on square 14, round 4, when it says "working AROUND next loop" , does that mean you should work the next stitch in FRONT of the other loop, BEHIND it, or what ? I'm a little mixed up on this one .
:think

Thanks in advance !
:)

[losingmymind2]

I'm going to have to back down on this for now. I've reinjured my neck apparently and don't know when I can pick up a hook again for something for myself. When I can work it will be to take care of obligations first. I will be holding this for myself.

[Stitchinpick]

Hi, Make sure you do square 27 in your contrast color. The pattern has an error.




PaganBaby,

My pattern already says to use the contrast color...are you sure you gave the right square number? :eek

[evelyn]

losingmymind2,

I hope your neck gets better fast.:(

[irikel]

YAYYYY :cheer I'm in ...i'm in...I had a wonderful pal send it to me!!:hook

[necia]

Ok I'm thinking oranges, and brown. I dunno maybe 1 other color. I need to have an idea before I get to the store, otherwise I'll go crazy in the store.


Necia

Ok on second thought, I have 2 SS skeins of dark blue at home, so if I could just figure out my light color, I'll be good to go. Any suggestions people?

Necia

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Julie, What they want you to do is to gather the loops together from the rows below, insert your hook in the "air space" below the line of chains to butt it up together. It's like a spider stitch.

Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Linda, I have the first edition of this this book, so the error has been corrected in the newer edtions. That's good!!!

Paganbaby69

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Necia, When you get to the yarn dept., hold up a skein of dark blue next to every light color there. Something will jump right at you!

PaganBaby69

[Stitchinpick]

PaganBaby, thanks so much for all of the suggestions. I have been carefully making notes in my book for when I start! You rock girl! :2rock

Everyone...
I am going to order the 52 stitch-a-week book (whether we do it as a CAL or not) because it is gorgeous. I would love to do it as a CAL, but I agree that it would be nice to do something where the books are not so hard to find.:rant

I am curious about all the good things I have heard about the scripture ghan...can someone post a pic of the cover? I cannot find it, so I know it is not a good candidate for a CAL either -- yet, I may try to order one if I find it anyways! Thanks loads.

[Qmare]

I'm going to have to back down on this for now. I've reinjured my neck apparently and don't know when I can pick up a hook again for something for myself. When I can work it will be to take care of obligations first. I will be holding this for myself.

:ghug Feel better really soon! I have back/neck problems so I know how frustrating it can be...

And, don't forget, I won't be actually starting this till January so if you feel better by then, you can work with me!:manyheart

[Qmare]

Ok I'm thinking oranges, and brown. I dunno maybe 1 other color. I need to have an idea before I get to the store, otherwise I'll go crazy in the store.


Necia

Ok on second thought, I have 2 SS skeins of dark blue at home, so if I could just figure out my light color, I'll be good to go. Any suggestions people?

Necia

I guess it depends on what color blue... but you know, almost any color goes with blue, just find the right shade. I know, I'm a lot of help, huh?

have fun shopping!

[JulieKay]

Thanks, Pagan ! Great help and a quick answer to my question . Now I can get it !

Kathy - I hope your neck is better soon .

Glad you're with us, Olga !!! It's a quick one !

Good luck, Necia -- I spend hours in the yarn department trying to decide what colors to use for things ! I bet they have the security guards following me the whole time and I don't even notice them ! :sher

Stitchin -
I ordered the Scripture booklet off ebay -it is on the way, so I will let you know more about it when I get it .

[Celestial Seasonings]

ooh, let me know how it looks too, Julie!

[Celestial Seasonings]

This book (http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=298)also looks good, if the Scripture Afghan leaflet turns out to be too popular for everyone to find/afford!

[JulieKay]

Looks like there are no ends in sight for great crochetalong projects ! The link you sent was a beautiful afghan too, Celeste !

I guess we'll just have to take one at a time for now to let people catch up that want to do more.
This 35 is going REALLY fast for me. I just finished square number 18 and will get photos posted tonite of what I have done so far . I guess I like the colors ok now once I see them together .
Will post a link when I get my photos up !

[pb&j]

Ok I'm thinking oranges, and brown. I dunno maybe 1 other color. I need to have an idea before I get to the store, otherwise I'll go crazy in the store.


Necia

Ok on second thought, I have 2 SS skeins of dark blue at home, so if I could just figure out my light color, I'll be good to go. Any suggestions people?

Necia

I've always liked the dark blue an light blue color combination. ;)

[pb&j]

I'm going to have to back down on this for now. I've reinjured my neck apparently and don't know when I can pick up a hook again for something for myself. When I can work it will be to take care of obligations first. I will be holding this for myself.

Oh dear, hope you're feeling better soon! :hug

[JulieKay]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH :yell :yell :yell :yell :yell :yell :rant :bang :rant :bang :yell :grumpy :rant :yell :rant
NOT ANOTHER PREACHERCUSS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DANG IT -- that number 19 is giving me fits. I am ready to
BLOW A GASKET .

NEED TO CALM DOWN ..... Need To Calm Down ...... need to calm down .

Where did I put that backpack of Valium ? I need it as an IV DRIP .........

I need to go back through the posts and see if Pagan has posted number 19 yet .

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Julie, Forget 19 the way they said to do it. It's stupid. This is what you do, crochet #1. Now do a sl st and a ch 4 around the stitch junctions between round 1 and round 2. You'll have (sl st, ch 4) around. You should wind up with 8 chains. Do the same thing between the stitch junctions of round 3 and 4. You'll wind up with 24 chs. But I sometimes get 22, or 23. It doesn't matter, as the look is exactly the same but much easier.

I'll post mine tomorrow. I only have 5 more to do.

PaganBaby69

[necia]

Hey, all you speedy gonzalezes, are ya gonna make another one after this one to keep us stragglers motivated? I'm so broke right now (payday is Thurs), but I'm seriously thinking about sacrificing $5 to get me some yarn just to start. Aaaaaaaaaaaah, payday never seemed so far away!

Necia

[pb&j]

Oh no! :eek I'd better take notes!

[JulieKay]

HHHHEEELLLLOOOO PPPAAGGGAAANNNN
( It's me on Valium )
Slow speed , get it ?

Well, I turned off the TV , and redid that same sucker OVER AND OVER AND OVER . I finally got the right number of little loops ......
HEY , NOW I GOT A BETTER IDEA THAN VALIUM >
I should have taken off my glasses while working on it, then I could have convinced myself that 13 loops really equaled 24 ,,,, I just couldn't see the others !

Thank you for the instructions . I just finished that sucker and I hope the rest of you out there will take heed and use Pagan's instructions. Those in the booklet will drive someone like me ( who NEVER drinks alcohol ) into a raging drunkard .
And also someone who rarely cusses, will be cussing like a sailor .
And I thought my husband was coming upstairs to do some computer work. I think he came up to get some peace and quiet !:eek

Just my friendly tip to you all before I give up and go lay down for the night .
The Valium is now kicking in about well enough to get a REALLY good night's rest .
See you all in the morning .......:yawn :out :night :sleep :out :yawn :night :sleep

[JulieKay]

Necia
Don't worry, even if we finish, we'll be in here cheering you along . We won't leave you floating out there on your own . :cheer :hook :manyheart

[JulieKay]

:remember To all those fellow crocheters who are working on this afghan :

If you need some Valium or Mad Dog, please email me with your home address so I can get it to you before you get to number 19 .
:loco

[JulieKay]

Hey Gang -

Where'd you all go today ? Doggone, these boards have been quiet ! No action here or in the 63 . I have been plugging away at my 35 . I have photos taken and will post them tonite. I only have 7 squares to go then I am ready to hook it together !!!:hook

[necia]

2 more days until I can go yarn shopping. Yea!!!!!!!! I'm gonna go ahead and do square 1 tonight with what I have lying around. I cant wait, I'm antsy.

Necia

[JulieKay]

Necia -

Yes, it does sound like you're antsy ! You'll be so glad to get the yarn on Thursday ! What colors are you going for, did you decide ?

It doesn't take a whole lot of yarn for this one !

[JulieKay]

Hey Gang -
My photos are now available here - :photo

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/my_photos

Just click on the 35 Granny and each photo is clickable to see it bigger .

[pb&j]

Fickle me when out and got new colors for this 'ghan! :P Originally I bought RH in Aran and Frosty Green which are nice but I only picked green 'cuz there wasn't a tan color I liked. I made a trip to JoAnn's yesterday and spotted Caron SS in off-white and bone. Those are the colors I wanted in the first place! :) I'll have to save the green for another project which won't be a problem!

I look forward to starting this CAL soon. I've got to get the 63 squares together first! ;)

[pb&j]

Nice job, Julie! :tup Your squares look great!

[evelyn]

I dont know if im in this crochet along or not :think

But I am doing no 19 first, Reading the instructions dont make sense to me,:eek
so I looked at the picture on the back cover very close and you can almost
see how it was done!! SO GUESS IT WONT BE PERFECT BUT IT WILL LOOK ALOT LIKE IT!!! :yay :yay
Is that cheating?

[necia]

That's it, I'm starting RIGHT NOW. Looking at your squares Julie Kay really just did me in. What color are you joining them with. I can't wait to see the finished product. I have a ton of yarn around here, so let me se what I can make happen. I'll just have to really focus on finding a good joining color.

Necia

[necia]

Ok square 1 is complete. Me thinks I'll attempt square #2 and the continue working on my baby Elfin Stripes cardigan. I'm totally stoked people, can u tell?

Necia

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Evelyn, Here is what I told Julie about square 19:



Hi Julie, Forget 19 the way they said to do it. It's stupid. This is what you do, crochet #1. Now do a sl st and a ch 4 around the stitch junctions between round 1 and round 2. You'll have (sl st, ch 4) around. You should wind up with 8 chains. Do the same thing between the stitch junctions of round 3 and 4. You'll wind up with 24 chs. But I sometimes get 22, or 23. It doesn't matter, as the look is exactly the same but much easier.

I have 2 more squares left and will post the last of my photos tomorrow.

I am going to do a black granny type border around each square to pop the colors.

PaganBaby69

[evelyn]

I finished square 19 to me it looks like the picture on the back of the book,the black and white picture inside doesnt do justice to the square,I done mine red Im going to be using the yarn I have on hand so no telling what colors will be in it,:)
I will try to post a picture later

[JulieKay]

Sue
That's not being fickle at all ! Sometimes when you see a certain afghan pattern, the colors you want just pop into your head. You KNOW those are the colors you want before you even get to the store . I think the colors you chose will be pretty ! And thanks for the compliments on my squares .
Evelyn ,
Well, you are IN if you want to be ! We'd love to have you join us. I know what you mean about 19 -- it gave me fits . Pagan described an easier way to do it a few posts back, but if you're satisfied with how it turned out, I'd leave it alone !
and Evelyn and Necia --
Any colors you use will be fine .. this is such a pretty pattern I think it'd look good in almost any colors ! Glad you jumped in ,Necia-- I could tell it was driving you batty waiting to join us !
I am using the variegated, I think it's called Holly and Ivy to join my squares . The one with the reds, greens and off white in it .
This is a pretty fast-moving afghan . Doesn't take too long to get the squares made . 19 has been the only one to give me much trouble so far .
Pagan , Thanks for stepping back in to help Evelyn with the dreaded 19 ! You are doing a great job leading the group !

[evelyn]

square 15 is lots small than 19 I added a row of half dc

[necia]

I made it up to Square 3 which is my favorite thus far. However it came out HUGE. The measurements is a 1/2" bigger than the required gauge. I'm going to try it again tonight, as there is a BIG chance that I got so caught up I repeated a round. I'm so loving how fast the squares are working up. My afghan is going to be Rainbow Brite for sure! I can't wait.

Necia

[JulieKay]

Hi Evelyn
Yea, a couple of mine turned out a little smaller or larger than the others, but after doing the 63, this one doesn't seem nearly as bad. The squares aren't off by too much at least !

Necia-
I'm sure yours will turn our just fine, and yes the squares do go quickly. I just finished my last one. Now to put this thing together !

[donnalynn2]

I got my pattern in the mail!!! I was shocked that it was spanking brand new! Since this booklet is OOP I was expecting a worn copy. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the lady at Country Yarns and I'm quite certain I'll be ordering from her again in the future.

I cannot wait to start on this project! I'm afraid I won't be able to til after Christmas though. I just have too many other things that need to be done by then...

I have decided to used Caron WW in the one pounders for this project and am thinking of a light pink and dark pink for the squares and either a white or some other contrasting color to attach... What do you guys think?

[irikel]

Your squares are looking fantastic. I started last night and I have 2 done so far. Mine are being done in 2 colors ...well 3 , orchid , lavander with white borders, since its for my daughter and those are her favortie colors...she has no idea its for her. She turns 27 the 19th of next month. I hope she likes it!
Hey Gang -
My photos are now available here - :photo

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/my_photos

Just click on the 35 Granny and each photo is clickable to see it bigger .

[necia]

I got my pattern in the mail!!! I was shocked that it was spanking brand new! Since this booklet is OOP I was expecting a worn copy. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the lady at Country Yarns and I'm quite certain I'll be ordering from her again in the future.

I cannot wait to start on this project! I'm afraid I won't be able to til after Christmas though. I just have too many other things that need to be done by then...

I have decided to used Caron WW in the one pounders for this project and am thinking of a light pink and dark pink for the squares and either a white or some other contrasting color to attach... What do you guys think?


Those colors sound fabulous.

Necia

[quirkyvirgo]

Hey Gang -
My photos are now available here - :photo

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/my_photos

Just click on the 35 Granny and each photo is clickable to see it bigger .

Julie, your squares look great! Can't wait to see more!

[JulieKay]

Hi Donna -
I'm so glad you are happy with the Country Yarns place. I have always had great success with her -- she is a real sweetie pie too. She is always right on time and very efficient with her orders .
Your colors sound very pretty. I think I'd go with white for the 3rd color. Just my opinion !
Olga
Your colors also sound so pretty ! Believe it or not, I don't think I've ever used any color of purple in any of my projects. Maybe I should do that for one of my next ones. Can't wait to see your squares. I bet your daughter will love it .

[JulieKay]

Hi Tandi
Thanks for the compliment ~~~ I am now putting it together-- hope to have pics posted maybe by tonite or tomorrow at the latest !

[Qmare]

:remember To all those fellow crocheters who are working on this afghan :

If you need some Valium or Mad Dog, please email me with your home address so I can get it to you before you get to number 19 .
:loco

OMG! I'm cracking up reading these posts. I'm laughing, but it's that nervous type laugh because I'm also SCARED!:scared

Mad Dog! Holy cow! I haven't seen that stuff since High School!:sofunny :sofunny :sofunny :sofunny :sofunny

[Qmare]

I dont know if im in this crochet along or not :think?

I think this is a pretty informal CAL and if your posting and making the 'ghan, you are IN! :hook

You gonna post pics? We wanna see :woo

[Qmare]

2 more days until I can go yarn shopping. Yea!!!!!!!! I'm gonna go ahead and do square 1 tonight with what I have lying around. I cant wait, I'm antsy.

Necia

Tomorrow is your big day! Yipee! :cheer

What colors are you going to use? I haven't decided yet. Have to wait till I have the pattern and look at the pics.:think

[Qmare]

I have decided to used Caron WW in the one pounders for this project and am thinking of a light pink and dark pink for the squares and either a white or some other contrasting color to attach... What do you guys think?


Sounds really pretty!:cheer

[Qmare]

Your colors also sound so pretty ! Believe it or not, I don't think I've ever used any color of purple in any of my projects. Maybe I should do that for one of my next ones. Can't wait to see your squares. I bet your daughter will love it .

I agree, Olga. Great colors. Your daughter will be so happy!

This made me think of something... for a future CAL, we should do a challenge afghan or something and use colors we hate! it would be a learning experience!

[Lynn]

I e-mailed Leisure Arts about possible corrections for square # 19. There are no corrections but she did clarify the directions somewhat. Below is the clarafication.


When working Rnd 3 of the design, you will be working behind the sts you made on Rnd 2 and will be working into the sts and sps on Rnd 1. The sps on Rnd 1 referred to here are the 4 ch-2 sps that were made on Rnd 1. On Rnd 2 you were to work into the Front Loops Only of the sts from Rnd 1, so the Back Loop of these sts are left unworked. When you work Rnd 3, you will be working into the Back Loop of the sts on Rnd 1. You will work a slip st into the next dc (i.e., the next dc after the one you joined to at the end of Rnd 2), work a slip st into the next dc, and then work a slip st into the next ch-2 sp. You will then ch 3 and work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into the same sp that you just worked into. You are then instructed to ch 1 and then work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the next ch-2 sp. You will therefore work the 3 dc, the ch 2, and the 3 dc into the next ch-2 sp you come to from Rnd 1, remembering that you are working behind the sts that were made on Rnd 2 (i.e., the sts on Rnd 2 will end up lying on top of the sts that you are making on Rnd 3). You will repeat this instruction the number of times indicated and will end up working into each of the 4 ch-2 sps on Rnd 1.

Rnd 6 is worked in the same manner as Rnd 3.
Hope this helps!:hook

Lynn

[losingmymind2]

Oh those colors sound lovely. I honestly haven't thought about colors yet, or if I'll be going scrap with this. I have SO much I have to finish first:thair

Kathy

[PaganBaby69]

Hi Everyone, Just make sure there are 23 dc's on each side of the square. If you are going to sc the squares together, it will be easier to join so you won't have to fudge it. Some of my squares are off but I attribute that to the yarn, since I'm using many different colors.

I am going to add a round of granny type stitches around each square and join that way.

PaganBaby69

[evelyn]

You gonna post pics? We wanna see

I took pictures they are not very good but will try to get them on tonight :)

[Kiki-Boo!]

I would love to join this if I can I am new and still trying to understand how this site works. If it's too late just let me know.

KIM :think

[Celestial Seasonings]

Kim, you can join at any time! Just get the pattern, some yarn, and an eager attitude, and give us a holler from time to time to let us know how you're doing! WELCOME!

[Kiki-Boo!]

I can't find a copy of the pattern, now what???

[JulieKay]

Hi Kim -
Welcome to the group -- we'd love to have you join us !
( Read your Private Message for more info )

[JulieKay]

Mare-
Glad you liked the Mad Dog comment. I had fun with that one !

And that is also a good idea for a crochetalong for someday -- you have to choose a color you have NEVER used before . I don't hate certain colors , but there are some that I rarely if EVER use .. Not many yellows , very seldom blue -- I 'm not a big blue fan. And hardly EVER red .. that's probably my least favorite color .

I love green, so almost everything I do has some green somewhere in it !

[JulieKay]

Can't wait to see your photos Evelyn !
I'm putting the edging on mine -- it is all put together . Hope to wrap it up tonite !

[Qmare]

Mare-
Glad you liked the Mad Dog comment. I had fun with that one !

And that is also a good idea for a crochetalong for someday -- you have to choose a color you have NEVER used before . I don't hate certain colors , but there are some that I rarely if EVER use .. Not many yellows , very seldom blue -- I 'm not a big blue fan. And hardly EVER red .. that's probably my least favorite color .

I love green, so almost everything I do has some green somewhere in it !

One of my quilting friends swears that Green is the "other" neutral. And, to be honest, if you treat it as a neutral, it does behave like one most of the time!

[Celestial Seasonings]

OMG Julie, you're DONE?!!!!???? Awesome! I can't wait to see photos!

Have you gotten the pattern to the scripture afghan yet?

[irikel]

I dont know if this was posted before but I had a little problem trying to get it done and i think i deleted it so here it is again.

This is part of my 35sq ....I finally got it on its way and I'm 5 squares in. Here are a couple of what i have done. I am doing it in lavander and orchid with white edgings. They are my daughters favorite colors and it is for her 27th birthday next month. She has no idea!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/irikel3/scan0002.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/irikel3/scan0004.jpg

[dragonfly]

Id like to join in but also can't find the pattern book Linda C

[JulieKay]

Hi Celeste !

JUST FINISHED !!!! Will get photos taken and put up either tonite or in the morning ! :clap

And nope, still waiting on the Scripture pattern . I thought I'd have it by now-- I'll drop you a note when I get it !

[JulieKay]

Olga-

BEAUTIFUL !!!! I LOVE THE COLORS !

[JulieKay]

Photos are here -- click on them to see them bigger . The final afghan ones turned out kind of dark ,but you'll get the general idea !

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/album?.dir=6d61

Not real wild about the colors , but it's ok . Number 19 was the only one that gave me fits-- the others weren't bad at all !

[irikel]

Thank you Julie!! And I love your ghan:clap
Olga-

BEAUTIFUL !!!! I LOVE THE COLORS !

[evelyn]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/scrapyarn/P1270110191535Squares.jpg
A picture of #19 and #15
If it works
I am using scraps and hope to have 35 different colors
Juliekay your afghan is very pretty Hope mine turns out as pretty

[JulieKay]

Nice job, Evelyn !

Keep up the good work !:cheer

[tobybob]

Evelyn, Olga, Julie nice colors. Julie congrats on finishing your afghan. It looks really nice. Can't wait to get started on mine. Have to decide what colors and should I keep it for myself. Thinking that way. I along with everyone else give everything (or most) everything I (we) crochet away. My favorite color is red so I know that will be one of them.
Marlene

[JulieKay]

Hi Marlene

Glad to have you join us ! We'll be excited to see your squares and to get to know you better . This is a nice group of ladies here .

:manyheart