New Crochetalong ~~~~

[JulieKay]

Hi Everybody !
Well, there has been some interest in starting up a new crochetalong now that several of the ladies have finished the 63 squares and the 35 granny , or are soon to finish . I have the Grandmother's Flower Garden one going and it has a nice group of people . We would welcome anyone new that'd like to sign up though , as it is just getting into gear .
We have talked of several afghans that we'd like to do as a group , so I guess the fairest way to do this is to post a poll and take a vote, with majority winning .
Here are your choices :
Here are the photos, then explanations below :
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jlabo1/album?.dir=5777&.src=ph
1- Scripture afghan is from LA 2770 .It is made up of 48 squares. There are 24 actual different patterns, using 2 of each for the afghan. It uses 53 oz of yarn .
2-This is from LA 2159 . It's called Lace and Bobbles and is one large granny square, changing stitches every couple of rows, so you actually have a sampler afghan done in a huge square when finished . It takes 49 oz ( I think is what I counted up ) and can use all scrap colors .
3- Is from the same booklet as the last one . It is the one pictured on the top left done in the striped pattern. It is called Sampler Stripes . It takes 66 oz of yarn. I have made one of these and it turns out to be a nice sized afghan, with lots of texture. It is also a sampler done all in one piece, changing patterns every few rows .
The poll will run from today Dec .27th to Dec 31st.
This Crochetalong will officially start Jan. 1st .
What better way to start the New Year ?
Hope to see lots of interest in this . We have sure had fun in our other Crochetalong groups !

[donnalynn2]

Julie, I had so much fun with the 35 grannies that I would love to do this one, and I voted! Can't wait to get started!!!

[twoqtgirls]

I would like to do this and use up some of my stash!

[Shaylen]

Hi..I know im new but would love to join in with you ladies,i have plenty of yarn to use up.

[Scorpio59]

Decisions, decisions .....
I'm voting now!

[shelain22]

WOW, talk about close! I like the stripes, but the big square is nice also.

[woolandflax]

I haven't finished my 63 square afghan yet but when I do, I'd love to make that Lace and Bobbles one, looks awesome!!:cheer

[minwifeof4boys]

I love all of them.....I semi did the 63 squares....would love to try the scripture one...

[faithpa76]

Just a heads up - the lace and bobbles afghan is the "stitch sampler" afghan on p. 90 in the LA Afghans for All Seasons book - so if you have that book you don't need to get another pamphlet! :D

As to my vote - I finally figured out why I never really "did" the 63 squares - I could never get into it - I REALLY dislike making "side to side" (ie. squares not done in the round), lol! The Lace and Bobbles is definitely more up my alley. Plus I think it would be neat to have a non-pieced afghan crochetalong.

:hook

[mscrocheter]

The lace and bobbles sounds interesting. I'm up for that one. I never did a crochet along and am thinking this is a great way to start the new year.

Madelyn

[knotme]

Oh! Oh! I have the book that has the Lace and Bobbles in it and have been admiring it! What a great excuse to make it and I have never done a crochetalong before. Although, I have to say the other patterns are pretty, too. I guess I will go along with whichever everyone decides!:D

[cristin~FL]

oh man!! I REALLY like the Lace and Bobbles pattern -- I'm just afraid to take on another project right now. I REALLY like it! I love working on big squares -- my first two afghans for the house are simply big, huge granny squares made of the kids' school colors.
Faith, I dislike (or I should say FEAR since I've never done it...LOL) joining squares.

I'll keep thinking on this one.

[nittany168]

I'd love to join this crochet along. I really like the lace and bobble one. I can use up a little of my stash and it will make a nice fathers day gift for my FIL.

Kathy

[Julie]

I have that Lace and Bobbles pattern somewhere... it was one I always wanted to do back when I was a new crocheter. It seemed very daunting to me. I might have to give it a whirl.

[Qmare]

Hee hee... I still haven't finished my 35 grannies but I want to keep up with y'all so I voted!

Wheeeeeeeeeeee - I'm feeling dizzy!

[Lanik]

Julie, thanks for doing this! :hug Already voted!

[irikel]

OOOOOOHHH mannn.....you really like to tempt people.....ok ...i'll go for (_ voted)the laces and bobble....now to go look for the pattern...I know I have it somewhere...:lol

OK! Found it and i'm ready to go!:hook Can I start? huh, can I , can I ???lol...I'm still working on the cross stitching part of my other one but I think I can go along with both . Well just wait and see.:hook

[JesseCat]

Now I got how to vote after I signed in....Count me in for the Lace and Bobbin afghan...My stash needs to be reduced and I could use a new spread for my bed...Great Idea Julie:cheer :manyheart

[JulieKay]

Hello Ladies !
Thanks to all of you that voted today ! What a nice sized group we're going to have !
Can't wait to see how the vote turns out -- we still have a few days of voting to go, so we'll see who the winner is .
I sure hope all of you that voted will join us , even if your pick doesn't win ! We will have a blast, you'll see .
And just maybe we'll slide your choice in when this one is done !
For any of you that haven't been in my group before, or haven't read any of our posts, just let me tell you that we're a pretty informal group .
I like for everyone to really commit to the project and work hard to finish it . I also LOVE a busy message board -- I like it if you post a lot, and feel free to post about other things once in awhile too if you want. We often get off topic, but it's usually just to goof around a little. We all know our main goal is to get the afghan finished, but there's nothing wrong with having a little fun at the same time.
I'm really looking forward to this . To working with some of my Old Pals from the other groups, and also to meeting some new ones !

[vernzap]

Julie,

Oh how you tempt! I'm getting ready for the grandmother's flower garden CAL, and now you start this one. :) I love the lace and bobbles, so count me in for this one, too.:devil

[JulieKay]

Hi Veronica !
I know what you mean -- I'm in the same boat as you -- I have a small amount done on the Flower Garden, then BAM - I decide to do another one too .
You guys are all just too much fun !
If I can do it, so can you ! :)

[mscrocheter]

Just a heads up - the lace and bobbles afghan is the "stitch sampler" afghan on p. 90 in the LA Afghans for All Seasons book - so if you have that book you don't need to get another pamphlet! :D
:hook

I was in Jo-Ann's today and I saw LA Afghans for All Seasons books 2, 3 and 4. I didn't see the lace and boobles in any of these. So I'm guessing it's in book 1. I didn't think I'd be so lucky to find it so fast.

Madelyn

[TrailRiderTheresa]

I might beable to join in on this one with you all. I like the Lace and Bobbles also but I'm such a begginer don't know if I can do that one yet. I'm doing my first afghan now. Its a ripple with all DC so that one is coming along nicely.

Theresa

[MAYBERRY GIRL]

JULIE KAY-I AM NEW TO THE FORUM, TO CROCHETING, AND EVEN NEW TO POSTING ON THE INTERNET. BUT I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOUR CALS FOR A WHILE NOW. YOU ALL SEEM TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN. IT WAS ONE OF THE REASONS I JOINED CROCHETVILLE. I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN IN ON THIS CAL. I LOVE THE LACE AND BOBBLE AFGAN BUT:think I FEEL THIS MAY BE MORE THAN I CAN HANDLE. SO FAR I HAVE STAYED CLEAR OF PATTERNS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE WORDS EASY OR SIMPLE IN THE TITLE:haha BUT I WILL BE WATCHING FOR PICTURES AND IF I CAN FIND THE PATTERN MAYBE I WILL JOIN LATER.

HAVE FUN- I WILL BE :clap:cheer YOU ON.

[Shaylen]

What is the name of the book for the lace and bobbles so i can look for it??I hope i can get it in times to start with you guys.

[JulieKay]

Not to jump the gun here, but so far, this one is winning the survey ! I certainly won't make any predictions yet as to which one will win. There's still time to vote and one of the others could still pull out ahead ~
For those of you newer to crochet, don't be worried, we will help you out along the way with any problems you might have .This is a great group of people here who are always willing to jump in and help somone out !
The name of the booklet that this is in is Scrap Yarn Afghans book 2, by Leisure Arts .
For those of you searching for it, email me.
jlabo@neo.rr.com
I will hook you up with the lady I get all my pattern booklets from. She is great ! You can order online, she has speedy service and very nice ~

[JulieKay]

Hi Gaynell,
What a nice comment you made about our crochetalongs. I'm glad you decided to join up , and yes, we DO have a blast. There are an awful lot of nice people in this group .
We'll be more than happy to help you out, so get that hook out and some yarn -- you have officially joined your first crochetalong and will have a beautiful afghan to show for it !:)

[gavinsmom]

What is the name of the book the lace and bobbles afghan is in? If this one is chosen for the CAL I am deffinatly in!

[JulieKay]

Hi Danielle
The name of the booklet that this is in is Scrap Yarn Afghans book 2, by Leisure Arts .
For those of you searching for it, email me.
jlabo@neo.rr.com
I will hook you up with the lady I get all my pattern booklets from. She is great ! You can order online, she has speedy service and very nice ~

[gavinsmom]

hmmm I cant find it on the lesuire arts site. I'm gonna check AC Moore (my mom works there so I get a discount) and if I cant find it there I will email you. Sorry I see you posted the name before I posted woops.

[pb&j]

Oh dear, Julie! You know how I feel about bobbles!! Personally, I like the striped one but hate fringe!! Not that I'm picky or anything. ;) I'll have to think about this one.

There's always granny's flowers that I'm almost ready start. :)

[JulieKay]

Hi Sue -- My Old Pal !!!
Yes, I know how you feel bout bobbles, they can be a Royal Pain , but from my glancing through the pattern , I really don't think it has TONS of bobbles . I haven't read through it step by step, but I only saw one short section with bobbles. There seem to be 7 or 8 different stitches going on and the bobbles aren't very frequent, just a row here or there .
Do whatever you think is best --- we'd love to have you in the gang with us, but if you'd rather pass on this one, go ahead ~~~
( It won't be as much fun without you, though ) :cry

TRYING TO LAY A BIG GUILT TRIP ON YOU

Joking --- no hard feelings either way !:D

[donnalynn2]

It looks like my fave "Stripes" is losing by a landslide... I am unsure of the bobbles... I really had all my bouchle yarn in mind for the striped one... Will have to wait and see how this plays out...

[JulieKay]

Hi Donna-
Yea, that's gonna be the hard part that the ones that didn't vote for the winner have to decide whether to join in anyhow !
I sure hope you decide to join us one way or another . We have enjoyed all your input in the other group and will miss you if you're not here !
You have been a real go-getter and very dedicated to finishing and a great poster.
Those 3 things make you the perfect crochetalong-er ~~~:manyheart

[pb&j]

LOL, Julie! You're such a kidder!! :lol

[Terrwyn]

I have both of these books and crocheted the first two patterns. The second one I actually did with a Crochet class, but unlike my class I did the project with a size 7 steel hook and size 10 crochet cotton in red, white and blue. Just an idea for those who are interested but don't want to make an afghan. If you'd like the finished dimensions send me a message. :hook

[JulieKay]

Terrwyn ,

Wow, you have more patience than me ! I always admire someone who can work with thread . I am just not that good at it. We'd love to see photos if you have them posted someplace !

Thanks for sharing your ideas ~

[JulieKay]

3 days left to vote, for any of you out there pondering this and trying to decide whether to jump in . :bounce :jumpyay

I see Sampler Stripes has gotten a few more votes, so there's still time for any of the 3 to win if we get a large number to vote yet !

[Stitchinpick]

Our local library system is on line. They had the pattern book with bobbles and striipes. I reserved it and will pick it up when I get over the flu. Just a thought, some of you might try the same thing.

[Lucy]

The Lace and Bobbles looks
good to me. This sounds like fun.

[Shaylen]

Ohhh..Im so excited,my sister had that book and shipped off to me this morning,should be here in time,i hope :hook

I dont like doing bobbles either but its so worth it in the long run becouse they are so pretty.Ive been crocheting for 30 years and i avoid them when i can but every once in awhile i come across a pattern that is worth it,ofcoure my dear hubby says we allways have to buy new hooks after becouse i lose them all when they fly across the room
:rofl:rofl:rofl

I am very much looking forward to this,never crocheted with others before.

[irikel]

Well get ready to enjoy shaylen....I've done 2 crochet alongs so far and it is fun...especially when your finally done and you get to post a pic of your work....and see the rest....its gonna be fun ....welcome

:hook

[irikel]

Hey ..your kinda scarin me with the bobble thing....i've never made one so i'm gonna have to read the pattern and try one out and see what its all about ,, I just hope it's not too bad and that i can make it to the end.:lol


Oh dear, Julie! You know how I feel about bobbles!! Personally, I like the striped one but hate fringe!! Not that I'm picky or anything. ;) I'll have to think about this one.

There's always granny's flowers that I'm almost ready start. :)

[JulieKay]

Hi Shaylen

And Welcome ! Glad you'll be joining us . :)

Olga -
You've done bobbles before, don't you remember on a couple of the squares on the 63 ? They had bobbles , so you can do them !
Don't let a couple of little old bobbles scare you off ~~~~:eek

[craftycarolinamama]

Count me in!!! :hook I am only about 10% done on the 63 Squares Afghan, but I figure, what the heck?! I voted for the Lace and Bobbles, but I have to be truthful... That is mostly because I actually have that pattern. If I already had the Stripes one I would be leaning towards that... but the Lace and Bobbles will make a VERY interesting conversation piece for my home! (Yep, making this for ME, not giving it away to ANYBODY! I gave away almost everything I crocheted last year! And fiance is fussin' about it. *sigh*) I can use my one skein a week for the 63 Squares and this CAL too! I am having a real blast with you ladies. Thanks for being such a warm group!:hug

Meg

[irikel]

Oh I did?:think :lol :lol Ok ...not scared no more......I didnt remember.:hook

Hi Shaylen

And Welcome ! Glad you'll be joining us . :)

Olga -
You've done bobbles before, don't you remember on a couple of the squares on the 63 ? They had bobbles , so you can do them !
Don't let a couple of little old bobbles scare you off ~~~~:eek

[JulieKay]

Howdy Meg !
You sound like me now-- Here I go again, getting too many IRONS IN THE FIRE -- that's what my mom always said . It's just too tempting though. You guys are all such a blast and now crocheting by myself isn't as fun !

And OLGA -- YOU ARE A HOOT ~~~~:lol

[hischildsindi]

Well I voted for the scripture afghan simply because I already own the pattern book, have for a few years now and I really want to do it. I even bought some yarn for it... now I'm committed... for now. :hook

So if any of the other 7 who voted for it would like to start a crochet along, or even just compare notes on it, even though the bobbles & lace looks like it's going to win, let me know. :)

[mscrocheter]

I am very much looking forward to this,never crocheted with others before.

Me too. I always wanted to try it and since I have plenty of scrap yarn I figure this is as good a time as any.

Madelyn

[JulieKay]

Hi Cindy -

Well, I've been kicking the idea around to try to do all 3 -- I hate to lose interested people if they want to do one of the losing ones ... I'm trying to figure out a way I can pull this off to do all 3 so everyone is happy !

I'll have to do some thinking on it and let you all know ~~~

[irikel]

JulieKay]
I guess its because I love owls...I have a small collection.
:lol :lol :lol
And OLGA -- YOU ARE A HOOT ~~~~:lol[/QUOTE]

[JulieKay]

Well, no wonder you're a hoot then ! :tdance :hen :ducky

SORRY , NO OWLS --- those are the closest things I could find .:D

[mscrocheter]

I guess its because I love owls...I have a small collection.

Olga,

I collect owls too. :)

Madelyn

[Jimmie Lu]

Hi Cindy -

Well, I've been kicking the idea around to try to do all 3 -- I hate to lose interested people if they want to do one of the losing ones ... I'm trying to figure out a way I can pull this off to do all 3 so everyone is happy !

I'll have to do some thinking on it and let you all know ~~~

Julie Kay I PMed you about this subject!!!!:cheer

[irikel]

I love owls......the collection is not too big because I don't have much space ..maybe if I put the hubby outside and bring more owls in :think ..just kidding:lol

Olga,

I collect owls too. :)

Madelyn

[irikel]

lol,lol...:lol it's ok ,i'll take a turkey or a chicken anytime...ducks?? well, he's cute.:lol

Well, no wonder you're a hoot then ! :tdance :hen :ducky

SORRY , NO OWLS --- those are the closest things I could find .:D

[Shaylen]

Yay...I got my book today and it is so pretty,cant wait to start,im ready when you ladies are.
Can we use eny color we want??

Speaking of collecting....i collect frogs,my dear hubby says he gets ribb-its from all sides.LOL

[JulieKay]

Hi Shaylen -

Yep, you can use any colors you like. got any in mind yet ?

[Shaylen]

Well...i have 6 skiens of lilic and of cream,then i have some light sage and gold.So i was thinking maybe i would use that up.Oh and i have some light country blue and some dark,so meany to choose from :eek

I might even dig through my yarn buckets tonight,would like to use up some yarn i allready have,i just hate going into the storage room,its so daunting,lol.

What colors are you going to use??

[JulieKay]

Hi Shaylen ,
It sounds like you have a nice selection to choose from ! I started out using several colors, but changed my mind , and am now using aran , country rose , light sage and dark country rose.
Glad you could join us-- keep in touch often !:)

[MAYBERRY GIRL]

HI LADIES

JUST WANTED TO CHECK IN BEFORE I LEAVE FOR THE WEEK END. WE ARE GOING TO MYRTLE BEACH - WILL BE BACK MONDAY EVENING SO IT WILL PROBABLY BE TUESDAY BEFORE I CAN VISIT ON CROCHETVILLE AGAIN. I HOPE TO BUY MY YARN WHILE I AM THERE. I DON'T HAVE A VERY LARGE STASH SO I AM GOING TO PICK UP SOME ADDITIONAL-HAVEN'T DECIDED WHAT COLORS TO GO WITH YET.

WELL HAPPY NEW YEAR :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay

GAYNELL

[Shaylen]

Have fun and happy new year to you to.

[Scorpio59]

Has anyone figured out where these leaflets can be purchased from?
I'd like to know.

Thanks.

[Shaylen]

Mine is in a book called Afghans for all seasons/book 1...I have seen them on ebay.I was lucky that my sister had it.But there is another one that julie talked about.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/pnuts100/79f83cf5.jpg

[Scorpio59]

OMG !! :yay :yay I just found that book in my closet :cheer I had seen this afghan before and loved it so I must have bought the book and forgot that I had it :blush Too funny :lol

Here is a webpage with some close ups of the lace and bobbles 'ghan:
(Is this anyone here?)

scroll down a bit and then down some more to see more pictures:

http://www.seitherin.com/sew/2005_07_01_a-stitch-in-time_archive.html

[Shaylen]

I am so glad you found your book,now you can start to :cheer.

Ok when can we start,huh huh huh,i am to excited.I have all 18 storage bins out in the middle of my living room going through yarn,looks like a yarn store in here,lol.SOOoooo... meny choices.

[JulieKay]

Dear Gaynell .
Would it be too much out of your way to swing up by Ohio and pick me up ?
Myrtle Beach is my favorite place in the world .
How far of a drive is it for you guys from your house ?
It's about 600 miles for us .
Have a great time amd we'll see you when you get back !

[JulieKay]

Lorraine ,
I'm glad you found your book ! That's funny, you had it in the closet all along !

and Shaylen ( and everyone else )

Be watching the boards today for a big announcement !!!:hook

[Jimmie Lu]

Wow Julie KAy I did not realize you were only 1 state away from me. Ha thats funny because I even mailed you something!!! lol brain freeze!! lol:lol What part of Ohio?
We have friends in Chesterville we visit oft. and we drive right thru there when headed to the reservations!!!
I am having a good laugh!!:lol

[JulieKay]

Hi Jimmie
I had never heard of the town you mentioned. My husband looked it up on the map and he said it's about 75 miles southwest of us. We're up near Akron .

[JulieKay]

Hello Ladies –

Although the poll hasn’t officially closed, it looks like the Lace & Bobbles has won by majority .

BUT …. I don’t want to disappoint the people in the other 2 groups . So, everyone will get to participate in the group they voted for ! I have found 2 very good people to lead the other 2 groups . They have both been in my other Crochetalongs and have been very dedicated to the group, posting often and completing their projects .They are also both very good kind-hearted ladies and will make great leaders . I will be there for them as backup support (but I bet they won’t even need me ! )

I will be posting separate threads now for each one ,so be watching for your group to open up and go in and your directions will be in there as to how to proceed .

Get your yarn and hooks out, ladies , it’s time to make some afghans !

:hook :hook :hook

[irikel]

I have started my laces and bobble's. It looks so nice already I cant wait to see it all done. I started it in red hearts ... carrot..soft beige...and cilantro.....I still have other colors to add but thats gonna be easy ....I'm doing this with extra skeins of yarn I have so...lets get it on!!!:clap

[irikel]

Scorpio....that is looking great! I love the colors you chose..I am crocheting even faster now to see mine half as done as yours.
OMG !! :yay :yay I just found that book in my closet :cheer I had seen this afghan before and loved it so I must have bought the book and forgot that I had it :blush Too funny :lol

Here is a webpage with some close ups of the lace and bobbles 'ghan:
(Is this anyone here?)

scroll down a bit and then down some more to see more pictures:

http://www.seitherin.com/sew/2005_07_01_a-stitch-in-time_archive.html

[JulieKay]

Hi Olga -
I havent been over there yet, but in case you havent either, go jump in at the new thread called Lace & Bobbles. Wow, you must have been excited to get this one started -- you're on the ball, girl !

[irikel]

I'm even more excited now to see how fast it goes and how nice it's starting to look... I think this one is going to be a hit!!:hook

[JulieKay]

Hi Olga-

Glad you like the pattern so far ! Go over into our new hangout when you post again . I made a new thread for the Afghan called Lace & Bobbles - See you there !
Keep up the good work !

[Julie]

Since there are separate threads for each CAL I'm going to close this thread.

Have fun!! :hook