Scripture Afghan Crochetalong

[JulieKay]

Hello Ladies –

Your leader for this group is JimmieLu . She is a wonderful person and a Whiz when it comes to crocheting . She will be here to answer your questions , so if you have anything you need help with , just drop a note on the boards and she will respond to you . I will also be here as a member and to lend her a hand if she needs it .

If anyone is having trouble locating the pattern, drop a note in here and let her know .

(Leisure Arts Leaflet 2770 )

Drop in and tell us about yourself and what colors you are choosing , and welcome to the group!

[Jimmie Lu]

Hello fellow crocheters I am really looking forward to this CAL. I have not picked colores but do know I will be taking it to Mexico for the PAstor of the church we work with so I know it will be bright and colorful!!!! I am a homeschool mom of 3 and love crocheting. I am a bit challenged with PCs so if someone wants to do a button just go right ahead!!! So Welcome grab your coffee(tea or soda) hook yarn and your bible and lets do the scripture gahn!!!!:manyheart

[insurechick]

Sounds like it would be a beautiful afgan...don't know if I can do the CAL...but I would like the pattern. I tried to find it on LA website and it's not there is it out of print? Is there a place to try to which you can direct me?

[karin4christ]

This is my first CAL and I can't wait to get started. :yay I'm not sure yet what colors I'll use but it will probably be in pastels. And I'll most likely use Red Heart SuperSaver yarn that way I don't have to worry about dye lots and can buy one skein at a time. I'm a stay at home, homeschooling, crocheting Mom of two little girls. Can't wait to meet anyone else in the CAL. As for designing a button, I have no idea how to do that. I'm sure after one is designed I'll have to be told how to use it.

[JulieKay]

Hi Jimmie
Ok, I picked out my colors. I am using Caron Perfect Match in Taupe , White and soft peach . Hope it looks good ! I am going to try to start on it tonite. If I can budget my time and work on each thing for a little bit each day, then I'll get it done, just s-l-o-w-l-y ........
:turtle

[donnalynn2]

Ok, after a lot of thinking about this, I have decided to join this CAL as well. When voting I was really torn between this one and the stripes but wanted to do the stripes over this one in the end. However, now that we are doing CAL's for all 3, I will definately have to do this one too! I think it would be a wonderful present for my Grandmother. She's a very strict old Roman Catholic. Church is her life. She walks 2 miles each way to church 2 times a week and she's going to be 85 this year. I don't know how much longer she'll be around, but I think she would love this. (At 85, she's in much better shape than my 67 year old dad!) So Julie and Jimmie, looks like I'm on board as well! God help me! Now to decide what kind of yarn to use... Hmmmm....

[JulieKay]

Donna -
What are your grandma's favorite colors ? She sounds like a very devoted lady to her church !

[Jimmie Lu]

Ok I was just going over this pattern and trying to decide to get more yarn or do a scrap gahn. So I am weighing paying more money or using what I have and guess what I decided????
To use what I have!!!! I have a tote and a garbage bag left that was donated for Mexico and so I am going to try and emphasize on try to do 2 of these at one time!!!! lol:lol I notice that when making these you make 2 of each of the 24 sq to get a bigger gahn. So I am toying with the fact that the 35 sq when adding extra to the sq boarder I got a nice twin size gahn and may be able to pull it off???? What do ya all think???? Still not sure!!!
I did (because I couldnt resist) do sq # 7 and it is easy if you did the 35 sq it is very simmilar to the basket weave stitch!!! So with a few more hours left in this year I am off to do..............
You know:hook

[dogymom]

What does this afghan look like?:)

[Jimmie Lu]

Its a sq sampler afgahn It has different stitches for the sq's and a scripture o go along with it. Like for example there is a block called waves and it is backed by a scripture from Matthew about Jesus and the sea. Hope this helps

[dogymom]

Oooo, sounds lovely. wish I could see a photo ( I'm a visual kinda girl );)

[Jimmie Lu]

Oooo, sounds lovely. wish I could see a photo ( I'm a visual kinda girl );)

PMed you

[JulieKay]

Jimmie
I think using up all your leftover yarn would work out just fine ! I started my first square. I am on number one. A little challenging but not too bad .

[karin4christ]

Okay, I was so excited about starting my first CAL that I put my girls in the car and drove to Joann's. I got there 30 minutes before they closed. I had a hard time deciding but here is what I'm going to use (I think!:think )

TLC Essentials in Island (this is a varigated yarn with white, blue, yellow and green in it)
TLC Essentials in Lt. Celery
Red Heart Supersaver in Cornmeal
Caron one pound in a blue color (I don't know the name of this color. I didn't buy it yet because I want to wait until I have a 40% off coupon).

The nice thing is that I had two 40% of coupons to use and a gift card worth $10. I have a hard time spending much money on yarn. I try to only buy it when I have a coupon.

I hope to start the afghan tomorrow. I'll have to describe my progress because I don't have a digital camera. Even if I did I wouldn't know how to get the pictures from the camera to the computer screen. You all are so high tech, and I feel like I have a Fred Flintstone camera (you know the kind, it has a bird pecking the picture into stone!)

[Patty in MI]

Hi girls,
I'm definately in this cal. The only problem is I'm also in the 35 squares, and I'm going to do the Bobbles and Lace too. Not enough time, and my hands won't hold out long enough..lol. Your colors sound beautiful. Hubby bought me (at Goodwill) 12 skeins of bright tangerine (orange) color a while ago. I want to do something with that. I also have some brown, but I don't think I want brown with it. Maybe yellows and greens with the orange. What do you all think...It will be very bright that's for sure. Or maybe orange, peaches and cream. I just can't decide. Here I am trying to start 3 afghans all at once. I must be mad...
Patty in MI

[hischildsindi]

:yay:yay:yay:yay:yay:yay

Thank you JimmieLu and JulieKay!!!! :manyheart

:yay:yay:yay:yay:yay:yay

I got two gift cards to Hobby Lobby for Christmas, I already had the book and I decided to make an afghan for me, really for me and decided this was it. Although I had a couple of other close choices. I plan to make this big enough for my queen bed, boy am I ambitious. :lol

I've chosen the TLC Essentials in Claret (a burgandy), Navy, Dark Thyme, Dark Plum and for the joining and trim, Linen. I'm so excited to do this!

I have been taking care of my mom after her hip replacement, and have been doing doilies there at her house and so my home project will be this afghan. I've already done square 1, honeycomb, in the plum and almost completed one in the thyme. That's what I'll probably be working on to meet the new year here.:hook

[karin4christ]

Well I have officially started my first CAL as of 11:30pm last night. I rang in the New Year by crocheting. :yay :yay I cut a Michael's coupon for 50% off out of today's paper. So it looks like I'll be running to Michael's today or tomorrow. Now that I think of it, I'll just take the Michael's coupon to Joann's because I know Joann's has the color yarn I still need for the afghan. I've been thinking that instead of whipstitching my squares together that I would crochet them. I seem to remember a website (called something like Priscilla's crochet, I can't quite remember the whole name :think ) that showed how to join squares by crocheting. Does anyone remember seeing this?? Happy Crocheting in 2006 everyone.

[JulieKay]

Hi Karin -
Is this it ?
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/lffunt/flatbraid.htm

[JulieKay]

Cindy and Karin - your colors both sound pretty !

Cindy- sounds like you got some good yarn buys !

Patty- I know what you mean. I have joined so many of these crochetalongs--- I think I'm gonna have to scale back and only work on one at a time -- I'm not good at doing more than one thing at a time !

[Jimmie Lu]

GOOD MORNING!!!!!! Time to get up brush your teeth and comb your hair!! (Hygene is important too) Kiss the hubby (or other) good by and then grab your hook and got to town(only if you need yarn) :lol
I have not gotten any sq done Boo hoo!! I do have sq 7 done because I could not resist. I have decided to make the sq all the same color (teal) and edged in black It looks sooooo cool. Mainly I choose those because well I had them:lol

Julie Kay- If it helps any I have decided to put a hold on the grandmothers flower garden. I am making it as a gift and wont need it until April 2007 ( I think I have a little time) Budgetting time is important and its ok to say there are too many eggs on my plate!!!:think Not sure I know what that means it is a saying around here!!

If you can not tell by my tone and willingness to talk this morning I am in an extreemly good mood. I useually am but this morning I am happier that ever!!!

I am not sure if all of you are ganna attempt this with your gahn or not BUT I am attaching the scripture right to the sq. Since we are taking it to Mexico I have written the scripture in Spanish(this helps me learn the language)

ANYONE-Has anyone designed a button??? Dont look to your fearless leader because I am PC Challenged

Everyone have a fantastic day!!!

[JulieKay]

Hi Jimmie
Well, not that I'm backing out on you, but I will probably have to put this one and the stripes further down on my list too ! I don't know how you do it, keeping up with so many things at once !
I have to get moving on the flower garden and the L & B , then move on from there .I am just not good at juggling several things at once .
I'll be glad to jump in here often though and keep an eye out for photos ! Can't wait to see some finished squares !
I got one of the number one done, but don't know if I'll use it or not. The square turned out really big, even dropping down a hook size . When I re-start it I may have to go with a thinner yarn !
Have a great day- it's good to hear you're in such a wonderful mood today !:manyheart

[hischildsindi]

Jimmie I think that's an awesome idea to attach the scriptures right to the afghan. If it were a gift I think I'd do that (now that you've thought of it ;) ), but since it is going on my bed, I think that would just be a mess after a couple of nights. :P

I spent quite a bit of time last night trying to figure out about how many I was going to need, the color order, which blocks for which square. I must be :loco. 121 blocks. I am definately :coo.


Julie & Jimmie I've often wondered how of you do so many CALs at once. I'm not so good at :juggle , so I admire that. :nworthy

Julie, I know what you mean about block 1. Mine came out about 8" wide, so I decided my block size was going to be 8" square instead of 7". I truly hate ripping things out! And I figure it'll go further on my blanket for my bed, less blocks over all that way. :hook It was a bit more of a challenge to get block 2 to 8", but it wasn't too far off with the H hook I'm using.

I'll post pictures 1) when I get the dig camera issue figured out 2) when I have time and 3) when I figure out how to post pictures here.

Well I'd best go find something to support my lack of sleep :morcoffee before I start to see :elle.



P.S. I just love all the emoticons, I recognize some of the from mazeguy, he's so awesome. I belong to another forum board and he designed :ghug at our request.

[donnalynn2]

Jimmie, I was thinking the same thing about attaching the scriptures! I just haven't figured out how to do it! Any ideas???

I think for this Ghan I will use the Caron's One Pounders I have left from the 35 Grannies... I will probably add some blues and such but will use up the pinks and white I have as well. I think it would be pretty with lots of colors...

Glad you're in a good mood today! I woke up feeling like crud. I am congested and have a sinus headache. Oh well, it's better than the migraine I had yesterday! LOL

Have a good day everyone!

[karin4christ]

Julie, thanks for posting the link for the flat braid joining technique. Have you or anyone else tried this? I'm still working on the first square.

[Jimmie Lu]

Block 7 turned out big! Bigger than 7 inches soooo How to fix the prob!!!! Since I am doing all blocks the same color When the sq is sq(hunh) If it needs to be larger I wil do a round of SC then attach the black for a boarder (I did that on the 63 sq and it worked out fine)


Attach scriptures- I am pinning them for now I may switch to this printable material (Wal Mart) and sew it on later or just leave it like that!! :think Still not sure!!!

[karin4christ]

Decisions, decisions, decisions. I finished crocheting my first block, the honeycomb one (block #1). It turned out larger than 7 inches, more like 8 inches.:angry I started crocheting block #2, the cross one. To make the pattern come out right I had to do four double crochets in the middle instead of three. But the real problem is that for the first block I used RedHeart SuperSaver yarn and for the second block I'm using TLC Essentials. Well the RedHeart is a thicker yarn than the TLC. I'm thinking that I'd be better off using just TLC in the afghan. But I went to Joann's and their TLC selection was pretty picked through. :( I think it should be a law that if a store carries a varigated yarn they MUST carry other skeins that correspond to the colors in that varigated yarn. Whats a girl to do?? :think

[JulieKay]

Hi Karin -
No, I've never done the flat braid joining . It is pretty , though !

[Shaylen]

Hi Ladies

Can i join in on this one to,i have the pattern comeing and the yarn,i would like to make this for my daughter for her birthday.I promise to get hook cramps :lol

[Jimmie Lu]

Shaylen you are soooo more than welcome to join!!!!

OK I am gonna sound off because SQ #1 IS TAKING FOREVER!!!!!!!
Its gonna be a beautiful sq just it seems like it is taking me forever to make any progress!!!! Then there is SQ #8 seems teadious!!!! I am hoping that after a trip to AC Moore(husbands sugestion) I will feel more up to working this first sq til done. Plus its an hour and 15 min. drive so lets hope I can work it up in the car.

I was doing the ripple along and I am just to frustrated with it to go any farther. I dont know about the rest of you but I love haveing finished work quickly!!!:cheer
So Check in lets hear what everyone is up to with this CAL!!!:yay

[Shaylen]

Thanks Jimmie lu

As soon as my pattern gets here i will get started,it was shipped yesterday so it shouldnt be to long,did you get square #1 done??

[karin4christ]

I finished square #2 yesterday. What a relief in that the second square also turned out to be 8 inches like the first one. I'll be starting square #3 today. Keep stitching ladies and have fun! :hug

[yarnoholic]

I want to start this afghan as soon as I finish the 35 squares within the next week. The only thing I'm kinda confused about is which colors to use? :think I plan to make this as a gift to my brother and his fiancee`. She likes fall colors, he likes green (I'm going to make him a green ripple afghan, so I'm mostly concerned with this "fall colors" concept). Any ideas? I was thinking tan, some soft greens, and maybe orange? I dunno, I'll figure it out and stop by Michael's to see if they have the pattern book first.

[Jimmie Lu]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol NOPE!!!! But then again it was dark when we left so I honestly did not get a chance yesterday to do it!!! IT GETS DONE TODAY!!!! OR I will have to get Julie Kay and her baseball bat!!!! lol:eek

[karin4christ]

I finished square #2 and started and then finished square #3. Let me tell you I had the WORST time getting square #3 to come out right. I was :bang and then I did what any crocheter would do. I put the project down, went to the kitchen, got out a chocolate bar, smeared peanut butter all of it, ate it all, and then went back to my crocheting. Finally, I figured it out. If anyone has trouble with square #3 let me know and I'll tell what I did to figure it out. Most likely, NO ONE will have any trouble with that square. I'll check in tomorrow to see how everyone else is coming along.

[sissie44]

Hello ladies,
Is it to late to join in on this CAL? I would really like to make this pattern and look forward to doing it together with everyone!

Thanks,
sissie

[hischildsindi]

Sissie, it's never too late to join, so grab your hook and your yarn and crochet away. :hook

[Jimmie Lu]

So how is every one doing?
ME
Haha I am forever stuck on sq 1 then I hear sq 3 is murder also :eek It may be a year before this one is finished lol Julie get your bat!!!!! lol
Seriously I am trying to finish a few things up so I can pour all my time into this gahn!!! I am half way on the 35 sq finished the sweaters I promised for China and I finished the afgahn for a dear friend in Mexico!

[JulieKay]

Now, Jimmie -
You agreed to lead the group, so I am officially turning the ballbat over to you for this one ! :tryme
It sounds like these squares are gonna be a real challenge... at least the ones so far , huh ?
Don't give up ladies - you'll be glad you stuck with it when you see the end product !

[karin4christ]

I finished up square #4 today. It was an easy square to do. :yay I thought that square #1 used up a 1/4 of my skein in making it. I've also been thinking of how to include the scripture verses with the afghan. I think I'm going to make a table on the computer as many squares wide and long as my afghan is and then I'll type the bible book and the verse in the square. At the bottom of the page I'll type out the full scripture verse. Did that make sense to anyone?

[Jimmie Lu]

Ok Julie Kay however even good leaders need a shove once in a while right???

Now for the happy dance!!! I finished sq 1 and sq 2 I was kinda tired so I didnt even start #3 it does seem like it is worded a little funny but again I was tired.

And you are right that #1 sq had me thinking about the amount of yarn YAOwee it did use alot.

So how is everyone else doing!!

[Shaylen]

Morning ladies

Still waiting on my pattern to come so thought i would go ahead and get my yarn,i would like to use the colors shown on the cover,can some tell me how much is needed and the colors please.I would like to have it for when the pattern gets here.

Welcome Sis....i told you it was fun!!!

[cruelladvill]

I'm hoping to join in if I can ever find the pattern, lol. So far, my locals are out of stock. I'm watching an auction on ebay.....keep your fingers crossed. I'm thinking of sage, buttercup and another color(haven't decided). I would like to punch it up a bit, I'm thinking a wine color, not sure yet. It would sure help if my local stores had a larger selection, lol. Anyway, will let you know. Have fun!

[hischildsindi]

:clap Jimmie you got some more squares done! #3 is interesting, but I didn't think too hard really. To get mine to the 8" I've been averaging I had to 2 more chains, which means you need one extra on each end... least that's what I did. :P I'm sure you can conquer it, it's only a widdy biddy square.

Sheylen the book calls for worsted weight:

White-260 yards (260 gm/ 9 oz)
Light teal-745 yards (280 gm/ 10 oz)
Teal-890 yards (340 gm/ 12 oz)
Light peach- 965 yards (370 gm/ 13 oz)
Peach-260 yards (260 gm/ 9 oz)

That is if you can get it to a 7" square as the gauge says (w/o edging). So far mine are 8" (w/o edging) and I've also heard a couple others say the same. Which will mean you might need more than the given amounts.

[sissie44]

hey shaylen (sis) have you gotten the pattern yet? I to am really looking forward to getting started on this one!! still not sure yet on what colors I will be using. I will have to wait till I see the pattern in front of me! (you know how my brain works LOL) no coment needed from you either!! LOL

How is everyone else doing so far?
how many squares have you done?

Hugs,
sissie

[karin4christ]

I was going to add a quote from Abraham Lincoln to my signature: "I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back." Well, after doing and frogging all of square #6, I think the quote should be for me: "I'm a slow walker, but I invariably walk back." Its actually all my fault for square #6 needing frogged. So far it was the easiest square to make but I didn't measure the width of the block until I was finished. I didn't think I needed to measure the width as they were all coming out to be about 8 inches. Well, this one turned out to be 9 inches! :eek :eek At first I thought that when I blocked it I could get it back to 8 inches. But one inch is alot to ease in. So I decided to frog it all. This time I only chained 27 instead of 31. Its coming out to a perfect 8 inches now. I hope this helps someone.

[Patty in MI]

Hi girls, I'm going to have to bow out of this CAL. Just too many pans in the fire, so to speak...
Maybe later.
Patty in MI

[Jimmie Lu]

Patti Sorry you couldnt join us

And as for the frogged sq 6 thanks for the tip!!!!

I have been feeling not so well so I have not done any. And again I am trying to finish up a few projects so I can be devoted to this!

By Next weekend I sholud be done with some of my obligations!!!

[hischildsindi]

Okay, I hope this works. It was mentioned about a button, so here's my first and only. I may try the other size later, unless someone else wants a wack at it. ;)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d22/hischildsindi/Scripture%20Afghan/scrip_button.jpg

Keep a working on this afghan ladies. :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

I am about 8.25% complete (a.k.a. 10 squares complete of my 121 needed)... haha :hook

[JulieKay]

Very pretty button, Cindy !

And great job on the afghan so far ! Keep up the good work ! :)

[karin4christ]

Love the button Cindy! :clap I'm finishing up square #6 today and then hopefully, I'll start on square #7 tomorrow. Keep crocheting ladies. :cheer

[Jimmie Lu]

Great button Thank you

[cruelladvill]

Very cool button, thanks! I'm going to try to pick up the rest of my yarn tomorrow. Haven't been able to start yet, have a major case of tendonitis! From.....yep, crocheting, lol. I guess I should have taken a break after the Christmas marathon, but I had a few to do for an after Christmas party, then...baby ghan for co-worker, and on and on. I counted up that I've done 2 purses, 2 hats, 6 skinny scarves, 1 shawl, 1 large wool scarf, 1/2 of an afghan, a baby ghan and some threadies since after Thanksgiving.:knit I guess that was too much, lol. Anyway, as soon as it gets better I will begin. I go back to work Tuesday night so I'm hoping to start before then. If not, it will be Saturday before I am home again. Work three 12 hour shifts and sleep is all I do on those days...ughhh.:out I'd rather be crocheting! Keep up the good work ladies! :cheer
Rhonda

[Lollie2639]

Hi Crochet sisters!

I think I am gonna jump in and join. I just bought the leaflet last weekend. I am going to try square #1 tonight. This is fun! I may need some help. Is everyone using the same hook as called for??????

[Jimmie Lu]

Yes I am using the hook called for only I am using all green yarn edged in black just because I want to bust my stash!!

[hischildsindi]

Welcome! :yayYes, using the hook called for, but getting a fairly consistent 8" square instead of 7".

Jimmie, your colors sound great, what shade range of green are you using?

[Jimmie Lu]

Sorry I should have said the sq are all TEAL with black trim!!! I am about done with the 35 sq then I am attacking this gahn!!! How is everyone else doing!!!

A report Please??

[snowflake5165]

I would like to join this, once I find the pattern as well, if this is alright. I am not to advanced as ya'll seem to be in crochet, but I think this will be definitely a challenge for me!

[sissie44]

morning everyone,
I have not started yet. Iwas picking out the yarn I wanted to use for my other two CAL's:) Have any of you thought about using srap yard left over from other projocts? I was wondering if this might look ok for this!

[Jimmie Lu]

I think that it would look good however I am partial to very colorful gahns!!! I make alot of scrapgahns and I intended to make this one in brights but it didnt go that way!!!

[snowflake5165]

Okay, I am a little confused. I just checked out Leisure Arts' sight, and didn't find the booklet. There is a book there with a number of afghans in it. Is this what you are using and if so, which one? I cannot find the leaflet though. HELP!

[hischildsindi]

snowflake, you are always welcome to jump in when ever you get the booklet. It is Leisure Arts leaflet 2770. Mine is copyrighted 1995, so they may be out of print, but check around some there are sources that may have it. I don't know all the sources, there are others who may have ideas where to get one.

Jimmie, teal and black are very pretty together. They just happened to be my senior class colors... brings back ummm... memories. :eek :lol

I've not been able to work on my afghan much lately, for some reason work just won't let me sit at my desk and crochet, they think I actually need to do ummm work. I've gotten 9.5 done thus far, as soon as I have time, ha.. I'll post some pictures or give a link.

:cheer Everyone keep crocheting! :cheer

[snowflake5165]

Thanks Cindy! I have two bidded on Ebay, as well as another book they have on scripture afghans. If I win all of them, maybe I will have some of the women get together from church and crochet afghans, since they want me to teach them to crochet.

[Jimmie Lu]

Good morning!!!!
Time for a check in!!!

I have finished my 35 sq gahn and now I am pumped to do this gahn!!! I have decided to make 1 of each sq and then plus 1 sq. I will have 25 sq so 5 rows of 5 and that will be a nice size for mexico!

What are you all up to? I am up to 5 sq done!

[cruelladvill]

Got back from work a few minutes ago. I get to be home tonight and tomorrow night, so I picked up the rest of my yarn and am ready to start! :yay I'm going to use Caron SS in: Dark sage, Light sage, yellow, Autumn red and Bone. It will be my Mother's and this is closest to the colors in her bedroom. I'm very excited, as this is my first CAL. I'm just irritated that I have to go to work and can't really dig in until next weekend, when I will have a few days off in a row, lol. Just did 41 hours in less than 3 days and I'm pooped so, today is a bust since I'll sleep. Will let you know how it goes after tomorrow, lol.
Keep hooking!
Rhonda :devil

[snowflake5165]

Ok, I one a copy of this on Ebay, so are you all doing the one on the front cover? Once I get my copy, I am going to get started on it right away! It looks awesome!

[hischildsindi]

:scrachin

Snowflake, there is only one afghan in the book, but it's made up of 48 squares with 24 varying patterns. There are a few 'scripture afghans' out there, but this, I believe is the only 'sampler' style. I have another one with full afghans using one pattern inspired by scripture. :hug

Cindy

[karin4christ]

I'm just starting square #9 garden rows. I'm really enjoying this CAL. Whats going to be so exciting is to see how everyone's afghan will look when its done. They will all be so different because of the different colors and square placements. I'm going to try somehow to get a picture posted of my afghan when its done. Of course, that will be MONTHS from now. Happy crocheting everyone! :hug

[Croshay]

Oh this sounds ideal to make for my MIL for next Christmas! :yay Please tell me where I can find the pattern and/or a picture of the afghan. Thanks a lot!

By the way, I hope it's not too late to join this CAL if I can get the pattern and find the time to keep up. :hook

Could you please PM me and let me know? Thanks so much!

[hischildsindi]

Croshay,
It is never too late to join. I have only about 10.5 blocks completed (but not trimmed) and I'm making it big enough to fit my bed, 121 blocks total. So look for the pattern and join the gang, you are always welcome.
Cindy

[Croshay]

Thanks for the welcomes. :hug I guess I'm not too far behind to jump in soon. I still have to get ahold of the pattern and decide what yarn to use. I think I'll use Caron SS because I just love working with it. I've never used it for an afghan though, and I wonder if it will be as warm as the RH Super Saver I usually use.

I made the 63 square afghan a few years ago and did it all in white (the squares and the edging). Actually I think I ended up making only 48 squares (made the afghan 6 squares by 8) because I got tired of it.

I think I'll make this scripture afghan in shades of brown/tan to match my MIL's living room. Her couch is brown and that's probably where it will go when I give it to her next Christmas. I just have to check on the color selection for the Caron SS, and if they're too limited, I'll go with the RH Super Saver.

Looking forward to getting started. :hook

[sissie44]

Welcome abord Croshay!!

I am on this CAL also and still have not started. hoping to get my yarn this weekend. I have been doing a couple of Comaghfans so that is slowing me up some on starting this one:)

How is everyone doing on yours? is anyone really into it yet?

[karin4christ]

Hi everyone. Just checking in. I finished square #9, garden rows, this morning. :cheer Will start on the half moon square later today or tomorrow. What a fun afghan to crochet.:)

[hischildsindi]

:cheer:clapYeah Karin, you're doing great. Sounds like you are just crocheting away at these squares.

How is everyone else coming along?

I've only added 1 square, so now I've gotten 11 done, but tonight I trimmed and crocheted 7 blocks together. :hook I decided to use the flat braid (or waht I think is it or a variation of) to connect them. I love how it looks, although it can be a bit tricky in the corner where all 4 blocks meet. I'll try to get a picture posted in the next day or two.

Keep crocheting everyone. :cheer:cheer:cheer

[Jimmie Lu]

Sounds like everyone is doing good I am a little behind on this as I am trying to do several things at once but I promise to work on it tonight. I can hardly wait to see everyones gahns they are sounding beautiful

[karin4christ]

Cindy, I would love to see a picture of how the flat braid technique looks with this afghan. I was thinking of using this technique also but I was a little concerned about how difficult it would be to do this technique with squares all crocheted differently. Did that make any sense?:think I've never done this technique before and I thought it would be difficult if you didn't end up with the same amount of stitches on each side of the square. Please tell me someone out there understands what I'm trying to say. Well, anyhow, everyone keep crocheting!:hug

[dragonfly]

I too have not yet started because i'm trying to figure out what colors i want to use.Hopefully this weekend:)

[hischildsindi]

Here's what I did the other night, no more added to it... been busy with February's swap square :hook and limited time, like most of you all.

I looked at what I did vs the flat braid (http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/lffunt/flatbraid.htm) joining technique. I did not single crochet, I slip stiched and I did not take the chain off my hook (to go through the loops). Other than that it's basically the same, lays probably not quite as flat, but still lays well. I didn't think until now to try and get a close up. Sorry it's not the best picture, still playing with my new camera.

Blocks shown are first row: 21, 15, 3 and 2nd row: 22, 5, 1, 23

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d22/hischildsindi/Scripture%20Afghan/firstconnected.jpg

Who's next to show off what you've done? :hook Don't be shy.

[JulieKay]

Very pretty, Cindy ! Nice job !

[Jimmie Lu]

Cindy- Great work looks good I love your colors

[cruelladvill]

Looks very nice Cindy! I'm finally back from work, managed to get # 1 finished while I was gone. I love it, came out very nice, but I am also getting an 8 inch square.

[karin4christ]

How exciting, our first picture posted. You are doing a great job Cindy. :cheer :clap :cheer I can't wait to see other people's pictures. It just inspires me to keep on crocheting.

[hischildsindi]

but I am also getting an 8 inch square.

Sounds like we have enough people getting 8 inch squares that perhaps they were wrong in their gauge or a flaw in the pattern. :laughroll

[Croshay]

Cindy, I like how you're joining the squares as you go. I made an afghan similar to this before and joined them all at the end. I didn't think I'd ever get that thing done. Also, I like your dark colors with light edging/joining.

[crazzy cow]

Sounds like we have enough people getting 8 inch squares that perhaps they were wrong in their gauge or a flaw in the pattern. :laughroll


I have made this one and I got all mine with 7 inch squares and I am going to add on to it make it bigger so I can put it on my king size bed. This was my first afghan and first big thing to crochet.

http://members.cox.net/bubbahide/Picture%20109.jpg http://members.cox.net/bubbahide/Picture%20153.jpg

[kagome4]

I would like the pattern. I tried to find it on LA website and it's not there is it out of print? Is there a place to try to which you can direct me? I, too can't find the pattern. Where is it?

[hischildsindi]

Becky, yours looks great! I do love the colors :manyheart and I thought I was ambitious with mine for my queen bed... you go!!

kagome4, all I know is the leaflet I have is copyrighted 1995 so it may very well be out of print. Check ebay and perhaps other places online. Good luck, it would be wonderful to have more join the group. :hook

[Lisaizme]

I, too can't find the pattern. Where is it?

I hope to get one from ioffer.com, bidville.com or ebay.com

[purplekitty]

Included in these lots on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Crochet-Leaflets-Scripture-Afghan-Corner-Bookmarks_W0QQitemZ8252122472QQcategoryZ41234QQssP ageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-CROCHET-BOOKLETS-SCRIPTURE-AFGHAN-QUILT-AFGHAN-MORE_W0QQitemZ8253480594QQcategoryZ41234QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[cruelladvill]

Try ebay for the pattern, I've seen it listed several times. Just do a search under crochet for scripture afghan.

[Croshay]

Becky, you did a great job! :clap How many more squares will you have to add for it to fit your king bed? You think twice as many? What a job...you go girl!

[karin4christ]

Wow, Becky, your afghan looks great. Way to go!:cheer

[Jimmie Lu]

Very Nice Becky!!!
I was working on mine tonight I should have 2 more done today!

[cruelladvill]

I'm including a link to show my progress so far. I'm currently on #5. It's slow going since I have to stop and go to work, lol. Scripture (http://crochetingrn.blogspot.com/)
Everyone's looks great!

[Everyday Crochet]

O.kay... I've been toying with the idea of joining this CA since it was started. I've gotten the leaflet from an aution off of e-bay this last week and all I need to do is pick my colors.

A little info. about me... My name is Theresa. I am happily married to my highschool sweetheart. We have 4 children whom we homeschool. I have been crocheting since I was 9/10 years old but have never been a pattren follower. I always had trouble reading them. Over the last few months I have gotten much better at reading and have made a few things (hats, poncho's, a purse and a pig pet pillow) using a pattern. I have the 63 block afghan book also but have never attempted it. :blush I actually bought that book for more ideas of stitches than to actually make the afghan.

So... when I get the yarn I'll let cha all know. I know that this afghan will be a gift, but I'm not quite sure for who yet. We have chosen, as a family to only give gifts this year that are made... a lot of mine will be crocheted or packs of cards (that I make with stamping). Hubby does wood working and the kids are just creative. :manyheart

I'm excited and a bit nervous to start, but I've read through all posts and it's nice to have others who have walked before me who can help me out if I get stuck. :)

[Hummywinger]

Sorry I am new what is a Cal??? I know is doesn't mean Calif lol ...

[Everyday Crochet]

CAL stands for Crochet Along. For this particular CAL we are doing the Scripture Afghan. It is basically just a bunch of members working on the same project, which is pretty cool because we are able to help each other out if we get stuck and it's super fun to see all the different completed afghans in their different colors.


I picked up my yarn for today and I'm done with my first square (sq. #1 - honeycomb). I still need to do this one in the second color.

[Everyday Crochet]

I got square # 1 done last night and started on square # 4.


When I bought my yarn yesterday I couldn't remember how many of each color. I thought it was three but it's four plus the joining color and so I need to go find 2 more colors for my squares. I have Aran for my joining color and have Med. Thyme and Dark plum for the squares. I might look for a lighter version of each of these or go with a butter looking color that I saw yesterday and something else.

Anywhoo... until Next week I am only working with my Med Thyme and Dark plum so I am only working on those squares for those colors.

[karin4christ]

Hi everyone, just me checking in. Well I did another square today #13 the heart. After I finished it, I completely frogged it. It measured 9 inches square (yikes!) :eek All of my other squares have been turning out about 8 inches. So I redid the square leaving out row 3 and row 18. And I also left 2 chains off of the beginning chain (only did 24 chains) and then left a hdc off of each side of the heart. The square now measures about 8 inches. I hope that helps someone else. I was using the redheart supersaver yarn which is the thickest yarn I'm using in the afghan the rest of the yarn is TLC yarn. Thank goodness it didn't really take a long time to do the square. How's everyone else doing? Keep on crocheting!:yay

[Everyday Crochet]

Hi Karin,

Thanks so much for all the info. It's so much easier to follow along behind someone else. Thanks for being that someone. :D

When everyone says they finished sq. # ____ does that mean you have finished both colors for that square or just done one of them? I would like to know how far everyone is.

Also, are you finishing it up with the joining color right away or are you doing that later?

[karin4christ]

I'm only doing one of each square first and then I'll start back around and do them all over again. (Did that make any sense?) I haven't added the joining color to any of my squares yet basically because I haven't decided what color to use yet. I figured I would wait until all the squares were done and go from there.

[Hummywinger]

This afghan really sounds interesting. How can I get the pattern. And please tell me more about this CAL
Thanks
:ty

[dragonfly]

Just checking in. Did anybody have problems with square no 9? Or is it just my mind is fried.:lol I will try again today. I have 7 squares done and my are also coming out about 8 inches.Thanks Linda

[hischildsindi]

Karin, thanks for the hint about square #13. I am glad you finally conquered it. :clap

Theresa, I patterned mine out since I am making it larger than the book (or at least that is my goal) and thus I am trying to do a few squares and connect, do a few and connect. So my squares are not being done in order nor all the same square at once, it's pretty much done at random through the book, but in an order on my patterned out.

Darlene, the only way I think to get it would be to find it online or accidentally at a store, because I think it is out of print.

Linda, great job on your progress. I've not been working on mine at all since I connected it and since it's for me, yup it goes last on the list of to do. I've not worked square 9 yet, if I go as "planned" out, then I have 24 other squares to do first. If ya want mind verification :devil let me know and I can do that square next, but then again that doesn't mean that my mind isn't fried too. :lol

[Jimmie Lu]

OK I worked on mine last night and I got 10 sq finished and started 11 Does any one else feel like these sq take forever??? I am only making 24 because of the size of the sq I think it will be just the size I need. In fact I thought of doing 25 and making 5 rows of 5 SQ. So thats the scoop!

[cruelladvill]

I have seen it listed on ebay Hummy, just do a search for scripture afghan under crocheting.

[dragonfly]

Figured out square no 9, you just have to read it right:lol I must of been to tired. did it today and it came out find.Just to let everyone know. Linda

[hischildsindi]

:yay I'm so glad Linda!!

[Sherri1]

Karin, thanks for the hint about square #13. I am glad you finally conquered it. :clap

Theresa, I patterned mine out since I am making it larger than the book (or at least that is my goal) and thus I am trying to do a few squares and connect, do a few and connect. So my squares are not being done in order nor all the same square at once, it's pretty much done at random through the book, but in an order on my patterned out.

Darlene, the only way I think to get it would be to find it online or accidentally at a store, because I think it is out of print.

Linda, great job on your progress. I've not been working on mine at all since I connected it and since it's for me, yup it goes last on the list of to do. I've not worked square 9 yet, if I go as "planned" out, then I have 24 other squares to do first. If ya want mind verification :devil let me know and I can do that square next, but then again that doesn't mean that my mind isn't fried too. :lol

I know for a fact that you do an awesome job and what you have done looks great!!! I think this crochet along is wonderful!!! :clap

[karin4christ]

Hi, has anyone done square #15 "flame" yet?? I'm having problems :think (AGAIN). I just could not get this block to work. Row 1 was okay but row 2 or maybe it was 3 just wouldn't work for me. HELP!

[Jimmie Lu]

I will try to skip over to the sq tonight and maybe by tomorrow we can figure something out

[Everyday Crochet]

I haven't had a chance to work on mine this weekend. I had ladies Bible study Sat. morning, then a b-day party for my niece. Today we had church and then my sons b-day party.


I did pick up my other two colors. I even found them in 8 oz for 1.99 at the LYS in my hometown when I went home for my niece's b-day.

I am using Dark Plum and Pale Plum and Med. Thyme and Light Thyme. With Aran for the joining color.

I bought sooooo much yarn yesterday. I don't see many 8 oz skeins around anymore so it was a good deal.

Hopefully I'll have some quieter nights this week after the kids go to bed so that I can work on some squares. So far mine all seem to be about the 7 inch. Hopefully they will all work out to be that.

[hischildsindi]

Sherri, you're just biased, my friend.. :wink ..because you got to pet it in person. :devil

Karin, I've gotten one of the flame blocks done. I don't think I had too much trouble with it. What exactly are you fighting with? What part?

Jimmie Lu, have you conqured the square yet? Come on now, I know you can win over bity bits of yarn and a hook. :lol

Liberty, the colors sound gorgeous, but of course I'm a tad prejudice, as your colors are so similar to mine. :hook

:cheer:cheer Crochet, crochet, can't let the yarn win, no way, so get out the hook and the pattern book and crochet, crochet, crochet!!!:cheer:cheer

[Jimmie Lu]

Ok I did get sq 15 done so frog what you have and start slowly! Take it nice and easy and you will get it. then tell me exactly where you are when you loose it. and I will try to help. I just had to read slowly and take my time and I was ok and it looks good!

[Jimmie Lu]

Oh yeah I have 15 sq done but the unthinkable happened I ran out of the color Teal I was using and I have 10 more sq so I think I am gonna use a second color and do a whole row of green and a whole row of ?

[karin4christ]

Today or tomorrow I'll re-start block #15. I haven't been up to the challenge so I've been crocheting a hat instead. But I'm going to get that block done tomorrow no matter what. I crochet many times while my daughters are in the bath tub. Those poor girls will probably look like two little prunes by the time I get block 15 done.

[karin4christ]

Well, I did it. I finally got block #15 to work for me. Thank you everyone for your offers of help. It just encouraged me to know that others had figured it out and that if I did what the instructions said to do (instead of doing what I thought the instructions wanted me to do :blush ), that I could get it done. I haven't finished the block yet but I am about halfway done with it. Have fun crocheting everyone!:cheer

[Jimmie Lu]

yeah Karen!!!!! I see you are making 100 sq for the olympics. I pledged 250 One time in a month I made 500 so 250 should be reachable but challenging. I am using the sq for the afgahns for amegos project so everyone is a winner!!!!!

[karin4christ]

Hey Jimmie Lu! I'm going to use my granny squares to make bearghans for Project Linus. www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/bearghan.html (http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/bearghan.html)

I'll cheer you on, thats alot of squares to make.

[terrijo]

I need to ask a question...what is a "crochetalong"? I'm interested in getting into a group that swaps squares. Also I read about yarn swaps and I need to know what those are too.
Thanks in advance,

[Jimmie Lu]

and I will cheer you on too both are great causes

[karin4christ]

Yeah for me! :cheer I finished square #15. I've started square #16, Trinity, and I hope this info. helps. I originally chained 28 like the instructions said and did about 2 or 3 rows. I then measured the block and it was coming out to be almost 9 inches in width. My blocks are averaging 8 inches. So I frogged what I have done and started over with only 24 chains. The block is now measuring almost 8 inches in width. Like I said I hope this helps someone. Have fun crocheting today.

[hischildsindi]

Yeah Karin, I am so happy you conquered the flames, and didn't let them 'burn' you. ;) Thanks too for the tip on #16. Keep up the crochetin' times!!!!

I've not done a darn thing on mine and it's driving me nuts, I don't have enough hands or enough time... same for everyone I am sure.

[karin4christ]

I finished wheat sheaf, block #17, this (very early) morning. The block was coming out to 9 inches in width.:eek So I started over and only chained 22. This will leave out an entire 5dc over a ch-3 sp segment. The block now measures about 7 1/2 inches. I figured it would be easier to have to stretch it a 1/2 inch when blocking as opposed to having to ease in a whole inch. Now tell me, am I the only one having this problem?? :think This has happened on my last two blocks. I have visions of all of you crocheting perfect 7 or 8 inch blocks everytime.

[Jimmie Lu]

Its not you! I am very unsatisfied at how weird some of these turned out. I can useually avoid blocking(which I hate) but on this I have had to block 3 already and I only am at 15 done!

[karin4christ]

Had to go out to Joann Fabrics today to get more yarn. Thank goodness for those 40% off coupons. I'm way too cheap to pay full price for any yarn. I'm trying to get as many squares done before the start of the Olympics. I'm in the crochet Olympics and from the 10th to the 26th I don't think I'll be getting much done on the scripture afghan. Right now I'm fighting off some very strong impulses to start some new projects. I think I'm going to give in to them and try to crochet a purse and a shawl before the 10th. I know, I am nuts.:eek

[hischildsindi]

Karin, I don't think you're any more nuts than the rest of the crochet addicts around here.. me included. ;)

[Heather5Power]

Hello, I am new here and I was wondering about a few things...

1. I can't find the pattern anywhere...anyone help?
2. Does the pattern come with the actual scriptures that go with each block?
3. Is there anywhere online that it is printable?

Anyone help?

You are welcome to email me at hapower@aol.com

Thanks and God bless!
Heather

[hischildsindi]

Hiya Heather, welcome!

1) I do believe the pattern book is out of print, so the only places would be an accidental find at a local store or some place online.

I've found a couple of hits for it on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCRIPTURE-AFGHAN-24-PATTERN-STITCHES-INSPIRED-BY-BIBLE_W0QQitemZ8256996801QQcategoryZ11797QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.com/SCRIPTURE-AFGHAN-24-PATTERN-STITCHES-BIBLE-BOOK_W0QQitemZ8257731991QQcategoryZ11797QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

2) Yes, each block has a reference scripture for it. They are actually in the book.

3) No, where online that the pattern is printable. I'm sure the stitches are not unique to the book so they are probably some place online, as most stitches are nowadays, but specifically regarding this book, no.

I hope you can join us.

[JulieKay]

Hi Guys !

Just thought I'd drop in and see how things are going over here. It sounds like this afghan has been quite a challenge ! I am very excited to see the finished product once you all get them done. They sure looked like pretty squares, but also pretty challenging !
Don't give up, it'll be worth it once you finish it .
I'll check back in for photos one of these days !

[Everyday Crochet]

Well I've done squares 1, 2 & 3 so far and hope to start number 4 yet tonight. I am doing both colors of each square right away so that I am not getting confused. Especially since on some I've had to adjust hook size. So far the squares have been easy enough to figure out if I'm alone... no kids in sight... and can slowly mark off what I've done. I'm excited to be doing this CAL but nervous about some of the squares.

[karin4christ]

Well, I've finished one of each of the pattern squares. Now I have to go back and do them one more time. I was having a bad day yesterday (lets see: I was being stubborn, selfish, petty, etc. etc.) :yell :grumpy :grump My mood even carried over to my crocheting. Block #23, seed, came out to only 7 inches. Remember mine have been averaging 8 inches. I knew I should have frogged this square and added a couple chains to the starting chain but I was too stubborn to do it. Now I have to decide if I want to try to stretch it an inch when blocking or just frog it and do it again. I HATE when I'm like this. :angry

[Jimmie Lu]

sounds like you need a kick in the stuborn pants (just kiding) I have only 15 sq done due to I ran out of yarn. Then I can tget that color any more so I decided to make it 2 colors instead of teal wraped in black I have a hot pink(very colorful) that matches well so I will be starting up again.

[Everyday Crochet]

Well I have a total of 7 sq. done so far. I can not figure out the crown one... square number 4 I think. I've frogged it so many times and for some reason I just dont like how it's turning out. It just doesn't seem right so I put it aside and started working on a different one. I'm going to sit down and try to figure it out again tonight.

[Lisaizme]

Well I have a total of 7 sq. done so far. I can not figure out the crown one... square number 4 I think. I've frogged it so many times and for some reason I just dont like how it's turning out. It just doesn't seem right so I put it aside and started working on a different one. I'm going to sit down and try to figure it out again tonight.

I liked the crown. The waves one is throwing me for a loop. I REALLY don't like the slip stitches in it. I'm going to check my stitch books for an alternative.

[Croshay]

Your scripture afghan sounds like so much fun. Somebody was gonna send me the pattern but didn't so I guess I'll forget about it for now.
I might just get out my leaflet with the 63 squares and use some of those instead.

Still trying to decide...with lots of other irons in the fire too.... :hook

[karin4christ]

Theresa, I private messaged you with some help with the crown pattern. As everyone knows, I think I've had one problem or another with almost every square in the book. Keep crocheting.

[dragonfly]

I to have had problems with a lot of the squares. This afghan is frustrating me but i keep on chugging.My husband has gotten so he doesn't talk to me when i'm working on it LOL.Linda C I got 20 squares done

[Jimmie Lu]

Croshay! That was me and I am completely sorry. I will mail it tomorrow I was sick and I know I missed some stuff so I will mail it tomorrow!!!

[Lisaizme]

Has anyone made a button for this Crochet A Long? I've been through the first few pages, but didn't see one.

I'd make one if I had the capability, but this computer does well to log onto the 'net.

I have 3 sisters and 1 sister in law.. and at least 2 or 3 of them would love this afghan. I may have to make it 4 times.. eek. Right now I'm making all the squares in different shades of purple. I'll decide what to mix and match after I get them done. If I have extra.. I'll find something cool to do with them.

I like the idea of writing the scriptures out. I'm thinking of making a Table, identifying the squares and then either putting the whole quoted scripture or just the Book, Chapter and Verse in the correct square. That way the recipient can have it on a seperate sheet of paper to look at. I'm still considering how that will work.

Ok.. I need to get back to my squares.. I found more purple yarn!!! :clap

[Jimmie Lu]

Welcome!!! And yes there is a button somewhere!!! I think! I will see if I can locate the post with it.

[Lisaizme]

I finally found the button. (it's on page 5).

I'm considering doing the joining in a variegated yarn. How do ya'll think that would look?

[Jimmie Lu]

Fantastic!!! To both previous points!!!

[Everyday Crochet]

Thank you Karin, I will look at your notes. I moved on to the leaf square... that one was nice and easy. Now I'm on the star one and just as confused. :think I should have plenty of pattern reading experience by the time this is over. I'm good as long as no one is talking to me. You risk your life if you talk while I'm trying to read and figure them out. :devil

[cruelladvill]

Well ladies, I feel as if I am a snail working on this ghan, lol. Some of the squares take forever, others I can do in 1 tv show. Oh well, I am up to number 12, have done two of each. Originally started this as a Christmas gift for my Mother, but her birthday is coming up.....if I finish it in time, lol. Will try to get more pics soon. Desktop pc is down, so only have the laptop right now, and can't seem to find my A drive. By the way, working on this became a LOT more fun after I got my new Jimbo hook!!:c9
keep hooking,
Rhonda

[Lisaizme]

I'm having trouble with the Angel square (forget the number.. i'm not doing them in order). All of my squares except one have been right at 7 inches. The one other that didn't come out at 7, I redid with a G hook, and bingo it was the right size.

The Angel square I've done twice now, first time it came out at nearly 9 inches.. redid with a G hook and it's right at 8 now.

I guess I'm going to have to find my F hook and crochet tight.

btw.. for the squares that call for a starting chain.. I'm using a hook 2 sizes up to make the starting chain loose enough.

I really like this afghan so far.. even the joining has been fun, which is usually a HUGE turnoff for me.

[Jimmie Lu]

Sorry you are having trouble. I have been tied up with the olympics and have not done anything on mine. I will take a look at the pattern tonight and see if I can work that one up.

[Lisaizme]

The F hook worked.

Now I'm working on figuring out a variation of the wave square.. I have issues with the slipstitches...

I almost have one worked out.. I think.

[allimac]

Hi All,
I was trying to decide between this CAL and the 63 More, and since this pattern arrived first, this was my decision. I started #1 today. I am using Caron One Pounders Dk blue, Lt blue, Dk green, Lt green, and white. It should be interesting to see if it takes me as long as the 63 squares did. I know you all are probably way ahead of me, but that's good if I need help!:blush

[dragonfly]

I finished!!!!!!!!!!!:cheer I finished it last night,i am so happy. i will try to get a picture later tonight. Some of the squares were trying my patience!Linda C

[Everyday Crochet]

:eek You finished!!! Oh my goodness are you fast! I haven't had much time to work on it in the last week and a half. Family illness and other stuff has come up.

I can't wait to see your picture.

[allimac]

Hi All, I just started this CAL this week, have one square done in CARON One Pound, and because I had to use a "G" hook to get a 7" square, it came out all dense and stiff. I have never used this yarn and thought it would be great for this project because it would give great stitch definition. Should I frog, use a larger hook and just count on making them all bigger? I hated that first square pattern stitch, but maybe it was just the yarn. I'm sure I can use the yarn on something else, lol, but I also have yarn for the 63 More Afghan (lt blue Simply Soft) which I could start.

WHat yarns did you all use besides RH, has anyone else used Caron 1 lb. for this project?

[hischildsindi]

:nworthy Linda :nworthy

Wow, I'm in awe at you!!! Your hook must be wore out, you worked it so hard. I can't wait to see pictures of it. Congratulations.

I've not budged an inch on my afghan, I think I may need the ball bat or something or a good :kick.


allimac, I am using TLC Essentials which is a brand of Red Heart still, and I am getting pretty consistent 8" squares with the H hook. It doesn't matter the size of the block, so long as they are all the same (or nearly so). If you've only done one square, this would be the time to frog it and start over, before you get more done and thn decide you don't like the overall look of it.

[Jimmie Lu]

I sadly admit I have not worked on mine either!!! Boohoo!!! Ok I am over it now!!! Congrads Linda on finishing We wanna see photos soon!!!
Welcome Alli. Dont frog yet try the next sq the first one will be "stiff" no matter what I think. So give the next one a try and then decide. Your colors sound nice.
I have been busy with the olympics but this is first WIP to be finished when that is over.

[Lisaizme]

Hi Alli,

When I first started this, my first square (honeycomb) was 8 inches.. so I figured they would all be 8. Well, I got #2, 3 & 4 done and they were 7 inches.. so I went back and redid #1 and just held the yarn a bit tighter and it came out at 7 (with an H hook).

Yes, some of the squares are stiffer than others. I've even had to go down to an F hook on the Angel square (and one other.. can't remember which one now).

I've finally finished making all the squares.. now I'm starting to put them together. I really really like this afghan so far.

One question to the others who are further along:

When you're doing the edging.. some of the squares have more than 25 stitches on an edge. Do you make the decreases (to reach 25) on the first edging round or the second edging round? I've been doing it on the first.. but some squares come out looking not quite even. Wondering if maybe they'd look better if I did the adjusting on the second edging round.

Your thoughts?

[JulieKay]

Hi Alli
Not that I have done this afghan so I'm not exactly an expert on it, but I do think the caron pounder yarn is thicker than others . You may want to try it with a size bigger hook . I think a G would make most patterns too stiff using this yarn .
Just my 2 cents !:) Good luck !

[allimac]

THANKS toCindy, Jimmie Lu, Lisa, and Julie for your tips and encouragement. I did a second square #1 using an H hook and instead of doing the YO draw through 2 lps 5 times, I did 4. It came out perfectly and I like it better. I also did one square #2 and it came out good as well. I think I am going to stick with it for now.

[Jimmie Lu]

:clap :clap :clap Yeah I am glad you didnt give up!!!

[cruelladvill]

alli,
I'm using Caron SS, I found that the 1st one was kind of stiff with it also. The 1st few squares are larger than some of the others too.

[allimac]

Hi All,
I decided after completing 4 squares that I didn't LOVE my yarn, so I started over last night with some Caron Simply Soft from my stash. It is going to be blues and greens with white for the edging. I figure if I am going to put so much time into it, I should use a yarn I love! I'll let you know if I make any progress during this school vacation week.

[allimac]

Hi All, I am interested if anyone else is just starting out on this afghan. I have completed the first 2 blocks of #1 using Caron Simply Soft and they came out perfectly using an "I" hook. I say that, but I didn't exactly follow the directions that said to pop the bobbles to the right side (even number). I left them to the back and am using the odd number side as my right side. I just couldn't get them to pop to the even side and it didn't look right. I was even wondering if the directions were misprinted. :think Love my yarn, love my colors, I'm just a little slow going as I usually only work on it an hour or so at night. I look so forward to working on it all day, finally get the 4 y-old to bed, and then I am t-i-r-e-d. I love doing projects like this that are easy to take along though in the car. I can crochet while my hubby is in Home Depot to my heart's content! :hook

[karin4christ]

The crochet olympics had temporarily sidelined me from the scripture afghan. But over the last few days I've started up on this afghan again. What's funny is that I've made every square once and am starting back around again. And I still am making mistaking and having to frog things. I was going to make this afghan for my mom but now I'm thinking I'll give it to my younger daughter's Sunday school teachers. They are husband and wife and have done such a wonderful job teaching each of my daughters. I want to give them some encouragement and recognition of the great job they do. This has kind of gotten me thinking about other people in my life who are a great blessing to me but to whom I don't often show my appreciation for. Maybe the world would be a kinder place if everyone would receive a handmade item once in awhile. Have fun crocheting everyone!:manyheart

[Jimmie Lu]

Yeah Karin that is a wonderful gift for a sunday school teacher!!! I just did the 250 sq for the olympics I actually have 251 so 51+ are headed your way! Monday possible tuesday! This was soooooo much fun(olympics) So Monday I shall attempt to finish up the last few on this then I have to move on! I will still be the list mom and help with support and all. I have a bunch of sq that need stitched together and Mission work to plan for!

[Lisaizme]

all squares done and joined (I crocheted them together.) and now starting on the first round of the edging. Yipee!!!! :clap

[Jimmie Lu]

Way to go Lisa!!!!

[hischildsindi]

That is awesome Lisa, congratulations!!!

[karin4christ]

I've spent the last few days redoing 5 blocks. One of them turned out too big (9 inches) and the rest were too small (7 inches). I think I have 6 more blocks to crochet and then I can start the edging and assembling the afghan. I can't wait to see how it looks finished. Happy crocheting everyone! :)

[cruelladvill]

Karin,
That is exactly what I'm doing, lol. I'm getting a little frustrated with it, so I took a break and made my grandson a cowboy hat to go with his cowboy boots! Will try to post pics of my squares when I can.

[cruelladvill]

Here are a few pics of what I have so far. I have like squares pinned together. Pics (http://crochetingrn.blogspot.com/)
Haven't edged any of them yet since I frogged the 1st ones, lol.

[karin4christ]

Cruelladvill - I love the colors you chose for your squares. I can't wait to see what they will look like crocheted together. What will you use for the edging?

Karin

[Jimmie Lu]

beautiful colors!

[cruelladvill]

I have a light sage, almost reminds me of seafoam. I started using it for squares and edging in the bone, but didn't like it. So, now I'm behind since I frogged, lol. I think I have 3 that I have to do over since they came out too small, then I have about 8 or so more squares to go. Whew! Tired already, hehe. :morcoffee

[Jimmie Lu]

Boy is this CAL quiet!!!! Shhhhh all participants are sleeping
WAKE UP!!!!!
GET YOUR HOOK!!!!
AND REPORT FOR DUTY!!!!

That goes tripple for this slacker!!!!

Seriously ladies a report please????

[Lisaizme]

I am just about ready to start my next one. Just trying to decide what colors to go with NavyBlue/SteelBlue. And I want to use TLC Essentials for this one. I already have the NB/SB (from another project that didn't materialize)..so all I need to do is make a decision and then go buy the yarn.

I'm thinking either Yellow/Golds (Blue & Gold was my HS colors) or maybe some Beige's.. I think I have TLC in Linen already.

Then again, Navy & Pink look good together... decisions decisions.

I'm going to devote this weekend to making & posting pics of projects.. so probably won't get any thing else done.

[karin4christ]

I am on my last square. :cheer :clap :cheer But here's the problem, I haven't added the edging to any of the squares because I wasn't sure yet what color I was going to use for it. This morning I read through the instructions for the edging and realized I need to crochet around each square in its own colored yarn (do you know what I mean?). I thought the edging was going to be in all one color. Its not really a big deal but now I will have more ends to weave in. YUCK! :angry Besides that everything is going fine.

[cruelladvill]

:cheerCongrats Karin!!!!! Well done! Lisa, I like the yellow/golds also, think that would be stunning.

[karin4christ]

Cruelladville, the first time I read your name I was reading quickly and I thought it was: cruel advil (you know, kind of like, bad tylenol). Then I read it more slowly and realized what it was. :blush

[cruelladvill]

LOL, my kids used to call me this after they watched the dalmations movie. I've used variations of it ever since.

[karin4christ]

Hi everyone, I'm just checking in. I'm still working on the scripture afghan but things are going real slow :( . I'm crocheting the edging around each of the squares and I'm about halfway throught the blocks. I'm enjoying this CAL but does it seem to be taking a long time! How is everyone else doing on their afghans? I was thinking of putting my afghan together differently that what is shown on the back cover of the booklet. I thought of making it more random instead of having each color going in a diagnol row. What do you all think?

[cruelladvill]

I think that would be pretty. I am also thinking of modifying a little, in the interest of not spending an entire year on this thing, lol.

[Jimmie Lu]

ahumm (clearing throat) Hello is any one out there??? WAKE UP!!!! are we all swaped with other things and forgot this CAL!!! ok do your morning exercises and have you coffee and muffin. Then GET TO WORK.
Hummm maybe you all finished and forgot to mention it.
I am getting mine out tonight and this gahn is gonna be completed with in 2 weeks (it has to be I need it for Mexico)
So who is with me?

[cruelladvill]

I thought everyone finished without me, lol. Still working on it, have a few more to redo(came out too small) then I'm ready to put it all together. Can't decide what joining method to use yet. What is everyone else using?

[Jimmie Lu]

I am just whip stitching seeing I need it for Mexico in 3 weeks I got 10 sq to do yet. That is the fastest way to join IMHO. I can hardly wait to se photos!!! Yippee!!!

[hischildsindi]

No, I've not forgotten about this, infact I am still doing a few squares, but only on the go when I visit my mom. I've gotten another 8 done to stitch to the other 7 I have stitched together. But that's about it, very slow going.

[Auntjan28374]

:yay hello Jimmie, I would like a copy of the pattern-I have been unable to find the book anywhere. thanks for your help-Blessings Janice:)

[Jimmie Lu]

Janice you will have to keep your eye open for it there are copy wright laws that prohibit us to share them. Sorry. If I see it some where I will keep you in mind!!

[karin4christ]

:cheer :clap :c9 I've finished the afghan!!! Yeah for me!!! I just finished washing and drying it this morning. I don't know about the rest of you but this afghan sure took me a long time to finish. I used the flat braid joining technique to join the squares together and I really like how that turned out. I'm not sure what my next crochet project will be but I KNOW it will be something smaller than an afghan! Keep crocheting everyone!

[Jimmie Lu]

Pictures pictures we wanna see some pictures pretty please!!!!

[Everyday Crochet]

:eek Your done?!? Wow... I still only have my 7 squares done. Life sort of got busy for us. My grandmother was sick and in and our of the hospital, my cousin lost her little baby and then my grandmother passed away on the 22nd of March, the same day one of my friends from Oregon and her 7 year old came to stay with us for 8 days. Now that the company has left and we are getting back to a more normal routine I hope to pick it back up.


I want to see pictures too!!! Purty pwease. :manyheart

[karin4christ]

You all are going to hate me but I can't post a picture. I don't have a digital camera and even if I did I'm sure I wouldn't be able to get the picture from the camera to the computer. I feel like you are all so computer able and I'm not :think . My camera would be like the one Fred Flintstone had. You know the one with the bird that would peck out the picture from a chunk of stone. But I am very much looking forward to pictures of your afghans. What will be so wonderful is seeing the same blocks look so different because of our color choices.

[JulieKay]

Hey Jimmie
I have been thinking about you lately , are you still out there ? I thought you said you were going to Mexico this month . Just wondered if you're down there now or home and if you're able to be online if you're down there ?
Hope you're having a good time ! :manyheart

[stargo70]

Go to ebay they have several booklets now.

[Jimmie Lu]

Thanks Stargo70

Also I am not leaving until after Easter. I will put an announcement up a few days before I leave.

I am trying ever so hard to complete this gahn so it can make it to Mexico this year.
I have to say I like the 35 gahn alot better.

[hischildsindi]

Karin, I'm so "jealous" ;) your afghan is done. :nworthy Today I added 7 more squares to the 7 I already had connected and could have added 2 more, if I had taken them. Me, dork! I am sad about not being able to see your afghan, I so would love to!

Jimmie I know you can get it done before your trip!!! Your hands and fingers fly lightening speed!!!!!

Keep up the good work ladies.:hug

[Jimmie Lu]

I may be fast but I am T-I-R-E-D!
I have a lot to do in the next 2 weeks including Amegios gahns to finish Argggg
Who wants to drop by PA and help?
Joking!
I hope to get it done

[tlisley]

I know you all started in Dec. but I think I'm going to do this afghan as well! It looks beautiful! Now I just have to find the pattern!:think

Traci

I decided on my colors:
Caron Simply Soft
Dark Sage, Country blue, Victorian Rose, and Off white.

[Jimmie Lu]

welcome aboard Traci

[tlisley]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to my very first CAL! Are most people almost done, or are there still people working? I found several patterns on e-bay so I'm getting one of those and will get started with it soon! YAY!
Traci

[Jimmie Lu]

I know Karin4****** is done and I am finishing mine. It calls for 2 sq of each pattern however I only did 1 of each and got a nice size throw! I can not say I would do this gahn again but being the list mom I will still be around!

[Everyday Crochet]

I am bowing out of this CAL. Sorry ladies. I have 7 squares done, but I just can't finish right now. The only time I usually have for crocheting is after 9pm and my brain seems to be mush by then. I started a ripple with the colors instead.

I will keep checking though to see all the pictures as you complete them. I may come back to this when life around here isn't as busy (of course I'll have to buy new yarn. :devil hahaha).

[tlisley]

:clap YAY! I got my pattern!! It will be here in a couple days. I will get yarn after I know how much it takes! LOL, I will probably start Sunday! Oooh! I'm so excited! :hook :yay
Traci

[Jimmie Lu]

I did it I did it i finished my gahn and it is packed in the suit case all safe and ready to go. I honestly did not think I would do it but I did:manyheart
I will blog it tomorrow!!!

[tlisley]

YAY! I got my pattern in the mail yesterday! How exciting. Oh, darn... now I have to go to the store and get yarn...:devil .

[hischildsindi]

:clap:clap:clap:clap Yeah Jimmie Lu!! I'm so glad you got it done in time to take with you. The ladies will love it, as I know they do you for the blessing you are.

tlisley, cool, glad you got your pattern now and can start.

My progress update is 23 squares done (of 121) ouch, I don't like to say the total I need to do. :blush :lol

[tlisley]

Cindy- you must be doing something really HUGE! Are you working on a king size afghan?:think

[hischildsindi]

Traci - I'm wanting to make it for my queen sized bed, with enough to hang off nicely around. It may end up being smaller than 11x11 squares. I'm trying to keep things connected as I go so I can quit at any time if I burn out and/or if I find it's big enough for my bed sooner.

[allimac]

Traci,
I started this afghan several months ago and got sidetracked learning how to knit and doing a baby afghan for a friend. Now I am back and am going to start working on it again, so you won't be alone. I only have both colors of the first seven squares done. I, too, am using Caron Simply Soft and I LOVE it. Getting the guage is not always easy, but you'll figure it out by trial and error. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

[tlisley]

Alli-
Hi there!! Glad to have someone to work along with. I just started my first block. This site has got me going in all different directions with so many neat projects and charities and stuff!! I just love it! I have to force myself to FOCUS and start actually finishing some things!
It's the first time I've worked with the SS yarn and I do love it! :manyheart What colors are you using? Ok, off to finish the posts and back to the hook!!

[allimac]

Traci,
I am using soft green, soft blue, light jade, and lt country blue, and coconut white for the last round and joining.
I did keep a few notes on the first few that I did, so if you have questions, I might be of help. Have a great weekend crocheting!

[tlisley]

I'm so bummed but I need to drop out of this CAL. I have way too much going on and barely time to work on my MAM for the MAM CAL. I want to do this at some point but not right now.
Thanks,

[hischildsindi]

Traci, sorry you have to step out of this CAL. But no worries, pop in and join us again when things free up or just whenever.

My progress has be stagnated and derailed. My mom died recently and that's where I did most of it, when I went to visit her, so it's getting set aside for a while.

[cruelladvill]

It's finally finished!!! Here it is. (http://crochetingrn.blogspot.com/) http://crochetingrn.blogspot.com/ http://crochetingrn.blogspot.com/

[karin4christ]

Love the afghan! Way to go!:cheer :clap :yay

[Lisaizme]

Finished one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/CrochetALongs/th_1stScriptureAfghan.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/CrochetALongs/1stScriptureAfghan.jpg)
clickable.

Another one is in progress, currently in several different ziplock bags.. :lol

[cruelladvill]

Very nice, way to go! :cheer

[Lisaizme]

Thanks. I like your color choices better than mine. :)

[Susieqsk]

Hello Ladies –

Your leader for this group is JimmieLu . She is a wonderful person and a Whiz when it comes to crocheting . She will be here to answer your questions , so if you have anything you need help with , just drop a note on the boards and she will respond to you . I will also be here as a member and to lend her a hand if she needs it .

If anyone is having trouble locating the pattern, drop a note in here and let her know .

(Leisure Arts Leaflet 2770 )

Drop in and tell us about yourself and what colors you are choosing , and welcome to the group!
Hi there; just joined, and am really looking forward to crochetalong with everyone. Just one problem....where can I find Leisure Arts leaflet 2770?
I am really not understanding how to get around to see what everyone is making.Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance.

[Lisaizme]

Hi Susie,

Welcome to this CAL. I got my pattern leaflet on eBay, there's a current one now at http://tinyurl.com/rp5qb with a buy it now price that seems not unreasonable.

Make sure you get the "Scripture Afghan, 24 stitches inspired by the bible" not Afghans inspired by Scripture. Which is probably still a neat pattern, but not the one for this CAL.

I'll look around a little more and see if I can find more places to get it, and post if I find more sources.

Sorry I don't know how to answer your other question.

[hischildsindi]

Hmmm... thread must have been moved to archive for inactivity.

I'm considering ditching this afghan and I don't know what I'm going to do with what I have done and together.... don't know. Since my mom died, I've not had the heart to pull it out and work on it, let alone the time. It was her house that I have done about 80% of what I have done. I always took it with me. She smoked so it was my way of "justifying" something for me... since it was mine it could be around smoke.

Well, best wishes to those still working on this.

[loopy1]

I see that this was started almost a year ago and I don't know how these Crochetalong's work (is that what CALs stands for?) but this pattern interests me. How can I get it? Another post said it is Leisure Arts Leaflet 2770. I haven't been out shopping for it but there's a Hobby Lobby and a Michael's in my town as well as other needlework stores. Have you finished your afghan?

Thanks for your reply!

[moonspinners]

Jeannie, if you can't find the book in the store, check E-Bay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140021647934&category=11797

[loopy1]

Jeannie, if you can't find the book in the store, check E-Bay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140021647934&category=11797


Thanks for the lead. It is so beautiful!!! Gonna have to check the stores for this one. :ty

[MyissaG]

Is anyone still working on this CAL ??? I want to make this afghan for someone, so thought I would check to see if this CAL was done and over with or not??????

[shuttlebuggy]

I made this afghan years ago and still get compliments on it as each square is so unique - I sometimes have a hard time remembering what pattern goes with what scripture - good thing there is no test at the end~ LOLOL~
it was very interesting to make and I use some of the pattern squares when making squares for WUA in our community.

[loopy1]

A wonderful FGM :queen sent me the pattern book :mdust just the other day! :cheer :clap Woo Hoo!!!! :woo:woo

I've made 2 of the squares with Caron's one pounder in peach. I did #2, Crosses, and #3, Crown, and edged them with I Love This Yarn white. I'm using an I hook and had to add one more pattern of the crosses to make it square...8". I want a bigger afghan.

I guess I'll reverse my light and dark colors cause #2 and #3 calls for the light peach but I guess my Caron's peach is the darker one now cause I got some lighter peach today in Bernat SV and Caron one pounders Azure and Cape Code Blue. I was trying to use the colors called for in the book and I hope the 2 blues will work okay. Couldn't find any teals except one...RHSS Dusty Teal.

I tried to make #22 Angel in I Love This Yarn Soft Blue but it won't crochet into the same size as the Caron's...Nope! Can't make it work. :( I hope the Bernat SV will work as far as the size goes; I think it will, I hope it will! -- /\ (praying hands)

So, I hope some of you guys are working on this. If so, give me a yell, post some pics and I will too after I take 'em!

:manyheart:hug

[loopy1]

I'm gonna do this CAL waiting for someone, at least 1, hopefully more, to join in or until I finish the afghan. I'll keep posting my progress hoping someone notices it! :lol

I'm working on #1 now, Honeycomb in the Bernat's peach which is lighter in color than the Caron Pounder peach. But it's heavier in yarn size (I don't know the proper term for whatcha call it.).

Anyway, the I hook made it waaaayyyyy too big so I frogged a few rows and switched to the H hook and it's working out nicely in the width. Guess we'll see about 20 rows ahead about the length.

Oh, forgot to mention! I changed from a 5dc cluster to a 3dc cluster...not as much work...lazy!!! And the clusters puff out nicely! A little more space between them, that's all.

:manyheart :hug to the next person to read this thread!

[the_nana_jackson]

Oh I have the pattern .. I just can't find it!

[craftytoo]

I would like to join this CAL. I'm going to have to get the pattern.

[luvtocrochet757]

Hi,
I got this pattern off "LeisureArtsLibrary.Com" about 2 weeks ago. You pay for it and print it at home immediately. I am going to do this in the "ME" CAL. However, I will also correspond in this CAL also if someone is still interested.