Snowflake Afghan CAL

[hseger]

Your welcome suzy let me know if there isn't something right on it. I've never written a pattern so I might have missed something in it or made something not clear. lol.

[q8_crochet]

how is everyone going??

[dilyca2006]

Have not worked in mine for a week of so. Other things have been nagging at me to get done. Will choose a day a week for this one soon though.

[Gardener]

I've been making a few blocks a week, and I've got the blocks that I have finished sewn together. I'm planning to make mine a little smaller than the pattern because I want it to be throw size. I think another 8 or 10 blocks will do it. I just need to get motivated to get back to it.

[mikki]

My hubby saw this and wanted a snowflake afghan so i started it friday night . I have 19 squares done now. I was wondering if anyone has this done that knows approximately what size it is finished. He wants it to fit our bed not sure its gonna come close to that.

[cozyhomelife]

Mikki, you didn't mention what size your bed was. But for a full size bed, you'd need about 2 extra rows in length AND in width.

[mikki]

oops lol. yes it's full sized. leave it to my husband to make extra work for me :eek

[q8_crochet]

dilyca2006
i haven`t work on it that much but i`ll resume working on it today

mikki
the size of the one heather finished was 50'' × 47'' ithink
and she added half hexagons to close the holes
you need about 70'' by 78'' or so
you need to add more rows :)

[dilyca2006]

Maybe I will work on mine again for a bit this afternoon. This and the Blue star afghan. I am starting to miss them.

[q8_crochet]

Diane
its pretty fast and easy
i make the snow flakes without there border (the dark colour ) in less than 15min.
i`m challengeing my self to finish at least the half of it befor i go to sleep
because i wanna finish it before the college starts (it will start at saturday our week end from wed. till fri.)
i`ll make it 6lines with 8 hexagons and 5 lines with 7 hexagons
to fit my bed
happy crocheting every one i`m going to crochet :hug

[redbird51]

i've picked mine back up this week. i only have to finish the dark portion of 15 snowflakes. the ends of the others are woven in so all i have left is to finish these 15 and put them together. i hope to get this done by the end of the week. i have to be out of town for two days and am not going to be able to work on it while i'm gone.

good luck to the rest of you. keep on working.

[q8_crochet]

how is everything going for every one??

[teacat]

I'm coming along slowly. I have finished 4 complete hexagons and then switched to making the snowflakes only. I have 5 of those completed. Hopefully, I'll gain some speed on this over the weekend.

[q8_crochet]

i went shopping today so i didn`t work that much
i should wake up early tomorrow to work alot on that afghan

[q8_crochet]

ladeis we don`t want this cal to go to the second page
lets share ouh photos and works
we should activate this cal
come on its fantastic an awsom afghan are you board of working on it ???

[hseger]

I'm not bored with it I'm just done with it. :D But I keep checking in on others progress.

[dilyca2006]

I am not bored either. I just had to set it aside for a bit. I have not forgotten it. I love it and will get back to it really soon.

[redbird51]

i'm not bored with it. i'm working on it bit by bit. i can't just sit and crochet for long periods of time like some folks. i wish i could because i'm still excited about finishing this. i still think it's one of the prettiest afghans i've ever made. i hope you all keep working, too. i can use all the encouragement i can get.

[Gardener]

I'm still working on mine too. I'm not a very fast crocheter, and I don't always have a lot of time to crochet. I'm more than half finished though.

[q8_crochet]

glad to hear all of you are working on it :)
i`ll work really hard today because i`ll resume studying tomorrow

[q8_crochet]

there are my hexagons but this photo before joining :)
http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r186/q8_87lady/crochet/th_003.jpg

[dilyca2006]

I really like that with the snowflakes the darker and the edge the lighter. REally cool!!!!!!!

[q8_crochet]

Diane
thanks
whaen i thought of making it i decided to make the snow flakes with red and the shorter lines eith orange to look as flowers :)

[redbird51]

the reverse of colors looks really good. i like the red. i'm still working on mine. we have a busy weekend but i will have more time next week. i just need to get busy.

[dilyca2006]

Diane
thanks
whaen i thought of making it i decided to make the snow flakes with red and the shorter lines eith orange to look as flowers :)

I can't wait to see it done.
It is going to be very cool.
Diane

[Gardener]

q8_crochet, I think your afghan is going to look really neat. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.

Mine is just ordinary, white flakes on a blue background. No imagination here at all!

[Beaglelady]

NOt that I really signed up for this CAL. After I finished the TIGGER afghan, I started another one of these for a raffle item to donate. I'm using black for the snowflake and off white for the edging and have two rows done. I do enough hexagons to make a row and stitch them together to form the row. Then I make the next set, make the row and join them. This way I won't have to do all the stitching at the end.
Looks pretty good! I see a couple of others are reversing it as well.

[q8_crochet]

thanks ladeis for encouregment
please i want to see some photos


Beaglelady
ican`t wait to see yours
its absulotley awsom

[redbird51]

gardener, mine is just like yours with the dark background. blue is my favorite color so i probably would have chosen that combination anyway.
i can't wait to see pictures of the others, they sound great.

[SuzyQT1968]

Wooohoo finally done!!! It's in the wash now to make it a bit softer. Of course I have nightmares of it coming out unravelled. It's my first afghan ever, so I am a bit overprotective of it hehe. I gave myself 2 months to do it and it took me just over a month so I feel good about my progress. I got faster and faster as time went on. Definitely gave me the confidence to try another afghan real soon.

In RH Hunter and White:

http://www.suzyqt1968.albums.gardenbuddies.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5066&g2_serialNumber=2

A close up of snowflake and the edging. I hadn't seen another shot of the edging that I can recall. It was really easy to do and I like the look. I think I will use it again on another project.

http://www.suzyqt1968.albums.gardenbuddies.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5067&g2_serialNumber=2



q8 I really like the reverse colors you've done.

[Gardener]

That is a gorgeous afghan. Congratulations on finishing it.

[keetch]

that is very nice indeed, I have only completed almost 5 rows, got bored and had to make a baby sweater in between, I am doing the half flakes at the ends just to give it a square look
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l232/keetch_2006/IMG_0023.jpg
sue

[crochetluvknot]

great job on the afghans ladies :cheer

[SuzyQT1968]

I ended up be okay with the "open" blocks. Or maybe I was too lazy to do anymore!!!! But I did appreciate heather writing the pattern out.

I love the pink Sue. Hang in there. I got a bit stalled at 5 too, but got myself in gear and actually finished the last 4 in a weekend. Then a couple of more nights to sew them together. The edging didn't take as much time as I thought it would. You will get it done :-)

[q8_crochet]

suzy
congratulations
great job :yay
thanks for the comment
how long it took you to finish it ??

sue
i love your colours as well
awsom pink
aren`t you gonna complete it?? you should :cheer

[SuzyQT1968]

Q8, I started I think around the 28th of Dec. Finished Feb 10. That's probably long for some crocheters but I'm just getting started with crochet really. :-) I had hoped I'd finish within 2 months and beat that by a bit so I was happy. I mainly worked on it on weekends.

[redbird51]

ladies, your work is beautiful. i appreciate the close up picture of the edging. you did a great job.

[mikki]

I have 52 snowflakes done only a lil over half of that has the border around it and put together. I ran out of yarn ...

[q8_crochet]

oh mikki you should buy more yarn
i think you`re missing one more row of 7snowflakes right? :think

[redbird51]

mikki, please get more yarn and finish. you're so close. i'm still working slowly but surely on mine. i only have about ten flakes to finish and then put the rest together. i am having trouble staying with this and i don't know why because i still think it's a beautiful afghan. i'm going to do it!

[q8_crochet]

redbird
its awsom feeling to see onle 10 more to go :yay
i have more than 50 to go :think
don`t get bored
make a cup of coffe or hot chocolate
stay infront the tv
crochet - drink - and watch little bit :)

[mikki]

I'm getting more yarn just didnt do it yesterday because of valentines day. Unfortunately i had to make mine bigger to fit a full size bed. So im a lil more than a roll to go. Can't wait to get done tho i planned on it being my hubby's vday gift... oops.:lol He knows it tho and is willing to wait. :hook

[q8_crochet]

mikki
oh i think you should work harder :)
don`t let him wait to much

[mikki]

:( I still dont have the yarn hubby didn't want to go to walmart and thats this crazy towns idea of a yarn store.:thair :bang :sigh at least as far as i know i need to go exploring. So here i sit twiddling my thumbs. I tried to work a lil on pink paper dolls but i just dont get it . So i guess for now no :hook for me.

[Gardener]

I have a few more blocks done. Not enough to stop, even if I make a smaller throw, though. I need a few more.

[q8_crochet]

mikki
i wish he takes you soon and you`ll finish your ghan :)

gardener
how many snow flakes you need for your throw??

[q8_crochet]

here is my latest
http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r186/q8_87lady/th_001.jpg

[mikki]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t71/mikkispencer/snowflakeghan.jpg
here's my progress so far. Hopefully walmart bound tonight. So i can be finished. Lightings not the best in my room :( The other afghan in the background is actually solid off white it looks ruint in the photo . :eek

[q8_crochet]

wow
mikki thats nice

[Gardener]

Mikki, your afghan looks great so far.

[q8_crochet]

suzy
how big is your ghan??
i feel its smaller than mine :think ???!!

[mikki]

Finally got my yarn so im off to get some of this done !!

[nana]

I would like to start a snowflake afghan cal. the link for the pattern is here http://www.artoftangle.com/snowflake.htm. Just post if you want to join or something!
need to know if you can help what iam doing wrong at not getting into the sight. heip nana

[Gardener]

It is opening for me right now, but it is taking a long time and I'm not seeing the picture. The whole pattern is there though.

[SuzyQT1968]

Q8 it measures 68" x 58" at its widest points. I tend to crochet tight, so I think my hexagons were a little smaller than some peoples. Each hex is about 8 inches wide. I'm using it as a throw for the couch.

[q8_crochet]

mikki

happy to hear you had yarn

nana
its opening with me

suzy
thanks alot
no actully its 8'' from strait point to strait point

[q8_crochet]

how is it going girls??
we need more activity in this cal
show us some pictures??
don`t you want to finish this awsom afghan and try the softness on your skin while drinking a cup of cocoa??
i indeed want it :yay

[dilyca2006]

Well. not well in this house. I have put this one aside so that I could get done a couple that I have to get done pronto. Because it is sat aside does not mean it has been forgotten. Most of what I have been working on has been put aside for a week or so.

[teacat]

I crocheted 10 snowflakes yesterday! I was off from work for President's Day and crocheted to my hearts content (that is, after running a few errands and going to the grocery store). So, I have 5 completed hexagons and twenty something snowflakes. Slow progress but I'm continuing on!

[mikki]

I now have 53 done and sewn together just gotta make it bigger still.:sigh Guess i get to make another trip to get :yarn . Can't wait to get done with this and start on something new.

[redbird51]

i've finally finished weaving in the ends of all of the flakes. i will start the final assembly tomorrow afternoon. i hope to get it finished this weekend. dh will be out of town :( and i will have lots of time. i also want to post a picture.

i'm glad to see there are other people who are still working out there. i hope everyone finishes. i am going to finish mine!

[q8_crochet]

mikki
i`m happy you are nearlly finished
can`t wait to see it done :)

[q8_crochet]

red bird
wow you are almost done
good for you

for me
my weekend starts today we have vication for the national day at feb.25 and 26
soo it will be long week end to finish my projects :)

[SuzyQT1968]

:cheer

Cheering from the sidelines. Go Girls Go! If I can finish it anyone can!

:cheer

Can't wait to see more pics. One day I will do another one of these in a softer color.

[redbird51]

i got a lot done today. i will start on the edging tomorrow I hope. i probably will make another one of these in different colors. i've enjoyed seeing all of the different choices here.

[q8_crochet]

red bird thats awsom
can`t wait to see photos :cheer :clap
oh i guess i`m the slow one :think
i have to work harder but you know i have scarves to make for my fiance and other stuff plus studying :(

[teacat]

32 snowflakes done! And counting.....

[redbird51]

thanks for the kind words. my goal is still to finish this weekend.

[q8_crochet]

teacat
thats awsom keep going :cheer


redbird
do you have lot`s to work on?? i thought just the edgeing :think

[q8_crochet]

is there any photos for today please?

[redbird51]

i do have just the edgings but i have to go shopping for a tux for the prom with my son along with several other errands for my parents. also, the race will be on and i tend to watch a little and nap a little. :)

[Reneva]

Hi Everyone,
I've been following your progress for the past couple of weeks, and I just wanted to let you all know that I'm really enjoying seeing all the variations of the same pattern. This is a pattern that I've been looking at for a while but it keeps getting pushed off. So I'll just keep watching and cheer you on!!:cheer

Keep up the great work!!

[mikki]

I'm going after yarn today to hopefully finish up. And i get to check out the yarn store for the first time. I can't wait lol. Sick of wally world yarn shopping.

[redbird51]

i am finished! it turned out so pretty. the border is prettier than is seems in the pictures. i have never done a border like this before and know that i will do it on other projects. it was so easy.

thanks for all of the encouragement from everyone. i have never posted a picture before but will try to do it this week.

for those still working, keep going, you'll be so thrilled with it.

[q8_crochet]

red bird
congratulation
can`t wait to see photos :clap

[redbird51]

i will try to post a picture. it's in caron ss in dark country blue and rh baby econo with the sparkly things. next time i make this i will change up the colors because some of the ones on here have been so pretty. thank you all for the encouragement. for those still working - don't stop. show us your pictures when you're finished.http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/cardinal51/winter07-1.jpg

[redbird51]

i got so excited when i saw the picture that i didn't think about the size. this is my first time ever posting a picture anywhere. i'll do better next time.

[q8_crochet]

red bird
awsom :clap
i love it
pick up colours and come here again :)

[Gardener]

Redbird, thanks for showing us your afghan. it is gorgeous! Your picture is just what I need to get motivated to get back to working on mine. I have nearly all the hexagons done, and many of them are sewn together. I just need to get back to working on it.

[redbird51]

q8 - thanks for the compliments and encouragement.

gardener - i'm glad the picture (huge picture!) inspired you to get back to work. i hit a slump about midway through, and the encouragement on this board helped me to finish. keep up the good work. once you get to the edging - it just flies along. the edging is easy and so pretty.

thanks, too, to all of you who encouraged me.

[Skysmom]

Redbird ~ What a beautiful afghan! :) I know it took lots of work, but it sure was worth it. :yes

[q8_crochet]

how about the others??
how are your projects??

[teacat]

I just finished all my snowflakes and I have 4 with the hex's done. Still a long, long way to go.

[redbird51]

keep going! i liked putting the darker color on the snowflakes better than working on the white part. it seemed to go faster to me. keep working - it will be so pretty when it's finished.

[Gardener]

Teacat, I've been working on this one since the CAL started and I've still got quite a ways to go. I started out making complete hexagons and sewing them together as I went. I have nearly enough for a good sized throw and I may stop at that, rather than going on to complete a larger afghan.

[Beaglelady]

How is everyone doing? I have mine almost done. Doing black snowflakes with off white. I'm thinking about working the border in black too. Just two more rows to complete.

[mikki]

:sigh :box I'm still working on mine off and on . Hubby keeps wanting it bigger.

[teacat]

I'm plugging along. I'm doing the borders around 3 snowflakes per night. Sadly, that is all I have time for during the week. Hopefully I will make alot over the weekend. Question: How do you join them together? It says whipstitch but I have never done that before (I've never made anything this big). I've looked online but what I see does not look to sturdy. Should I be worried that the could come apart easily over time?

[hseger]

Karla I whipstitched mine and it's very sturdy. I just held the hexes front sides together and whipstitched through the back loops only. You could do a single crochet or slip st through the back loops if you don't mind the bulky ridge it causes.
Try looking at this tutorial here (http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa010999.htm) for whipstitching.

[Beaglelady]

I'm plugging along. I'm doing the borders around 3 snowflakes per night. Sadly, that is all I have time for during the week. Hopefully I will make alot over the weekend. Question: How do you join them together? It says whipstitch but I have never done that before (I've never made anything this big). I've looked online but what I see does not look to sturdy. Should I be worried that the could come apart easily over time?


I hold 2 hexagons right sides together, and starting with the middle sc in the corner, whipstitch across to the middle sc in next corner. Finish off and weave in ends. I do this until I have a complete row done.
Then when I have 2 rows done, I whipstitch those together. I do the rows 1 at a time and add them on as I go. I've used the backloops only.
This current one, I'm going through both loops. As long as you leave about 6" tail on either end and weave them a couple of inches one way and come back 1-2" inches, it should not come undone.

[amyquilt]

I'm still here! Haven't gotten much done on this CAL lately. Hopefully in the coming weeks I'll be able to get it out and work on it more ;-)

Amy

[q8_crochet]

thats wonderful
i`m not the only late one :)
there are somebody with me

[Gardener]

I'm late too. I have a lot done, but I got caught up in other projects.

[KellieD]

Oh, heck, I figure that I'll be the last one to finish!!:eek

[teacat]

Thank you Heather & Beaglelady for the whipstitch info and how you are approaching it! I want to join as I go because I think I would be overwhelmed if I waited and did it towards the end.

[sagacity]

Hey everybody, I haven't been on much, but I started working on this last week or so...maybe two weeks ago. Annnyway. I've got 23 of the "squares" done, or three and a half rows. :)
I'm useing blue for the outside with a soft green and a soft pink for the snow flakes, and I'm not putting a snowflake in every square, but leaving some space, with solid blue squares.
It's a fun project, but it's starting to warm up a lot here (tomorrow it's supposed to be 80 degrees!) so it's a little silly, but much fun.

[mikki]

I'm still working on this one. I need to finish the blue on 8 snowflakes and join them . Then i'll have 83 hexagons. My hubby better think it's big enough now .:laughroll or learn to crochet.. :yes

[Beaglelady]

Here's the Snowflake done in reverse of colors that I just finished up a couple days ago. Had to wait on DH to take photo for me.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l105/ekonkbeagles/Picture040.jpg

[KellieD]

Oooohh!!!:clap :clap I like the reverse colors so much better!:jumpyay :jumpyay

[Beaglelady]

I know there is someone else here working on a reverse one. I've washed and dried it. The black seems to be picking up what ever lint falls it's way. Isn't that the way though? Our town has a 'family fun day' in September. Something the Governor at the time put in place a few years ago for every town in the state to have one. It will be displayed at different fund raisers over the months and then raffled off in Sept.
I'm starting another to donate but not this pattern.

[mikki]

It's beautiful beagallady!

[q8_crochet]

Beaglelady
thats awsom :YAY

[redbird51]

your reverse color afghan is beautiful. you other ladies keep working. it took me a while but it was worth it. i've been finished for a while but i love to come back here and see all of the beautiful color choices. thanks for sharing the pictures.

[MyissaG]

Beaglelady, it turned out beautiful!

[teacat]

It's awesome, Beaglelady! Very cool with the colors reversed!

[Beaglelady]

:ty I think this is one of the better patterns that comes out well no matter what colors are used.

[mikki]

After seeing the last few pictures posted I'm gonna get to work and finish those (hopefully) last two rows.

[Gardener]

beaglelady, that afghan is gorgeous!

[mikki]

I have 4 more snowflakes to add the main color to then whipstitching the last two rows on and I'll finally be done. :D How's everyone else's coming along?I'm off to :sleep just wanted to post before i went to bed . I'm a crochetville addict. lol gotta post before bed or im not happy :lol

[q8_crochet]

ohh i`m full of projects so i`m not moving fast

[SuzyQT1968]

Beagle and Redbird your afghans are beautiful. I still love this pattern even after completing mine. Maybe one day there is another in my future :-)

Now you other ladies I'm here to cheer you on...You CAN finish it. Do a couple a day and there will be an end!:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

[dilyca2006]

I am going to be very late with this one also. I am working on the Blue Star afghan and my DH asked me to not have so many projects going at once. This one has been put aside, but I will get back to it soon I hope!!!!

[KellieD]

Okay, Suzy, tell me you have never, ever gotten sidetracked!:wink

I haven't worked on the snowflakes for a while but I have made two scarves and gotten the yarn ready for two more.
Hey, it is spring and I am a plant freak. I'm really going to need to focus or I'll NEVER get this done!

Suzy, I haven't forgotten.:flower

[SuzyQT1968]

Okay, Suzy, tell me you have never, ever gotten sidetracked!:wink

Um Um Um Um Um.....:blush Who me....Well um um...maybe just a couple of times....:laughroll

Okay..forget two a day. One a week for you Miss Kellie. How's that? :juggle Plants...crochet....Juggle juggle juggle.:rose

[q8_crochet]

oh i`m planning to resume working on it today

[KellieD]

I think I can handle one a week.........if I stop looking at the Quiltghan CAL!!:ohdear

[teacat]

I was able to do eight more over the weekend. I am half way through adding the borders onto the snowflakes. I had to stop and crochet a hat (which I'm half way through) to feed my need for instant gratification. Plus, it's getting warm and my lawn is calling. I am determined to finish this, I am, I am, I am!

[q8_crochet]

i have to work on this more time to finish it
sometime i think of making it smaller to be a throw :think

[redbird51]

i've been back here a couple of times to see if there are any more pictures. i see that you're still at it. i can't wait to see the finished afghans. i know that you're working on other things, too. good luck on all that you're making. i'm working on a blanket for one of our church member's son. i'm making it out of cottontots - the light blue with white stripes. i'll keep working on that and checking in on you guys. keep up the good work.

[mikki]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t71/mikkispencer/snowflakeafghan.jpg
83 motifs and alot of joining later hubbys finally happy with how big his ghan is so minus the border i'm finally done.:cheer Id really like to find an edging that looks like snowflakes for it i have yet to run into one yet tho. So for now i'm leaving that off. Oops i guess the secrets out i already had snowflake sheets :D . How's everyone elses going?

[q8_crochet]

mikki
thats incredible
its soooooooooo beautiful :cheer
good for you :clap

[teacat]

Oh mikki! It is so pretty! I'm doing the same colors. I can't wait to see mine come all together. I think I can....I think I can.....

[mikki]

Thanks i love the pattern it was just the hubby kept saying bigger was driving me nuts :D. Luckily i whipstitched them together as i got a row done. whipstitching 83 hex's would have driven me mad.
Teacat you can!I found sitting it down when i got frustrated helped alot. I was in a mad rush for awhile then i laid it aside for a bit. Can't wait to see more pics of ghans. My hubby wanted the same colors the ghan pattern had which i love. I also love the other colors people have done it in. Keep working you'll get done.

[dilyca2006]

Mikki. It is beautiful.. I totally love it.
I made a snowflake afghan for Christmas for a friend this past year. It is not the same pattern though. I did find that if I stitched them together as I went is was a lot less intimidating (sp)

[redbird51]

mikki, that is so pretty. the larger size looks so nice on the bed. it is also pretty without the edging but i would like to see it if you figure out a snowflake edging. way to hang in there and finish. thanks for sharing the pictures.

[dilyca2006]

guys. I have a pattern that I got from Maggie's crochet that is a snowflake pattern. It does have a "snowflake" look to the edging. I don't know if it would be legal for me to post it here or not. It was not hard. It was made by doing 3 picots together all the way around.

[q8_crochet]

dianne
if you have alink put it but if you haven`t a link and it`s deleted from the site post the pattern


ladeis i`m planing to work more om this today i have to finish it soon :cheer :clap

[dilyca2006]

I can post a link to the page that the afghan is listed on Maggies. I can't post the pattern though as I believe there is copywright.
OK.. the picture is on Maggie's crochet. Page 5 of the afghans. It is the "Midnight Bilzzard" afghan. I made mine with Windsor Blue from Red Heart. It came out really pretty.
http://www.maggiescrochet.com/pages/Afghans/afghan_page5.htm
Can't see the edging that well though.

[dilyca2006]

Here is a bad picture (taken with my cell, we didn't have a degital at the time) of the "Midnight Blizzard" afghan I did from Maggie's
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/crochet%20stuff/1127061550.jpg

[q8_crochet]

diane
thanks a lot and yours is nice :)
how did you get the pattern??

[dilyca2006]

diane
thanks a lot and yours is nice :)
how did you get the pattern??

OH.. I bought it. At the time it was listed as both a kit and as just the pattern. I choose to go with just the pattern as I don't usually have enough yarn when I buy a kit!!!

[Beaglelady]

Ok ladies....I donated the black and white one for a donation and then made a color block 9-patch afghan (pic in my photobucket right now - will be posting soon.) Anyhow I made a pillow to go with it and the lady asked me if I could make a pillow with the snowflake pattern. So I did. I made the pillow reversable. Black background on one side, off-white on the other.
IMG]http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l105/ekonkbeagles/Picture048.jpg[/IMG]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l105/ekonkbeagles/Picture048.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l105/ekonkbeagles/Picture046.jpg

[q8_crochet]

Beaglelady
thats very cute :clap

[teacat]

Awesome Beaglelady! What a great idea!

Progress: I have one more row to do! I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Then I have to piece it all together, I was going to join as I went but I didn't want to stop making motifs. So, I have a big job ahead of me.

[redbird51]

beaglelady that is so nice looking. teacat it will go faster than you think. i can't wait to see your pictures.

[Gardener]

beaglelady, love the pillow. What a good idea!

[teacat]

Just wanted to let everyone (or should I say anyone) know where I am on completing this afgan. I have whipstitched all the motifs together within each row. I now have to whipstitch the rows together and do the edging. My goal is to have it finished by this weekend! I can't believe I am almost to the end!:D

[Gardener]

Is anyone besides me still working on this one? I actually can't believe that I still haven't finished. I had planned to have this one done by Christmas and here it is, nearly the end of April and I still don't have it finished.

[teacat]

:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

I am finally finished! I present to you my Snowflake Afgan. Images are clickable.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/kso_photos/Crochet/th_SnowflakeAfgan2.jpg (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/kso_photos/Crochet/SnowflakeAfgan2.jpg)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/kso_photos/Crochet/th_SnowflakeAfgan.jpg (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/kso_photos/Crochet/SnowflakeAfgan.jpg)


I did the half hexagon motif to have a straight edge on 2 sides (pattern provided by Crochetville member hseger - thank you!). This is the first afgan I have ever made. It is done in RH ss yarn. The first pick is the afgan on my queen size bed. The 2nd is draped over my couch. I am so proud and feel like I have accomplished a lot!

Thanks for looking.

[q8_crochet]

karla thats soooooooo beautiful
you should be proud i didn`t work on mine long time ago

[ginamaria73]

Beautiful Job!

[hseger]

Karla that is wonderful very good job you have every right to be proud of it!

[SuzyQT1968]

Looks great Karla! It was my first afghan too. I admire that you made it big enough for your bed. It took all I had to make it a couch throw!

[q8_crochet]

i`ve frogged mine too far ago now ithought to make it with buff and country blue for hubby beacause it`s faster and easier of other patterns

[msmusic]

Anyone else want to resurrect this CAL with the colder weather coming? One of my nieces has moved from Pennsylvania to a warm section of California and misses the snow, so I'm making this at her request in RH soft white and cherry red. Getting started on it this evening.

[craftytoo]

Anyone else want to resurrect this CAL with the colder weather coming? One of my nieces has moved from Pennsylvania to a warm section of California and misses the snow, so I'm making this at her request in RH soft white and cherry red. Getting started on it this evening.

I would love to resurrect this CAL. I still have the snowflakes I've already made, and my pattern. Now I have to remember where I put my snowflakes.:think

[q8_crochet]

i`m here
hubby don`t want it but me!!!!ofcaurse i doooooo

[Gardener]

I haven't finished mine yet, even though I started it way back at the beginning of the CAL. I was just cleaning up in my sewing room and came across the bag full of finished hexagons. I need to make about 8 more hexagons, and finish sewing them together, before I'm ready to start on the edging.

[q8_crochet]

cindy
this is tooooo close to the finished afghan go for it it`s easy and simple

[Gardener]

I know, it's just that I get tired of a project after a while. We're going on vacation next week and I think that I'll take it with me. Those hexagons don't take that long and I'll feel like I'm accomplishing something.

[msmusic]

Good to see that there's a few of us plugging away at this one. I have now found my size G hook, so I'm ready to go in earnest. I started out with an H, but figured out quickly that I'd have a HUGE afghan if I kept up with that hook.

And since Survivor starts in a few minutes, here's a perfect opportunity to crochet the evening away! Then CSI & ER, my evening is complete! We'll see how many flakes I can make in 3 hours.

[wiz3283]

WOW I am really impressed. Wish I had more time ansd less babies to crochet for or I would have definately jumped on this one. Everything is just beautiful!

[q8_crochet]

welcome
i`ll start it today
white centre and country blue outer :clap

[They Call Me Bean]

I just bought the yarn for this, but I haven't started it. So far, I;ve only done granny squares, and I can;t read a pattern to save my soul, but my best friends wants me to try and do this for her for their new house ( she is getting married). It will ) hopefully) be white and burgundy.

[Gardener]

Just want to say that mine still isn't finished. I still work on it some each week, and I could easily get it finished. I just hate sewing the squares together.

[darski]

I just bought the yarn for this, but I haven't started it. So far, I;ve only done granny squares, and I can;t read a pattern to save my soul, but my best friends wants me to try and do this for her for their new house ( she is getting married). It will ) hopefully) be white and burgundy.

I generally keep an eye on this CAL because I really like the pattern and they all turn out so pretty.

Just to say that if you need help with the pattern I will be happy to answer any questions. You can ask here or in crochet help and everyone will help you.

I too love this pattern and have considered making one... it just keeps getting further down the list.

[bluespunnn]

Wow, I cant believe this thread was started so long ago! I found it today as I was looking for a hexagon pattern booklet, and just fell in love with it..especially this close to the holidays and the cold weather. Have one snowflake down, had to restart it a few times to get it right (haven't made granny square type things in AGES) ..about how big are yours? Just the white of mine is about 6 inches point to point, the picture looks a bit different from what Im doing. Hopefully the background will help it out a bit.

[bluespunnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2066125497_383e9b85be_o.jpg

a couple done, have 5 fully done..think im going to sew them together and see how it looks..does it go faster if you spin out just the snowflakes then go back afterward and add the border? I hope Im not the only one left :@

[They Call Me Bean]

I have this in my project's to do list, and I purchased the yarn already, but I probably won't be able to start on it until after the new year.

[craftytoo]

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I looked for the snowflakes I had made when I first joined this cal, but I couldn't. I decided to start a new one. I'm using white for the snowflakes and country rose for the border. I started last night and I almost have my 1st snowflake done. I make the snowflake then add the border. I'm also going to sew them together as I make them. Maybe this time I won't loose them. When I find my other snowflakes, I'll finish that afghan too. Bluespunnn, I love the colors you picked, and can't wait to see more pictures. I'll post pictures soon.

[StarStrong]

Just found this thread and you can count me in!! I already made one as a "baby shower" gift - well for the mom to be. Did it in white and teal.

Fell in love with the pattern and how it works up so easily so I've started one for me (between my other commitments). Decided to do it with a black background and several different colored snowflakes. Done 16 in purple so far. Thinking I'll use dark pink and teal as the other colors. Will let you know :)

I'm thrilled to join my first CAL!

[Ladydaydreamer]

I also have this in my to do list that I don't have in my sig.. And my hubby bought me the yarn for it yesterday as one of my early Christmas gifts.. So Means I can now add it to my list and get started! So count me in ladies this is a beautiful ghan!


Kristy :c9

[bluespunnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/2108778105_a37bc55246_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2109554570_0c84d5444e_o.jpg

3 weeks in :D this week i slowed down a bit because i started playing a video game but its coming along pretty quick. should be about half way now.

[StarStrong]

I've finally figured out the color pattern I'm going to use.... mostly purple snowflakes (21 done out of 41 - and some centers) with pink and teal snowflakes in an alternating ripple (4 done out of 18). Oh all with a black background.:flake
Hard to explain but will post when I start sewing it together. Bluespunnn- great idea to sew as you go!

[Melibean223]

i really want to try this one. I will have to take a look at what colors I have laying around and see what I can get going on as far as color patterns. I will let ya know when I pick something. I probably won't start this till after the holidays though I still have some stuff to finish for xmas

[They Call Me Bean]

I posted this in the Sky CAL, but it's about this pattern, so I am posting it here too

OK. This snowflake afghan has been taunting me, so I was bound and determined to get it today, no matter what!!!

I figured the first step was to get the six sided snowflake itself down.

So, after about 3 tries, it clicked in my head. I finally 'got' the 'pattern' within the pattern, if that makes any sense.

I was SO excited!!!! :dance go me :dance go me :dance go me :dance


and then...

at the end of the 4th row

I noticed something...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/m_j_kade/Crochet%20Stuff/th_P1030058.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/m_j_kade/Crochet%20Stuff/P1030058.jpg)
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The blasted thing has seven sides....:rolleyes

.....to be continued.....

[Gardener]

Bean, I had this problem at first too. I'm not sure what the problem was, but I eventually got it worked out.

[JulieKay]

Bean -it looks like you have the general direction of the pattern, but i think where you got a little off track was clear back at the beginning-- start it over and make sure you start with the right number of chains before joining, then when you do your first round , do your dc,ch2,dc around,and join to the beginning chain . You should have 6 chain 2 openings at this point. That is where it got messed up, you have 7, so go back to the beginning and try it over so that it has 6 chain 2 spaces, then each round after that should come out fine and dandy .

[They Call Me Bean]

:cheer I DID IT! :cheer

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/m_j_kade/Crochet%20Stuff/th_P1030059.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/m_j_kade/Crochet%20Stuff/P1030059.jpg)
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Now, a few questions.

Is that what it is supposed to look like before the background?

Do you think a J kook made it look funky?

Did anyone else make all the snowflakes first and then go back and put the background on?

[Gardener]

:clap WTG!!!

Mine looked kind of shapeless until I added the background.

I did 4 or 5 snowflakes and then added borders. It got boring just doing snowflakes, and also I didn't want to be stuck having dozens of hexagons to sew together at the end. I finished some and sewed them together and then made some more.

[They Call Me Bean]

OK, Here it is with the border

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/m_j_kade/Crochet%20Stuff/th_P1030064.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/m_j_kade/Crochet%20Stuff/P1030064.jpg)
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It seems a little wonky, like it doesn't want to lay flat.

Did anyone else have this issue, and did it lay better when you started to out it together?

[MyissaG]

Pretty. I like the color you are using in yours. I have one that is about halfway done. I started it a long time ago. I sat it down and lost interest in it. But I am thinking about picking it up again. Mine is white and Dark Sage.

[StarStrong]

Don't worry about the individual motifs not laying flat - they are fine when you put it together. I did one in white (center) and teal and at the end it was fine...... love the colors together!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/th_IMG_0256.jpg (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/IMG_0256.jpg)
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/th_IMG_0266.jpg (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/IMG_0266.jpg)

[StarStrong]

I'm so excited!! Just finished the last of the 59 motifs :yay
Now to lay out the design (two "ripples" with the teal and pink) and I'm off to put the afghan together. Hope to get it done by the end of the year...... will post photos when finished!
Hope your hooks are flying, Deborah

[Hooker1967]

Next the "fun" part of putting them togeather. The directions say to whipstitch, but does anyone think it would come out ok if I joined then in the "back stitches" with a sc or sl st ?:think
I did the white & blue

P.S. What size does it come out to be when finished?

[StarStrong]

It's done!! :cheer Just tucked in the last end for my Snowflake Afghan.... I'm looking forward to using it on the chilly nights we are having in Maryland.
Below are a few photos - the colors didn't come out well. The actual colors are purple, dark teal and dark pink. This gives you the idea.
Can't wait to see your Snowflake Afghans!!!

Hope your hooks are flying, Deborah
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/th_IMG_0416t.jpg (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/IMG_0416t.jpg)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/th_IMG_0417.jpg (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/IMG_0417.jpg)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/th_IMG_0420.jpg (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/DeborahS-A/IMG_0420.jpg)

[StarStrong]

Thought I would check in and see how your Snowflake afghans are going.... :crocheting

[smith]

I totally :manyheart this!! It's on my to-do list now!!! Printed and ready to go.

[bzv8]

OOOOOOOOOOOOO AHHHHHHHHHHHH gonna look great on the back of my couch next Christmas time! I don thee the winter afghan! now to find 3 more afghans for the other three seasons.

[msumissa]

I also posted this in the help forum, but it is probably more appropriate here.

I am having trouble with the Rnd 7 and 8.

Rnd 7 states "Ch 3 (first dc), *(dc, ch3, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 13 sts, repeat from * 4 times; (dc, ch 3, dc) in last ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 12 sts, sl st in top of ch-3.

Then Rnd 8 says, " Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, * 3 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in each of next 15 sts, repeat from *4 times: 3 sc in last ch-3 sp, sc in each of next 13 sts, sl st in bec sc.

Here is my issue, the first ch 3 (first dc) *dc, ch3, dc) hole is MUCH bigger than the other ch 3 holes that I make in round 7. What I did is ch 3, ch 3 more and then dc in the ch 1 sp. So, essentially 6 sc and a dc. Is that right??????? Could it be that my chain 6 is just too loose?

Then I get confused with the Rnd 8 ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and then 3 sc in ch 3 sp, but when I start the c1 and sc in first st, I am already on top of the ch 3 space. And it seems to make the round 7 space bigger.

If anyone has any advice for me, I would greatly appreciate it! This is my first afghan and I am VERY excited!:yay

[StarStrong]

I also posted this in the help forum, but it is probably more appropriate here.

I am having trouble with the Rnd 7 and 8.

Here is my issue, the first ch 3 (first dc) *dc, ch3, dc) hole is MUCH bigger than the other ch 3 holes that I make in round 7. What I did is ch 3, ch 3 more and then dc in the ch 1 sp. So, essentially 6 sc and a dc. Is that right??????? Could it be that my chain 6 is just too loose?



I think I understand the problem with Rnd 7 - think you ch too many at the beginning. You should ch 3 - this counts as the final dc when you have finished the rnd.
Then you should (dc,ch3,dc) in the first ch-sp of Rnd 6.
See if that helps.....

I'll see if I can figure out the problem with Rnd 8 in a bit.
Let me know if Rnd 7 works first.

[msumissa]

I think you are right, that chain 3 becomes the last DC because the last 'row' is dc 12 and then into the top of the chain 3 and thus making the correct number on that side. THANK you sooo much! That also then fixes round 8! Amazing what happens when you follow the pattern as written!

[StarStrong]

Msumissa don't forget to post photos when you are done...
Looking forward to seeing EVERYONE's finished Snowflake Afghans!

[bandmemberahs]

I made this blanket...but I didn't see it was a crochet-along on this site.

First motif...YAY!
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r5/bandmemberahs/Crochet%20projects/motif.jpg

Finished afghan
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r5/bandmemberahs/Crochet%20projects/DSC00761.jpg

[StarStrong]

That is beautiful :cheer
Thanks for sharing, Deborah S-A

[bandmemberahs]

Thanks. I gave it to my fiance and he just loves it!

[msmusic]

I am still working on mine - should have 20 or more snowflakes completed by the end of the Super Bowl. It's a good fill-in project when I tire of other things I'm working on.

[Ashley_R_CPST]

I'm jumping in a little late (I'm new here). I feel in love with this afghan the minute I saw it and couldn't help but start it. I almost didnt as it looks a little advaced for me (I'm sort of an old newbie. I was taught to crochet as a kid and 10 years later I am getting back into it) Its not a complex as I had thought and thanks to about.com I haven't had any real problems.

I have 6 complex hexagons (3 stitched together) and somewhere around 5 to 7 snowflakes ready for the blue to be added.

I'm using Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Aran and Windsor Blue. The Aran is a little tan for my tastes but its not too noticable once the blue is added. I bought the yarn for an easier pattern but started this one around 3 am and this was all I had.

When I finish this one I think I will make another with higher quality yarn. I really am enjoying the pattern. It seemes to work up quickly and the few people who have seen it keep saying how amazing it is. I can see this one becoming a favorite for gifts and charity.

One question: Everyone's hexagons look like they lay flat here but mine are have quite a bit of curl or wave to them. The snowflakes seem fine but when I add the blue they get curly. I saw someone say that once stitched together they are ok if they have a bit of wave but mine have more than a bit! The few I stitched together do seem ok but I wont know until I stitch a few more on. How do I get rid of the waves?

[msmusic]

Mine are wavy, too, but I have stitched together one row of 7 and they start to lay more flat as you join them. Try stitching a few rows together and see how it turns out.

[Ashley_R_CPST]

Thats sort of what I'm doing. I'm actually planning on going around one hexagon completely and seeing if it looks ok once it is pulled from every side at once. I think it will be ok.

[Gardener]

I have been working on this afghan for a year and a half, but still am not quite finished. I am sewing together as I go, and need only two more motifs to finish the main part of the afghan. I haven't touched it in months though. My hexagons were quite wavy until I sewed them together.

[Ashley_R_CPST]

I have 8 together now and they look perfect. I'm a little worried that the sides of the afghan will be wave but if it is it is. Its so pretty, i keep trying to snuggle under my mini afghan.

[msmusic]

just finished this one, finally:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j156/msmusic_2006/DSC01620.jpg
Sorry, the pic is on its side, I haven't mastered photobucket, apparently.

This one is in RHSS, cherry red and soft white. It's for my niece who grew up in Philly area but is now living in CA and misses winter...

[Gardener]

Norma, it is gorgeous. I am inspired to go back to work on mine!

[Ashley_R_CPST]

Wow, Its gorgous in red!

I put mine aside for a while. Its about half way done but I had lost some interest and found another project I wanted to do, so I switched for a while. Its been 80 degrees outside all week, I dont really need an afghan for a while.

[Butterfly04]

Hello everyone
I have put mine aside and have pulled it out to work on it and complete it, it will be one of my christmas gifts this year!!

[wendymarie37]

I'm going to start this tomorrow! So pretty and my daughter has a snowflake tattoo on her foot (uck), she'll love it for Christmas (i hope!)

[amyquilt]

OH wow!! I'm shocked this thread is still going! I started my Snowflake afghan 2 years ago. Got some of the white snowflakes done, did a few here and there, but due to life and it's experiences, didn't work on it as much as I would have liked.

Monday, I bought the background yarn I plan to use. It's RH Williamsburg Print.

I have a few of the blocks done, just haven't taken photos. Will post photos in a day or two.

I really like how it is turning out, though. Wish I'd had worked on it more sooner.

[amyquilt]

:clap WTG!!!

Mine looked kind of shapeless until I added the background.

I did 4 or 5 snowflakes and then added borders. It got boring just doing snowflakes, and also I didn't want to be stuck having dozens of hexagons to sew together at the end. I finished some and sewed them together and then made some more.

I made about 18 snowflakes over the past 2 years...couldn't decide on a background yarn to use. FINALLY go it Monday(in previous post). Last night, did 3 backgrounds and now I plan to sew them together before doing more. I think alternating between snowflakes, doing bgs and then sewing together, helps break monotony.

[Gardener]

I'm still working on this one too, although I am slightly ashamed to admit it. I started it in September of 2006, and at that time, I was planning to have it finished by Christmas. I need to make about 5 more squares and finish sewing everything together. Then I can start the border. Maybe by this Christmas........

[amyquilt]

I've got 3 hexagons all finished and many more just plain white snowflakes.

Here's my 3 finished with one of them "up close".

http://www.crazyforthecountry.com/images/snowflakesz.jpg

http://www.crazyforthecountry.com/images/snowflakesa.jpg

[Gardener]

Your "squares" look good. I like the background color a lot.

[crazyboutcrochet]

Those are really pretty! What is the background color?

[msmusic]

Amyquilt - VERY pretty!

[sOCKsgirl]

I just started the snowflake afghan yesterday, I have 5 snowflakes done so far. I think it will be quicker to make all the snowflakes first and then go back and fill in with the background.

I'm using caron one pound for the snowflakes and the background. The background is light blue (my sister likes softer, lighter colors) and the snowflakes are white.

[merrycrochets]

How much yarn do I need to crochet this afghan?
Thanks,
Merry :):hook

[amyquilt]

The pattern (link in first post on the thread) calls for 32 oz for the dark(background) and 28 oz for the white/light (snowflake).

HTH.
Still haven't finished mine, though am going steady, just not fast, on it. lol

[q8_crochet]

i`ve always wanted to do this afghan and every time i start something stops me :(but i really want to make it maybe i`ll look for the good yarn to make it :yes

[dilyca2006]

I started this afghan 2 years ago when the thread started. Made a couple of motifs and then put it up for other things. I am not sure if I will ever pull it out again or not. Might start over. Don't remember what size hook I used. Will have to dig it all out after the first of the year I think!!!

[Gardener]

I started this afghan 2 years ago when the thread started.

Me too...(although I made about 30 motifs), but I think I wrote down what hook I used and have been considering finishing it this fall. It would be nice to sue that tote for something else!

[dilyca2006]

Mine is in a plastic bin in the basement. I think I have all the yarn together but I am not sure. It is a really pretty afghan and I really liked the color it got. It was Red Heart Brick Red or soemthing like that. I have used the white for other things so, when I pick it up again I will need to get more white.
Right now I am making an Ohio State afghan and then I have a Steelers ghan that I want to make hubby for Christmas. Then, maybe, just maybe, this will get in my UFO's and get done.

[_Stacy_]

Hi all!
I just found this thread, and have been thinking of starting the afghan. For those of you who have started it, how do you think it would work with chunky yarn? I have a ton of white Softee Chunky...I'm thinking I would use a 6 or 6.5 hook, and I probably wouldn't have to make as many as if I were using ww. What do you think?

[Gardener]

I think it should work. I have no clue about hook sizes, but once you have one motif made, you'll be able to tell if you you like the way it turned out.

[_Stacy_]

Thanks. I started it and it seems a little stiff. I think the hook I'm using is too small but I've already made 10 motifs. So I'll just wash it with some fabric softener and hopefully it will soften up a bit.

[Gardener]

Wow, you are moving right along, if you have ten motifs done already.

[EMedley]

k so, Ive seen this online and I have been thinking and trolling over patterns for an afghan. I want one for my son (due in Dec) and I thought this would be cute...sized down baby style. Curious if anyone has any ideas how many motifs I would need. I probably could figure it out on my own but my pregnant mind its kinda mush these days with a lot of drama/stress at work and making many many baby hats/washcloths for shower gifts/donations to my moms Neonatal unit at her work.

[hseger]

Depends on what size you want it to come out too. I measured a 40 x 40 block of my afghan used 39 motifs. Hope that helps. :)

[Hildy48]

I'm new here and I was delighted to see this afghan was being done in a CAL. I started it a few months ago but need some incentive to get it done by December. I am using soft white with a dark blue border and I have 23 squares done. It is a lovely pattern.

[merrycrochets]

I've just been crocheting a little over a month...found this site...and then this BEAUTIFUL afghan! I love snow and so I must crochet this...but have to admit...learning how to read patterns can be intimidating to say the least. A friend of mine sat with me last night and helped me with the first snowflake...now it makes so much sense...went home and crocheted the second one! I've knitted for about 2 years now and LOVE it...and now I'm enjoying Crochet...can't wait to learn more...how do my snowflakes look? I have lots to learn for sure...I'm sure I'll have lots of practice making this afghan...LOL! The snowflake with the orange marker was my first one. I'm going to weave in the ends as I go, so I don't have a bazillion ends to weave in at the end!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v404/merry384/Crochet/snowflakes.jpg

Merry:):clap

[_Stacy_]

They look great! After you add the border it will look much more like a snowflake, too. It will have the look of the ones in the afghan.

[merrycrochets]

Thanks Stacy...that's what I was thinking!
Merry:)

[Gardener]

They look terrific. Wait until you add the rest of the motif. They will really look like snowflakes then.

[keschut]

I have already made one and working on other. 1st one is dark blue and white made it a couple yrs ago time flys you know. 2st one I started las t winter it is burgany and off white. Want to finish it before christmas for the back of my sofa like I dont have other bankets to put there. Plus I have a blanket on the back of each chair. Have fun crocheting

[ScoobyDoo0811]

:cheer:clap:yay I just started this ghan and didn't realize there was a CAL for it :clap:yay I have 2 hexagons done and I think 4 snowflakes. I think I am going to get my snowflakes done and then go back and do the dark color.

After I get some more hexagons done I will post some pics. Keep up the good work and I will post again soon.

[merrycrochets]

I have 2 snowflakes done...and guess what? I started another crochet project! LOL! I've only been crocheting a little over a month...made 4 cupcake purses, 2 snowflakes for my afghan, and now I have started a Spiderman Afghan for my grandson! :eekI'm having so much fun...I'm enjoying it as much as when I learned to knit 2 years ago! :yesThere are soooo many things I want to crochet...I need a snow day! :yay LOL!
Happy Crocheting!
Merry :)

[Hildy48]

The deadline for having this afghan finished has been moved up to November from December. :eek Every year my church has a raffle to raise money for local missions and I always make an afghan. I usually donate a "granny", but this year I decided to make the Snowflake Afghan. I have 33 of 59 squares done and am crunching to complete the others. :morcoffee

Everybody, wish me luck! Thanks!!!!

[Gardener]

Good luck Hildy48. I sure hope you are a more focused crocheter than I am. You have a definite goal, which probably helps keep you on track.
I started this afghan 2 years ago, made all the motifs in a few weeks and put them away. I took them out a few weeks ago and started sewing them together. I wish I had sewn them together in strips when I made them, because I'm finding this part of the process really tedious. I enjoyed making the motifs, but not this part.

[cross country girl]

If I was going to make the snowflake afghan, the pattern says you have to use light worsted weight yarn. Is this sport weight yarn, or could I use something like caron simply soft?

[Gardener]

I used regular worsted weight yarn, but I didn't need as many motifs to get a good sized afghan. I think simply soft would work well for this pattern. I wouldn't use sport weight yarn for an adult sized afghan as it seems to delicate to me, but that is just a personal opinion.

[_Stacy_]

Good luck, Hildy48!
Cross country girl- I think by "light" it meant a lighter color for the snowflakes, as the pattern states "32 oz dark, 28 oz. light..." :hook

[_Stacy_]

Got 5 more motifs done while hubby was watching a movie last night. :lol I'm using chunky yarn so am only doing 6 rows of 7 motifs. I have 2 rows finished and sewn, plus the other 5, so...(gosh, I suck at math!)...I have 23 left! :cheer

[Hildy48]

Well, here it is two weeks left to get this afghan finished by the deadline! I've done the math and realized that there are not enough hours in the day to get it done on time. So, :idea go to plan two; contribute an afghan that is already complete!

I really like this afghan and I plan to finish it, but having to crunch to get it done was taking the joy out of making it. :( :juggle Now I can work at my own pace and maybe contribute to some of the charity projects that a lot of you are working on.

So, all of you that are making this afghan with me, let's keep going on and let's have fun with it. :cheer
Can't wait to see all the finished products.

[amyquilt]

I've just been crocheting a little over a month...found this site...and then this BEAUTIFUL afghan! I love snow and so I must crochet this...but have to admit...learning how to read patterns can be intimidating to say the least. A friend of mine sat with me last night and helped me with the first snowflake...now it makes so much sense...went home and crocheted the second one! I've knitted for about 2 years now and LOVE it...and now I'm enjoying Crochet...can't wait to learn more...how do my snowflakes look? I have lots to learn for sure...I'm sure I'll have lots of practice making this afghan...LOL! The snowflake with the orange marker was my first one. I'm going to weave in the ends as I go, so I don't have a bazillion ends to weave in at the end!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v404/merry384/Crochet/snowflakes.jpg

Merry:):clap



Congrats on findind a new fun craft!!! Your snowflakes look great!!!

[amyquilt]

I'm still working on mine. I'm about 1/3 of the way completed. Hope to be able to get it done by the first of the year. I've got many gifts to make in between now and Christmas, so not sure how much I'll be able to do on this one right now.

[merrycrochets]

Ok...so none of you told me this was going to happen since I've learned to crochet a couple of months ago...LOL! Yes, I have made 2 snowflakes...yippee! But...I also started a Spiderman Afghan...going great and getting bigger every day! That's not all...started my Noah's Ark Afghan and almost done with the water...I have too many projects...not counting my knitting ones! What's a girl to do?

Truly, I am really enjoying crochet...there are soooooo many beautiful patterns out there and if I keep this up, I'll have them started too! LOL!

Merry :)

[_Stacy_]

Ok...so none of you told me this was going to happen since I've learned to crochet a couple of months ago...LOL! Yes, I have made 2 snowflakes...yippee! But...I also started a Spiderman Afghan...going great and getting bigger every day! That's not all...started my Noah's Ark Afghan and almost done with the water...I have too many projects...not counting my knitting ones! What's a girl to do?

Truly, I am really enjoying crochet...there are soooooo many beautiful patterns out there and if I keep this up, I'll have them started too! LOL!

Merry :)

ROFL Sorry Merry- it's just a slight occupational hazard. :lol
I've got 20 of my 42 snowflakes finished, and soooo tempted to start another rr, plus I found a pattern for my stash of chenille, that I'm dying to start. I keep trying to fool my brain into thinking that I could use the Snowflake afghan as a Christmas gift, but really- I hadn't planned it for one so it doesn't *need* to be finished before I start another project. :blush

[Shadow4108]

I'm hoping its not too late to get in on this one. I put my needle down for a little while, cause I never have enough people to give my blankets too, but I like this one alot, so if someone from the family doesnt claim it it's mine! Hope I'm not too late to join. I went to Wally world and got the yarn for the snowflakes themselves. I don't know what color I want on the outside yet. Any suggestions? Just finished one hex motiv tonight just to see how they work up. Much easier than I expected. Have 2 snowflakes done already along with my swatch. WOO HOO!!!

[Snikki28]

Hi everyone ! I would like to be in on this too. I did not know there was a CAL for this. I have hit a "bump" in mine. I have finished all of the snowflake middles and almost half with the darker "border" I have two questions:

1. Is anyone doing this and their "hexagons" kind of fold or are wavy? Like a tension issue but I am using WW yarn with an I hook.

2. How to stitch them together? I have never stitched together squares or any thing before so I'm not confident in my whipstitching abilities but would rather do the single crochet method. How do you get a running stitch so you don't have to end off and restart every so often..... does this make sense?

Thanks Hildy for making me aware of this CAL. Good luck to all making this!

[Glo]

I love the snowflake afghan and definitely want to be part of the crochet along; I am off to Walmart to buy my yarn. I am a new member so please give me a little more information as to how this works and when you plan on tarting the crochet along.

[Hildy48]

This CAL has been on going for some time it seems. I just started it recently and a few people came in after. It's not too late to join the fun. :cheer:yay

This is a beautiful, easy aghan to make so, I'm hoping there will still be others who will join this CAL. :hook

It is fun to see other's progress, and colors choices. If you go back and read the earlier posts, it will answer some of your concerns such as the wavyness of the motifs (they straighten out when sewn together.) :yes


I have 6 more snowflakes to go. Then I have 26 borders to crochet.

[KellieD]

Well, I haven't gotten any more than 37 snowflakes done in the two plus years since I started it, but life has settled down to the point that I'm ready to pick it back up again.

My motifs are sort of wavy as well and I know my tension is proper. At first I thought I'd steam them using a press cloth, but I think I'll join them and then wash it. If it looks great, Mom gets it. If it doesn't, it stays here.

Somewhere in this ever so lengthy (but fun!) thread someone gave directions for squaring up the areas on the edge motifs so there is a straight edge all the way around the afghan. When I have the time, I'll go back through all of the posts and find it again.

Heck, I'll go through it again just to see all the beautiful combinations that everyone used on this afghan!:yay

[hoppinhooks]

Oh please count me in on this one. I have done a square before with the snowflake pattern but never an octagon.

[Shadow4108]

I've been working on this for about 2 days now and I have about 50 centers on the motifs to do. I hope to have this and 1 other afghan done by Christmas so wish me luck. My motifs are a bit wavy too, but they do flatten out when sewed together. Also, I would like to know more about other alternatives to whipstiching together too.
Thanks

[hoppinhooks]

I have not started mine yet. I was waiting until I was approved to go ahead. But I am working on several other projects at this time. I have to go get my white out and then I can begin I guess.

[KellieD]

Okay, for those of you interested, Heather's directions for making a half hex to fill in the big dips on the edge is POST #495. Sorry, but I didn't think to get the page number!

[KellieD]

No new snowflakes made, but I finally realized that there is no reason I couldn't join the ones I already have made and get ahead of the game.

When I do one of these again I'll weave the ends as I finish a motif and join them together as I go. Sometimes I am just not the brightest lightbulb!:blush

[SassyCMA06]

I'm joining!

I started this afghan last year, before I knew this CAL existed. Its such a great afghan! Not sure how many hexes I have completed, but I'm sewing the rows together as I go.

Thanks to whomever started the CAL!:clap

[_Stacy_]

No new progress, here, either. I decided to try a couple of shawls as Christmas gifts instead. So my snowflake afghan is still sitting in its bag, waiting for me to pay it some attention. :blush

[hoppinhooks]

I have one snowflake made. So don't feel alone. But I have many projects on my hooks right now getting ready for the holiday. I am finishing up a childs poncho right now.

[SassyCMA06]

woo- two snowflake made! I'm off to try Heather's half hex pattern for the edges.