Snowflake Afghan CAL

[Slavic Crochet]

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!

[Lady_of_Roses]

That afghan is on my list of afghans-to-do, but as yet I don't have yarn for it. I'll join when I'm able to get yarn and time to start on it. :hook

[Around74]

I would like to join. I'm off to Walmart now to get the yarn.

[Homebody]

I've never done a crochet-along, but I am interested. I started mine today! I am currently working on just the white snowflakes. I haven't decided yet what my background color will be. I do have Caron One Pound-Midnight Blue on hand. I think that might look nice.

What do I have to do to join in?

[Around74]

Here's my first panel. This does work up very quickly.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/Around74/100_1038.jpg

[Homebody]

Miranda, You are coming along nicely! I have about 25 white snowflakes done. Still haven't decided on the background color yet. I am trying to work on them when my grown children are not around. Very hard to do on a week-end!

[Krystal16]

Jeez, one more thing I want to join....oh, the temptation! I'll have to let you know!

[pplcrochets]

Krystal, you said it! temptations, all around..... just printed the pattern out for my WIM book; so I'll be back after I've finished some of my other promises!

[Gardener]

I love this afghan and would like to join in. I'm pretty new at crocheting, but I think I undersatand the pattern. Do you think this is achievable for a newbie?

[Around74]

I personally think you will do fine with it. The pattern is very easy and works up quickly.

[squish_52]

i just bought the yarn for this afghan, i dont have a digital camera yet so i cant post pictures but i would love to give making it a shot :)

[CrochetinClara]

Miranda, very nice. What color of blue are you using?:yarn I would join, but I have done this afghan. Not that I don't want to make anothe one, just don't have the time right now. Be checking in to see how you all are coming along!

[Around74]

I am using simply soft country blue.

[Homebody]

Well Gals, I'm on a roll! I have 2 squares done and 40 snowflakes ready for the background. I am doing the background in the Caron 1 lb. Midnight Blue. It will be a Christmas gift for one of my kids. I'm just not sure which one. I have to make 10 afghans by Christmas. What have I got myself into???? I'm glad I like to do what I do!

[Gardener]

I have finished my first two squares, but I'm finding that the squares are a little "wavy". I'm wondering if they will straighten out once they're sewn together.

[Homebody]

My snowflakes are a "little wavy" also. But, when you smooth them out they are fine.

[Around74]

Yes they do straighten out once you start putting them together.

[Gardener]

Well, I'm glad to know that because I think I'm really going to like this afghan.

[Lisaizme]

This afghan is on my list of things "to do" but can't get on it right now.

Here's what I'm planning to do with it:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/blogger%20stuff/th_6d3c9de6.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/blogger%20stuff/6d3c9de6.jpg)

There's almost the same afghan called "Snowfire"

You can see it here:

http://groups.msn.com/TheCarrotPatchCarole/yourwebpage7.msnw

I'm gonna just watch and be ya'lls :cheer :cheer cheerleader while I finish up some other projects.

[Homebody]

Lisa, I forgot about that afghan on the bunkbed! What a great idea. Now I might have to make another one with my scraps. I also hadn't seen the "Snowfire" afghan pattern. Thanks so much for the link and ideas.

[Nicie]

I'm going to have to try this pattern. Maybe it will make me think that it's cooler here than it really is. LOL Don't have any white yarn right now so that means I get to go shopping. Yea!!!!!!

[shebear]

I decided I just had to try this pattern. Pulled some white Pounder out and started on it. Have 6 snowflakes done but I need to decide on the background.

[Gardener]

I have four complete blocks done, so it will be quite a while before myafghan looks like it's going to be an afhan. I have decided to weave all the ends in as I go and I think I will sew motifs together when I have enough for a row, so as to make the finishing a little less tedious. I'm not sure that this is the most efficient way to do this, but I think it will make it easier for me.

I am making my snowflakes white and my background navy blue. I sort of wish I'd chosen a lighter blue, but I'm going to stick with what I've got going.

[Homebody]

I have been busy completing my snowflake blocks. I am worried I am going to run out of my midnight blue and won't be able to find anymore! I was at JoAnn's and they don't have it anymore. I've used almost 2 - 1lb skeins of yarn! I haven't joined any yet. I am going to do that all at once. I have about 12 more snowflakes to add the blue to and then I will be ready to join them. It sure will look nice when it is done.

[squish_52]

i have about 25 snowflakes done (minus the darker color) and one completely done, i like to do all the centers and then weave those in and then work on the rest of it, seems to go faster for me :)

[Gardener]

I am slowly moving along. I have 6 blocks completely finished and I've sewn a few together, just so I can feel ike I'm getting somewhere. I'm starting to get a little faster at making the blocks, so hopefully I'll speed up a bit.

[Homebody]

Becca, I'm with you. I like to do the centers first and then the darker color. It seems to go much faster. You are really coming along nicely.

I did run out of the darker yarn. It's a good thing my girls were going to town today and found the last 2 skeins JoAnn's had of that color.

I have 2 rows completed and seamed together. I have about 8 more snowflakes made waiting for the blue and about 12 more snowflakes to make. The rest are completed and waiting to be seamed together. I am really pleased with my progress. My problem will be deciding which child will receive this one. I thinK I will wait until closer to Christmas when I have more afghans completed to decide who gets what. Did I say I need 10!!! afghans altogether!!!! Oh my, I do put the pressure on myself!

Shebear, Have you decided on your color yet?

[amyquilt]

WOW! Beautiful afghan!

This will be a project I definitely want to join in on the CAL, but can't until we get moved and settled in our new home in Amarillo the first of next month. :yay

See ya then!

Amy

[shebear]

Homebody.........nope I haven't decided on a color yet. I've been crocheting dishcloths all weekend so I haven't even done any snowflakes. It's really hard to get excited about an afghan when we've had temps of 103 and 104. I swear you COULD fry an egg on the sidewalks but I'm trying to keep snowflakes coming.

[Homebody]

Amy, I hope your move goes smoothly. See you next month!

Shebear, It doesn't say up top where you live. What state are you in? We've had 92-98 temps the last couple of days with high humidity. I don't mind the temps, it's the humidity that kills!

I've got to make a couple of facecloths on scrubbies for the granddaughters for vacation in the next couple of days. I ran out of cute girl colors in cotton so I guess I need to make a trip to the store. We leave Saturday for Mackinaw & Mackinac Island. It's a family affair! All of the kids and their families go on a one week vacation together each year. This year is up north. I hope I will get computer access, otherwise I won't get to chat for a week!

[shebear]

Homebody..........I'm in north central Texas....around Dallas. We're in drought conditions and orange ozone alerts. Having lived in both Houston and it's humidity and Dallas and it's sometimes dry and hot conditions, I'm not real sure which is worse. I think the dry heat fools you and is potentially more dangerous especially with high levels of pollution.

Well it's back to snowflakes.........a few snowflakes outside would be a nice change for a day or two.

[shebear]

Yeah.....16 snowflakes......43 more to go!

[Around74]

YAY---I have 14 done and 45 to go!! Guess I'd better get to crocheting.

[Homebody]

Ok, I have 15 more snowflakes to go. I just finished joining what I had completed into rows. I can picture a completed afghan soon!

[Around74]

WTG....Can't wait to see the finished afghan

[squish_52]

wooo! good job keep up the good work!!!

[shebear]

10 more today.....that makes 26 snowflakes..........33 more to go. Guess I should decide on the background color.

[amyquilt]

Gosh...this pattern is printed out and sitting on my table...I can't wait to get started! I may just have to make up a few snowflakes while the movers are packing next week. ;-)

Amy

[shebear]

I'm up to 42 out of 59 snowflakes. I could do snowflakes in my sleep now.

[Gardener]

Wow, everyone is moving right along. I have 8 complete hexagons done. I hope to get some more done tonight.

[angelfire]

putting on my WIM list

[Homebody]

Just finished the snowflakes and some of the dark. I'm trying to hook and pack for vacation at the same time. It's not working too well. I'm not taking this project with me on vacation (too big), so piecing all together and edging it will have to wait until I get back.

I'm taking my computer (hope I can get connected) so I can keep in touch.

Shebear, You are really moving along! Have you decided on your background color yet?

[amyquilt]

Will TLC or Regular Red Heart be an ok weight for this?? Don't mean to sound stupid...it calls for lightweight worsted, and don't want it to be too heavy by using the "medium" worsted.

Thanks,
Amy

[Homebody]

Amy, I am using a worsed weight yarn (Caron 1lb). So, yes TLC, RH or any other yarn you think will look nice will work beautifully.

[amyquilt]

Thanks, Kathryn!

[tlisley]

Oh... I've been resisting this CAL since the first post was made!! I can't stand it!! I've wanted to make this afghan for a long time soooo OK, I'm in... I must be nuts! LOL!

[Homebody]

Traci, Good! We are happy to have more hookers joining us!

[Around74]

Ok--you guys are moving right along. I haven't worked on this in over a week. If it ever coold down I will get back at it. Can't wait to see some pics.

[shebear]

Ok I've got 48 snowflakes done now and I have my background yarn. I've decided on Pounder in color Royalty (a bright blue). I've also done 5 1/2 dishcloths this week so far.

FYI...While at JoAnn's I noticed the Sugar 'n' Cream was in bigger skeins. Solids were 4 oz. now, which if I remember correctly makes them the same size as Lion Brand Cotton.

Also picked up 5 skeins of Lion Brand Magic Stripes sock yarn for half price...guess I'll be making socks next.

[squish_52]

i have 6 hex's done....this part seems to take forever...

[amyquilt]

I broke down today and bought the yarn for the snowflakes. I can always go back when I'm moved and have the flakes done to choose a background yarn to use.

This is a nice portable project to work on while we are "waiting" during the move. Waiting for our stuff to be put on the truck....then on the other end waiting in a hotel for our stuff to arrive.

Am excited...getting ready to start my first snowflake!

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!
Amy

[shebear]

Yeah!!!! All the snowflakes are done. Now for the background and putting it together.

[amyquilt]

:cheer Two snowflakes done!! :clap

Maybe it does snow in Houston, TX area in the summer :eek


More to come...
Amy

[squish_52]

woo! let it snow let it sno let it snow!

[shebear]

Nine complete hexagons done. 50 left. It takes longer to do the last 3 rows than the first 5. Longer counting!

[amyquilt]

Five snowflakes done....not making much progress, but at least I"m doing a little as I can :yes

Amy

[Around74]

Well at least I don't feel so far behind anymore. I have 14 hexagons done and 2 panels complete. Maybe I will be able to work on this some this week.

[squish_52]

13 hexs done!

[Gardener]

Only 10 complete hexagons done here. I'm a slow crocheter, I guess.

[squish_52]

i am starting to weave ends in, i'm thinking that if i do a couple panels it'll make finishing it easier? i dont know but i'm giving it a try

[Slavic Crochet]

Sorry i havent been on. I have about 20 full snowflakes done. the thing is i lost my needle that i really liked and i am having the darndest time finding another! oh well ill find it!

[squish_52]

ok i got 2 panels finished, and i think i have enough hexes done to do another

[shebear]

Yeah! I'm over half done. 33 snowflakes now have backgrounds. With any luck I'll finish next week.

Homebody how are you doing?

[Homebody]

Just got back from vacation. I didn't hook at all! I've got kids leaving from here tomorrow and will probably get back on track Monday. All my hexes are done and some panels are stitched. I just need to finish stitching panels and then I can put it all together!

I'm glad to hear how well everyone is doing.

[squish_52]

wow good job!

[shebear]

I only have 11 more snowflakes to put backgrounds on. Since I'm weaving in the ends as I go along, I'll only have to stitch it together and do the border. I'll be done in no time!

[Homebody]

I am now piecing it together. I have 2 rows stitched. This part takes forever. As the color is dark, I must do it during the day. Guess what I'll be working on today in the airconditioning!

[Nicie]

Could someone say how big their "snowflakes" are? Mine seem very small.

Thanks for the help.

[shebear]

My "snowflakes" are about 6 inches--point to point. When I do the background, they grow to about 9 1/2 inches.

[Nicie]

Thanks for answering my question. Mine are about the same size. The picture was
a little decieving I thought that they were bigger.

[squish_52]

same here...i've run out of yarn and have to wait until payday :( to finish

[shebear]

Yep I'm about to run out too and since I'm determined to only buy my Pounders when I have a 40% coupon, I'll have to wait until I get one. That's OK though because I have tons of other yarn and need to make a baby blanket for a friend who's daughter is expecting.

[Homebody]

I've stitched another panel together. It is getting hot on my lap even in airconditioning! These snowflakes sure aren't very cooling. I'm almost done, but it is going to take me a while. I'm just not up to working on it.

[Homebody]

Oh ya, Our Meijers sells one pounders for $1.50 less than JoAnn's!!

[Lady_of_Roses]

My motifs (I did a test one) came to 8 inches across using RH yarn and the hook they suggested. :think

[shebear]

Ok, I have all the panels done so now all that's left is putting the panels together and then the border.

Now........what to do next?........Hmmmm!

[Gardener]

I'm still slowly moving along on this afghan. Its kind of hard for me to get excited about maing an afghan when its 95 dgrees outside. I've only done 3 more motifs in the last week.

[squish_52]

I have all but one snow flake done, and 24 hexes, 13 of those are into 2 panels...i'm slowly making progress :) finally got more yarn though so i'm hoping to finish in the next couple weeks

[natcat]

Around74
:yes Your snow flake panel is so very pretty, :c9

[natcat]

:hook Slavic Crochet
I would like to join, but I have one more rec. granny 'ghan to start & finish, after I finish the one I'm making for our grandson:cheer
This might be a dumb question, but I'll ask it anyway, is the pattern easy to follow??
I've always wanted to crochet a snowflake 'ghan, so now when I get there, I'll be joining in, if that's ok:manyheart

[natcat]

:hook Nicie
The hook that you're crocheting the snowflakes with, is it the size that the pattern suggests?? :yarn

[Homebody]

natcat, Mine is.

[Around74]

:hook Slavic Crochet
I would like to join, but I have one more rec. granny 'ghan to start & finish, after I finish the one I'm making for our grandson:cheer
This might be a dumb question, but I'll ask it anyway, is the pattern easy to follow??
I've always wanted to crochet a snowflake 'ghan, so now when I get there, I'll be joining in, if that's ok:manyheart
The pattern is super easy. It also goes very quickly (expect when I can't get motivated because of the heat). I would say jump right in. I know I will be here awhile beacuse I have 2 of them to make.

[natcat]

natcat, Mine is.

Hello Homebody
Your crochet work is so cute, & you've done such a good job,:rose :rose :clap

[Gardener]

It has been too hot here to do much of anything. I have only 13 complete hexagons done. I do a few minutes each day, but at this rate I'll need that afghan before I finish it. We're leaving tomorrow for vacation and I'm taking it along. Hopefully when I don't have all my other chores staring at me, I can get some more done.

[Homebody]

natcat, Thanks! I've been doing it for many years.

It is hot here also. I'm going to wait to finish up mine when the weather cools down a little. No hurry-its a Christmas gift!

Gardener, I will also being leaving for vacation again on Saturday. I will take some yarn, but not sure how much I will get done. This vacation is just my husband and myself!

[crochetrae]

I know it's late, but I'm thinking about joining in on this one. After reading everyone's posts, it sounds like a fun pattern to do. Now I need your opinions, please. I have a choice of white/black or white/red. What do you think? I have no clue what I'll do with it when it's done, so I can't use that as a guide. But I have both colors of yarn.
Tell me what you think!
Susan

[Homebody]

crochetrae, Oh, I think either would look very nice! The red would look Christmas-e, the black would be like a dark night. Do up a snowflake and put both colors around it. See which you like better.

[natcat]

natcat, Thanks! I've been doing it for many years.

It is hot here also. I'm going to wait to finish up mine when the weather cools down a little. No hurry-its a Christmas gift!

Gardener, I will also being leaving for vacation again on Saturday. I will take some yarn, but not sure how much I will get done. This vacation is just my husband and myself!


Hi Homebody
I also have been crocheting for years, but mostly ripples, so even starting & finishing the rectangle afghan of ErinLindseys, was so much different, but I really enjoy crocheting the pattern, they are so pretty:c9 & I know I'll enjoy crocheting this snowflake also, thank you ( for people like me, just trying something new, is kind of scary, but I found out it is so much fun:yes :hook

[natcat]

Crochetrae
I think that a white snowflake, on a red background would look really pretty, I do think that the black background would be a little bit too dark.
:yes :hook

[squish_52]

What if you used both? like made a stripey one, used both black and red background or a red and green, that would be neat just my opinion though

[crochetrae]

What if you used both? like made a stripey one, used both black and red background or a red and green, that would be neat just my opinion though
I considered that, but was afraid it would be too "cutesy". I can't get my DH excited about either one, so I'm just sitting. Appreciate the input :) . I was leaning towards black since our couch is black leather and I didn't want it to look Christmasy. DH said black/white would remind him of Holsteins.:(
Susan

[laurastar0962]

My mom helped me, and I finished one snow flake. I am using Lion Brand Jiffy Mohair in snow white, and Kitty Hawk (it is a whitish blue, like sky, but much lighter) I am going to try to make my next snowflake alone, and follow what she did. I dont have my backround yet, but I would really like a blue (maybe I will be done by next christmas!)

Laura

[Krystal16]

Crochetrae, If you went with a heathery color it would definitely "class" it up and you could use just about any color with the black leather couch. I love the heathers - TLC has a huge selection.

[crochetrae]

Crochetrae, If you went with a heathery color it would definitely "class" it up and you could use just about any color with the black leather couch. I love the heathers - TLC has a huge selection.
Thanks for that idea! I never even thought of using a heather. That just might be the ticket :clap .
Susan

[squish_52]

has anyone been working on this? I just bought my last skein of yarn and plan to work on this tomorrow, i might just get it done within the week :)

[laurastar0962]

i finished up a secxond star!!! started a third!!! 57 9/10th to go!!!

[shebear]

I'm in stall mode. It's hot here.....100+ so I can't really get into it anymore. I do have the strips done but the thought of having that on my lap is more than I can take so I'm waiting until it cools off just a bit.

[Kellycat]

This is very pretty, and yes very tempting to join in. I have printed out the pattern as I was writing this. Very pretty! Nice Christmas present as well. Maybe for myself! lol

[Gardener]

I managed to get about 7 snowflakes done while we were on vacation, but the heat sort of has me less than enthused about this project at the moment. I have maybe 18 blocks totally done and about 5 extra snowflakes. I ran out of white yarn, but I'll pick up some more when I run errands this week.

[amyquilt]

I'm still around. I've got 14 snowflakes done. Just haven't had much time. Still trying to get settled into our house...rooms painted and decorated, etc.

Plan to work on more this weekend and pick out my bg color for the hex's.

Amy

[squish_52]

i have finished all the hexes and i'm gonna weave in ends and sew them all together! i'm so freakin excited this ghan is so easy and i think i would def recommend this to any beginner :)

[amyquilt]

Becca...now after that post, I feel inspired to really start hitting this hard. I was excited at first, but with our move and all...kinda lost interest.

I better get going! Maybe I'll go to the store today and pick out the bg color for the hexes and feel more energized about finishing this up.

Thanks!
Amy

[karillia]

I am going to make this for my friend's 30th b-day in the end of Oct. I figured it would go with almost any decor (I think her couch is dark purple) and you guys make it sound pretty easy!

[Butterfly04]

I would like to join in on the snowflake cal. I like the pattern I will p/u my yarn over the weekend to begin.

[Gardener]

I'm still working on this one, but I've been trying to finish a few other projects too, so its been slow going.

[cozyhomelife]

This is my first post in this forum, I think, but WOW this is a beautiful afghan, and I'm really impressed at how long this subject has been going on as it is always getting new people interested! I'm interested, also, and wanted to ask a few questions from those who already understand how it goes together:
1. I've seen different motif patterns where you were NOT supposed to do the motifs separate because you had to crochet one on to the next one as they got finished (somehow). Am I correct in understanding that in this pattern you A) finish the snowflakes - bind off B) finish the fill in around the snowflakes - bind off. and C) sew/crochet each finished block together.
Also, what is lightweight worsted, that confuses me. I'm from the USA and maybe that's the problem with the term.
-Thanks, Cozy :)

[Gardener]

Cozyhomelife, you are correct in your understanding of this pattern. I like the fact that I don't have a whole lot of project hanging off my hook as I crochet. I've been sewing the strips together as I go though, because the idea of sewing together all those hexagons at the end sounds a little tedious to me.
I'm from the USa too, and I don't know what exactly is meant by lightweight worsted, I'm just using ordinary worsted weight yarn (Bernat brand for the dark color and Caron one pounder for the light) and its turning out fine. My hexagons are measuring about 10 inches from point to point.

[cozyhomelife]

Oh, I can't wait to start it! Hobby Lobby is having a big yarn sale this week and I'm looking to get what I need. I always buy 1 skein extra of all the requiared colors because of hearing so many sad stories of running out. If I have it left over, I don't care, I can always make a pillow, use it for plastic canvas, or some scrap afghan in the future. I haven't made an afghan in 30 years. I made one for the birth of my niece, which I wish I could find my book on that, it was beautiful and simple (probably dropped behind something, it's a small booklet), and a shell like pattern that I just made up as I went for my mom. Up to a week ago, I didn't think about afghans, and suddenly I'm looking all over the internet and ebay for patterns!

[squish_52]

Well everyone, i got all my hexes sewn together, i'm on the homestretch now! I just have to wait until i go home this weekend cause i forgot to bring the yarn to finish the edging! but i have a picture on my blog if you are curious what mine looks like :) enjoy

[cozyhomelife]

Do you mean that you used 4 "Pounders" altogether, or 4 of just one color or what? To be clear, how many blue and how many white? 4 pounders sounds like a lot if you just mean the blue... it doesn't look like it's a really big afgan? I don't think I've ever seen pounders in the dark blue, only in baby colors. I'll look harder at the store and see if I missed it, since I wasn't really doing any afghans or baby stuff, it's possible I didn't notice. It does look great, even with the color mix, you'll love it even more when it snows!

[squish_52]

sorry, it was 4 pounders of the dark color and i used 2 of the light
i used deep purple, and it's really not that big, but the rounds that you use dark colors on is all double and single crochet with 6 trebles mixed in along with a few half doubles...it's really thick and heavy. I think becasue the pattern called for light worsted weight, that's why i ended up using twices as much yarn...but it's such a nice afghan and i really enjoyed making it

[squish_52]

i think if i did this ghan again i would probably use baby yarn or simply soft since it is a little less bulky than what i used :)

[cozyhomelife]

Becca, I see. Thanks for clarifying. That pounder yarn does seem to be skinnier than other ww yarn I've seen. I guess with such heavy stithces, it is important to watch not to get anything to heavy! It will be interesting to see what I come with. I'm having a busy week trying to get ready for my son to come home for a week, with his girlfriend, but plan to get some yarn bought anyway.

[Gardener]

Squish_52, your afghan looks great!

Cozyhomelife, I couldn''t find pounders in dark blue, so I'm using 12 oz skeins. I have 13 hexagons totally finished and have a little of the dark yarn left. I thinbk that means that I had better get some more of the dark yarn while I can, since I will likely need at least 4 of them, maybe 5.

[Fidgement]

Squish52, Excellent job!!!! :yay :cheer :clap :c9 :clap :cheer :yay
I've been following this CAL and finally, someone with a picture! I hope it gets cold where you are since that ghan will definately keep the chill away. I've printed this pattern and I'm fighting the urge to go for it! No one could possibly not like snowflakes!
Thanks for sharing.....:yes

[cozyhomelife]

Gardener, you are using 12 oz skeins of which yarn?

[Gardener]

The 12 oz ones are Bernat super value. I'm hoping it washes up okay.

I'm using Caron 1 pounders for the snowflakes, because I had one in white that I had purchased for some other project that I envr got to.

[cozyhomelife]

I'm so stupid, I can't believe it! It was the lack of comma that lead me astray. It does not say to buy light ww yarn, the light word goes with how many light colored to buy!
You need dark and light colored yarn, Look:
Materials: (32 oz. dark), (28 oz. light) worsted-weight yarn. G hook (4.25 mm)
Ha, ha, at least I figured it out in time. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought the white, and even though it says no dye lot, some were definitely yellow cast, so I checked mine really hard at the store and will check them in the sun and under a lamp light to make sure I didn't get any different looking ones. Now about the dark color. I absolutely LOVE the dramatic dark look and think it is the best look, BUT I have 4 cats and have to wonder if it will only look good until 5 minutes after I put it on the couch and then become a hairbal eyesore. So, I am thinking about light blue, the same affect as a moonlit night when it snows. It might work because I love that look and my living room is light blue. I thought it was stupid to stand there all day staring at the different blues trying to imagine it, because I know I never come to a conclusion. So, for once in my life, I bought the one I knew and left the other till later. I will try to get 1 snowflake made and then be able to place it on the other colors to be satisfied with the look before the sale is off. If it does go off, it'll take me forever to make the flakes and I can pick up some blue next sale. No problem. I'm feeling good about it :)

[sunrisedq]

I have been following this thread for some time and even got a copy of the pattern. Now in the mist of everything going on here, I've decided to start this.:clap It looks so pretty and a nice heavy weight, which up here in north western Pa. that will come in handy when temps drop into the neg's:eek It was a bit too warm to start eariler BUT it is now getting really cool and in fall weather it's nicer to crochet this type of afghan.
The only problem is that I HATE:angry to piece things together yet I still find and do these types of patterns as they are just soo darn cute.:hook
Wish me luck!! Hoping it turns out as nice as the ones ya'll posted pic's of. Nice work to all !!:yay

[cozyhomelife]

Did anyone else have trouble with their center hole looking incongruent? You can tell where mine started and also the first hole in the first stem going up in the next round is not as well shaped as all the others. I'm considering finishing the center round like a doily so it will come out better for me. Did anyone else notice that?

[karillia]

Did anyone else have trouble with their center hole looking incongruent? You can tell where mine started and also the first hole in the first stem going up in the next round is not as well shaped as all the others. I'm considering finishing the center round like a doily so it will come out better for me. Did anyone else notice that?
I am doing the center hole differently than the pattern. I am just doing the sc in a loop. Seems to look better.

[karillia]

i think if i did this ghan again i would probably use baby yarn or simply soft since it is a little less bulky than what i used :)
:D Yours looks great!:yay
I 'm using Jiffy yarn, the mohair kind,and they are pretty thick. I have charcoal heather for the outside.
I 'm also going to make mine smaller, prob just 23 motifs. --or more if I get them done in time.

[cozyhomelife]

I think if you made it from a smaller yarn than the ww you are going to have a lot smaller motif and might have to make twice as many!
I loved the dark in the pattern, but have 4 cats and didn't think the good look would last more that 5 minutes here, so I bought 2 different yarns to do mine. The first yarn I wanted to use was Redheart Delft Blue which has just a small touch of turquoise in it, and it is bright. It is down a shade from the regular blue in brightness. Since my LV wall is a light obin's egg blue, this is much like it in hue, just brighter. I had bought one a few weeks ago, but couldn't find it again. So, I ended up buying this yarn that is a shaded color by Bernat, it goes from navy to almost the same color of blue that I wanted. I thought it looked like a shaded nighted sky with light and dark parts. Then I happened to go to Walmart for something else and discovered that they were the ones who had the Delft Blue and no one else carries it, so got more of that. I'm thinking of making the shaded one for my son for Christmas now. He is also very tall, so I don't know how many motifs I'll need, actually it will work out with no problem because with the shaded yarn if I end up needing more yarn it won't show a dyelot difference - I bought all they had.
I am a little worried that all the holes in the pattern will let warm out, we'll see.
Oh, I have made house socks and house shoes from the Redheart and when washed it came out like new, but I have not used the Bernat. I will need to make a swatch and wash it and make sure it doesn't come out will pills/balls and look bad before I continue to make more with it. If it loses it looks I'll take it all back except the one I opened.
When my son goes back home in a week, I'll sit down and make a chain->into a joined hole->put sc or dc around it until I get th required amount->join it for a finished round. Then crochet up a 3 st (if the next are dc, can't remember) and start the new round, doily style.

[squish_52]

i'm a fairly loose crocheter so i dont think they would come out much smaller, besides i think this pattern is pretty adaptable so i would probably use a larger hook, maybe an H if i did this again...but i got the idea that this would make a stellar baby ghan in bernat baby coordinates in that bright baby blue they have for the outer edge and for the snowflakes use that pretty pink they have, and just cut down the size of the afghan to about half or 1/3. :) good luck for all those who haven't finished....btw i finished mine but forgot to take pics...the edging makes like little puffs, it's really cute!

[Gardener]

I'm finally back working on this again. The weather has cooled off finally and I'm more motivated to work n an afghan.

[pixiedust]

Hi! How big is the finished afghan? I couldn't find measurements on the pattern site. I'd like to make this as a baby blanket for a friend due in January, but I want to try to figure out how many hexagons I'll need to make for a baby size. How big is each hexagon? Maybe that would be a better way for me to figure out my measurements...

[cozyhomelife]

I've only done one block and it measures 9" from pt to pt or 8" from flat side to flat side, with ww yarn. That's way big for a baby afghan, but you may have better luck with baby yarn. The blocks work up REAL quick, so if you have any baby yarn, even if it's the same color, make one up to see how you think it would be in size.

[pixiedust]

I've only done one block and it measures 8" from pt to pt or 7" from flat side to flat side, with ww yarn. That's way big for a baby afghan, but you may have better luck with baby yarn. The blocks work up REAL quick, so if you have any baby yarn, even if it's the same color, make one up to see how you think it would be in size.

What a great idea! I'll scrounge around for some baby yarn tonight and give it a whirl. Thanks!!

[squish_52]

Pixiedust, i really hope this turns out for you :) let us know what you come up with, i'm really curious to see what this pattern looks like for a babyghan :) goodluck!

[Gardener]

How are the afghans coming? I confess that I only add a round or two every few days. When I started this I made a block or 2 every day, and some days I amde 5 or 6. I'm now moving so slowly that my teenage daughter has offered to help me finish as she is tired of seeing it in a basket next to the sofa. I have started too many things and I want them all finished quickly, with the result that nothing much is getting done. I have been flitting from project to project. So starting today, everything is going into the closet until I finish the afghan. I have more than half the hexagons done, and I've even sewed a few rows together, so its getting there.

[Homebody]

I have not been on for a while. My computer had to go in for repairs (almost 1 month!). I have been busy crocheting, just not on my snowfake afghan. I still have to sew all of the together! I will have it done by Christmas though!

[cozyhomelife]

I hope to make one for myself and one for my son (different households), but have some other projects going, too. Each flake does go really fast though, that is a good thing. I just have to finish my Halloween stuff first!

[Shawnee/OR]

I'm joining in so I can FINISH this .... I have all of my work done for my snowflake afghan except for joining the squares and edging. So, I'm hoping for a FO from my UFO. Thanks!:yes:yes Oh, by the way, I used Amore in Celery and White -- very pretty.

[shebear]

All my blocks are done and I've made strips but the 90+ weather is due back again this week so I'm not finishing now. It's waiting patiently.

[jchllm]

Here's my first panel. This does work up very quickly.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/Around74/100_1038.jpg


I do hope this works up quickly. I told the kids and my dh that I thought we should handmake our Christmas gifts this year. So, obviously, I'm crocheting mine. My son wants a snowflake afghan and I had actually found this one and thought it was nice. I'm hoping it does work up rather quickly as I still have my dd's shell afghan to finish, my dh's afghan to join, and something for my 7 y/o son.
HOw fast does it work up? Any suggestions?

[Butterfly04]

I have been very busy with the kids being in school and all the after school act. that I have not had the time to start this one yet I do have my yarn and everything now that the routine is in tact now I can get started. I am going to start today. The colors I am using is black and white. I will post pics as my progress goes.

[Gardener]

I'm pretty much a beginner and it takes me 30-45 minutes to finish a hexagon, so I think its going pretty quickly. I would think a more experienced crocheter could do them faster. since the afghan is made in small parts it is easy to take along to work on at a game or just in the car.

[jchllm]

I'm having a problem. For some reason I'm only get 5 sides, not six and I'm following the directions exactly. Anyone have that problem that can tell me what I'm doing wrong..????

[Around74]

Lisa--sent you a pm.

[jchllm]

Here it is Miranda.............

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/jchllm/th_100_0212.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/jchllm/100_0212.jpg)

[Around74]

Lisa--

From what I can see--I think the problem is when you are doing round 4. You are putting the stitches in the corners and I believe they go in between the corners (I am not at home and can't grab some yarn and a hook to tell for sure though). The corners are your ch 3 spaces and in between the corners are your ch 2 spaces. See if that helps. If not, when I get home tonight I will sit down and check for you.

[jchllm]

I DID put them in the corners, not the ch2..........maybe that's what I did wrong.

Thanks a lot Miranda. I'll frog part of it and redo it and see what happens. I won't be able to tonight because my son is home and I don't want him to see but I'll try first thing in the morning.
Thanks again for the help.

[Around74]

Let me know if that fixes the problem. I will sit down tonight and work on a couple of these. Sorry to say--but somehow this project got pushed to the side. I need to start working on it again.

[karillia]

I think your problem starts before rnd 4 ( hard to tell w/ that varg. yarn) but looks like from the start you have only five spaces to work in --maybe you did only 5sc and then had only 10 dc in the next rnd?(there should be 6 [dc,ch2,dc] in rnd 2. And you do work in the ch-3 spaces, the corners. Excuse me butting in but thought that might help! Here it is Miranda.............

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/jchllm/th_100_0212.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/jchllm/100_0212.jpg)

[darski]

Quie often with a hexagonal patter (and other such) they will give the instructions
for the first situation- where you start using a ch 3 etc,
then they tell you to do four more in a different 'way'
and then they give you the final bit
so you end up with 6 bits all together.

you may be miscounting from that original row.

(Please don't ask me how i know this can happen)

[jchllm]

I ended up 'do this 4 times', 5 times and it worked. So I followed the directions, but in my own way....and it worked.....lol

[Butterfly04]

Hello eveyone,
I started my snowflakes last night and I have two done so far, I had to redo the first about 5x till I got it, I to followed the directions but in my own way and they came out great. I have changed my colors from the previous post I will post pics soon.

[JulieKay]

Hi Guys
I was kinda lurking in here while this was going on and working on it . I hope to make a second one of these- they are so pretty and so easy to do !
I made it a throw-size, so the rows were 6-5-6-5-6-5-6

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/th_100_2922.jpg (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/100_2922.jpg)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/th_100_2917.jpg (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/100_2917.jpg)

[Gardener]

JulieKay, your throw looka really nice. i like that shade of blue. I'm thinking of making a throw too, since I plan to toss it over the living room sofa this winter. I need to make about 15 more blocks still.

[JulieKay]

Gardener
What color are you using ? I just used RH country blue, but if I make another one, I'll be using the regular blue color, which is a little darker .
How many snowflakes do you have done ?

[QueenOfCrochet]

That's gorgeous Julie! I knew you were working on it but I didn't realize you finished it. It's beautiful, great job!:clap

[JulieKay]

Thanks Tabby
Yea, that was one easy afghan and really not that hard to put together either since the hex's were so big . I guess that's why I'd make another one, since the first wasn't so hard ! It turned out real nice too .
I don't know if the second will be quite as easy. I bought the RH Christmas yarn in the white with silver thread for the snowflake part and it is that crinkly-type yarn . I'm not real good at working with it ,but we shall see !:hook

[Gardener]

I'm using a darker blue, almost navy. It's Bernat super value yarn.
I think I have 25 snowflakes done. I haven't been working too much on it lately, but it snowed here last night and today, so I'm kind of in the mood to finish it now.

[JulieKay]

Yea, it's coming that time of year, isn't it ? We had a few flakes here today too, but none on the ground yet. It's REALLY cold out though !

Good luck on your afghan and drop a picture when you get it done so we can see it . I bet it's really pretty !

[cozyhomelife]

JulieK, I keep asking this question, but no one knows, I guess. Now that you have this put together, maybe you know. I've been worried about these blocks because they are so holey, that it will be an attractive afghan, but not really warm to be under. If it's just attractive, but not all that warm, I'll just make a throw for the back of the couch, rather than make Christmas gifts out of it. I also made my block from RH Super Saver and it is very stiff, not like it would drape well against the body. That plus the holes, just leaves me in doubt about how warm it will work out to be for winter use, and it's a pattern that is not really suitable for lighter summer use!

[JulieKay]

Hi Cozy
Well, the holes in mine didn't seem too big -- they were noticeable, but not big enough that they would let in a lot of cold air I don't think. Also, the edging is solid, so that part is thick and warm . What size hook did you use and do you crochet loosely or tighter ?
Some people who crochet loosely, the items with holes are bigger and more stretchy .
It turned out to be big and thick and warm I thought . I used RedHeart for the blue part, but for the snowflake part I used Lion Brand Wool-ease which is a little thinner yarn than RH is . I thought that might be a problem, using 2 different thicknesses of yarn, but it didn't seem to matter much .
I would say it's definitely warm . Not thin and holey enough for warmer weather use .

Hope this helped !:)

[squish_52]

mine turned out really warm, when i was putting the edging on my legs were sweating from being so warm, and it was chilly that day....mine is also very heavy and thick! love love love this afghan

[cozyhomelife]

I don't think I really know if I'm a tight or loose crocheter, because I'm pretty new at it. I just did a little years ago and have come back to it recently. I know I'm a tight knitter, and had to practice to not make my stitches so tight I could barely move them on the needles! Maybe if you look at my block you'll be able to tell if it's too loose looking. I have a pic on my blog on the current page, right at the top.

[JulieKay]

Hi Cozy
I just looked at your snowflake -- it looks really pretty ! I wouldn't say you were a loose crocheter at all, and not really super-tight. It looked just about right to me .:)
I really don't think the holes will be a problem since the majority of the afghan is in the blue and it is very good thick sturdy yarn .
Keep at it. I bet it's gonna be gorgeous when done !

[Lady_of_Roses]

I did a test motif back when this CAL began, and my hexagons came out to 8" across from side to side using a 'G' (4.25) hook and regular worsted weight (red heart) yarn.

What size hooks are other people using ww yarn using, and how big are your motifs coming out to?

I've got my yarn for my snowflake centers (RH holiday white), and need to figure out which blue to get to go with it. I will eventually get to do this afghan! :yay

[cozyhomelife]

I've only done one block and it measures 9" from pt to pt or 8" from flat side to flat side, with ww yarn with a G hook.

[squish_52]

mine were 8" too from flat side to flat side

[JulieKay]

Wish I could be of more help, but I already gave my afghan away. I think mine was also 8 inches ,but I used an H hook I think .
Sounds like everyone's is coming out pretty close to the same size .

[karillia]

I am using Jiffy in white and TLC charcoal heather for the border, using an "I" hook mine are coming out 10 in across (from the points) and about 9 the other way. I wish i used the same size yarn( the grey is thinner) cuz the edges are a bit wavy. They do flatten out, but I hope they don't look bad when i put them all togther. I really don't want to block this.

[cozyhomelife]

Karillia - my edges are warbly, too. I didn't know if that was my lack of experience so maybe by dc were too big which might make them take up too much room and wave. But you can't block synthetic fibers, it don't work. Maybe others will tell if their flake edges were wavy and if it mattered when sewn together.

[JulieKay]

Hi Guys
For those of you worrying about the edges being a little bit ruffly, they will probably work out just fine whene it is sewn together. There almost seemed to be a few too many stitches along the edges or something, making the hex's a little uneven looking along the sides, but once they are all put together, they look just fine .

Good luck ! :)

[Lady_of_Roses]

Thanks cozyhomelife, squish_52, Juliekay, and karillia! I'm glad to know that I did have the size about right.

Thanks also Juliekay for letting us know the wobbly edges are normal. I asked after doing my test block about that (way back when on a different thread), but nobody had responded.

[laurastar0962]

ok i am up to 17 snow flakes and have figured out i will need a total of 11 skiens of the kittyhawk http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/jiffy.htm how many skiens of dark would i need to finish do you think? whicj dark woul du recommend to go with it?

Laura

[cozyhomelife]

Laura, I decided to try a flake from Jiffy last and was surprised at how hard it was to pull the yarn thru each stitch, as it clung to itself so badly. Are you finding any of that?
About the amounts, the instructions say:
32 oz. dark, 28 oz. light
So since the Jiffy page says there are 3 oz (2 1/2 variegated) I would make a guess that you will need at least 2 skeins more of the dark. It's reallly hard to look at the pics and guess at how the kitty hawk is coming off, but just for fun, I'll guess at looking at the violet to go with it. They are far apart on the page, which makes it harder to imagine together, also.

[laurastar0962]

Cozy,

I was shocked to read thier discription of color for kitttyhawk. My bf foirmerly worked post production for films and is a color expert. He thought it was the color of cloud edges you know white and where the blue is just poking thru?

[cozyhomelife]

I've never seen it in person, but even the pic there seems to show a little purple and uh... trying to remember.... was it green? I wondered about how it looked as a snowflake, but your description sounds much different than the pic. Have you decided on the blue you will use? What about the question I asked? You had no difficulty working with the yarn? I didn't finish the one snowflake I tried because the yarn stuck to itself and it was hard for me to pull it thru. I mean, one would be ok, but 59 might have wigged me out to struggle with.

[karillia]

hi! I am also using the Jiffy in white for my flakes and don't have a problem with it. I am using an 'I' hook, if that makes a difference. I am using charcoal grey for the background, kinda wish i used something a bit more cheerful, seems a bit somber. I haven't sewn any together, so hopefully it will look better in one piece.

[cozyhomelife]

that must be why it's no trouble and mine was awful. With a G, it's all tighter, so it will stick together more.

[southerncrafter]

Hi, I just joined Crochetville today and I would love to join this CAL. The picture of the Snowflake Afghan is gorgeous. This is my first CAL.

southerncrafter

[JulieKay]

Hello Southern ,
I finished this afghan before joining into the CAL, but I really enjoyed making it. It is really simple and turns out BEAUTIFUL !
Good luck and holler if you get stuck or just wanna YAK ! I'm good at yakking . :)

[southerncrafter]

Hi Julie,
Thank you. I've started the afghan and I think I'm going to enjoy making it. I can't wait to finish it.

Southern

[JulieKay]

Southern
Are you using the colors in the photo or different ones ? I used country blue for my background ,but think any blue would look pretty .

[southerncrafter]

Hi Julie,
I'm using navy blue for my background.

southern

[JulieKay]

Make sure to post a photo when you get a few done ! ;)

[Gardener]

Hi Southern,
Glad to have you along. These blocks work up quickly, and look so nice.
I'm using a blue that is maybe slightly lighter than navy, but the package calls it navy and I think its going to look great if I ever get the afghan finished. DH and I are going away for the weekend and I'm taking it along to work on in the car. I have about 10 snowflakes that need the navy borders added. I am sewing strips toether when I get a few done, just so I won't have to sew them all together at the end, which to me,.is the most tedious part of making a block afghan.

[southerncrafter]

Hi Gardener,
Thank you. The blocks do work up quickly. I have 8 snowflakes already. That is a good idea about sewing the strips as you go. I'm going to give it a try.

Southern

[craftytoo]

Hi, I would like to join this CAL, it will be the first CAL I've ever joined. I joined crochetville yesterday, and love it here.:manyheart

[Gardener]

Welcome, craftytoo.

[kwilliams91]

I have made this exact pattern as a gift - my advice: don't do it in a time constraint! I started mid Oct. and finished the week before Christmas - I had to make 3 complete snowflakes with blue around it A DAY to stay on task! But it turned out nice - I changed to size to be more rectangular to suit my taste. It is quite a heavy afghan when done.

[craftytoo]

Thank you Gardner. I'm thinking about making my afghan in a different background color. I'm going to use spruce, instead of blue, I have alot of that color.:hook

[Gardener]

I think spruce will look great!

[KathyYork2006]

I think I would like to join in on this one. What are the chances of me having it done by the holidays.... :) I think I will go with a very light blue background though, and I may use a sport weight yarn. We'll see when I head to Walmart this morning!

[JulieKay]

Hi Kathy
I think you could definitely have it done by the holidays - each hex works up very quickly ! The putting together takes a little more time, but it's really not bad .
WELL worth the time and effort, it's a showpiece when done .

[craftytoo]

You're right, Gardner, it does look great. I had a hard time getting started. I didn't have any trouble with the snowflake, but when I started rnd 6, I had alot of trouble. I can't tell you how many times I had to frog it.:thair The tcr in ch-1 space on rnd 4 is what I was having problems with. It just didn't look right to me, but I finally got it right.:cheer I've finished 2 more hexagons, and now I think it's going to make up quick. I'll keep you posted on my progress, and I'll post a picture when I get alittle farther along.:hook

[karillia]

[http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/karillia/th_snowflake4-1.jpg (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/karillia/snowflake4-1.jpg)(clickable)

Done!! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I like how the edging looks.

[JulieKay]

Very pretty Karillia !

[darski]

Fabulous Karilla. I love how it looks

[craftytoo]

It's very pretty. Karilla, you did a great job. :cheer

[southerncrafter]

I really like your afghan Karilla. Mine is coming along great. The navy blue was a good choice for me.

[Gardener]

Karillia, that's beautiful. Now I can hardly wait to see how mine turns out!

[bella_song]

I think that I am going to do this project, I just joined Crochetville, so I am late in joining in, but I love the pattern. I actually saw it elsewhere about a week ago and loved it, right now though, I only have white yarn in my stash, so I guess I will only be working on the snowflakes until I can buy some more yarn.

[Gardener]

Welcoem bella song. I make 6 or 7 snowflakes at a time and then add all the borders, and usually then sew the finished snowflakes together in a strip. I feel like they work up faster this way. (although that's probably not true!)

[bella_song]

I just realized that I actually do have some of the right dark colored yarn, I don't know when I will get started though, we are in the really busy part of classes right now.

[KathyYork2006]

I love this so far, it does work up quick! I was home sick this weekend and worked up my first two strips already. I'll post pics when I make a little more progress. I like the lighter blue I chose.

[Beaglelady]

OH!! I"ve done this one. I did it in white and claret Red Heart Yarn.
Have to be careful when stitching the pieces together as I did get a couple stitched on the wrong edge. But it came out beautiful!!! :clap

[bella_song]

How thick is this blanket? Would it be too thick if the yarn were doubled up upon?

[Beaglelady]

it's not thick at all - as the hexagons are worked with one strand. The center (white) is work first, then trimmed in desired color. Could it be worked with two strands? I guess so - but I think it would be too bulky.

[darski]

It would also depend on the yarn you were using - 2 strands of baby yarn might be ok. i don't think you would like two of WW. You would need a large hook and the afghan would not likely look just as you would want it to

[bella_song]

Okay, it just seemed to me like it might be too thin.

[craftytoo]

Beaglelady, your afghan is beautiful, I love the claret.:manyheart I've got 4 snowflakes done on my afghan, and I'm using white and spruce. I'll post a picture when I get farther along.:hook

[darski]

OT - :eek

Beaglelady, is your Amish Beauty an afghan or a quilt?

[Beaglelady]

Beaglelady, your afghan is beautiful, I love the claret.:manyheart I've got 4 snowflakes done on my afghan, and I'm using white and spruce. I'll post a picture when I get farther along.:hook

OH - the spruce and white will be lovely. I think it's one of those patterns that almost any color would do. I was going to sell it - but then I gave it to one of the truck drivers and wife (where I used to work) as a Xmas gift last year. They were always giving me and the other 2 girls gifts at Christmas. Just so happens it matched their living room perfect!!
I want to try her Dahalia pattern.

[bella_song]

Woot! I just got the yarn to start the Snowflakes.

[cozyhomelife]

what kind & colors did you get?

[bella_song]

I am using a VERY white and a saphire blue. They are both really soft so I am excited about this.

[craftytoo]

I've been so busy this week, that I've only gotten one more snowflake done. That makes 5 in total.:sweat I'm going to try to work on it today. Bella, your colors sound beautiful, can't wait to see your afghan. I hope everyone is having a great day.:tup

[dancinghook]

Wow! Beautiful!! I just printed off the pattern and know this is a must do!!! I have the white for the snowflakes, just have to decide on the background. I'm fairly new here, so just found this while browsing.

[Homebody]

Well, I've finally finished my afghan and it is very pretty! I love the border. My daughter says it looks like snowflakes around it. I haven't taken photos yet, but I will and get them posted.

[Kiirs]

All right, you guys have finally convinced me...I've seen this before and bookmarked the pattern, but reading all these posts yesterday got me so excited to 1) make my first afghan or blanket and 2) join my first CAL. Everyone here has probably finished theirs already but I started mine today! The snowflake pattern is SO easy and fast!

One question for those who have finished, though: I've got two snowflakes done and the chain-3 spaces connecting the six points do not show in the final blanket, am I right? Because my snowflakes have those and I don't see them in the finished blanket. Does the dark color yarn go over those spots when joining?

I'd love to see any pictures anyone has--I saw Squish's purple one and it's lovely!

[karillia]

Yes, Kiirs, the border color uses the ch3 spaces.

-Kari

[bella_song]

Kiirs, don't worry, I haven't even started mine.

[Kiirs]

Thanks for the responses! 4 snowflakes done. :D

[squish_52]

I'd love to see any pictures anyone has--I saw Squish's purple one and it's lovely!

Thank you! This was such a fun ghan to complete!

Someone said it looked like snowflakes on the border...Actually it's more like little bobbles...it's a sc tr sc and they end up being little bobbles...they look so cute on the border...I really should get some pictures of the completely completed ghan...I'll take some when I'm at home over thanksgiving! I totally forgot about getting them for you all :) forgive me will ya ;) anyhoo good luck to those who are just starting...if you follow the directions directly you should get the hang of it pretty fast...oh and the snowflakes do look a little weird until you put the dark color on

[Gardener]

I'm still not finished. I think I must be the worlds worst procrastinator. I get about a square and a half done a week.

[darski]

Welcome to the wonderful world of CALS Kiirs. May this be just the beginning of many happy hours of joining in.

I haven't done this CAL but I love to come and see the pictures. Can't wait to see yours too.

[Kiirs]

Thanks, Darski! I think I have 8 or so snowflakes done now. It's not a lot for 4 days' work, but it's what I can do with three kids to home-school and a lot of church and community leadership responsibilities. :D

[asanie01]

Its snowing even in Malaysia where it never snowed before...:) I like to join this CAL... have already have 2 snowflakes....

[asanie01]

Hi ...

I have already have 12 snowflakes...... 47 to go...:cheer ...

[emwilds]

Hi. I'm new here. I just joined yesterday. I just made this afghan. It's the first one I've made. I am planning to give it to my sister-in-law for Christmas. Hope she'll like it...I'll try to post a pic before I give it to her. Now my 5-year-old daughter wants me to make her one too.

[darski]

Welcome aboard emwilds. So what colours did you use for yours? I love these afghans but I just haven't decided to make one yet. I just cruise here for the pics. :gallery

[asanie01]

welcome emwilds... its must be very nice..... and attracted your daughter... :)

[emwilds]

I used caron simply soft in white and dark country blue.

[Gardener]

Welcome emwilds. Looking forward to seeing a picture of your afghan.

[Beaglelady]

I thnk this is one afghan pattern that will look stunning no matter what color is used with the white. :cheer

[Kiirs]

I'd love to see a pic, too! I've got 22 snowflakes finished. I think I'm going to do the throw size that someone posted that only takes 39...doubt I'd have the patience to do 59. :) The snowflakes are so fast and easy...I had the pattern memorized after just a few of them. I love being able to make something without having to look at a pattern.

I'm thinking now that it's time to get out some yarn scraps and see which color would look best for the dark color.

[asanie01]

yeah ..its true Kiirs... it is nice to make something without having to look at the pattern....:) i am ran out of the snowflake yarn which is sky blue... i searched 3 shops yesterday... i don't find any... very sad now..... I only have 30 snowflakes now..... i need 29 more..... Meanwhile i am finishing the hexagon with the snowflakes...... i hope i will find the colour soon.... need to order from other states shop.....

[goaliemom33]

I have bitten the bullet and started my afghan. This is the first one I have ever done for myself. I am using navy blue and white and I have three complete hex and 5 more snowflakes. Hoping to have completed for Christmas.

:ctree

[crochetrae]

I have finally made a decision :cheer . When Jo-Ann's had their Wool-Ease on sale last week, I spotted that white multi. It sparkles different colors in the sun! I got that for my snowflakes. Then I let my DH pick out the yarn for the border and he chose LB Pound of Love in the denim. I have 3 flakes done :D . I gotta tell ya, that sparkly stuff is just sooooo perfect for snowflakes!!!

[Kiirs]

Ooh, I haven't seen that yarn! I'll have to look for it...it sounds lovely.

I'm stuck, guys, and need your help...I've got 30 snowflakes finished and I decided to try the hexagon part on one just to see how that color would look. I can't understand the directions at all. It must be something easy and I'm just not getting it, but I don't know what "chain 2 space" it's talking about right at the beginning of round 6, or the next 2 spaces. I assumed it meant the chain 2 space in between the 4 dc on round 5, but if that's the case, then I don't understand which "next 2 spaces" the half-doubles are supposed to go in. I'm so confused. Help, anyone?? Thank you so much!!

Edit: maybe never mind...I looked at pictures someone posted of their close-up square (was it Julie?) and it helped tremendously. I'm thinking now that the "spaces" just means in between the 4 dcs, even though there are no spaces there. Am I right?

[crochetrae]

Edit: maybe never mind...I looked at pictures someone posted of their close-up square (was it Julie?) and it helped tremendously. I'm thinking now that the "spaces" just means in between the 4 dcs, even though there are no spaces there. Am I right?

That is exactly correct. It threw me for a minute, also.

[Kiirs]

Thanks!! One more question: when did you weave in your ends? I'd like to get rid of all the white ends before putting on the dark color but there doesn't seem to be many good places to hide them in the snowflake itself. Did you weave them in before doing the hexagon part?

[Gardener]

I did the white part as I finished each snowflake, mostly I just sort of wove them in along the edge, where the darker color would hold them a bit too. I am sewing my hexagons together as I finish them, so I weave in the inside darker color as I finish each one, but I have been using the outside end to sew the pieces together.

[asanie01]

i had problem to understand the direction too... and the close up from julie really helps... i weave the white ends in the darker colour....:)

[JulieKay]

Hi Guys
Sorry, I havent checked in here in a couple days, but to answer the question that someone already answered, yep, you just make your stitches between the dc's --- there is no space there for them, you just make the stitch there .
I used the Lion brand yarn that one of you mentioned and it did make a REALLY pretty snowflake .Reminds you of real snow in the sun, how it sparkles .
This pattern would be pretty in almost any color. I know I saw a post once of someone who made the snowflakes in all different really bright colors, then the hex part was all done in black. Wow- it was REALLY pretty. They looked almost like huge flowers .
This is definitely a beautiful afghan and so much easier than it actually looks .
I guess the worst part is putting it together, but it's not too bad .
You can weave in the ends anytime you want to, some people prefer saving that all for last, but I like weaving them as I go so you don't have such a lot of them to do all at once .

[Kiirs]

Thanks for the information! I spent yesterday weaving in the snowflake ends, and started on the hexagons today. Problem is, I don't know what color to choose! I want to do it in some kind of blue and got two different ones and framed the snowflakes in both, and my kids are divided on which is better, and so am I. :) Maybe my husband can be the tiebreaker when he comes home.

[darski]

The good news is that there can't be a wrong choice
- it's blue! :lol <-see he thinks so too.

[JulieKay]

Kiirs
If you still can't decide, post photos of both on here and we'll vote and give you our choices !

[goaliemom33]

This pattern seems to go really fast. It makes me wish for the real thing, but living in middle Tennessee we hardly ever see snow:flake

[JulieKay]

Pam
We don't have any up here yet either, but if we get a pile ,I'll send you down a dumptruck load to cover your yard if you want ~ :lol

[squish_52]

Its ok, I'm pretty far up north here in PA and we haven't had snow yet! There has been some in the mountains but other than that it's looking like a green christmas!

[Gardener]

I'm in Michigan and we usually have snow by this time, however it has been in the 60's here for the past 6 days, so there's no snow here either. Come February, I'll be more than happy to send our snow to anyone who wants some!

[hseger]

I will probably get the yarn to start on this today. I'm new to the boards here and finding WAY too much to do. I went from not having any projects to too many hahaha. I love this site!!!!

[darski]

Hi hseger, welcome aboard. you will never lack inspiration when you are around here. This is a great pattern and we all love to see pictures.

nudge, nudge, wink, wink :wlol

[hseger]

I'm finding that out quickly. I have trouble tearing myself away from this site to do things around the house I need to do. I'm working up the courage to put a few pics on here. I'll have to see if I can get some good photos then try to figure out how to do it. :)

Heather.