Christmas Gifts 2006- Along

[Crafty_Boy_13]

let me try uploading these pics again....

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/fucusmasta13/stuff005.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/fucusmasta13/stuff006.jpg

that should work better...
if you still can't see them i kno that they're working on my blog (just click the link in my signature)

i did manage to get a little more done last night and i finished the first skein,
so im definitely making progress

Happy Crocheting,
Crafty Boy

[minwifeof4boys]

Awesome! :cheer :cheer

[Debbi-a1]

Beautiful afghan. :cheer

[DesertCrocheter]

Wow, that's going to be beautiful! Well done!

[JulieKay]

Crafty
Could you tell me the name of the pattern booklet that came from ? It is very pretty and you are doing nice work on it !
You have a lucky girlfriend . Does she know you are making her something, or is it a secret ?

[Crafty_Boy_13]

well to answer all of your questions....
yes, it came from A Year of Afghans Book 13 by Leisure Arts, if you are really interested i can scan the pattern and email it to you.
and she knows im making her something for christmas, other than that she has no idea.

btw, i hit 37 rows tonight!!! lol 37 is an inside joke amongst me and my friends, but it's good progress none the less.

[jadyn05]

HI everyone, I am ashamed to say I have fallen behind on Christmas gifts. Lucky for me cold weather has moved in, and I should be getting back to business. I have had serious internet issues lately, but am glad to be back. I bought the new houses to paint for this year, and can't wait to get started on them.

And Crafty BOy 13, that is so beautiful, you are doing an amazing job!!! :clap

MOre later, help get me going again folks. Love you all.

[unicorn37757]

Crafty Boy that is really pretty!:cheer

[Crafty_Boy_13]

thanks for all the compliments.... i appreciate them a lot.

[Crafty_Boy_13]

EVEN MORE PROGRESS!!!!
i've been working all morning and got another 9 rows done!!!!

of course i also have a new picture for all to enjoy.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/fucusmasta13/PICT0025.jpg

[Turtleheart]

Howdy!

I've been on hiatus from C'Ville over the summer, but now I'm back and was excited to see this Christmas gift Crochet-Along; can I still join in? I have been working on gifts for the last month or so and could use the encouragement to keep going! Here is my to-do list (so far):

Dr. Who scarf for husband (started)
kitchen set for mom (started)
kitchen set for MIL
kitchen set for Dad
kitchen set for friend (started)
amigurumi horse for nephew
long pointy winter hat for friend (still need to find pattern)

Looks like everyone is doing great stuff and accomplishing a lot. I'd love to join in the fun.

:turtle Turtleheart :turtle

[unicorn37757]

Welcome to the crochet along Turtleheart!:clap

[Crafty_Boy_13]

it's never too late to join.
Welkommen!

[jadyn05]

Welcome to the christmas gifts CAL turtle, glad to have you here..... I would say the only time that would be too late, would be December 26th, lol!!! :rofl

[LadyintheMoon]

Oh this is the perfect CAL for me because I have FOUR afghans I need to have made before Christmas... all for people I haven't met yet! Ok, I've met one of them... but the rest are girlfriends/wives of my honey's brothers! I only know bits and pieces about each person, and I'm sure I'll meet them over Thanksgiving. But I have to start the afghans immediately! I'm going to be making one for him, too... and I'm going to do it without him knowing... if I can. The wife that I have already met is new to America... from Romania. And she's everything stereotype you've ever heard. lol Young, blonde, and beautiful. She's extremely smart, and I have no idea where to start. UGH... I'm definetely going to need the inspiration of the board to get through this!

[kls7980]

I would love to join this also. I actually started the end of July, but i am already finished with a couple of them. I need to get started on the rest. i am making a scarf for my uncles and aunt, an afghan for my brother, and bookmarks for his fiancee. I have the afghan and one of the scarves finished, also one of the bookmarks. I need to get my butt in gear with the rest of it because I usually start baking the first of December and I want to be finished with my crocheted gifts by then.

[Turtleheart]

WOO-HOO!!! I'm in! :clapThanks for the warm welcome, everyone! :manyheart

:turtle Turtleheart :turtle

[sunrisedq]

Well I scrapped the beach bag idea for the girls' friend I found something a little quicker to make. Amigurumi Dude's found here http://www.crochetme.com/amigurumi-dude?emc=&m=154272&v=105550&l=20
I'm adjusting it a bit by adding ears and tails for some bunnies, bears, and kitties. They are turning out sooo cute.

[sunrisedq]

Crafty boy 13 that 'ghan is so pretty your doing a wonderful job, stick with it & it'll be done before you know it.

[minwifeof4boys]

OK... I'm a flop at this.... I made the absolute cutest little tote in a brick red for my son's gf... and after I felted it I fell in love with it....so um... I guess its a trip to Michael's today when I am in Chapel Hill for more wool~sigh~

[Bookchick29]

Ok, count me in. I've actually been working on my Christmas gifts for a couple of weeks now, but this CAL will help to keep me motivated and it will be good to have others :cheer me on as Christmas gets closer. Here is the list of items I have planned with my progress so far:

Mom and Dad -- Drew's Monet Afghan, 1 sq complete, have started 2nd sq

Sister -- Beth's Little Star Afghan, 24 rows complete out of 55

Brother -- Irish Flag Afghan (my own creation), just started this. Since this is my own pattern and I wasn't quite sure how I wanted it, I ended up frogging a couple of times, but I finally have it figured out and am able to keep going.

Co-workers -- Thread snowflake ornaments, I haven't started on these yet

I'm also going to make some scarfs to have on hand just in case there are people that I need a gift for unexpectedly. The other plan is to try and sell some at work for other people to use as Christmas gifts.

I've read through all the posts here so far and everyone's projects look great.

[awnm]

I've hit the halfway point on the afghan I'm making for my mom. I'm working at a pretty good pace for me.

World Series starts soon! If it goes seven games, I'll probably finish it!:hook

Anna

[Let it Snow]

Im in! I have to make a round afghan and in 3 days in more than halfway done! they go so fast! I also need to make a snowflake afghan and many many hats.:hook hooray for the series coming up, i will have plenty of time.

[Crafty_Boy_13]

Go Tigers!
i've actually been kind of sidetracked from my lovely afghan by a little project.
have any of you seen the new iPod nano commercial? (the one with the streaks of light) well i found a way to get almost the same effect, so i made something comparable for the Zune (a soon to be released iPod killer from Microsoft)
right now google won't let anyone view it, but once its open for all to see i'll post a link. it actually looks pretty cool.

[Vickietoria]

Hi all! I have a quick question... Does anyone have family that could possibly come to this website and see what they're getting for Christmas? :) I have family that I tell about this place all the time (Mom and sister crochet) and I'm always wondering if they get on and see this! :) Oh well, if they do they do... I haven't finished much for Christmas presents, but I'm working on it!
Victoria

[unicorn37757]

Anyone can look at this site whether they're a member or not, they just can't post! I haven't told anyone in my family so I don't have to worry about it!:think Hi all! I have a quick question... Does anyone have family that could possibly come to this website and see what they're getting for Christmas? :) I have family that I tell about this place all the time (Mom and sister crochet) and I'm always wondering if they get on and see this! :) Oh well, if they do they do... I haven't finished much for Christmas presents, but I'm working on it!
Victoria

[jadyn05]

i needed to share my progress, i have this week alone completed 25 rows of Danielles blanket, and i think i might be making it too long.... if there is such a thing, lol. its not as wide as i thought, only big enough for one person, so i want it extra long, so i her and her hubby sit on their couch like me and my hubby do (so in theory we could be rubbing eachothers feet....since well we both too big to lay down spooing, lol) then there will be enough for both of them to be covered pretty well.... we'll see how it works now wont we. Ran into a snag and need even more yarn for it, so will be out shopping this weekend to pick some up.

I have only 6 rows left of the round ripple i am making for the pastors new baby, which we found out is a boy, so the bright yellow and white caron ss will be great, and now i know for sure i need to make a little boy outfit for the teddy bear i crocheted him.

i have made 10/20 of the thread snowflakes that i am making for chrsitmas cards, and plan to start today on the jar toppers for my gifts in a jar.... will have about 20 of those. I also need to finish up Jadyn's stocking, and add the frills to Dawn and Mackenzie's and finally put those babies to rest, lol.

I've been real busy and real motivated this week, and am so excited and back in the swing of things. My house is even clean.... :cheer

My camera isnt funcitoning right, i need a new digital camera, maybe santa will bring me one, but i do hope to have pics up soon.

Hope u are all doing well!!!!!

[jadyn05]

hey vickie, about family peekers, my sil danielle is a member here at the ville, and knows my blog site, i try not to post pics of what im doin for her, but this blanket is something shes been waiting for for like 3 years so she knows its finally coming, lol. if she snoops, well then she doesnt get a surprise, but i think she avoids looking when ive posted about her.

[Let it Snow]

Im in! I have to do lots. mainly hats that take me only 1 hour to do.

Mom and dad :monet afghan
Claire (sister): Fun fur pillows
Rosie (dog): Doggone Cute Sweater *big book of crochet*
Grandma and Grandad: Snowflake afghan
All 100 something of my cousins *AAHHH*: skullcap made with homespun. probably 49 dollars spent on this already.
Aun who is expecting: Baby hat and bunt

I have tons to do. i need to go to Joannes! *rushes out the door*

[Let it Snow]

I also finished my round ripple! its a tree skirt now, but it still looks great. Anyone know patterns for the holiday yarn at walmart? I bought 12 balls... (i know i shouldnt have, but it was sooooo pretty!)

[Ellie 13]

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I had to do last min. stuff for a 50th anniversary party for my parents. The sibs and I started last Nov.- Dec.
The party was Oct. 21st. It turned out great!! Alot of relatetives (from out of state and Canada) came, about 90 all together.
Now that it's over, I can get back to crocheting.
I finished 18 Christmas stockings, 2 purses, 2 more to go. I like the idea of a big crayon pillow, for a boy. I think I have the pattern somewhere. I hope I have enough time (it'll go to AZ).
Ellier 13

[Sennight]

Ok I now have a list of gifts to make:

Great Grandma and Grandad >> Hexagon Motif Lapghan
My Sister Skye >> Comfort Pack
Mum and Dad >> Animal Potholders Set
Jo >> Victorian Rose Doily

That's what i have so far. I have completed 21 motifs for the hexagon lapghan and haven't started on anything else yet. I better get a move on. I only came up with this list yesterday though as I realised I would have time to make more because I'll be able to finish the hexagon lapghan sooner then I thought!!

Will keep you all posted and congratulations you are all progressing so well with your gift lists. GOOD ON YOU! :cheer :clap :hug :ghug :yay

[minwifeof4boys]

This past weekend I crocheted ornies for my swap partners and finished up ds#4's pillow with his team name and number graphed in. Today I finished dh's pillow with the Greek alphabet( yep, he's a bit of a geek)..tomorrow I start my ds#1's NASCAR graphghan. The color changes will drive me insane. I just talked to him a couple of hours ago and he was coming home from the races in Atlanta.

...I have more ornies to make, an afghan for Jeremy and heather, slippers for Jeremy, a felted purse for Heather, a purse for Emily and maybe some slippers for dh. I need to come up with something for my 7yo neice.
I think I can get everything done. My problem is I get side tracked by cute projects I want to try.

[awnm]

I finished mom's christmas gift, all the way to weaving in the ends (my least favorite part!).:hook

Here's the picture:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/awnm2002/Crochetville/IMG_0253.jpg

I'm waiting on a yarn order from Knitpicks to get started on my niece's graduation gift. I have time to play with some snowflakes for the neighbor's gifts. Yay!!

Anna

[unicorn37757]

Really pretty Anna!:cheer

[jchllm]

I finished mom's christmas gift, all the way to weaving in the ends (my least favorite part!).:hook

Here's the picture:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/awnm2002/Crochetville/IMG_0253.jpg


I'm waiting on a yarn order from Knitpicks to get started on my niece's graduation gift. I have time to play with some snowflakes for the neighbor's gifts. Yay!!

Anna

How long do you find it takes a ripple afghan? I really like them but am not sure if I have enough time to make one before Christmas.

Yours is very very pretty by the way.

[awnm]

How long do you find it takes a ripple afghan? I really like them but am not sure if I have enough time to make one before Christmas.

Yours is very very pretty by the way.

The regular sc and dc rows in this went really quick, what took a while was the rows of puff stitches (the tan and blue rows between). I could typically do a section of puff stitch, dc, sc, dc, puff stitch rows in about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on how many times I had to chase the cat off the other end. ;) It also helped that after I had done the first repeat section, I didn't have to consult the pattern again. Usually, once that level of repetition is achieved, the pattern work MUCH faster.

This took me about a month of mostly evenings (about 2 hours each) and Sundays (about 4-5 hours each) to get it done. I'm not the world's fasted crocheter!

Thanks for the compliments! :c9

Anna

[dogymom]

Ahhhh...! One down. Several more WIPS to go! This Granny is for my mom:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/dogymom/Photos%20and%20Art/MomsGranny.gif

[Sennight]

That's gorgeous!!!:cheer:clap

[yarnart]

I think the dog wants it. He looks jealous!

[jadyn05]

debi and anna those are both soooooo beautiful :cheer great job!!!!

[awnm]

Debi -

That's a great blanket! It looks like it shimmers. Is it that the yarn or a camera trick?

:woo

Anna

[dogymom]

Debi -

That's a great blanket! It looks like it shimmers. Is it that the yarn or a camera trick?

:woo

Anna

Thanks Anna! It's the yarn (I just love Homespun). The black is Bernat Chunky, the rest is LB Homespun. And I'm weaving in those "hundreds" of ends today!

[Breger3]

I'm making my stepmom a lapghan with Minnie Mouse cross stitched on it, I made her the Mickey Mouse one last year.

So far I have the main part of the lapghan done (158 rows of 110 single crochet in off white) I have the pink cross stiching done (shoes and bow) and I'm started on the purple dress. I've got about a month to get it done cause we usually celebrate with my dad in the begining of Dec.

[Ellie 13]

:cheer I finished the purses. :( Can't find pattern for pillow, but saw a knit one for a ball and bowling pins. I think I can make it in crochet just looking at the pics. I think that will be ok for a 5yo boy.
Ellie 13

[Homebody]

Wow! I've finished my last afghan! That is 9 afghans total. They are all completely different and many are my own patterns. I haven't had a chance to take photos yet, but I will.

I've also completed my snowflake ornaments, blocked-stiffened and ready to give. This was my first time to make them and I am very pleased with the outcome! I tried different stiffeners and I have decided I prefer the cornstarch method. Again, photos to come.

The other project I have been working on is American girl doll clothes for my granddaughters. I have been very busy creating my own patterns as I haven't found too many out there. I think they will be pleased with their gifts. Some of the clothes are knit instead of crocheted, and I am sewing up some more clothes. Again, photos to come later.

I am currently working on towel toppers for Christmas. Mine are the buttonless type, as I don't care for the type with buttons. I made a really cute pointsetta one and a wreath so far.

I really need to get the camera out! Happy Hooking!

[unicorn37757]

Looking forward to seeing the photo's. How do you do your cornstarch method cause I've had alot of trouble with stiffening my ornaments.:think

[bella_song]

Alright, I am joining in with ya'll because I have a Christmas list longer than I care to think about.

Mom: Snowflake Afghan
Dad: not really sure, he is a difficult one
Rebecca: slippers, socks, something else that I haven't decided on yet
Ashley: slippers, cable purse
Kristen: slippers, necklace
Miko: cow slippers, cow
Meghan: I can't post that here, because she is one the site too
Lindsey: slippers, don't know what else yet
Maria: slippers, coasters
Bruce: slippers, I don't know what else
Barry: slippers

Can anybody sense a theme?

I really hope that I am not getting in over my head with all of this, but it is worth trying for.

[CrochetCasper]

I haven't posted in a while - I've been too busy crocheting!! :) I finished an afghan for my aunt a couple weeks ago and the sweet pea shawl for my mother-in-law, and I'm about a third of the way through an afghan for my mom. And today I finally finished 13 sets of coasters my mom asked me to make so she could give away for christmas - whew, what a relief to have that done!! I still plan to make a cat couch, and a couple other things, but I'm making good progress towards christmas.

Crystal - I'd love to see pics of the minnie and mickey afghans, sounds great!!

Bella - what pattern are you using for the slippers?

Happy crocheting everyone!!

[kiwikitti]

All right. I've been really wanting to join one of these things and although I'm starting way late for christmas, it's a hat-a-thon. :lol That's what they all get for me waiting till the last minute!

Bella: a huge triangle shawl
Greg: hat with flowers
Ian: "guy" hat
Geoff: hat, of course!
Courtney: hat with a star on it
Father: an afgahn
Sister and her baby: matching scarfs
The random people I know I'm forgetting (I always do!): hats! woo!

:devil

[Breger3]

Almost done with the Minnie Mouse blanket! Just some backstitching to do and then the edging. I will post pics of both blankets when I'm done!

[kiwikitti]

I acutally managed to finish a hat tonight. Go me!:clap Now... only forever more to do. I'll post a picture of it later on, even though its not that exciting but the first thing I've done in some time.:yay

[jchllm]

I haven't posted much....been busy crocheting....;)

My list:

Q hook ripple for my 15 y/o son - 1/2 done but ran out of yarn...need to get more
Round ripple for my 7 y/o son - done
Scrapghan for my 16 y/o daughter - done
DH's king size ghan - just have to put squares together
S n B Color Bay Blanket for my 12 y/o step-son - Putting squares together

If I have time I'll make something Christmasy for my home.... phew!!

[minwifeof4boys]

Oh Goodness I have been so bogged down with my son's NASCAR graphghan...This is by far the most tedious thing I have done...I am gluing myself to the chair to day and do nothing but work on it. I finished all by 3 of the hardest rows before it switches back to black and white checks...

pillow ghan for ds#4..done but I need to stuff it

dh's Greek Alphbet done but I need to stuff it

ds#3...National Guard emblem done

ds#3's gf purse... just needs a button

Need to do:
2 more purses to make and felt....something for ds#2... and an afghan for dil

If time is left I'll make more ornies for filler gifts.... I'll probably be crocheting Chrisgtmas Eve!

[kidget29]

Hello all,

I figured I would list out what I have been doing and what I have left to do .. hope it inspires me to keep going.

1 Christmas Angel Treetop for my mother in law http://www.********.com/crochet/pat2.htm

2 Gift Baskets for Exchanges (can't link anything yet, one isn't for this site but she may be a member so not risking it) 1 done

3 Hats for (son, niece, and nephew) done
http://www.yarncat.com/Kalispell.html

http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/csthat.html

4 Round Ripple Afghans ( I found the pattern on this site) I am making 6 of these Have 3 done

5 Summer Flair Dinner Set for sisters in law (3)( Pattern is .99 cents at e-patterns.com) 2 Done
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/crochet/detail.html?prod_id=2303

6 Comforghans for 4 people who have had deaths in the last 2 mnths (this being the first Xmas without their sister/daughter or father/husband.)

7 4 Christmas stockings 2 done These are from Mrs. Claus for my familyhttp://www.e-patternscentral.com/crochet/detail.html?prod_id=134&source=aalfpotd

8 Mile a Minute Afghan for my Hubby (post pic) DONE

9 20 Angel Dishcloths (for my church group) 12 Done
http://hometown.aol.com/JSchlossma/dcangls.html


:manyheart
Kidge

[minwifeof4boys]

Whew... I finished the graph part of the afghan....all is left is the last 36 rows of checkers....If I neglect my home and family I can have it done before I go to bed tonight....if I stay up late!

[kidget29]

:cheer Go Lea, Go Lea:cheer

Woohoo.. You go and I will keep checking the boards for that beautiful pic of the finish product.

*Hands Lea, a sweat band, a chocolate bar, and drink*

:manyheart

Kidge

[minwifeof4boys]

Thanks!!! I am getting ready to start row 6 of the checks now..( sc 170 st across)...so....30 rows of sc checks and then 18 rows of dc in plain white....I did manage a load of laundry, beds made , animals fed, eggs gathered, and a general whisk through....oh... and a tug of war with one obnoxious kitten!

.................ONWARD..........................

[keschut]

Hi I would love to join ths cal. I have bear hats and mittens,for the little ones. Hat , mittens, and scraves sets for the teenagers.Ski mask and slippers for 17 yr old none. Towels and potholder sets for extra for just in case.Will show pictures if I can ever figure out how to get them off the camera and on here . My daughter is surpose to come in and show me how.Made the snowman door greeter that was on other cal . Got to run kids just drove up

[bella_song]

Bella - what pattern are you using for the slippers?


I am not sure yet. I know that I am doing the cow slippers on the Michaels website and that I am also going to improvise using that pattern to also make a pair of kitty slippers and bunny slippers. For the rest though, none that I have found really seem all that cushy and cozy. If anyone has any suggestions for some that would be nice for young adult ladies who a bit trendy, it would be much appreciated. There are a pair that I rather like, but they really don't seem all that cozy. If anybody has made them, could you let me know? Here is the link:

http://www.geocities.com/gossgirl2/abislippers.htm

[Crafty_Boy_13]

I picked up the hook after a far too long hiatus because of other commitments this week. and in the past 2 nights have added quite a few rows, im finally past half way and if i keep up this pace i'll have it done before the month is out. ill post some pics when i get a chance.

[minwifeof4boys]

~sigh~~~ 14 rows of single crochet black and white checks...18 rows of double crochet in solid white.... will this afghan ever end?????????

[kiwikitti]

I just changed and added somethings for my christmas list, as if it wasn't long enough! Instead of making the shawl for Bella, my future mother in law, due to a mix up in yarn, I'm going to make her this bath kit. http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/lffunt/bathset.htm
I figured it'd be adorable to do something like that and throw in a lot of good smelling citrusy things. And I also decided that instead of making matching scarves for my sister and her baby, I've decided that my neice will be just as happy with some stuffed animals and books. So instead, for my sister since she's pregnant again and has a 1 and a half year old running around, I'm going to make her the same thing as Bella, except her's will all be in burgendies and purples in some sort of matching basket with lightly scented berry things. Also, while I did finish the hat for hte boyfriend, I kind of already told him about it! :blush So I figured I'll give it to him over Thanksgiving break so while he's finishing up college he'll have something else to remember me by and I'll just figure out what to get him! So... updated list:

Jack and Greg: chocolate brown with turquoise hats with stars
Ian: The UBW hat in black and dark green
Courtney: maybe a purple scarf?
Rich: syracuse color basketball or something... maybe navy blue with the orange as the stripes on it?
The three cats: cat nip mice
Bella: bath set basket all in blues
Margi: bath set basket in purples
And I think that's everyone!

[Crafty_Boy_13]

PICTURE TIME!!!!!
yay!

its coming along so nicely, what do you all think?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/fucusmasta13/Afghan.jpg

sorry about the pic being so big, but it looks so nice i thought you all would love to look at it REALLY CLOSELY!!! :hook:hook:hook :D:D:D

[flybabytina]

I couldn't see the pic above until I looked at the direct link HERE: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3878/3942/1600/Afghan.jpg BTW, it is very nice!

Tina

[Crafty_Boy_13]

thanks, ill fix the link when i have a chance, until then feel free to visit my blog instead.

[Fidgement]

Thats coming along really nice. I'm sure she'll treasure it!
:clap :cheer :clap :cheer :yes

[Sennight]

I just changed and added somethings for my christmas list, as if it wasn't long enough! Instead of making the shawl for Bella, my future mother in law, due to a mix up in yarn, I'm going to make her this bath kit. http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/lffunt/bathset.htm
I figured it'd be adorable to do something like that and throw in a lot of good smelling citrusy things. And I also decided that instead of making matching scarves for my sister and her baby, I've decided that my neice will be just as happy with some stuffed animals and books. So instead, for my sister since she's pregnant again and has a 1 and a half year old running around, I'm going to make her the same thing as Bella, except her's will all be in burgendies and purples in some sort of matching basket with lightly scented berry things. Also, while I did finish the hat for hte boyfriend, I kind of already told him about it! :blush So I figured I'll give it to him over Thanksgiving break so while he's finishing up college he'll have something else to remember me by and I'll just figure out what to get him! So... updated list:

Jack and Greg: chocolate brown with turquoise hats with stars
Ian: The UBW hat in black and dark green
Courtney: maybe a purple scarf?
Rich: syracuse color basketball or something... maybe navy blue with the orange as the stripes on it?
The three cats: cat nip mice
Bella: bath set basket all in blues
Margi: bath set basket in purples
And I think that's everyone!

:ty so much for posting a link to that pattern. It will be perfect for gifts and is the BEST bathset I have ever seen. Normaly they are just mats and tissue box covers etc.. but this is all stuff you can use and that is GREAT!! :cheer

Your presents are going to be great! GOOD LUCK!!!:cheer:clap

CRAFYBOY13: Your blanket looks so gorgeous!! If it was for me I would absoloutely love it!!!!:cheer You're doing os well!!!:cheer

[Crafty_Boy_13]

thanks much, i can't wait to see what she says when she wakes up Christmas morning. :D

pretty sure i fixed the pic link too.

[Ellie 13]

I've worked out a pattern for the bowling pins, got 4 done. I found a basic ball pattern and got a 5 inch styrofoam ball. I think that will work.

Ellie 13

P.S Has anyone tried the potato fudge? My family and friends love it.

[Breger3]

I'm very close to being done with the cross stitch on the Minnie Mouse blanket, then I'll have 8 more rounds of edging to do on the blanket and that will be done! I'll post a pic when I'm finished, then I have to pick out a pattern for a blanket for my aunt.

[kiwikitti]

P.S Has anyone tried the potato fudge? My family and friends love it.

Potato fudge? :think Hmmm....

As for the bath set, I know! I was so thrilled to find something like that. I'm thinkign I might have to make myself one of them after christmas. I just love the fact that it's like all the fancy store bought ones but this one doesn't come across with the message of "I didn't know what to buy you so... um... here." since I actually do like some of those kits.

[minwifeof4boys]

GUESS WHAT I"M DONE WITH?????? The Nascar blanket for my son! Whew...I thought I would never finish... It had gotten to the point where I was not really enjoying it... Last night I was crocheting on the way home from sons b-ball game and ran out of yarn about 50 stitches from the end.... first thing this a.m. I nabbed some and finished up.... Whew~~~

Tonight I'll finish up a small gift for ds#1's gf.....MOnday I'll go to the big city and buy wool for a couple of purses......

rolling along!

[DianneO]

Scorpio - I love those squares! I make granny squares all the time and that gives me a great idea to make a different pattern for once. Alternating them with white squares will be pretty.

[unicorn37757]

I've never heard of potato fudge Ellie, sounds interesting!:lol

[Breger3]

I got the Minnie Mouse Blanket done for my step mom!!! This is the only place I can post a picture cause she reads my blogs!!!
http://i15.tinypic.com/2i8j8zq.jpg

And Here is the Mickey Mouse one I made for her Last year!

http://i7.tinypic.com/45568f4.jpg

I have one more blanket to do for sure, then I have to see whose name I draw on Thanksgiving. Keep up the good work everyone!

[minwifeof4boys]

Great job Crystal... I finished my Nascar afghan too! Today is a yarn shopping day...I live an hour and a half from Michaels so its an excursion....If all goes well I'll be working on my ds's gf's purse this evening....

[darski]

Love that Minnie Mouse. (and Mickey too of course.) Great stuff

[unicorn37757]

Oh Those Mickey & Minnie are so cute:cheer

[Sennight]

Mickey and Minnie are excellent!!!! How did you do it? was it crosstitch???

[siminsc]

I have lots of gifts to make for Christmas. I thought maybe this will keep me going on them. I love the Mickey and Minney afghans. They're beautiful!

I'm working on a hat for my grandaughter. I got the pattern here:

http://members.aol.com/sbaycgoa/patberet.htm

Also working on a shrug for her from the October issue of Annie's Favorite Crochet called "Cottan Candy". I ordered a book from Annie's Attic today so I can make a little monkey for my grandson and little grandaughter. Only about a month to go and still haven't decided on everything to make but I've been getting lots of ideas from reading posts in this forum.

Hi everyone.

[unicorn37757]

I like that beret pattern, might try it myself as my Mom likes to wear them in all different colors!:cheer

[Breger3]

Mickey and Minnie are excellent!!!! How did you do it? was it crosstitch???


Yup, it was cross stitch. I love they way they look, but the whole thing is a tedious process!

[Breger3]

Ok, on my second Christmas Blanket I've got 15 rows done so far. It's a nice simple pattern, 215 DC per row, every other row has a couple of open spaces, and there are 79 rows, plus edging, I'm doing 5 rows a day, plus what ever extra time I have to work on it!

[Crafty_Boy_13]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!
I plan on sitting down after a nice big meal and doing some major work on my gift.
a little tip for those who dont want to fall asleep after dinner today:
Eat some cranberry sauce, it counteracts the chemical in turkey (Tryptophan) that makes you sleepy. kinda interesting how its been a Thanksgiving tradition to have cranberry sauce with the meal

[Ellie 13]

I've never heard of potato fudge Ellie, sounds interesting!:lol
I posted the recipe in thread around page 18 (19?). Try it out.
Ellie 13 :yes

[siminsc]

I just wanted to post to show everyone this pretty pattern:

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=90&d_id=15&lang=us

It would probably make up pretty quick if someone wanted to make it as a gift.

[siminsc]

Penny, I'm coming right along on the beret. I started it about an hour ago and I'm on round 6. I decided I have to get serious about getting some of the Christmas gifts done. I would like to get at least one done a day and start on another, bigger project each day, too so I'll get them all done. I have a book coming tomorrow or next week from Annie's Attic. There's a monkey pattern in it that I want to make two of. I had bid on it at Ebay but got outbid so I checked on it at Annie's. It was on clearance for 59 cents! I couldn't believe it! The starting bid at Ebay had been $3.99. Next week I'm going to get the SnB Crochet book. I'll have so many new patterns to look forward to.

[siminsc]

I finished it! I'll have DH take pics tomorrow so I can post them on my bloq that I started this morning. Hope everyone is doing good on their projects.

[unicorn37757]

Oh be looking forward to the picture! I've got to get serious too about getting some things, time is going much too fast here!:eek

[Breger3]

Just finished row 29 on my aunts blanket, I'm thankful it's an easy pattern.

Now to go finish putting up the christmas decorations at my house!:ctree

[siminsc]

My DH took pics of some of the projects I've compleated so that I could put them on the bloq I started yesterday. I've got the pics in the opposite order I want them to be. Is there a way to rearrange them?

http://stitchbystichwithsue.blogspot.com/

[Sennight]

I have finally got cracking on my chrissy presents and have managed to finish a few. I finished my sister's "Dress (corner) Bookmark" and made a "Paw Print Coaster" set for my parents with a little matching holder. I am also working on a beret for my sister and have made no more progress on the lapghan for my great grandparents because I can't afford to get any more yarn for it :cry.

I also have to add to my list a red and black "Shroom" for Ryan and a blue and black mobile phone case for Jeremy. :eek I'm never going to get it all finished!:faint :sofunny

[kiwikitti]

Well the bath set for my future MIL turned into the scarf that I found on the back of the yarn wrapper. It is a very pretty scarf though! Now just to see how the bath set ends up for my sister. And I finally decided on either mittens or a grill glove for my future FIL. And I finished the hat for my fiancee's brother. Now just to decide if I really want to make his friend's stuff. Hmmm....

[siminsc]

Here's a fast ripple hat pattern that would make a nice gift:

http://www.crochetpartners.org/PatternLibrary/CPpat250.html

I've almost finished one in green, white and blue.

[siminsc]

Does anyone have SnB Crochet? I want to make the bolero "Short 'N Sweet" for my granddaughter. I don't know what size of yarn that is that they list. We live in a little town that only has Wal-Mart. I'm sure I never saw that yarn there. TIA for any help.

[tinkerpuppet]

I finished my first Xmas present! It's a combo birthday present (which has now passed, oops!), but I'm really happy with how the set turned out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/th_Rachelspurselining.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/Rachelspurselining.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/th_Rachelsshawl.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/Rachelsshawl.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/th_Rachelspurse.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/Rachelspurse.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/th_Rachel.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/tinkerpuppet/Rachel.jpg)

And I finally found the yarn to complete an afghan for my BIL. I was getting worried!!

Now I'm half done a Fat Bottom as a birthday present, and looking for some Christmas decorations to make.

[unicorn37757]

that's great!:manyheart

[siminsc]

That's a nice set. I thought I had one gift done but I'm not happy with the bill of it so I'll have to rip it out and do it over. I've finally started the monkey for my grandson. You can see the pattern I'm working on in my bloq.

http://stitchbystichwithsue.blogspot.com/

[Ellie 13]

I was sick and couldn't get to a computer (I use Dad's or the library). I worked on the bowling set for my 5yo nephew. Got it all done and tried it out. Works great on a wooden floor, not so good on a carpet. I think he'll like it. Now back to Christmas stockings. I hope to have 5-6 more before Christmas.
Ellie 13

[Debbi-a1]

I actually finished a few this weekend. Christmas Gifts Wearables (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39169) - link to the pics. A scarf, slippers and hand warmers. I have another scarf started.

My quilt afghan will probably wait and then I'll decide what to do with it. It's a looong process and I haven't had time to work on it and I'l half way through. Unless I work on it the 3 days I'm off from work... but that's for cleaning and finishing up. So that will wait.

Some people won't get crocheted gifts... I thought maybe throwing in a snowflake or something, but we'll see how my time goes.
Debbi

[Sennight]

okay! I;ve nearly done all mine I think!!

I've made a 8 Paw Print coaster set for my folks with a a matching container I designed to hold them in. I've made a Dress Corner Bookmark for my sister. I've made my very first afghan for my Nan and Pop here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38949). I also have to make a Shroom for Ryan. I may make more but I'll see how I go. These are the most important ones done now.:yay

[Debbi-a1]

congrats on finishing! I just thought of some more things to crochet for Christmas gifts...

[unicorn37757]

I finally got a few pictures up of some of my Christmas presents. I've finished the hat & scarf for my Mom & Dad & their stockings, & some potholders I made for Mom.

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4263380&a=32387296&f=0

[minwifeof4boys]

I only have a button to sew on a "tiny tote" and the seams on a pillow then I'm done! Whew it was a struggle and I really thought I'd be an 11th hour crocheter...I must be faster then I thought...

...so... I am using the time to bake the cookies from Foodnetwork's 12 days of cookies and send out a few RAOK's...

[Breger3]

I finished My Aunts Blanket! I'm done with Christmas gifts other than my daughters Carebear, and possibly some Knitted Dishclothes! http://i16.tinypic.com/4htjel0.jpg

[Sennight]

Those are great! I especially love minewifeof4boys potholders. Where did you get the patterns? I'm taking over my first house this weekend and am looking for some nice potholders to make and I really love these. Please can I know where the patterns are from?

I love everything else too!:cheer:clap:eek:yay

[Crafty_Boy_13]

i've really got to get cranking on the afghan for my gf this week. we're going to be exchanging gifts early because we wont be able to see each other on christmas.

[Ellie 13]

Hi all!
I got 2 more stockings done (20 this year). I took some to a local thrift store, they think they might might sell a few, I'll get them back if not.
A friend at work wants an angel, I'm looking for a pattern. Can anyone help? Thanks. Ellie 13

[siminsc]

I finished something! I keep jumping from project to project never seeming to finish anything. I still have so much to do on Christmas presents. I finally stuck to one long enough to finish it. A frog! It's for my grandson. You can view it on my bloq:

http://stitchbystichwithsue.blogspot.com/

[siminsc]

I finished a hat for my graddaughter. I decided on one that's like a jockey's cap. I found it in the book "crochet Hip Hats" that I got at Wal-Mart. This book has a lot of cute hats in it. I'm finishing up on her purse, too. Do you block purses? I have a goose bib that just needs a button put on it, a doll that needs two rows crocheted then sewn onto the body and her face embroidered on and a monkey that needs arms finished and attached and ears put on his head. I've got a lot almost done!

How are the rest of you doing? It looks liike I will get it all done in time. Yay!

[unicorn37757]

Oh what a cute frog, I'm sure he'll love it!:woo :2frog I finished something! I keep jumping from project to project never seeming to finish anything. I still have so much to do on Christmas presents. I finally stuck to one long enough to finish it. A frog! It's for my grandson. You can view it on my bloq:

http://stitchbystichwithsue.blogspot.com/

[Crafty_Boy_13]

alright, so i've been lazy about updating the progres of my gf's afghan in my sig. but that doesn't matter anymore, cause its DONE!!!
i just have to add this ribbon
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/fucusmasta13/1212061956.jpg
around the outside (the edging looks like it was made to have ribbon put in it.)
i promise i'll have a real nice picture of the completed project, and i'll put it here (and in my blog of course)

Happy Holidays!
Crafty Boy

[jadyn05]

Everything looks so great! And crafty boy i cant wait to see your finished product!!!

I have so HUGE news. I finally finished Danielles Blanket!!! The one that was supposed to be a wedding gift 3 years ago!!! She and my parents in law came yesterday to exchange gifts, so I can safely post the copleted pics here!!

Also, finally are some pics of the houses I paint, they were better hidden in the basement than i realized.

Here is the trim,not so much trim as just top and bottom row pattern, the body was only 2 colors:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/th_trimofblanket.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/trimofblanket.jpg)

Whole blanket: Its longer than Alex is tall....and hes close to if not 6 ft
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/th_finishedblanket.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/finishedblanket.jpg)

Houses:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/th_house.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/house.jpg)

Church:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/th_church.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/church.jpg)

Barn detail:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/th_barndetail.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/barndetail.jpg)

All 3 i kept in 2005: (one for each of my kids)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/th_2005houses.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/Christmas%2005/2005houses.jpg)

The 2006 houses are not done yet, they are getting painted this week and then I'll have pics of those up. I did 3 other houses last year, but didnt take pics before i gave them to my 2 nieces and my nephew... oh well, lol.

Have to finish up a few things this week for peeps i'm seeing on the big day, so will have more pics later.

Im so excited danielles blanket is done, and that she liked it! :cheer

[unicorn37757]

Very pretty blanket, & the houses are so cute:clap

[unicorn37757]

I've gotten a few dishcloths made & mailed off for Christmas

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4263380&a=32387296&p=75116230&f=0

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4263380&a=32387296&p=75116229

[Breger3]

I finished the Cheerbear for my daughter!

http://i17.tinypic.com/29lbl1v.jpg

[Sennight]

He is extremely cute. I want him!

[Crafty_Boy_13]

IM DONE!!!! yay!!!! im gonna give it to my lovely gf tomorrow, so i'll post her response to it (i know she'll love it)
well heres the super huge picture:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/fucusmasta13/afghan001.jpg

[unicorn37757]

You guys are all doing great! Love the care bear Crystal & Crafty Boy 13, that is so beautiful I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated:cheer

[Breger3]

Crafty boy! That is BEAUTIFUL!!!! She will love it I'm sure! Let us know what she said!:cheer

[q8_crochet]

let us know what she said about it ;)

[DesertCrocheter]

Wow, craftyboy, that is beautiful! Well done!! Patty

[Ellie 13]

Beautiful! She'll love it.
I got all my Christmas stuff done. I mailed the bowling set out last week, filled the purses with "girlie stuff" (I'll give them out on Christmas), I made an angel design out of a bell pattern (added head, arms, wings and halo), it's really cute. I made 24 stockings. I sold some, gifted some, gave some to a local thrift store to sell (haven't heard back yet). I have 5 left. I took potato fudge to work, they ate it all (I got 1 piece)! I'm making some for tomorrrow.
Merry Christmas! Ellie 13

[jadyn05]

havent looked in on here for a few days, crafty boy that blanket is beautiful!!!

i like that care bear too!

[Ellie 13]

Merry Christmas!
If you didn't get all your stuff done, DON'T let it become a UFO!!! We should do this again next year (July?). Everyone should join the new years reselutions CAL now. I hope you all have a great day!
Ellie 13

[LadyBeBop]

Merry Christmas!
If you didn't get all your stuff done, DON'T let it become a UFO!!! We should do this again next year (July?).

July? I was thinking maybe...starting tomorrow?

I had so many good intentions, but with working two jobs and having Christmas at my place this year (yesterday), I could only get a large afghan done for my MIL and a BICO for my great nephew. So I need a lot of time to make my presents for next Christmas.

Hope y'all had a great Christmas. Now excuse me while I search for that BICO. Haven't seen it in a couple of months, and we leave for my sister's house in a half hour. :blush

[Crafty_Boy_13]

well she absolutely loved it!... she was so amazed and stunned. she even cried a little. her whole family thinks that im amazing... it's totally worth all the work... i kno she'll keep it forever...

[moonspinners]

Crafty Boy: Your afghan is absolutely beautiful! P.S. I'm a lefty too. Not easy following patterns sometimes, right? :eek

[jadyn05]

Lady Be I am also thinking to next Christmas, but I'm scaling down my ambitions a bit, lol. I have started my thread snowflakes tho, so that's good!

Crafty Boy- I'm so glad she loved it, how could she not?? well done :clap

[Crafty_Boy_13]

thanks all,
moonspinners: glad to know theres another lefty out in crochetville. i haven't had any trouble reading patterns, yet.

[MamaHooks]

I have finally finished everything last night right before it became midnight (January 1st, 2007). I am HAPPY!!!!