Halloween CAL (afghans or decorations)

[Ga_Rebel]

Alrighty here we have a hoilday coming up. And because I love Halloween so much I decided I wanted to do a granny square halloween afghan. Here are the 7 grannies I plan to use. First is 8 black ones and 8 orange ones. And 8 each of the following ones:

http://dayna.tdgservices.com/pattern.asp?id=81

http://dayna.tdgservices.com/pattern.asp?id=82

http://www.texasdg.net/daynascrochet/pattern.asp?id=73

http://www.texasdg.net/daynascrochet/pattern.asp?id=74

http://www.texasdg.net/daynascrochet/pattern.asp?id=75

I will get some of the yarn Wed. So who wants to join in.

eta: I changes the title to reflect either doing decorations and/or afghans) that way everyone can join. If they want.

[Lisaizme]

I am soooo tempted. no no no I must not start anything new until I clean up the pile of projects I already have going.. noooooooooooooooooooooooo

[natcat]

I would like to join, but, what about a rectangle, halloween CAL ??? the stress on my hands with the small squares, would be too much

[Ga_Rebel]

Thats cool to. I think I may edit the title if I can.

[puttytat]

Sounds great, count me in on this one. I want to make the afghan out of the book Holiday Afghans II (ghosts with bats and pumpkins). This may push me to do it.
/Cathy :clap

[unicorn37757]

This sounds interesting!:clap

[amyquilt]

Any suggestions on Halloween decorations other than afghans???

Sounds like alot of fun, but just don't want to do an afghan right now.

Thanks
Amy

[amyquilt]

Ok...now I know it's Monday!~

I've already got Kristies (KristieMN) pattern Libby's Halloween set, and I also have this pattern.
http://hyenacart.com/DandelionDreamersPatternStore/index.php?c=15&p=11

I'll toss it around a day or so. Really sounds like fun! Maybe I'll join. Can be something quick, and I LOVE quick!

Amy

[crochetrae]

My kids are all in college. I would really like to crochet little trick or treat bags just big enough for a gift card for a restaurant or grocery store. I think it would funner than just sending it in a card. So that's my goal!

[luckybmr]

I need a quick pattern for a pumpkin - about the size of a small real one. Any ideas? I also have KristieMN's Halloween patterns so could work on those. Great idead!

[minwifeof4boys]

I decided to join... there are a few little projects I wanted to do and this will give me a shove..PLUS... I think I do want to do the afghan...we have a huge covered porch and it will be perfect sitting out there and covering up my legs while I enjoy the autumn weather....

[sunrisedq]

:jack Ok, I wasn't gonna do this one...But....I found black yarn in my stash and ended up making, a large black cauldren and 2 smaller ones only using one strand of yarn. Then I made 3 spiders, and a spider web. I wanted to do a witch but didn't find a free pattern I liked SOOOO, I made my own and really like how it turned out.:hook Now I will need more black yarn because I found a bat pattern I GOTTA try. And while I'm at it I'll grab some orange for some pumpkins. Then I'll be going back to working on Christmas gifts.:santa UNLESS I find other patterns that I just have to try out that is. :think
If I ever figure out how to post pic's I'll show what I've been up to.

[minwifeof4boys]

While the Ville was down and dodging hurricanes, I finished a few small pumpkins and started in on some coasters . The pattern works up so quickly....I need to try to get to town today once the hurricane heads north a bit more....
:jack :skeleton :ghost

[Ellie 13]

Any suggestions on Halloween decorations other than afghans???

Sounds like alot of fun, but just don't want to do an afghan right now.

Thanks
Amy
Go to freepatterns.com to look for chrochet holiday patterns, I think they have Halloween stuff. I've got a stuffed spider pattern somewhere, if you PM your snail-mail adress, I'll try to send you a copy. Good luck in your search.
Ellie 13

[Junebugsmom]

ok, here's my halloween decoration! it's the witch from dandelion dreamers.
:D
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/251269/XESQV-witch.jpg

[Rosemary]

Stephanie, your witch came out so cute! I love the green face.

[Rosemary]

I am working on a witch-kitchen bag holder, which is a kit from Maggie's Crochet. I will take a photo as soon as it is done. It is a quick one. I liked the idea of an afghan for Halloween, but I am already very involved in making an afghan for my son's new home. (not Halloween) So, I went for the bag holder instead. :jack :skeleton :ghost

[sunrisedq]

Stephanie, your witch is just too cute, I love it:manyheart Great job!! Is anyone making some scaracrows?? Looking for some patterns could be used as Fall decorations as well as Halloween.

[yarnlover66]

I've done these two items already. I also did a pumpkin with a handle. I need to make about 10 of the little jackolanterns with the lid for my office.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/yarnlover66/Crochet%20Projects/halloween2006.jpg

So I guess I can join in. :D

[sunrisedq]

Yarn lover 66, awww! they are sweet.:yay I also like the doily they are sitting on..:yes

[sunrisedq]

Is anyone here signed up for the Halloween Swap!! Today is the last day to do so!!
Hugs, Sunrisedq

[yarnlover66]

Here is a pic of a Jackolantern basket I made this weekend. It would hold about 1 cup of candy.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/yarnlover66/Crochet%20Projects/jackolantern2006.jpg

[sunrisedq]

Awww! Yarnlover66 AKA Teresa, that is soo cute.:yarn
Hugs, Sunrisedq

[Brandybuck]

yarnlover I love that. *G* Is it your pattern or did you find it online?

[yarnlover66]

I will look when I get home tonight. I got the pattern from someone else's posting her at the 'ville.

[Hounddog]

yarn lover your pumpkin candy thing is so cute good job
Darlene

[myheartsdesire]

I bought this (http://www.etsy.com/view_item_sold_anon.php?listing_id=402882&transaction_id=128737) pattern a little while ago, but haven't gotten around to doing it. I have way too many things going on right now, otherwise I'd join in (I'm hopefully going to start on a comfortghan for my hometown. They just had a flood on labor day and it's now considered a disaster area by the state, so I want to do something for them).

[TamiCrochets]

I found some halloween dishtowels at the dollar tree i'm going to start crocheting them

[yarnlover66]

Jackolantern basket pattern is this one:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/we2/daintypumpkincontainer.html

There is an error in the pattern, but I think you can figure it out! :D
Rounds 4-7 it says you should have 24 dc. I just repeated round 3 for rounds 4-7 (36 dc) to build up the middle of the pumpkin and then I did a round 8 (which the pattern doesn't call for) where I decreased every 4th dc i think to get 24 dc. fastened off and then did the handle a tad bit longer than what it called for too.

[Ellie 13]

I've done these two items already. I also did a pumpkin with a handle. I need to make about 10 of the little jackolanterns with the lid for my office.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/yarnlover66/Crochet%20Projects/halloween2006.jpg

So I guess I can join in. :D
SOOOO cute!! Where do I get the patterns? Is the ghost a glass/can cosy? Ellie13 :think

[sunrisedq]

You can get many patterns from
http://www.afghansnmore.com/free-patterns-directory/free-crochet-patterns/index.html

and from here

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php

I use both sites quite often:hook

[sunrisedq]

So how is everyone doing on their Halloween CAL??? I found a ton of patterns on the net and have them in a folder for some things to do when things slow down. I'm just about ready to finish my stuff up. Wish I can figure out how to post pics some things are just tooo cute

[supafreak]

i'm almost finished making my babies halloween costume. Does this count as a craft? I'd love to share it with you guys.

[unicorn37757]

Great links, thanks so much!:manyheart You can get many patterns from
http://www.afghansnmore.com/free-patterns-directory/free-crochet-patterns/index.html

and from here

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php

I use both sites quite often:hook

[sunrisedq]

Supafreak, I don't know about anyone else but I'd LOVE to see it. Eventhough crochet is my passion:hook I still appreciate other crafts, and sometimes get idea's from them. I also paint when I need a break from holding yarn.
hugs, Sunrisedq

[supafreak]

well, it is crocheted, and now finished. here it is. I used an old angora/cashmere sweater that i found at the goodwill and felted it, then cut it out to the shapes i needed. I crocheted the rest out of something by bernat, but i can't remember exactly what it was
http://static.flickr.com/110/252363545_1a4c8976e7.jpg?v=0

[sunrisedq]

Awe, too cute!! That was a lot of work, it's great to recycle:manyheart
hugs,Sunrisedq

[angelfire]

I am crocheting doilies and treat bags.

[Mermaiden]

I have been dying to make something festive, mostly because I have had my eye on this crazy Fun Fetti (http://cache.lionbrand.com/yarns/funFetti.html) for a couple of months and was just waiting for Halloween time, but I don't know WHAT to make from it!

Any thoughts? A wearable is more likely, though it'd make cute hair on a witch doll or something I bet :lol Something about it just *looked* Halloween, to me.

Edit, hmm. Trim around a bag perhaps.

[unicorn37757]

That is so cute!:cheer well, it is crocheted, and now finished. here it is. I used an old angora/cashmere sweater that i found at the goodwill and felted it, then cut it out to the shapes i needed. I crocheted the rest out of something by bernat, but i can't remember exactly what it was
http://static.flickr.com/110/252363545_1a4c8976e7.jpg?v=0

[crochetrae]

I'm still plugging away on my trick or treat bags for the kids. They're so boring!!!! They're cute so far, but I'm ready for them to be done and do something not so tedious as sc!
susan

[crochetrae]

Finished my Halloween treat bags. I think they're cute.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/th_100_FUJI-DSCF1009_DSCF1009.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/100_FUJI-DSCF1009_DSCF1009.jpg)
Now they're ready to fill with gift cards, Pop Rocks, etc. It takes a lot of imagination for college kids! Here's the recipe if you're interested. http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Seasonal/LC1383+Bag+of+Treats.htm
I've already decided they could be ad-libbed for Christmas and Easter just by changing the colors and applique's.
susan

[unicorn37757]

Those are such cute bags!:jack :ghost

[lauried26]

Those bags are cute!!

[sunrisedq]

I made several Halloween goodies and put pic's on my blog check em' out!! I also came up with many more ideas for next Halloween I will Probably work on those after Christmas is over. These have been so much fun to make.
:jack :skeleton :ghost Happy Halloween Ya'll:ghost :skeleton :jack

[QueenOfCrochet]

Hello Everyone! I hope it's not too late. I'm making mini jack-o-lanterns, approx. 3-4 inches deep for my 4 yr. olds pre-school class. I'm going to fill them with little surprises since they can't have candy in school. I will post a pic. of the one I have in progress later today, I still have to put the handle & face on it. I'll probably wait until after I get them all finished to put the faces on because i'm doing them in felt. Hopefully, this keeps me motivated to finish them. :cheer :cheer

[QueenOfCrochet]

Susan~I love those bags, they are beautiful. You did a great job on them, very talented. :clap


Sunrise~Great job on your Halloween stuff. Very nice. :clap

[Debbi-a1]

Can I resserect this CAL? and joing? I didn't see another Halloween CAL ( I searched) that was newer. Halloween is coming soon and this CAL has some great ideas and links, so I don't see a reason to start a new one or could and link this one....

Not sure what to make or when I'll start but I'm seeing some things in the Show & Tell that look fun!
Debbi