Sports Team Afghan CAL

[lee_ann]

sooo...i've noticed a few people saying they were making, or wanted to make afghans of their favorite sports teams...and i want to make one for my bf for christmas, and since i've wanted to be in a CAL for awhile now, but haven't found one that suited me, i thought i'd try and start one myself :)

i will be making one with this as a template: http://kenwilson01.tripod.com/colts.gif ... i'll be making a few changed, but thats the basic idea.

anyone interested in joining with their team of choice? :cheer

[ktornatola]

I'm already working on a Red Sox blanket so I'll join :) I couldn't see a pic.

[Bianka Kukan]

I can't seem to get your link to work Lee Ann. I was thinking of making a Steelers afghan for my stepdad for christmas, just a mile-a-minute. Does it matter what pattern as long as it's for a team?

[tinkerpuppet]

I would like to join too. I've never done a graph before, so it will be fun to learn something new. And I'll make a Steelers one as a surprise for my hubby for Xmas. I saw some patterns on Ebay to buy, I'll have to seriously check them out now :D

[donnalynn2]

I would like to join too. I've never done a graph before, so it will be fun to learn something new. And I'll make a Steelers one as a surprise for my hubby for Xmas. I saw some patterns on Ebay to buy, I'll have to seriously check them out now :D

I wouldn't spend the money on a pattern. Just find the logo you want to use, save it to your computer and put it in HERE (http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/) and voila!

[Bianka Kukan]

Thanks Donna Lynn. I was looking at a graph pattern on ebay but I didn't want to fool with buy it and waiting for it with yarn at the ready, then come to find out I can't even figure it out. At least this way, if I can't do it I didn't pay for it.

[lee_ann]

of course it doesn't matter what kinda afghan, all are welcome :-D, (sports related of course)
i couldn't see the image either so we'll try this a different way:

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(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/laes43/colts.gif)

[tinkerpuppet]

What a great site, thanks for the link Donna! Now I have to wait until hubby isn't around to find a picture, upload it and figure out what colours I need to buy. Thanks :D

[donnalynn2]

Thanks Donna Lynn. I was looking at a graph pattern on ebay but I didn't want to fool with buy it and waiting for it with yarn at the ready, then come to find out I can't even figure it out. At least this way, if I can't do it I didn't pay for it.

This kind of ghan takes a lot of patience but it really is easy once you start out.

Each square on the graph represents one SC. You do want to make sure that instead of carrying the yarn that you make little "bobbins" of yarn instead. Carrying the yarn over more than a couple of stitches will show through and look bad.

If you need help once you get started just ask. You can do it! I promise! If I can, then you can!

To see what I'm doing you can click HERE (http://donnalynn2.blogspot.com/2006/09/wip-my-hubbys-christmas-gift.html) to see the pic in my blog. I'm making my hubby a Tampa Bay Bucs ghan for Christmas and am using a graph. It is a royal pain in the behind as this is not a simple logo, not to mention the size I'm making this (king sized when done) but it will be worth it!

[ktornatola]

I hear ya Donna. This is the logo that I'm doing right now. The color changes are driving me nuts!!! I hope it turns out ok though.


The words 'red'sox' are lined with black. Single sc here, single sc there.....you get the picture.

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[Bianka Kukan]

I'm sure you'll be hearing from me Donna Lynn. I'm going to be using the Steelers helmet logo which is really simple, with a lot of pretty solid stuff accept for the word. The only question I have is...well...I put the logo into the graphing program thing on the biggest setting (the word wasn't visible on the smaller ones) but the bottom of the graph only says 96 or 97 squares. Does that mean it's only going to be 96 or so single crochets wide? That doesn't seem very wide.

[ktornatola]

You can make the blanket wider by just adding to the sides and top and bottom. If it says ch 97......make the chain 137.....adding 20 stitches to each side, or as long as you want it. Also remember you will crochet one extra chain for the turning ch. So you would actually chain 138 for your base chain. Make sense?

[crochetluvknot]

I have done 2 logo ghans but i will be the cheering squad for you guys color changes can be frustrating what i do is make small balls of each color to use then its not so bad to untangle i do my graph ghans in afghan stitch they are in my epson album under graph ghans if you want to take a peek one is the La Raiders made for my neighbor and one is a Steelers ghan made for an ex boss i had
http://tinyurl.com/5x69x

[ktornatola]

Those are awesome!! Where did you get the graph for the peace sign and the ying-yang?

[crochetluvknot]

the graph for the peace sign i made using pcstitch and the yin yang came from a friend of mine. thank you for the compliments

[ankey]

I've been trying to get enough courage to try a graph for some time and now that so many of us are going to go through this together, I think I will too! This is the logo I'm going to use:

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Anyone who has made one of these before have any beginning tips for us newbies? I already have all the yarn (hopefully) I will need and the graph so I'll be getting started soon!

[darski]

For the outlining, I would go back after it was done and slip stitch around the outside. It would be neater and give better definition.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

OK I am in. My hubby loves the Green Bay Packers..might take a LONG time but this will be fun!

[Bianka Kukan]

You can make the blanket wider by just adding to the sides and top and bottom. If it says ch 97......make the chain 137.....adding 20 stitches to each side, or as long as you want it. Also remember you will crochet one extra chain for the turning ch. So you would actually chain 138 for your base chain. Make sense?


Yes I do understand. Thank you. I think I'm just going to do as it says and then add a yellow and black border around it as big as I want it.That is, if it works out at all, which I'm not holding my breath for. :no

[Prissymom]

crochetluvknot: I took the time to look at all of your photos. WOW, you do great work. Now, I would like to thank you. My husband is always saying that "You cannot tell me that people have more yarn than you" Well, I showed my husband the pictures of your yarn room and told him I NEVER again wanted to hear him yell about my yarn supply. His eyes bugged out, his jaw dropped, and he very humbly apologized and said he wouldn't say anymore. ROFLMBO! Thanks again!

[misssmaggie]

I am in on this...but...I have a Steelers logo in my word file and I don't know how to make it...GIF, JPEG, or PNG image. Can anyone help me?

Thanks!!!

[misssmaggie]

:think Never mind!!!
I figured it out myself!!!:yes
WOW...the blonde CAN do it!!!:eek

[crochetluvknot]

PRISSYMOM that is to funny i tell everyone i have enough yarn to open my own store they dont tend to beleive me until they see the pictures of my yarn room i must say i have a yarn addiction thank you for the compliments on my afghans.

[sunrisedq]

I have every intenion of making a Green bay Packers afghan for my future SIL she has a room in her apt dedicated to them and a pick-up truck all done up. She's fanical and even goes to their camps before season. If I can't get it done for Christmas then it'll be for b-day in may.:hook
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/sunrisedq/ptfg28.jpg

Not sure how to post pics so here's a try on the design I choose.

[sunrisedq]

Here's another tip for graph 'gans. Done in sc's.

When changing colors put the dropped yarn in the front of the piece.
Have your color yarn in balls in a box lined up as to when you use it. lay your piece on top of the box then rotate box pick up you piece and work, less tangles with your yarn. When you pick up your piece the yarn will now be on the backside.

Hope I haven't confused everyone,:think BUT I did one where I turned my work and had to work through tangeled yarn from 10+ balls of yarn. NOT FUN!! :eek


If anyone else has some tips PLEASE share:yes

[moonspinners]

crochetluvknot: I took the time to look at all of your photos. WOW, you do great work. Now, I would like to thank you. My husband is always saying that "You cannot tell me that people have more yarn than you" Well, I showed my husband the pictures of your yarn room and told him I NEVER again wanted to hear him yell about my yarn supply. His eyes bugged out, his jaw dropped, and he very humbly apologized and said he wouldn't say anymore. ROFLMBO! Thanks again!


prissymom: I, too, had my husband look at crochetknot's stash & then told him about you and your husband. :lol Rod will never say anything about my stash 'cause he knows better and knows it wouldn't do any good, but always the funny guy, he said: "Those poor sheep." :lol


crochetluvknot: All of your projects are fantastic! :cheer One of the days I'll do a graphghan too. And I'm envious of your yarn stash. :yes

[Tampa Doll]

I am going to have to disagree with Donnalynn here. Yes, the bobbins are best to use, that way you do not get all tangled up. Now, the best thing to do is crochet over your dropped color no less than 3 and no more than 2 stitches. This way it is anchored in and you have less to weave in, as you cut it close to the last stitch.

No matter how careful you are, up close, the yarn will show through. We are also here for help if needed.

Made a (ugh:eek ) Dallas Cowboy afghan for my son. (oh where did I go wrong:lol )

[donnalynn2]

I am going to have to disagree with Donnalynn here. Yes, the bobbins are best to use, that way you do not get all tangled up. Now, the best thing to do is crochet over your dropped color no less than 3 and no more than 2 stitches. This way it is anchored in and you have less to weave in, as you cut it close to the last stitch.

No matter how careful you are, up close, the yarn will show through. We are also here for help if needed.

Made a (ugh:eek ) Dallas Cowboy afghan for my son. (oh where did I go wrong:lol )

I think I do it the same way as you but I don't think I said it right. I won't carry over yarn when it's like 12 stitches but if it's only a couple then I do. Does that make sense? Now, personally I try not to carry white over black or black over white at all as it really shows through but if I have to, I'll just do it where I don't carry it through every stitch. I agree about the weaving in of ends. I'm not even half-way done with my current ghan and I have so many ends already I don't know what to do, but I didn't want to carry them over as they were all different colors. I think it's just because this is a christmas gift for my finicky hubby that I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. LOL However Tampa Doll, you are the queen of graph ghans (I've seen your work) so I would have to agree with your methods as you've done several more than me. LOL

[mamaoso]

I've made these:
http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/th_8d1a0f9c.jpg (http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/8d1a0f9c.jpg)
http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/th_afghan1.jpg (http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/afghan1.jpg)
and yes I used bobbins.. I got the pattern from a friend..

[donnalynn2]

I've made these:
http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/th_8d1a0f9c.jpg (http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/8d1a0f9c.jpg)
http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/th_afghan1.jpg (http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/afghan1.jpg)
and yes I used bobbins.. I got the pattern from a friend..

WOW! Those are incredible!!!

[sunrisedq]

Missmaggie, you are close to me I'm in Hermitage!:yes We do have LOTS of diehard Steeler fans here! My neighbor has stuff all over his yard LOL


Hugs, Sunrisedq

[kelro]

Okay, I am in too ! :) I tried a graph ghan a few months ago and gave up to start other projects. I wasn't that confused YET since I was still on one color. I did go out and buy some bobbins, so hopefully this will help me when I get to that point. I am going to start over (I was only on row 4 or so LOL) and I would love to be able to get the Denver Broncos ghan done for my sister for Christmas. I hope you all don't mind a million questions in the coming weeks :)

[darski]

I have been trying to find the site where I got the pictures for making yarn butterflies but I can't find it anywhere.

Basically, you wind yarn in a figure eight pattern around your fingers (Vulcan salute works for this, live long and prosper) and then wrap the last bit around the centre to keep it all together. it is anice technique for colour changes and doesn't add weight

[Tampa Doll]

I think I do it the same way as you but I don't think I said it right. I won't carry over yarn when it's like 12 stitches but if it's only a couple then I do. Does that make sense? Now, personally I try not to carry white over black or black over white at all as it really shows through but if I have to, I'll just do it where I don't carry it through every stitch. I agree about the weaving in of ends. I'm not even half-way done with my current ghan and I have so many ends already I don't know what to do, but I didn't want to carry them over as they were all different colors. I think it's just because this is a christmas gift for my finicky hubby that I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. LOL However Tampa Doll, you are the queen of graph ghans (I've seen your work) so I would have to agree with your methods as you've done several more than me. LOL

Sorry Donnalynn, I didn't mean to come off as a know it all. I usually work with light colors, except for the Dallas afghan.

I like the looks of yours. Where did you get the graph for the Buc's? If they get better, I may make one. :lol

I will try to keep an eye on this thread, incase I can help.

Lots of luck guys and keep one thing in mind. This is suppose to be fun.:yay

[kelro]

Just wondering if I am alone on this or if it is normal :think . I am about on row 15 or so and my edges are starting to curl, do you think this is normal or am I crocheting to tightly?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks ! ! ! :) :) :)

[LadyBeBop]

Kelro, row 15? That seems a little early for the edges to be curling. I do have curled edges when my graphghans are completed, so I usually end up blocking the 'ghan. Are you sure that you're not dropping any stitches? That's a fairly common occurance on graphghans.

As-so-much as me joining this thread...I'm going to wait until after the football season. I've been thinking 'bout making a Steelers graphghan for my DH..he's grew up about 40 miles outside of Pittsburgh, so he grew up rooting for the black and gold. I couldn't do it last post-season...my heart wasn't into it. And I can't do it now...way too much going on (making an afghan for his mother...my MIL...for Christmas).

Yes, it's hard for this diehard Cincinnati Bengals fan to be married to an equally diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

P.S....I'll root for y'all on the sidelines...at least for now.

[andrea2006]

I think I may give this a whirl, i have never done a graph ghan before so this should be real interesting. Not sure if I'll have it done by xmas and not sure when I can start it hopefully maybe tonite for a change of pace. I used Donna's suggestion for the graph thanks donna I appreciated the link. I will be checking in to see if I'm missing something with what I'm doing though Its nice to join this.

[birdlady1]

I like the looks of yours. Where did you get the graph for the Buc's? If they get better, I may make one.

Take a look at this site: http://www.sportslogos.net/index.php. It has WONDERFUL clear logos you can use for graphing.

[darski]

I couldn't start right away but I have a friend who would love a Jays blankie.

It is not going to take up much room in a ghan (doing it verticaly) because it is long and low, what would others do in this case?

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I miss my double blues but cést la vie eh?

[donnalynn2]

Of course not Tampa Doll. Not to worry... You are honestly the queen of graph ghans in my book! :hook

I actually took the logo and put it into my Plastic Canvas Creator and out popped my graph. I was actually able to use this so that I could make the ghan large enough for what I wanted. It's 175 stitches by 140 rows so it's quite large. Then I'm going to add some rows of sc all in black around the edges to complete it.

My edges have been kinda curling from the beginning. I'm not sure but I'm thinking that's nothing to worry about. Just always COUNT as you go!

[tinkerpuppet]

So my hubby has been home all day and we're in the beginning stages of a kitchen reno, so I haven't had a chance to even look at logos yet. But reading over these posts, I have a newbie question to ask...

What is a bobbin? I'm not a sewer, but I know that a sewing machine has a bobbin, but that wouldn't be big enough to hold yarn.

Also, if I'm doing a Steelers ghan, does Bernat Super Value have a 'gold' colour? Or do you think yellow would do? I'm sooooo excited for this! I can't wait until I get a chance tomorrow to start planning this :D

[andrea2006]

A bobbin is a plastic thing about 2" long or so with spaces on either end. I was trying to draw it on here but cant seem to figure out how. but you wind the yarn around it to make it easier for you when doing a graph. Also you could use cardboard in a rectangular pattern and cut part of each end out so that you can wind the yarn on it. Sorry if this didnt answer your ? maybe someone can make an easier explanation for you.

[Bianka Kukan]

Also, if I'm doing a Steelers ghan, does Bernat Super Value have a 'gold' colour? Or do you think yellow would do? I'm sooooo excited for this! I can't wait until I get a chance tomorrow to start planning this :D

I think yellow would work. I don't think Steelers gold is really "gold" in the conventional sense anyway. I think it's justa bright yellow color. Kinda like this little guy. :clap That's the color I'm going to use anyway. If my dad doesn't like it, I can keep it.

P.S. I was just looking at Bernet's website and I would suggest 00608 Bright Yellow for a Steelers ghan

[acrhrttcwgrl]

:locoOk found my picture for my 'ghan, I think.:confused..Thought about making a ripple in green, yellow and white...Hubby likes the Caron Soft:manyheart , but then I found a symbol and graphed it..So I dont know. Will have to see what Joanns has for yarn and then I will decied for sure. :think

[Bianka Kukan]

The longer I sit and stew over this single crochet thing, the less comfortable I get with it. Does anyone think it would work if I made a black background then cross-stitched the logo over it. At least one side is bound to look good that way. I don't really care about the other side.

[crochetluvknot]

when i did my steelers ghan i used a yellow and it came out ok.
i make little balls of yarn for each color that i have in the ghan and that way its a little easier to work with and untangle. i never carry the yarn over more than 3 stithces other wise it pulls and leaves a loop on the back side now mind you i do mine in the afghan stitch so not sure if its the same in single crochet. you can check out www.crochetcabana.com (http://www.crochetcabana.com) for ideas on color changes and different techniques like bobbins and things

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[sunrisedq]

The longer I sit and stew over this single crochet thing, the less comfortable I get with it. Does anyone think it would work if I made a black background then cross-stitched the logo over it. At least one side is bound to look good that way. I don't really care about the other side.

Here's what I did for my first graph 'ghan. I did the graph part smaller first in sc, then I made a border as wide as I wanted the 'ghan to be. Like a picture with a frame.:yes

Hugs, Sunrisedq

[Tampa Doll]

What is a bobbin? I'm not a sewer, but I know that a sewing machine has a bobbin, but that wouldn't be big enough to hold yarn.

Also, if I'm doing a Steelers ghan, does Bernat Super Value have a 'gold' colour? Or do you think yellow would do? I'm sooooo excited for this! I can't wait until I get a chance tomorrow to start planning this :D


Here is what some of the bobbins looks like. I got mine at Joann's. There are 2 different sizes. Also you can make them out of cardboard.

http://www.herrschners.com/products/product.aspx?sku=010781-0003

You will see them in the store as yarn bobbins. Michael's might have some also.:hook

[mamaoso]

You guys are really tempting me to join!!
I've got the graft printed out for UT and have the yarn..
But I just have tooooo much to do right now.
knitting clogs[ two pair done 6 more to go], Autumn swap[another forum], sweater, a wood bench, baby things [due in Dec.] and this doll here (http://www.kathleenearly.com/children). Lil' Bonnie.
But I will watch to see how you all are doing..

[tinkerpuppet]

I'm a little confused by the graph site. I have found the logo I'm going to use, and am all ready to upload it to the KnitPro website, but I'm not sure of what 'Grid Size' I need. There's three choices:

Regular (48w x 64h)
Big (96w x 120h)
XL (120w x 160h)

Which is the best choice for an afghan? Or does it matter? I'd like to make a decent size blanket (my hubby is a bigger guy), so would it be better to choose the 'Big' or 'XL' size? Maybe this has nothing to do with the afghan size and I'm just really confused? Thanks!

[darski]

Mamaoso, I love that doll site. That would be fun to make.

BAck on topic, I have the yarn now but I can't start yet due to other commitments. I just bought the yarn while I was out.

[tinkerpuppet]

Ok, new question! I think I have it figured out that 'Big' and 'XL' are just too big (if I'm reading the graph correctly, then its stiches x rows). But when I do the 'Regular' size, I get it in the right size, but the edges of the logo are blurry, I can't make out the word 'Steelers' (I can't figure out how to add a pdf file to show what I'm talking about).

Is this what its supposed to look like, or have I done something wrong?

[darski]

I'm a little confused by the graph site. I have found the logo I'm going to use, and am all ready to upload it to the KnitPro website, but I'm not sure of what 'Grid Size' I need. There's three choices:

Regular (48w x 64h)
Big (96w x 120h)
XL (120w x 160h)

Which is the best choice for an afghan? Or does it matter? I'd like to make a decent size blanket (my hubby is a bigger guy), so would it be better to choose the 'Big' or 'XL' size? Maybe this has nothing to do with the afghan size and I'm just really confused? Thanks!


I would get the XL size because you are going to want at least 160 stitches across and you get more detail in the larger grid.

I did the Big and it wasn't enough for my purposes. I did not get much detail at all.

[lee_ann]

i'm using the xl grid as well, but it's not really that big either, so i'm going to make a nice border for it to make it the size i want.

i started mine today, i think i was crazy to try this at all, lol. i hate weaving in ends and thats all i seem to be doing. i figured i'd try to weave them as i go, cause if i get to the end and look back at all that weaving i may never finish it.

[tinkerpuppet]

Ok, I think I have the grid size figured, XL does have alot more detail. But I've decided to push this off until after Christmas and do it for my husbands birthday in June. I just have way to many other projects I want to make for gifts for family members and I just made him an afghan a few months ago.

Good luck to everyone else though! I can't wait to see how things are coming along and hopefully pick up some tips!

[darski]

Ok, the awful truth will be told... I just tested the length of 160 chains and then ...what can one really tell from a few chains... so one must then sc across the chains so I think I have started this one.

Boy, you turn your back for a second and these WIP's just appear from nowhere... :D :hook

[acrhrttcwgrl]

Boy, you turn your back for a second and these WIP's just appear from nowhere... :D :hook



I totally agree....:manyheart

[darski]

I wasn't paying much attention when I printed my pattern and I got the 114 stich pattern instead of my 160 stitch pattern and now my printer is refusing to print my blue.

i have a few rows done at the 160 stitch level (only 32 in the whole pattern) but my best (aka largest) chart is that 114 stitch chart. any suggestions about whether to creat a 114 stitch pattern oon my 160 st base or to just rip it out and start over with the 114 good chart?

I was always going to have to build on from this logo in some way because the logo is long and low.

[tinkerpuppet]

Well I've decided that with all the projects I have on the go for Xmas, I'm going to put off my Steelers ghan until after Christmas and do it for my hubby's birthday in June. I just don't have time to sneak in a project when hubbys not home. But I am defianatly going to follow along and can't wait to see everyone else's ghans!

[prpl4me]

Hey Tinkerpuppet, I wanted to start a Steeler ghan too, but like you I have too much going, but I'm still contemplating starting one anyway. I'm the Steeler fan so I don't have to try to work around hubby. lol

[lilpug]

Ok I printed out my graph and will be contacting you soon! My mom is a big MN Twin's fan! I can't figure out how to post the logo in here!:(

[lee_ann]

ok, so i thought i'd show y'all an update on my afghan...it's not much but here it is:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/laes43/th_DSCN1301.jpg (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/laes43/DSCN1301.jpg)

i'm doing it in single crochets...this is the start of the bottom of the horseshoe

[ktornatola]

Very cool...where are all the strings???....lol Mine looks like some kind of hairy monster. I dread weaving in all those ends :eek

[darski]

Mine is going to be a mess of ends and I don't want to work them in until I am convinced I will continue with this and not go sit in the Frog pond... why are there never any comfortable lily pads in that place eh?

[lee_ann]

ive been weaving them in as i go because i like to crochet over them, it makes me feel better about them staying in lol. plus i think if i had to do it at the end i would never finish it.

[andrea2006]

mine is 124 wide and 114 high if i am reading the chart i made off right. for some reason that doesnt seem like it will be big enough hmmm. I love the idea of doing a sc. i wonder if i can do it that way, i have never done a graph ghan so im thinking simple should be my route.

[lee_ann]

i decided to use single crochet because i'm only using two different colors and each color section is a considerable size, soo i figured that would be my best bet. i, too, have never done a graph ghan before, so i'm pretty much making up my strategy as i go.

[andrea2006]

LOL good then I wont be the only one . I just wish I knew which one was gonna be my best route. although mine might turn out to be way to difficult for me I'm doing ohio state or attempting to which is on my blog since i cant seem to get pics in a forum at all.

[kelro]

Can anyone get a close up picture of the "wrong" side of your 'ghan where you pick up the "other" color. I don't know if I am picking it up correctly and if I am able to see someone elses work I think I can figure it out. I am having fun trying this graph ghan but it is hard now that I got to the color changes. LOL. Thanks in advance, Kelly.

[LadyBeBop]

Just wondering...what size hooks are y'all using?

Whenever I do a graphghan, I use a "K" hook.

[andrea2006]

I'm getting ready to start mine tonite I just went and found all my bobbins. I'm not sure what hook to use but if you think K is best then I'll have to see if I have that one. If not I know I have a J. They are hard to find around here anymore.

[andrea2006]

Okay I'm on row 4 of my graph and it is still rolling is it gonna continue to do so or should I frog it all and figure out how to work it using the sc.

[Bianka Kukan]

I finally got my yarn today. Haven't started though. I really want too, but i really need to get some other stuff done first. I'll probably break down and start tomorrow though :P

[prpl4me]

when you use a "K" hook do you use 2 or more strands of yarn together?

[andrea2006]

I am not using 2 strands

[prpl4me]

just wondered cause I started mine today and was thinking of using a bigger hook before I got to far and have to rip alot out. I think I will do that and use 2 strands.

[andrea2006]

I am using a K and one strand which is working out fine for me. I am using red heart. ARe you having any problems with it curling? I am on row 10 and its still curling and I dont know if I'm doing something wrong or if it will straighten itself out.

[darski]

Ok, you guys have convinced me to start over again with the 114 stitch pattern that I managed to print clearly.:yes

If people are still talking of frogging with more rows done than I have, it will be worth it in the end for ease of working the pattern and it was always going to be a part of a larger afghan as my graph is only 32 rows (now to be 28 rows) high.

This is why we do these things together, we get each other over the heavy ground as lightly as possible :clap

[Bianka Kukan]

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. My picture is working out evenly, my edges are straight, but when I count the stitches on my graph, the number of stitches it says don't match the number of stitches I have. I can't print anywhere in color. Is there anyway that I can get the PDF file that graphing site gives into microsoft paint or something like that? I think a big part of my problem is that there are varying shades of one color. If I could color them all in the same color it would really help.

[darski]

I used print screen and edited out the comp screen bits

[prpl4me]

Andrea,
I'm using Red Heart too, but I did decide to use 2 strands and "K", haven't had any curling yet. Maybe your crocheting to tight. I'm on row 8.

[Everyday Crochet]

A couple of questions...

Once you find a picture, how do you graph it?

I have not read through all 80 replies yet so if it listed could you point me in the direction of that post.

Also... Anyone doing and OU Sooners ghan?

[darski]

This link was on page one but I'll add it here as this is getting larger

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

You submit your pic that you may find here if you need one:

http://www.sportslogos.net/index.php

You end up with a PDF of your logo - I'd suggest that you go for the largest size when you select.

You can also use print screen to get a larger version of your logo ( may need to cut and paste it

[myheartsdesire]

I actually just started a Chicago Bears one yesterday! It's going to be my first ever graphed afghan and I'm freaking out. :-P

Hopefully I'll have it done by Christmas so I can give it to my dad. And if I'm REALLY lucky, I'll get it done REALLY early, then make my mom a Dallas Cowboys one...

[andrea2006]

I went up to a K because I thought I might crochet to tight. and to me I'm doing it loosely so maybe I'm not doing something right I guess.

[crochetluvknot]

I am up and running on another graph ghan so i guess i am joining in i am making an az cardianls ghan for my friends husband for xmas its a graph i made using pc stitch and am doing it in afghan stitch with an N hook working the colors in as i go as with all my other ghans.
Come on ladies we can do this lets keep up the good work
my graph is 120 stitches wide by 150 rows so it will be a decent size
i started it yesterday and have did 32 rows

[ankey]

A couple of questions...

Once you find a picture, how do you graph it?

I have not read through all 80 replies yet so if it listed could you point me in the direction of that post.

Also... Anyone doing and OU Sooners ghan?

Someone here is actually a Sooners fan??? Just kidding... :hug I just can't talk to you anymore - especially since my Longhorns are playing your Sooners on Saturday! :lol

[itsgeetee]

I've never done a graph-ghan before and I'm a little nervous about it:blink, but I would love to make a Chicago Bears one for my borther for Christmas.

I put the logo in the microrevolt program at the highest setting, so it's 160 stitches by 106 rows. (I'm just using the "C" from the helmet. I figured that I would start with something simple).

I haven't been crocheting that long and I have no idea how to guesstimate how much yarn to buy since I don't have a pattern that tells me how many of each color to get. I'm thinking of using Bernat Softee Chunky and I would also like to put the orange, white and blue around it in a border. Would anyone be willing to venture a guess as to how much I should buy? :think I'm thinking maybe 10 of the blue? But see I have no idea if that's ridiculously too much or what.

Also, this may be a silly question, but when working from a graph, do I work the first row right to left, then turn my work and follow the graph from left to right? Or do I still work the graph from right to left? It seems confusing, but I think it will make sense once I start. At least I hope!

Thanks in advance for your help! :manyheart

[acrhrttcwgrl]

Plan was to go to Walmart yesterday *alone* to get the yarn to make this 'ghan, but at the last min. DH decided he wanted to go. So I still have not started. Think I am just going to order it off line. Also wondering how much to buy? At Walmart I can take it back if unused. I am using dark green yellow and white. (Green Bay colors)

[dsabol]

Oh my gosh, I may have to drop out of a couple other CALs to join this one. How funny, I was just looking for Red Sox patterns today. :lol

I found one I like on Ebay, but when I looked at it, I'm not sure how it will turn out. I think I'll play with the knitpro thing some more.

I did it earlier but it was so blurry I couldn't make it out. Should I go with the XL? That seems like it has the right number of stitches...

Go Sox! :cheer
hehe

[dsabol]

Also, this may be a silly question, but when working from a graph, do I work the first row right to left, then turn my work and follow the graph from left to right? Or do I still work the graph from right to left? It seems confusing, but I think it will make sense once I start. At least I hope!
:manyheart

Hmm...that's a good question. Do we need to do the afghan stitch which, I think, gets worked back & forth without turning the work? Can someone answer that?

I was going to mention to you, Itsgeetee, it might be worth it for you to use a yarn that doesn't have dye lots (I think Red Heart does that) so if you decide you need more, you won't run into dye lot issues.

I think that's what I'm going to do, too, because this is my first graph-ghan, too. :D

[andrea2006]

someone is doing it with sc. but the afghan st. is all in the front. I have never done a graph either so this is my first attempt. I have ripped it out more times than I can count and its still curling I keep getting looser changed the way I started it read everything I could , joined a tunsian group on yahoo and to no avail i still have curling lol.

[darski]

With Tunisian, you would always begin at the right side as each row begins again there. (it takes to actions to complete the Tunisian st -> put on & take off)

[dsabol]

Andrea, I was thinking about your curling issues this morning and I had an idea, that I might use myself.

Do you think it would look alright if you started going around the afghan with a border, in the round? On the sides of the afghan your stitches would be sideways then, on the border, but I thought it might help it lay flatter having the border to hold it straight.

What do you all think? Would that look alright? A border in the round on an afghan like this? I was thinking about doing it to mine just to make it bigger because my fiance is 6' 5" and this is for him. :)

Let me know what you think because I'm trying to decide if I need to just add the border, as I go, so it's all in the same direction, or if I could get away with doing it in the round afterwards...:think

[dsabol]

Andrea, I was looking at afghan stitch tutorials and I found this:
http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

She talks about a different stitch for the first couple rows that is supposed to keep your work from curling. Another site I found suggested doing a couple rows of single crochet all around the edges of your work (similar to my border idea) to get it to lay flat.

I also just started looking at this page and it looks pretty good too.
http://home.comcast.net/~crochet_cindy/tutorial/afghan.htm

[dsabol]

Wow, I'm going to have 3 posts in a row! :lol

I have a big question. I was figuring the size of my afghan, if I use the grid I got from knitpro... I used the XL graph, so it's 160X120...if you figure a quarter inch for each stitch my afghan will only be 30X40 inches... my fiance is 6' 5"! So I would need a pretty serious border to make it larger.

I was wondering if it makes sense to count each block as 2 stitches and 2 rows...so it's like a block of 4 stitches. That would work, wouldn't it?:think

I had an image in my head of this great big afghan...not a little foot warmer. :lol :lol

[darski]

I was using RH ww yarn and my 160 stitch chain hung from my chin to the floor - I'm 5'6". I may have been using a 7mm hook.

What sizes are you using for yarn and hook? that would affect your overall size.

Regarding your question, yes, you could do that and get 4times as much afghan. it seems like it should only be twice as big but area wise it is 4 times the size. It's way too early for math class.

[dsabol]

Well...I haven't actually gotten my stuff yet...but I'm getting ready to go get it right now. :cheer

I was going to get the RH Pounders, and I was thinking of a J hook, but looking at a conversion chart, it looks like you're using something slightly larger than a K hook... hmmm....

I was also thinking about adding some squares to the edges of my pattern AND adding the border, because the pattern is simple enough I could do that.

When I did my math, I came up with 200X280, and it worked out to about a 4X6 afghan...

I guess I'll just have to work a row or two and see how it measures and refigure from there...trial & error. :hook

I'm hoping Michaels has afghan hooks, because I don't have alot of options, where I live. It's pretty much Michaels or Walmart unless I want to drive 30 minutes to get to the little store that's got weird hours but lots of nice yarn. :lol

Wish me luck. I'm obsessed with making this afghan. I hope it comes out nice. We're getting married next September and I think this would be a nice gift. Although I'm thinking I better throw something else in with it, in case he looks at this and goes "oh...uh...it's...nice...":(

[mamaoso]

Maybe this will help. The Dallas afghan pictured in post #29.
74"x45", Afghan stitch- chained on 186 for 227 rows..
18-100 gr skeins.. Used size J(10) hook.
RH super saver is 8oz = 225 gr.

[andrea2006]

Thanks dsabol for the link I'm gonna go a froggin again LOL.

[dsabol]

:rant :yell

Oh, I knew it. NO afghan hooks to be had around this little town. :angry

So, I ordered one online, paid almost as much in shipping as I did for the hook and it won't even come for about a week.

Trying to be the ever-resourceful person that I am, I took one of my regular hooks, stuck the end of it into some aquarium air tubing and started crocheting. It was "ok" except that I had to help the loops over the edge of the tubing (both on and back off the tubing again).

And then, I realized that I missed the first chain and had to frog the whole thing anyway. :bang

I WILL make this afghan. Oh yes, I will make this afghan. :tryme

[tinkerpuppet]

I just stumbled across [EDITED BY ADMIN to remove link to site featuring patterns of trademarked images/characters with no licensing arrangements] that has graphs for all sorts of different teams, and the prices look good. I found a Steelers one that I think I'm going to get even though I won't have a chance to start it until probably after Christmas.

[itsgeetee]

Jennifer, thanks for posting that link - they have a lot of great patterns! I like one of their Chicago Bear patterns better than the one I did using the graphing software, but of course it's more complicated! :lol

I have a question about using the afghan stitch/hook - will I have to make it in panels and then sew them together? For example, for the graph I made, the starting chain will be 160 stitches - will all of them fit on the afghan hook? :think

I like the look the afghan stitch gives, but I want to be able to make it all at once. :)

Thanks,

Glenda

[andrea2006]

Mine is 124 sts. wide and they sort of fit may get alittle harder the bigger it gets.

Finally I have kept it from curling thanks to dsabol and her finding the link for me. I did the first two rows using the purl st and no more curling :cheer

[andrea2006]

Okay im only on row 12 but starting to add another color in and I am pretty sure I am doing it right. My question is that at some point I am going to be using 4 different colors at one time not to mention that there will be a couple of those that are used in different places more than once. Is it normal to have like 6 or 8 different bobbins hanging around? Or am gonna be doing something wrong and there is a simpilar way?

[darski]

yes it is normal to have all those bobbins - I had that many on my first 6 rows

[andrea2006]

Oh my i think at that rate I will have a tangled mess. Good thing this is not a take along project boy would I really have a mess then. As soon as it appears to look like something I will post a pic to make sure it is looking like it is suppose to since I've never made one before.

[dsabol]

:clap Andrea, I'm so glad that link worked for you. :D

I'm useful! :cheer :lol

I have to wait for my hook to come in the mail. I'm really sad about that. My "aquarium hose Frankenstein hook" just wasn't working out. :(

They told me 6 days when I ordered it. This weekend I'll be out of town anyway, and hanging with my fiance, so I wouldn't be able to work on it anyhow. So, maybe early next week I'll be able to get started. I guess I should find some of these bobbins everyone talks about. I'm going to have 3 colors (red, white, & blue).

I can't wait to get started...I dreamt about this thing last night. :sleep :dreaming
haha

For now, I'll finish one of my other little projects. :)

[OneCraftySAHM]

Can I join in? :hook I've had a graph of the old NY Yankees logo for over a month but haven't had the courage to start it :lol! My hubby has been begging me to make him this afghan! I thought maybe doing this CAL would give me some motivation! LOL! Here is a pic of the logo I'm using.

EDITED BY ADMIN: to remove photo due to copyright/trademark issues

I got the red and blue yarn already but I ordered the white pounders from Joanns.com along with some yarn bobbins, since they are having a sale (plus I found a 50% coupon code, LOL)....so I'm just waiting for those and then I'm ready!

What stitch is everyone using? I skimmed the posts so far but I only saw a few about stitches. I'm doing a small purse using the new NY Yankees logo but I haven't finished it yet. I'm using sc for that. Just wandering what hook I should use and what stitch :think.

Thanks! I can't wait to get started!

[andrea2006]

Welcome to our ghan along. Have you dont the afghan stitch before? I am a newbie with it. I am using redheart yarn and a size K afghan hook, I have it now after much frogging getting it to look like something. My logo is OHio State and you can find the logo in my blog. Keep us updated on your progress and if you need help dont be afraid to ask, the experienced ladies in here have been very helpful to me.

[OneCraftySAHM]

Andrea,

No, I've never tried the afghan stitch before, that's the same as the Tunisian stitch, right?

The pattern says I can use SC, tapestry, tunisian, cross stitch method or filet crochet. Since I have never done tunisian I thought I would just do SC but I'm not sure. Is it tough?

Jeanie

[crochetluvknot]

Jeanie, you can do the ghans in any stitch you are comfortable with either sc or afghan stitch or what ever you can look online for help ful hints in doing either one and learn how to change colors and such.
i dont use bobbins i just make little yarn balls and keep them in my tote so they dont roll all over the house or become cat toys and do a few rows and untangle then do a few more rows and so on. currently i am doing a ghan of the az cardinals logo for my firends husband for xmas and its afghan stitch thats the only way i do my graph ghans i have never tried to do them in sc but i hear its not to hard. some day i want to make the yankees logo to i have a list a mile long im sure of ghans i want to make some day.

[andrea2006]

someone in here was using the sc way I personally have not done any of the ways so since i have always wanted to learn the tunsian stitch that is what and how i am doing mine. Im just starting as of last night to add other colors into it so hopefully when I'm done it will actually look like it is suppose to or close to it. LOL

[crochetluvknot]

andrea the afghan/tunisian stitch is pretty easy that is how i do mine. when you change colors and are on the return row bring the new yarn under and over the old color and proceed with the taking loops off i find that helps keep the little gaps out and keeps your stitches tigheter check our www.crochetcabana.com she has some pictures up to show what i mean or if i can help in any way let me know i would be happy to help

[crochetluvknot]

also to everyone having trouble with stitches annies attic stitch guid is ver good to look at to they have some videos and stuff to help walk you through it hope this helps Dawn

[andrea2006]

that is the site that dsabol gave me to figure out how to keep mine from curling and I have that down pat and havnt had to frog. I'll have to look for an illustration on what you were telling me since now that I have added a color i do have somewhat of a gap but only on one side of it not the other end . wait did that make since. sometimes I think we need a chalkboard in here so i can have a drawing to look at lol.

[OneCraftySAHM]

Maybe I'll try the tunisian! What size is everyones ghans? And what hooks are you using? My pattern says to use an I hook and the stitch count is 150x200. Is that a good size? It look like others are using a bigger hook?

Thanks :hug

Jeanie

[andrea2006]

Mine is 124 wide by hmmm 130 long I think lol I am using a size K hook. I took my pic off the net and then made it into a chart by using knit pro.

[crochetluvknot]

i am using a size N afghan hook my ghan is 120x150 and it will be about 5x6 feet when its done maybe a little smaller i like using the bigger hooks because they tend to be a lot lighter and the stitches are not as tight nice airy afghan when its done

[crochetluvknot]

home.comcast.net/~crochet_cindy/tutorial/afghan.htm
i hope this works if you go to this site and click under changing colors this will show you picks and written out how to change colors on the return row of afghan stitch if the link works for me sometimes they dont

[andrea2006]

I cant find afghan hooks around here much anymore so the K was the biggest I had Im not sure what size it will end up when I am done but my son is 9 it appears it will be wide enough guess we will see about the length when it is done I suppose I could find a nice border or something to put on it if i needed to when im finished.

[crochetluvknot]

home.comcast.net/~crochet_cindy/tutorial/afghan.htm - 16k

[crochetluvknot]

ok well once again i cant get the link to work go figure all i did was type in changing colors in afghan stitch into google and a lot of site came up the first one i clicked on was the first one listed.

[OneCraftySAHM]

The link worked for me. Thanks. I'm guessing if I use that stitch I need to buy a afghan hook? Hmmm. I don't know which to do....I have a few days to decide, my yarn hasn't arrived yet :lol.

Thanks girls!

[andrea2006]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/th_graphghan3.jpg (http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/graphghan3.jpg)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/th_graphghan2.jpg (http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/graphghan2.jpg)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/th_graphghan.jpg (http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/amcarver/graphghan.jpg)
OKAY I THOUGHT I WAS DOING SO WELL BUT NOW THAT I LOOK AT THE BEGINNING STAGES OF MY PICS IT APPEARS I'M NOT DOING AS WELL AS I THOUGHT. I THINK I MAY NEED TO FROG THE ENTIRE THING AGAIN.

[itsgeetee]

I started my Chicago Bears afghan this weekend and so far have gotten 14 rows done, but it's not very exciting because it is solid black so far. :lol

I bought a pattern from the site Jennifer posted, cuddle-up creations. It is pretty simple, I think. I only have to work with 2 colors at a time, and there is a lot of the solid black at the bottom and top.

I'm doing it in sc, using a K hook with Bernat Softee Chunky. I crochet pretty tight, and it's still 4 feet wide. I think it will be about 6 feet long when it's finished. The pattern is 150 x 200. I'm getting about 3.5 sc per inch. Even though it's just black so far, I'll try to post a picture tomorrow.

Andrea, yours is looking good! :yes Why do you think you need to frog it? :yarn

[andrea2006]

Glenda,
It appears to me that it isnt right. I wish I knew how to do it with sc then maybe it wouldnt be so hard.

[crochetluvknot]

Andrea, i cant tell from your pitcures but it doesnt look off to me although i have never done any graph ghans in single crochet but i cant see anything wrong with it.

[itsgeetee]

Andrea,

This is the first graph ghan I've done, and I decided to do sc because I don't know how to do the afghan stitch. I looked at some of the tutorials, but I was too anxious to get started to wait to learn something new,:hook plus with the width of my afghan it sounded like I would have to do several panels and sew them together, and that didn't appeal to me at all. :no

Anyway, I'm sort of winging it. I'm just doing one sc for each square on my graph. My graph is 150 squares wide, so I made a chain of 151, then started with the first row on the graph from right to left. The only hitch is I'll have to work every other row from left to right, since with the sc you turn at the end of the row. I haven't really had to do that yet since I'm still in one color, but I don't *think* it will be toooo hard, I'll just have to remember. :eek I think I will mark the rows on the graph that I work left to right with an arrow or something. The graph is 200 rows, so I'll being doing 200 rows of sc! :eek :eek But it's going pretty quickly so far. :yay

I decided to do use the chunky yarn and a K hook because my brother wanted a BIG afghan, so I figured I'd use chunky yarn to get it as big as possible. It's 4 feet wide and will hopefully be about 6 ft long, so if that's not big enough for him, I guess I'll have to add a border!

I'm sure there are people here that have done sc graph ghans that will have much better directions, but unless I'm doing it totally wrong,:lol it doesn't seem too hard so far. :clap

I can't see anything wrong with yours so far, but if you aren't happy with it, I know how that is.:yes I'm also doing the Granny Square CAL, and I had about 9 rounds done and frogged it, even though the people I showed it to said it looked fine. I'm much happier with it now.:manyheart

(I saw you popped in over on the Granny Square CAL - those work up fast so you should join and we can do both together!!! :devil )

[andrea2006]

Thanks for your answers Glenda , I have been waiting for 3 days now for someone to tell me if I was doing it right and only got a few responses and those were from ones that have not done a graph before either, Its alright I can still use the same colors and just make it a different way, Yes you saw me over there and I will pry end up making one no doubt Im just not real good with color placement.

[OneCraftySAHM]

Andrea,

I think it looks right too. I just finished a small 12x12 yankees graph for a purse I am making. I must have ripped it out a million times since I wasn't sure if what I was doing was right! But I finally left it and it turned out beautiful! I'm still not finished with it though, :lol. I still have the back and the lining to finish! But my point was to just keep going! Honestly, I was finding myself ripping everything I was making out because I was so afraid of doing it wrong. I finally just realized that there really isn't a wrong way, if you like how it looks then leave it! I'm sure it will be beautiful.

Hugs :hug

[darski]

Excellent advice.

[andrea2006]

Thank you Jeanie for the reply, as I have never done one before I wasnt sure how it is suppose to look or if I was anywhere close to what it should look like.
Thank you again.

[crochetluvknot]

Andrea, itsgeetee is right with single crochet you need to reverse every other row and chain one at the beginning of the chain and the end of the rows. one square is equal to one stitch. i think your pictures look pretty good from what i can tell. keep it up you will be ok. Dawn

[andrea2006]

Thanks Dawn

[OneCraftySAHM]

Just curious...what do y'all mean "reverse every other row?"

[darski]

reverse every other row means that you read from left to right on even numbered rows

[crochetluvknot]

hi every one i am just about done with my cardinals ghan i have a few more rows and a border to add to it i have put the picture in my epson album under graph ghans if you would like to take a peek thanks Dawn
http://tinyurl.com/5x69x (http://tinyurl.com/5x69x)

[andrea2006]

I love all your graph ghans theya re gorgeous. What beautiful work you do. Did you use the tunisan st. or sc? I pretty much just gave up on mine I didnt like the way it turned out. Maybe I just picked something to hard for a first one.

[crochetluvknot]

Thank You Andrea, all my ghans have been done in the afghan/tunisian stitch dont give up on yours you will get through it there are places online where you can learn to change colors in single crochet or afghan stitch or you can always give me a hollar and i can try to help you in any way that i can. i am better at afghan stitch than single crochet but i can try to help you if you want. Dawn

[andrea2006]

Dawn I went a page back and saw your comment I'm sorry that I worded things wrong it is done in the afghan st. not the sc.

[crochetluvknot]

thats ok.
i goof things up all the time.

[OneCraftySAHM]

Dawn,

Awesome! Great job :cheer


Andrea,

Why don't you try something smaller? I went on eBay and found a graph pattern I liked then emailed the seller to ask if she could down size it for me to a 12x12 and I am making a small handbag with it. I'm glad I tried it this way first, I felt alot less stressed. Again, it's still not finished as I keep starting other projects around it, :lol but don't give up! You can do this! Trust me, if I can do it, you can too :hug. Hugs!

[andrea2006]

I actually think that because I took a logo and hit knit pro and graphed it that the color is sort of smeared and just pry not right at all. I did find someone in another forum that I go to that said she designed one like what I want to do and its only like 4.95 for the pattern so I'm waiting to see if it might work better that way. I have looked around for pattern books on the afghan st. and charts and have yet to find anything. It appears around here there isnt much even the hooks are pretty much nil and shorter. Thank god I am a packrat with somethings lol. One day I may figure this st. out lol.

[MojoZane]

I've never done this but have been wanting to make a bag with a Detroit Red Wings logo. Is it any easier to make the bag first and then stitch the logo on top? I've seen this done with knitting, think it was called Swiss darning or something, and it mimicked the knit stitch. I don't know how you'd do it with crochet though, and I'd rather crochet. Has anyone cross-stitched or embroidered onto crochet?

[dsabol]

MojoZane, these are two sites I reference
http://www.heritageshoppe.com/heritage/stitches/tunisian.html (this has cross-stitch photos/instructions on it)

http://iweb.tntech.edu/cventura/rightstitches.html (this is the way I'm doing mine, in single crochet)

(by the way...GO WINGS) :)

[MojoZane]

Thanks! I've never tried Tunisian crochet, looks like knitting on a crochet hook at first glance. Can you cross stitch on top of single crochet? I'd like to make this for Christmas, so would rather not attempt something new at this particular moment, but definitely later!

[dsabol]

Well, I never tried that, myself. :think

I just started trying to learn tunisian, though, and it's actually VERY easy. I would be continuing my blanket in tunisian, if I had my HOOK that I've been waiting so impatiently for. Don't get me started. :lol

I live in the boonies and they just don't sell those hooks around here so I had to order one. I got tired of waiting and started in the single crochet, which has also been a learning experience but it's getting better.

Good luck! :)

[OneCraftySAHM]

MojoZane,

I just finished the front of a graph handbag in sc. Here it is. I have no idea if I did it right, it looks a little weird to me but it's ok I guess. Anyone know if this is how it's supposed to look? :lol I think I may have done it wrong! Ahhhhh! LOL

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/gliterfaery/yankeesfront.jpg

[andrea2006]

Looks great to me Jeanie much better than mine.

[MojoZane]

MojoZane,

I just finished the front of a graph handbag in sc. Here it is. I have no idea if I did it right, it looks a little weird to me but it's ok I guess. Anyone know if this is how it's supposed to look? :lol I think I may have done it wrong! Ahhhhh! LOL

It looks good to me!

[OneCraftySAHM]

Thanks girls! I guess it does look like the logo but I have all those jagged edges. I've seen crocheted graphs that look perfectly smooth! :lol I'll get there someday I guess! :hook

[lauried26]

I want to do one one these how do you make them any advice. I would like to make these for upcoming birthdays. Do you just single crochet the whole blanket.
Laurie

[itsgeetee]

Jeanie, I love your bag! :manyheart It looks great. I might have to do one with the T for the TN Vols...:think

Laurie, You can do them in the afghan stitch or sc. I'm doing mine in sc. If you look back toward the beginning there are several links for tutorials for the afghan stitch, and there are also several links to find and graph the logo you want to do. Or you can buy a graph already made, which is what I did. I got mine at cuddleup-creations.com.

Bascially, each square on the graph is one stitch. When doing sc, make a starting chain in the number of squares across, plus one for the turning chain. My graph is 150 squares across, so my foundation chain was 151. Then you just follow the graph, remembering to add a turning chain at the end of each row AND - very important - to work every other row from left to right.

I hope this helps you get started! This is my first graph-ghan and I am by no means an expert. In fact, I still haven't changed colors yet! Mine starts out with 45 rows of black. I was up to row 33, then realized I had picked up an extra stitch somewhere, and had to frong back to row 20 or 21 to find it. :thair But I've worked my way back up to row 27, and I'm being a lot more careful! :lol I'll try to post a picture tomorrow, although it won't be too exciting - just rows of black!

How is everyone else doing?

[OneCraftySAHM]

Glenda,

Thank you for the compliment. I'm not sure about the afghan though...I've got so many other things going on right now that it's going to take me FOREVER to finish! :lol

[crochetingnetta12208]

HI, I wanted some help with this project but how would i do something like tthis and where would I even find a pattern.

[prpl4me]

darski
I have tried using knitPro no matter what file in try to put in I get
Fatal Error: Allowed memory size of 8388608 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 6816 in /home3/www/microrevolt/knitPro/index.php on line 113.
So what do I do now? Should I email knit pro or what?
Kim

[LadyBeBop]

prpl4me...just a thought. Your picture might be too big. You may have to reduce its size.

[lauried26]

Ok I know that I am a little late to start this and I am sorry but I really want to learn how to do these. Ok I have some more questions!!!

Do I have to turn it on every row?
Is it even or odd rows that I work left to right?

I am going to work one in sc or at least try to. I am going to make them for presents and then try to make my son one of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Well I hope that I don't silly but I am trying to learn this. I am a stay at home mom of a 3 year old boy so I have plenty of time to learn.

Laurie:hook :skeleton

[andrea2006]

Laurie,
If your doing sc then odd rows would be right to left and even rows would be read left to right. Shame I had to think about that and am still second guessing myself lol.

[crochetingnetta12208]

i need help once again on this explanation can you explain this process again please is this a program i need to save am i working on it like a graph or is this single crocheting. The afghan stitch i dont know how to do.

[andrea2006]

It is usually on a graph and you can do it with sc I have not though but someone in here is doing that. I tried the afghan st and it didnt work for me its all about preference.

[OneCraftySAHM]

crochetingnetta12208,

[/URL]Maybe try this link...it explains a bit about graphs.

[URL]http://www.crochetnmore.com/chartcrochet.htm (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?u=8036)

Hope this helps. :hug

[lauried26]

Thank you for the link. That really helps alot.

[dsabol]

Yeah, OneCraftySam, I'm following the instructions for the "tapestry" crochet that's referenced on the link you gave, under the Changing Colors heading.

It's worked the best for me, so far. I finally got my afghan hook in the mail, and I tried the afghan stitch and I didn't like it. I think it's because I'm a tight crocheter, and I had a really hard time. I TRIED to crochet loosely, but the stitches were so tight it took me forever to do a row. Well, plus I was watching CSI and using a dark blue yarn, so that might have had something to do with it, too. The stitches were hard to see and I was distracted. But they were still really tight and my hand kept cramping up. :lol

I think I'll stick with sc, it's proven itself so far. :)

D.

[OneCraftySAHM]

Your welcome girls :D. Glad to help. I havent started mine yet and I may not for awhile...I just have so many other things started right now...my hubby's graphghan is on the back burner, :lol. But I do keep popping in to see how things are going! Keep up the good work! :cheer

[crochetingnetta12208]

ok well i understand now. I printed the graph with the emblem on it. I"m doing the raiders emblem for my brother. from what i got i'm going to do it in sc's. the graph is 50 sqaures by 50 sqaures so i take it thats how big my emblem will come out to being with the sc's by doing the charting. and then i will crochet the afghan and put the emblem on top or stitch it or weave it on top and make a border this is what i was thinking of doing. if you have another way please let me know.:hook

[mamaoso]

This one was done all with Sc..
http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/th_e1997372.jpg (http://www.i21.photobucket.com/albums/b285/Gato2perro/e1997372.jpg)click-able

Each square of the graph is 1 Sc.
I worked across graph to st before new color, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop; join new color yarn and holding tail at back of work,yarn around hook and pull through 2 loops of previous color on hook.. When working on the even numbered rows (wrong side facing) just work like before but hold the yarn to the front when you change colors.. Hope this will help..

[andrea2006]

Mamaoso,
Maybe that is what I should have tried to do . It seems like that might have been easier or maybe not with all the color changes I had. LOL

[crochetingnetta12208]

thank you for showing that afghan it's beautiful. thanks for the explanation.

[darski]

I have started again with my 114 stitch pattern to work from - we shall see what we shall see...:hook :think

[kelro]

I haven't been working on this as much as I should but this is my progress so far

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j50/kkromo/100_0156.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j50/kkromo/100_0158.jpg

[darski]

boy it took som finding to get this thread.

Kelro - great work so far.

I am struggling with this one - too many other deadline wips calling me to get busy... but I have not given up on it.

needed another link from a while back

[acrhrttcwgrl]

would the lady with photobucket named tracyleigh_2006..please contact me..My hubby really wants one of your pillows. Wondering where you got the pattern or if you made it up?

Have not started my CAL yet did get the yarn....but once again life happens..hope to start soon.


Found what I was looking for. Thanks

[darski]

However did this get to page 2? :eek

[ktornatola]

Bump.....I'm still in very slow progress. I want to finish and know the end result will be good, but I can't get motivated to get to it! All the strings to weave in, the color changes....sigh! But I will get back to it. The woman I'm making it for is going to pay me. Just an update.

[minwifeof4boys]

OK...I finished 3 more rows on the NASCAR afghan...I usually love graphs but This one is almost putting em over the top! It will look great though... I just hope it doesnt end up in the tent when ds(25) camps out when he attends the races... Apparently it is like Woodstock for car racing at those places...

[AmyS]

This thread just came to my attention today. I apologize, or I would have addressed the problems it contains much earlier.

First, I was very surprised at all the copyright violations contained in this thread. Our forum guidelines are clear about this issue: if you didn't take the photo or don't have permission from the photographer, it's a violation of our forum guidelines to post it here. Some people may have forgotten what our guidelines are or may have never read them, so I would like to request that everyone who posted a picture of a team logo in this thread to please review our forum guidelines post (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27599)as well as the links therein to a couple of other posts about the copyright issue.

The second issue concerns patterns featuring trademarked images/characters. There were a couple links within this thread to sites featuring patterns based on trademarked images/characters without the designer having obtained proper licensing permission from the trademark owners to distribute the patterns. I believe most (if not all) of these posts were made prior to the big announcement I made in the Original Patterns folders about the serious issues related to trademark infringement when patterns are distributed (whether for sale or for free) without the required licensing arrangements. Since this is such an important issue, I'd also like to request that everyone participating in this thread take a few minutes to read that post (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37193), since much of the information is new here at Crochetville.

I don't want to highjack this thread and get it off topic, so if anybody has questions or concerns about the copyright/trademark issue, you're welcome to either PM or email me or to start a new thread about it if you'd like to have a public discussion. Either way is fine with me. I just want to make sure everyone understands what our guidelines are (and why we have to be so strict on this issue) and does their best to follow them from this point on. :) The 'Ville is highly visible on the internet now, and we don't want to draw any attention that could get us involved in a lawsuit which could result in the loss of the 'Ville. :no

[AmyS]

Oh, I forgot to state that while we can't allow patterns to be posted, you are more than welcome to post pictures of your finished items or your WIPs. Posting your completed item is not a violation of any copyright or trademark law that I'm aware of, so those are very much welcomed and encouraged!

[darski]

Amy, thank you for the reminder and for the editing. It is so easy to get distracted these days and to lose sight of the prevailing rules

[mommy2jj3604]

Ok so I just found this thread and thought why not. My dad is a huge high school football fan, well at least for the school that I graduated from so I am making him a stadium blanket with the school colors in 12 in squares and a 2 ft by 4ft center panel with the CA in it. I am very excited but I really cant start on it until I finish 3 other projects but hopefully after christmas I can get to work on it. YAY!!

[sewnsew]

I've been wanting to make one too. I have the graph ready. I'm going to make hubby a golden gophers afghan. I will start after the new year. I'll probably get the yarn in January and get started soon.

[darski]

I sooooooooo gave up on my Jays blanket. Just not gonna happen.

anyhoo. I am now considering a nascar themed ghan for my Younger son.
he loves all nascar but his "driver" has been jimmy Johnson. I have pics for logos for both of these.

Which would be better received the general Nascar or the specific driver?

This is to be a surprise so i can't ask him.

If you could have seen the barely concealed rolled eyes when I suggested a 'ghan for his truck... well y'all know that one I'm sure so I want to dazzle him with this.

[minwifeof4boys]

Hey darski, I made that NASCAR afghan for ds#1 and he LOVED it... I swear he almost cried! He said at the races those type of htings sell for a couple of hundred dollars ( maybe he was crying with tears of joy cause he was going to sell it:()... anyhow.. there were ALOT of color changes with that one...I guess less with a single driver...
Oh well... let us know what you do...

[darski]

Hey darski, I made that NASCAR afghan for ds#1 and he LOVED it... I swear he almost cried! He said at the races those type of htings sell for a couple of hundred dollars ( maybe he was crying with tears of joy cause he was going to sell it:()... anyhow.. there were ALOT of color changes with that one...I guess less with a single driver...
Oh well... let us know what you do...

i knew you had done one and went looking for the picture you posted (I thnk) and couldn't find it. I was going to be "inspired " by your effort.

you did a checkered flag didn't you or something like that?

Both patterns are 160 by 128 rows so I think it will need some add ons for whicheve one I try.

[minwifeof4boys]

here is the post..
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38197


the checks were fine... the logo was a booger bear:P

[sewnsew]

I was wondering...I'm doing this MN gophers ghan and I was inspired with the size from one of you ladies here. I forget who it was:blush They made a buccs blanket for their dh and used over 30,000 single crochets. I was planning on something of similar size with the single crochets for my dh. I was just wondering if you just made one big piece and what size hook you used. Just so I have some sort of idea. I was planning on doing it in one big piece with a size I. Am I biting off too big of a piece with that? LOL Or am I on the right track?

[darski]

Thank you Lea. i really like that one. it looks great and my Brad would love it.

I want to add the checkerboard effect but this will be in a distance hauling truck so I don't think too much white would be helpful :heehee

I love what you did. i remember thinking it was so neat when you posted it.

Donna, It may be a challenge but you have people here who live to help each other. if you are game to try we will be game to help you.

[jchllm]

Well, I started a Texas Longhorns afghan for my teenaged daughter, so I thought I'd join. I'll really be sick of 'rh copper' by the time I'm done with this one, that's for sure!!

[darski]

OOOh ... RH has a copper colour?

[jchllm]

Yes, but it's discontinued.....although, I've still been able to get it on discountyarnsale.com so............

[sewnsew]

Ok I just wanted to make sure I was on the right page with the ghan. Now the next challenge will be finding the right color yarn to match the burgundy/brown color.

[dilyca2006]

Well. I think I may join this one. I am already working on an Iowa Hawkeys afghan for my dad. Not to far along with it yet. When I get to a point I can post a picture with it I will!!!

[sewnsew]

I finally found my yarn and have gotten a small start on it. I was wondering how is everyone keeping track of their stitches? Are you using stitch markers? My afghan is going to be 200 long and a lot of rows lol. I was hoping to get some ideas from everyone so I don't get lost and have to keep recounting.

[baricrazi]

I'm thinking about joining you all on this one. I am still very new to crochet but I found an afghan pattern I really like for WVU. It is all single crochet so that I know I can do. I don't know how hard it is to keep changing colors for the pattern. I may have to wait on this one until I have more experience.



Thanks,
Greg

[sallenlouise]

I actually have 3 to make, but not sure when I can begin! I will follow ya'll though!

[baricrazi]

Ok, I'm in. This will actually be my very first project. I can't believe I am undertaing this asa my first. Anyway, I am doing a WVU - Mountaineers afghan that is completely SC. I actually bought the pattern but wasn't satified with it so I modified it quite a bit to suit my needs. The entire afghan will be 211 stiches by 267 so I believe that should be quite large. Since this is my first it will probably take me forever so I will be here for a long time. Oh and did I mention I am going to add fringes to the entire afghan...I know I am crazy!

Greg
WIP - WVU Mountaineers Afghan
WIP - Rectangular Granny Square Afghan

[sewnsew]

Well I am having a hard time doing this since I am only working on it when dh is not home lol. I have finally gotten almost 15 rows out of the 162 so I definitely have a ways to go. It doesn't look like much yet just a really long strip of gold. Once I start adding the second color in I'll get a picture of it. I haven't figured out how I'm going to finish it yet though. I really like Tampagirls way of finishing it but I'm worried it might be too warm. I may just put a single crochet all around. Any ideas would be great. It's going to be all single crochets and it'll be 200x162.

[crochetluvknot]

i just saw this post about red heart copper being discontiued its actually still available on the coats and clark website in the classic size but i thought i would pass along that super saver carrot is an almost exact match to the copper and you get 7 oz instead of 3.5 i use copper for making tiggers and have since switched to carrot since its easier to find just thought i would share

[darski]

thank you crochetluvknot. I will look for that colour when I get to my WM. they have been pretty good about colour selection so far.

[crochetingnetta12208]

Ok i am practicing with the yarn bobbins i make with fingers but i am practicing on pooh bear when i see how that one comes out i will do a sports one or can anyone give me anymore tips. I am using sc. I tried the afghan stitch but i didnt like it too much.

[dilyca2006]

Good day all. I have not gone through and read how every one is doing. I hope that you are all doing well with your sports team afghans.
I have not gotten any further. I will pick it pack up here real soon and get working on it again. My DH teases that I may not have it done till next Christmas. It was supposed to be a gift for this Christmas. OH Well, It will eventually get done. I need to take some time and go through this thread and see what has been done a pictures of what has been done.

[Stitchinpick]

Well, I guess I am going to join the CAL. I have just purchased my yarn and edited my graph and counts... I am going to do it in tunisian. I LOVE doing tunisian with large hooks. The fabric is sooo drapey and not too holey. I am doing our local college logo in a stadium blanket size.

I am not too happy with the white yarn I bought. It is "soft white" and looks too beige. I wanted Wool Ease white but couldn't find it locally. I looked at some other whites and they were "squeaky". Has anyone else had that problem?

[mommy2jj3604]

Ok ya'll I finished the graph part of my lapghan. It is CA for the highschool I graduated from, my dad still goes to all the games he can. I made a 2 ft by 4 ft center in the colors with a big CA and it turned out great. Now I am doing the bobby square in the red and grey on the outside to make the blanket about 4ft by 4ft. It was supposed to be a christmas present for my dad but he knows its coming soon. My only problem was when I got to the CA part I started crocheting tighter and now the top and bottom of the blanket flare out does anyone know how I could go about fixing this without frogging? Its not a huge deal but It drives me nuts!!! Oh and I will have to post a pic later this evening.

[mysonsmommy]

They all sound great...I started an Atlanta Falcons one for my hubby, but i frogged it before I even got to my 5th row. I didnt like the way it looked. My question....When you come to a color change block, do you change the color there or do you change it in the previous one so that you can do a complete sc in that color....

Actually...When doing it that way, how do you even change the colors. I keep thinking of how it would be done in knit, and I keep wanting to just give up and do it in knit...Please help me stick to the crocheting.....lol

[Stitchinpick]

Well, I finally bought a better white yarn and started my sports ghan. I need this by the middle of March.

Also, my niece just had a premie baby, 1 1/2 pounds. She is 2 1/2 weeks old now. She is a fighter! I was slow to start her a blanket (sounds bad, but the odds were so slim that she would survive). Now I gotta get that going too. So I have two time-sensitive projects. My niece's shower is still on schedule from before the complications started, in just a couple weeks! Yikess....so much to do, so little time.

Stitchinpick
Linda

[misssmaggie]

Well...I finally finished my Steelers afghan for my son.

Here are some pics...

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SteelerAfghan002.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SteelerAfghan001.jpg

This is the logo I used...

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/Logo.jpg

[DameErin]

I have another dumb question. I've never seen a graph ghan live and in person, so I really don't have any idea of the schematics involved in all this. Can I assume that it's all about the single crochet, color changes, and being able to read a graph?

I've been thinking about these ever since I saw the afghan on Ms. Lady's photobucket account, but I don't know the first thing about them.

Although I will probably have to wait until I get through with the other big project that I'm working on first, unless it winds up in the yard.

:devil

And I forgot to add: color-guessing!!!

[misssmaggie]

Yes...graphs are done in single crochet.
And...yes...you are changing colors.
And...yes again...you need to be able to read a graph.

Color guessing??? When you use...

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/ (http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/)

your graph comes out in the color of the picture you chose.

If I can do it...anyone can do it!!!

[ullenastar13]

is this CAL still up and going? i hope so i just started a NY yankees baby afghan and then my DH wants me to start on a pirates one.. i read through this whole topic and want to thank everyone for their links and chatter it's helped me a ton!

[dilyca2006]

I have not worked on mine for a while. I hope to be able to come back here and ask questions when I get to it again.

[tchollmn]

Thanks for the link. I have been all over this computer trying to find sports teams logos and you had a great link to do it yourself.

[furball1234]

Hi!

Can I be in this CAL. I am working on a Steeler's Afghan and would love a little boost and support.

[JazzRizz]

Somehow, I missed this thread . . . Here's my progress so far.

I've been working on this since October. It's been VERY slow going. It takes about 1/2 hr to do one row.

So it sits for weeks on end, as I can't bear to pick it up most days - but I'm just past the 1/2 way point. I'm using the afghan stitch, and I'm hoping I can get this finished by the end of July for my Dad's birthday (but the way it's going . . . it'll probably end up as a Christmas present :blush ).

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/JazzRizz/Crochet%20Knit/th_100_1855.jpg (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/JazzRizz/Crochet%20Knit/100_1855.jpg)

This is my first afghan using this stitch & I'm not so sure I'll try tackling this again. I'm using a size G hook. If I ever do decide to do another one . . . I'll definitely use a bigger hook!

[crochetluvknot]

:yay looking good every one

[furball1234]

Somehow, I missed this thread . . . Here's my progress so far.

I've been working on this since October. It's been VERY slow going. It takes about 1/2 hr to do one row.

So it sits for weeks on end, as I can't bear to pick it up most days - but I'm just past the 1/2 way point. I'm using the afghan stitch, and I'm hoping I can get this finished by the end of July for my Dad's birthday (but the way it's going . . . it'll probably end up as a Christmas present :blush ).

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/JazzRizz/Crochet%20Knit/th_100_1855.jpg (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/JazzRizz/Crochet%20Knit/100_1855.jpg)

This is my first afghan using this stitch & I'm not so sure I'll try tackling this again. I'm using a size G hook. If I ever do decide to do another one . . . I'll definitely use a bigger hook!


Wow JazzRizz! That looks great! Awesome!

[misssmaggie]

Here are my first and second Steeler afghans...

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SteelerAfghan002.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SteelerAfghan001.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SamsSteelerafghan002.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SamsSteelerafghan001.jpg

[sewnsew]

Wow Tara and missmaggie. Those are looking great. I'm still plugging away on mine. I probably won't work on it for a little bit but I joined the Sky CAL and that should help me get mine done in time to be a Christmas present for hubby.

[moomooo]

Hi Tara: your cardinals ghan is looking great, please don't give up on the afghan stitch i do know that maybe next time you will need a larger hook.
I finally got the hang of the tunisian crochet and i wouldn't do a graph afghan any other ways..
I do use a J or K so its easier.
Good speed and keep up the great job on that ghan.

[moomooo]

Wow tara that steelers graph ghan looks awesome.. you gave me a idea on how to do my borders for when i need to make one for my ghans.
Thanks for sharing

[JazzRizz]

Hi Tara: your cardinals ghan is looking great, please don't give up on the afghan stitch i do know that maybe next time you will need a larger hook.
I finally got the hang of the tunisian crochet and i wouldn't do a graph afghan any other ways..
I do use a J or K so its easier.
Good speed and keep up the great job on that ghan.

Don't get me wrong, I love how this afghan is turning out.

I started to make it with sc, and it just wasn't working for me.

So I tried a larger afghan hook (J) at first, but I preferred how the smaller hook (G) looked. I just didn't realize when I started this how slow going it would be. I thought I was going to lose my mind working on the letters. There were SO MANY color changes through that part.

It's better now that I'm on the top part with just the the bird. It's starting to go a lot faster with fewer color changes. Now, if I could just count right :blush . I've had to redo 4 rows because I keep miscounting.

I just placed an order from Annie's Attic in case I get the urge to make another afghan stitch afghan. Tunisian Cable Hook (hook sizes are L, M, N) on sale for $0.79! I also ordered the afghan pattern book on sale too.

[ullenastar13]

What stitch are you using? the afghan or SC?

either way your's afghan is turning out beautifully! keep it up!:cheer

Somehow, I missed this thread . . . Here's my progress so far.

I'm hoping I can get this finished by the end of July for my Dad's birthday (but the way it's going . . . it'll probably end up as a Christmas present :blush ).

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/JazzRizz/Crochet%20Knit/th_100_1855.jpg (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/JazzRizz/Crochet%20Knit/100_1855.jpg)

This is my first afghan using this stitch & I'm not so sure I'll try tackling this again. I'm using a size G hook. If I ever do decide to do another one . . . I'll definitely use a bigger hook!

[ullenastar13]

Those are awesome!:clap i better not show my Dh, BIL & FIL b/c i'd have to make them one. LOL Living in steeler country here!
you did a great job!

Here are my first and second Steeler afghans...


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SteelerAfghan001.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/misssmaggie/SamsSteelerafghan001.jpg

[ullenastar13]

I finished my blanket a while ago and completely forgot:eek to update ya'll here:loser.. so sorry! :oops I already gave it to my friend for her newborn son... My friend is holding the blanket.
I'm not sure if i can get it to upload on this site...http://bp3.blogger.com/_I-zODmUgDX0/RifySWbteJI/AAAAAAAAAKc/TR7bGXMMI_M/s320/pamandblanket.jpg
here's the link if that doesn't work.
http://bp3.blogger.com/_I-zODmUgDX0/RifySWbteJI/AAAAAAAAAKc/TR7bGXMMI_M/s1600-h/pamandblanket.jpg

I made it using caron simply soft midnight for the blue and white.. i used a H hook and SC the center square then i added the boarder to make it more interesting..
so what do you think?

PS:
as i was doing it my DH decided he wanted to try making a pirates one.. so i taught him how to SC and showed him how to do it.. i offered to make it for him.. he wanted to do it though... LOL he hasn't really done much. i think he gave up..:loser. LOL

[moomooo]

Hi Ladies:

What is going on with our afghans???? Are you gals still working on them.

Please keep us updated post youre WIP here.

I've been keeping the tunisian stitch CAL pretty active there so even if you gals are doing sports cal you can go and join us there too.. some of the ladies are doing sc for their cal as well...
I hope to see you there...

Tara did you get to finish the cardinals graph for your dad???

ALLENA that NY Yankies baby blanket came out awesome... My hubby is a Mets fan so some day I want to make him a Mets ghan...
Great job