Skipping Stones Circular Afghan CAL? [Archive]

Tracey4610

September 27th, 2006, 03:51 PM

Hey all!! I'm almost finished with a few more WIPs, and I have to start an afghan for my FIL. The pattern he picked out is the Skipping Stones Circular Afghan by Priscilla Hewitt, available here. (http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/lffunt/skipstone.htm) Mine needs to be finished by Christmas, so there's plenty of time to get it finished. I will try to keep everything updated, and please post pics as you progress, and I will try as well! Let me know if you're interested!! TIA, Tracey

P.s., Let me know what color(s) you plan to use. My FIL wanted the color on the pattern, so I'm stuck with red, but with such an imagination-sparking name as this, can you just imagine the color schemes? I also looked through my stash, and I found an UFO that I have no desire to work on, but the colors would be perfect for this! : A nice, deep purple, a Red Heart Variegated called "Monet", another purple which I'd love to get my grubby hands on some more, and a marled one that is watery greens, purples, and blues.

Krystal16

September 27th, 2006, 03:58 PM

ooh - that's PRETTY!

I'm going through my mind of who I could make this for and justify my need to start it....I'm still thinking....

Gretchen

September 27th, 2006, 07:00 PM

Oooh - I like this! Looks fairly easy and like it could go quickly. AND I need a new "something" for my bed (I'm SO SICK of my bedding set but can't afford to buy new!) I'll have to think on a good color...

prpl4me

September 27th, 2006, 08:01 PM

ohhhhhhhhhhhh, that pretty. I want to make one tooooooooooo. I have so many things going right now, maybe I can start this one too. Tracey, your suggestion of purple I love it, I think thats what color I will use. I'll have to go throught my stash and see what I have, or maybe I'll just have to buy some new.

Kim

Around74

September 27th, 2006, 09:28 PM

Sure, I have been wanting to make this too. I even have the yarn already.

BonnieCrochets

September 27th, 2006, 11:37 PM

I just started one so YES !!

Fidgement

September 28th, 2006, 12:10 AM

I'm already making this in Caron's claret so I suppose I can join you! :hook :yarn :yes

Tracey4610

September 28th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Welcome!! Anyone else want to work this one up with us? :yes :dance:ghug

FadedBlue

September 28th, 2006, 09:36 AM

I would love to make this but I really need to get a couple other things finished first:lol Hopefully I'll be able to join soon.

angelfire

September 28th, 2006, 10:06 AM

count me in

karillia

September 28th, 2006, 04:24 PM

I would love to do this one.:yay I just have to finish up my snowflake afghan (about 10 sq left) and then I can start this one. Maybe in stripes. Would be a great xmas gift.

Gretchen

September 29th, 2006, 05:03 PM

What color(s) are you all thinking? I'm not sure on mine yet...maybe turquoise, maybe a lighter blue/green...something that doesn't show cat hair too much! I'd be interested to hear what everyone else is using.:yarn:hook

Around74

September 29th, 2006, 05:18 PM

I am making mine in TLC Luster yarn and the color is Coral Rose. I am loving this pattern. It works up very quickly.

Fidgement

September 29th, 2006, 07:35 PM

Mine is in Caron's Claret one pounder. I am using an I hook instead of the N hook she recommends, so mine is smaller.:yes

Tracey4610

September 29th, 2006, 08:40 PM

My FIL's afghan is going to be in Mainstays Autumn Red (I bought the last couple skeins they had at Wal-Mart back in the spring when they got rid of the yarn). The next one will be in the greens, blues, and purples I already mentioned--I'll frog an UFO once the 1st is completed.

Around74

September 30th, 2006, 02:48 AM

Here is my finished skipping stone afghan. Thanks for letting me crochet along.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/Around74/100_1183.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/Around74/100_1182.jpg

Gretchen

September 30th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Miranda, that's beautiful! Looks like it wasn't too difficult and went quickly for you! Thanks for sharing, I'm inspired!:clap

sprtsbear

October 1st, 2006, 12:37 PM

I'm in. I have wanted to make this forever. I am using Caron 1 lb. in Claret I have to finish my bricks afghan first.

Fidgement

October 1st, 2006, 07:40 PM

Beautiful! Great job Miranda!:cheer

MyGirlFriday

October 1st, 2006, 09:09 PM

I have been reading along and thinking about trying this one~some are talking about using the Caron 1 pounders~are ya'll doubling up on that yarn????
Could this one be worked up with a single strand of yarn????:think
Just wondering~
mgf~:frog

Fidgement

October 1st, 2006, 09:33 PM

Hi,

I'm using a single strand and an I hook. It is coming out smaller than the original dimensions, but thats ok by me!:yes

prpl4me

October 2nd, 2006, 01:17 AM

I went looking for yarn last night, but didn't find any chunky yarn that I liked. Was thinking I would maybe use 2 strands together, but I do have other things I'm working on, so maybe I can wait on this one for a while.

esta

October 2nd, 2006, 01:45 AM

I have just completed the first 10 rows and mine has bobbles in it. It doesn't look flat like Mirandas? HMMMMMM (That's me scratching my head)

darski

October 2nd, 2006, 01:55 AM

I really thought the original had bobbles but after checking again and checking the pics here, I realized that it was just the lighting in the original. I didn't see any bobbles in the pattern when I quickly skimmed it.

Tracey4610

October 2nd, 2006, 08:53 AM

I started mine yesterday, and I'm already on Round 15!! This is a really quick pattern to work with. I, too, thought it was full of bobbles, but instead, it's alternating certain stitches. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Miranda's looked 'flat' because she used a single strand (It's beautiful, btw, Miranda! :cheer). The pattern calls for the use of two strands at once (hence, the N hook), and when they're used, those alternating stitches look like bobbles. I'll try to upload a pic of mine when I can locate our camera and take some pics. I'm really liking this pattern--Priscilla did a wonderful job in designing it!! However, my FIL is a masculine kind of guy, and I'm afraid that the edging is a little too 'frilly' for his taste. Does anyone have any suggestions? Would a corded stitch (reverse sc) border look okay? The more plain in appearance, the better!! TIA!

Gretchen

October 2nd, 2006, 09:44 AM

It does have SOME stitches that turn out like bobbles (at least on mine!). When I originally saw the pattern I thought it had slightly raised bobbles.
I like the way it's coming out, whether the bobbles are supposed to be there or not!
Mine is going to be a bit funky - hopefully in a good way! I'm using all my blues, greens, and purples - doubling up some, mixing and matching colors every couple of rows. Mine is going to be smaller as well, I am using a bit smaller hook. I figure I'll just keep making rounds in pattern until it's the size I want. I'll post a pic when I have a couple more rounds done!:yarn

Around74

October 2nd, 2006, 12:42 PM

Mine does have bobbles, I think it is the angle of the pic that really doesn't show the bobbles. The bobbles are crated when you alternate the trc and sc. I also did use a double strand of yarn and size N hook.

DesertCrocheter

October 2nd, 2006, 02:29 PM

I made this pattern this summer (got twenty-odd rows done a plane!) and it's super easy, and yes, there are bobbles even with only a single yarn. I made mine in Caron's claret and it looked gorgeous! I think I posted a photo in a thread about it somewhere here. Love it in the pink! I love Priscilla Hewitt's designs--they are so simple and yet look so elegant.

moonspinners

October 2nd, 2006, 06:37 PM

Miranda, very pretty afghan! :cheer

Tracey4610

October 3rd, 2006, 08:51 AM

How's everyone coming along? I think I'm up to Round 21...I'll post pics later. I'm really liking this pattern!!

Gretchen

October 5th, 2006, 12:08 PM

I worked on mine a little more last night -it's coming along! I think I'm on row 15 or so.
BUT using slightly smaller size hooks, an I and a J or K. The green/blue/purple random pattern is starting to look pretty cool and funky in a good way. If I can figure out how to do it, I'll post a pic. My main color is Paton's Wool in turquoise, and I need to pick up a bit more of it to finish. Great pattern, I love it! I can see myself making this afghan again.
:yay

Tracey4610

October 12th, 2006, 10:09 AM

I am only 9 rounds away from having mine finished!! But, alas! I'm out of yarn!! It was Mainstays Autumn Red, and I think I probably need 2 more skeins of it!! Woe is me!! Well, I may just have to finish it in a different color, but what? My MIL suggested white, but I thought it would look too much like a tree skirt, and my FIL laughed. Perhaps cream? Tan? I can't post a pic right now 'cause our pc crashed earlier this week (hence, the lack of update!!) and dh doesn't have our card reader installed yet (everything else is working now, though :cheer). The afghan is too small to give to my FIL now (it's only about 45" across), and I'd really like to find something to finish it. What do you all think I should do?

Around74

October 12th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Any possible way to maybe match the color to another brand of yarn?? Or how about a varigated?? Just a coupld of suggestions..

Kim88

October 12th, 2006, 01:56 PM

Hi there!
Im new to crochetville, glad to be here! :2spin
I thought this would be a good project to use up some of my handspun I've been hoarding. Im on round 17, and it's going fast, but I bet that last row is a doozy! The yarn I'm using is varying in size and I'm changing hook sizes to accomodate, but the effect so far is nice. I have a feeling I'm going to have to spin about 1-1/2 pounds of wool to finish though. I love this pattern, it has such an "heirloom" quality. I'll post a pic when I'm done (If I can figure out how to do that).

Nicie

October 17th, 2006, 05:18 AM

I ran out of mainstay yarn and when I asked at walmart she told me to use Red Heart since mainstay was red heart with a different label.

Denise

Gretchen

October 17th, 2006, 09:14 AM

How's everyone doing? Anyone else finish yet?
Mine is coming along - since I'm using a slightly smaller hook and I'd like the finished size larger, it's going to take me forever to finish! I think I'm a little more than halfway done though, and it's looking awesome!
Can't wait to see others' work!

Kim88

October 17th, 2006, 12:41 PM

Well, since the handspun yarn is so different, I'm getting kind of a ruffled appearance, which is a nice way of saying it's not flat. :eek It's rather homely, but heavy, and warm. I'm on row 23, I think. Kind of losing momentum on this project, but Must Keep Going!

http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=137822609/PictureID=2513538726/t_=76246197

Gretchen

October 17th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Hi Kim!
Since I am using a bunch of different yarns, mine has gotten a little ripply as well - I frogged a couple rows and decreased stitches, switched to a smaller hook for two rows, that seemed to help. I'm sure yours is beautiful!

BonnieCrochets

October 17th, 2006, 03:14 PM

I'm ALMOST done. I'm making mine a little bigger by just continuing with the pattern. I'll post a pic soon!

Kim88

October 17th, 2006, 03:20 PM

Gretchen, you're a better man than I. Mine shall remain rippley, I'm afraid. I'll post a picture when it's done and in all its homely glory.

Gretchen

October 17th, 2006, 07:30 PM

Ha - mine will still be a bit ripply - I think it looks frilly and pretty. Well, a little bit :D
I still can't figure out if mine's homely or cool. Oh well, I've invested so much time in it already I might as well finish. It sure is warm!

Tracey4610

October 17th, 2006, 11:41 PM

I think I'll finish mine in black...I tried checking out the Red Heart...No match...the sheen is very different...I really wanna post some pics, but dh still hasn't reinstalled our memory card reader...:angry grrrrrr ...

BonnieCrochets

October 21st, 2006, 01:01 PM

I have finally finished. lol :clap I made this for my mom for Christmas. She gets an aghan every year. You would think she would get tired of them but NOOO every year she wants another one lol. And each year they get bigger. lol Anyway I made this one with Caron Simply Soft and my hook got bigger as I went to make the ruffly look. Also, I continued the pattern a little longer cause I wanted it bigger. It is sooo soft! :c9 Tell me what you guys think!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1099074/Moms02.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1099074/Moms01.jpg

Fidgement

October 21st, 2006, 01:30 PM

Bonnie, I like and i'm sure she'll love it! How could anyone grow tired of afghans :c9 !
Great job and thanks for sharing! :yay

Gretchen

October 22nd, 2006, 03:54 PM

Pretty!!!!!!!!!

forines13

October 22nd, 2006, 04:58 PM

Nice colours and a very spectacular finished afghan.:clap

Kim88

October 24th, 2006, 11:25 AM

Way to go Bonnie! It rocks! :yay

I'm need'n the inspiration, cuz I've stalled on this project and started mittens. :P Gotta get back at it!

Tracey4610

November 8th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Okay, it's been a while since I've posted an update, so here are some pics...the 'ghan is almost done, but dd wouldn't leave it alone long enough for me to photograph it...

Investigating it...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Tegwinsmommy/Crochet2005.jpg

Look, Momma!! A really cool rug!! When you're done w/ Grampa's, can you make me one?
(Yes, honey, but after Christmas!!)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Tegwinsmommy/Crochet2006.jpg

Look!! It's even prettier with this black thing on top!!
(don't touch, honey, or the whole thing will come apart...)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Tegwinsmommy/Crochet2008.jpg

Around74

November 8th, 2006, 06:01 PM

That looks great!!

Tracey4610

November 14th, 2006, 02:20 PM

Uh-oh!! I ran out of the Mainstays black! What is a girl to do? :think I know!!
:idea I went to Meijer and found Bernat Super Saver in black, which I was hoping wouldn't be too much of a difference...In fact, I got it home and began working with it and much to my surprise but it matches perfectly!! :jumpyay:woo:dance:wgrin I bought 2 skeins, so hopefully that will help tremendously for the last 8 rounds I need to finish!!

Gretchen

November 22nd, 2006, 11:35 AM

OK, as promised, I finally FINALLY have a picture of my funky Skipping Stones circular afghan. Yes, the edges curl and don't lay flat, but I don't care. I like it, and it's warm. One of these days I'll add some more rows to it and actually do the edging in the pattern. Hope you like!http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/Gretchens1/IMG_0822.jpg

Tracey4610

November 22nd, 2006, 12:38 PM

Wow!! That's gorgeous, Gretchen!! I hope the one I make for my dd after Christmas turns out so nicely!! Well done!! :cheer:clap:yay:bounce

darski

November 22nd, 2006, 12:44 PM

Those are gorgeous colours Gretchen. it does look like ripples on a pond. Nice work!

Around74

November 22nd, 2006, 02:52 PM

That looks awesome Gretchen!! I really like it!!

Gretchen

November 22nd, 2006, 05:27 PM

Thanks, everyone! I've decided I really like it too, and it's not as weird as I thought. The cats sure love it!

Tracey4610

December 2nd, 2006, 10:04 AM

Yay! Mine is done, too! Now I just have to wait until next weekend to give to my FIL for his birthday!! I'll post pics later this week, since we're having dd's b-day party today and need to save the camera battery. I'm just excited!!

songdeva

December 2nd, 2006, 08:31 PM

Looking awesome y'all!

Bonniescraftcorner

December 2nd, 2006, 09:22 PM

That is so awesome, I wish I the time to make something like that!!!

Tracey4610

December 15th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Alright, y'all! Did anyone else join us in this venture? We've had 4 post pics, and we'd like to see more!! I'm going to continue this CAL because I have to make one for dd's room (her room is kinda on a watering hole theme!). Hello? (listens to crickets chirp)

Shawnee/OR

December 28th, 2006, 12:55 AM

I'm trying to figure out how much yarn this takes, since Red Heart Chunky is nowhere to be found around here.

This is a terrific pattern, and won me a ribbon at the County fair. However, I made it using Lions Brand Woolease Thick and Quick (picture here (http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5800/2223/1600/SkippingStonesAfghan.jpg)), and it took 17 skeins! At $6 a skein, it was a very expensive little project for me. Now, I've had a request to make two more and I'm afraid they're a bit put off thinking they need to buy 17 skeins of anything ... so, what are real yarn requirements? How many yards for a Chunky yarn? Or, what kinds of yardage for a worsted weight doing it with double strands?

Thanks!!!
Shawnee in Oregon

Around74

December 28th, 2006, 02:35 AM

Shawnee in Oregon~~
I used regular WW yarn for mine. I did double strand it and it ended up taking 80 ounces of yarn. So if you were to use RH it would cost you roughly $30.

I am also going to make another of these after the first of the year. The first one I made was a birthday gift and I loved the way it turned out. I have to have one of these. LOL.

Shawnee/OR

January 15th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Thanks, Miranda. That helps alot. I'm still waiting for my gal to choose her yarn, so hope to get started again soon.

Anyone else want to revive this CAL? It's an easy and attractive afghan.

Around74

January 15th, 2007, 04:06 PM

I may be repeating myself but I'm game for another. I won't be able to start until later this week. I already have the yarn though!! One obstacle out of the way!!:clap

Craftymomma

January 15th, 2007, 09:09 PM

It is so easy to follow once you get going and I've never finished an afghan so quick in my life. It is so versitile, you can use whatever materials you like. Also an excellent way to use up the stash. I made one with RH Light Raspberry for an "adopted" Grandma to my son and she loves it. I'm almost done with a baby size that. My son loves to play on the floor and pick at his quilt that is tied with yarn. I thought the bobble texture would be fun for him and my niece that is on the way. I'm making my first baby sized one in a variagated baby colors and it is so cute. I also started another one for a graduation present for my brothers girlfriend to take to college with her. It is alternating with maroon and gold for the University of MN-Gophers. The bobbles are gold and the dc rows are claret from RH. I may have to borrow it back from her to enter in the fair. I'm new to this site, but I will try to post pictures along the way. I was going to start one with a bunch of scraps for my sons 1st birthday. Keep the CAL going!

snowqueen

January 15th, 2007, 10:14 PM

I've seen this pattern before and have been wanting to make one. After seeing all of the great finished products, I'm inspired!

Craftymomma

January 21st, 2007, 01:21 PM

Here is my first Skipping Stones Afghan in RH Lt Raspberry. I have my baby one finished I just need to take a pic and will post later.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/Craftymomma/DCP_0644.jpg

Around74

January 21st, 2007, 05:33 PM

darski

January 21st, 2007, 06:28 PM

That is very pretty Craftymomma. Great colour and great work.

I like this CAL - lots of great pics to feed my addiction :wlol

Craftymomma

January 28th, 2007, 11:48 PM

This is my ds on the baby version I did in an ombre from Caron.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/Craftymomma/DCP_0662.jpg

This is one in progress for our favorite sitter who is going to college this fall. It is in RH Claret and Gold for the University of MN-Gophers.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/Craftymomma/DCP_0664.jpg

Around74

January 29th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Mandys76

January 29th, 2007, 03:07 AM

Why have I not seen this CAL before? Gee I wish I could join, but if I start another afghan my DH will explode with all the extra yarn laying around!! :)

Craftymomma

January 29th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Mandy- He might like this afghan because it uses up a lot of yarn and it would reduce your stash!

Shawnee/OR

March 28th, 2007, 01:47 AM

I finally received the yarn for my commissioned afghan, and got it done in one week. This is such a great pattern. I worked it up in Woolease Thick and Quick in Wheat. I made it a special prayer afghan for a 70th birthday, and had my friend give me a list of things I could pray for her mother while making this. So many of the stitches are in threes (symbolic of the Trinity) so while "prayer afghan" is not an intentional part of the original pattern, I really like how this pattern says that to me.
http://thymeforfun.com/siteImages/5/SkippingStonesAfghan2.jpg

Around74

March 28th, 2007, 10:53 AM