Mystrey Crochet along Day 5 Post # 86

[minwifeof4boys]

.. this thread will be for the pattern... we can discuss it on the other thread to make it easy to follow if someone misses a day:P

This will take a G hook, almost a whole skein of black... and about a 1/3 skein of white ( these are over estimates)...

The whole piece is worked in sc BUT you will change colors frequently....for this piece I have found it easier to carry the color not being used to the back of the piece.... once we get the pice started I'll simply write something like 7 BL( black) 10 W ( white) 8 BL etc...

also, I do not count the chain one turn as a stitch...but always being in the second chain from the hook ( weird I know)...

If you have problems changing colors here is a tutorial
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa041203.htm

also... if your stuck or have ANY questions, PM or email me...

...this whole CAL should take no more then 2 weeks MAX....
so lets have fun.....and remember

....its for Halloween.... " and the goblins will getcha if you don't watch out"!!!!

[angelfire]

sounds like fun:cheer

[yarnlover66]

This does sound like fun. I think I want to try this.

[StitchinCindi]

I would like to try it too, please.

[strebekah]

I can't wait to start!!

[minwifeof4boys]

Ok..its pst #6...I can't count...

General notes:
we will be changing thread ( alot)... this piece will not be bothred by carrying the yarn not used tot he back side of the piece instead of finishing off each time

we will do 8 rows a day....easy huh?

This whole pattern is rather easy so if you ahve a problem I am sure it will be my explanation, s ASK if yu hit a bump..

You will need:
G hook
black yarn(ww)
white yarn (ww)

Chain 42( with black)

Row 1..sc in 2nd chain from hook and in every chain across... ch 1 turn

Row 2-5 sc in each sttich across ch 1 turn ( should be 41 stitches)

Row 6 Black ( BL) 33 sttiches change to white (W) 1 stitch ( crazy huh???) BL 7 sttiches ch 1 turn

Row 7 : Bl 6 stitches W 1 stitch BL 34 stitches ch 1 turn

Row 8 : BL 19 W 10 BL 3 W 2 BL 17 ch 1 turn


...............................and have a fine day..... all day long!

[Ilene]

Sounds like I'm having my arm twisted into buying some yarn, lol. Sounds really interesting and all my big projects are done.

[minwifeof4boys]

Hi Ilene.... I'm going to be at Pullen Park in Raleigh teaching a basketweaving class .... come on over ( 10-2).... I'd love to have you...
brick shelter house on the hill...

[Ilene]

I would love to come but have you seen my house? I promised to do some serious house cleaning today. Do you do this once a week? Maybe I can make it next week.

[Happy_Hooker]

I'm in...

You did say it was okay to carry the yarn in the back, right??? Which side is the rs???

[Starr]

Row 8 : BL 19 W 10 BL 3 W 2 BL 17 ch 1 turn


Lea, Shouldn't the last count for the black be 7 and not 17? :)

I assumed that it was a typo...

Jenn

[Ilene]

it has to be 7, I just finish the first part! care to compare? Mine looks a bit odd.

[Starr]

it has to be 7, I just finish the first part! care to compare? Mine looks a bit odd.

I got my part done this morning. :hook
It's very difficult to tell what it is going to be yet, I think that I did it right LOL.
Which part looks odd to you? I'm curious if mine looks the same :)
I'd like to compare.

[Ilene]

I got my part done this morning. :hook
It's very difficult to tell what it is going to be yet, I think that I did it right LOL.
Which part looks odd to you? I'm curious if mine looks the same :)
I'd like to compare.

here's a shot of mine.
http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eibennett/mistery.jpg

You may have to lighten it more to see but there you go

[Starr]

Yup, mine looks pretty much the same :)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/MidknightStarr/my%20stuff/10-18-06_1317.jpg

[Notuswind]

Mine looks the same. anyone think they know what it is yet? think i might know....

[ch2crochet]

This is mine so far:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/th_HalloweenMysteryProject.jpg (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/HalloweenMysteryProject.jpg)
Looks like its going well so far.:clap

Can't wait for the next part of the pattern!:hook

[ktornatola]

Need........more........rows :hyper :hyper

[Ilene]

Need........more........rows :hyper:hyper :hyper


Yeah! Yeah! What she said!:hyper:hyper

[Starr]

I'm right there with ya both!!!!! :hyper :hyper

[sem464]

Ok, I know this is a really dumb question, but I need help. I just can not seem to do the crocheting with two colors and make it look good. Can somebody please help me. I have looked at the link, but it does not show what to do with the other color when you are not using it.

[shellgo]

:P Hi there, in answer to your question about carrying the other color! Just lay that other piece of yarn right on top of the other stitches and crochet around it. Like your wrapping it up in a blanket! Then when it's time to change be sure to finish the stitch before the color change. When she calls for white in the next stitch you just crochet until there is two loops of the black and finish that stitch with the white and vise versa!

Please let me know if I can explain it better. . it is easy once you get it!:clap

Mine looks like the others and yes the final line is 7 not 17 I think! Fun Fun -Michelle

[shellgo]

:hook :hook :hook Oh and by the way, I have to say it! NEVER EVER FEEL LIKE YOUR QUESTIONS ARE DUMB. . .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D

[sem464]

I appreciate your help. I just realized I didn't word my question properly. Actually my delima is - when you have been carrying "say, the white" and it is time to crochet that one stitch, the white is in the middle & the black is in the back. do I move the white over the black to Yo or do I move the white under the black to yo. My problem is - when I make the white sc, it is not a clean stitch front or back. And it's not like you are always working on the right side.:(

[minwifeof4boys]

Hi... back from the class.. Ilene..I'll PM you later... we had such a great time! I had the best group of students yet.... anyhow... the pics are looking good... sorry for the typo earlier... glad I ahve a group of hookers who are on their toes!

.. as for the color changing question... I yo with the new color and move the old color to the back... if I answered how your asking... if that doesn't seem right I'll go redo and see if we can make it work for you...

the first little sc in white seem a bit random I know... but they do work with the pattern....


...Good job so far my friends

[shellgo]

:lol Leave it to me to give too much info! I also put the "black" behind my work then finish the stitch. Play with it some, I have found that I pull different tensions and place my yarn in different places with every different yarn type and stitch. I bet it looks much better than you think. After all tapestry or changing colors isn't as clean looking in crocheting as it is in knitting but it comes out looking just fine, and I find it so much easier!!

Again I give more info than asked for!;)

[minwifeof4boys]

Nope... never too much information unless we discuss bodily finctions ... so your good ;)

[phlox]

This is the first time I've done any thing like this (carrying the colors over). Thanks to those of you who posted photos. I feel a lot more confident about mine now. I was worried about the second white stitch, but I think I've done it correctly. This is fun! :yay

[sem464]

Thank you everyone for your help. I will try it some more and then just go with the flow :lol :lol Yes, the second white is the one I was questioning also. I love the idea of this mystery. Looking forward to the rest.:clap

[goofy]

I just want to know what it is I'm making!!! I'm really bad at someone knowing something I don't. But hey thats what makes this fun, right? Can't wait for morning when I'll get my daily dose of 8 rows.

[strebekah]

Mine is looking like y'alls so I guess I am doing it right LOL

Can't wait for the next batch of rows!!!!

[minwifeof4boys]

ready to change colors ALOT????? Hooks ready ?:hook ...Here we go....


Row 9: Bl 9 W 17 BL 15 ch 1 turn

Row 10: BL 16 W 17 BL 8 chain 1 turn

Row 11: Bl 7 W 18 Bl 16 chain 1 turn

....you should have a clue at this point what we're making...keep going!

Row 12: BL 14 W 17 BL 10 chain 1 turn

Row 13: Bl 15 W 11 BL 15 chain 1 turn

Row 14: Bl 13 W10 BL 18 chain 1 turn

Row 15: ( don't pull your hair out) BL 11 W3 BL4 W9 BL3 W3 BL8
chain 1 turn

Row 16: ( deep breath and relax....here we go) BL5 W6 BL2 W8 BL3 W6 BL 11 chain 1 turn

.............and have a fine day.... all day long!:yay

[Notuswind]

row 9 should be bl 9, w 17, b 15 not 18, correct?

[minwifeof4boys]

Thanks for catching that.... that is what I get for not having 2 cups of tea before I post... Good Job!

[qupid]

I feel like a crack addict. I was checking this thing at 5 this morning to see if the next set had been posted. Then I could have gotten it done with my morning wakeup time. Maybe I can sneak it in on my break. Not that I would bring my crochet to work with me. Nope, not me.
Thanks for the pattern, this is fun.

[minwifeof4boys]

Hmm... perhaps we should form a support group....have a great day at work!!

[ch2crochet]

Here's mine so far:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/th_HalloweenMysteryProject3.jpg (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/HalloweenMysteryProject3.jpg)
I think I know what it is!:ghost

[goofy]

I'm glad I'm doing this as a cal! those last three rows I had to rip them each out to fix mistakes! :eek Sometimes its a good thing to wait for the next eight rows. :) Might be gone for the next three days. O, Well I'll just have to crochet more on monday to catch up.:hook :devil

[minwifeof4boys]

Here's mine so far:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/th_HalloweenMysteryProject3.jpg (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/HalloweenMysteryProject3.jpg)
I think I know what it is!:ghost
...Lookin good ~~~~:D :ghost

[beth eathorne]

i just got home from working all nite and had to see what was here for the day. will print it off and take it to work and see what i come up with. i and cant wait to see what tomorrow brings. i love this

[Starr]

Well, I wanted to share a picture of my progress, but my photobucket is being a pain. It won't let me browse my computer today to upload for some reason :angry
I was able to upload pictures yesterday.....


Anyway, this is alot of fun! I have worked with multiple colors before, but not like this. I like it. I think my tension is tight though because it wants to curl.

I think when I am done, I am going to like the back with a heavy material :D

[ChainOFools]

I figured row 9 was 15 black instead of 18, too, I'm having so much fun with this!

I somehow have acquired a pesky extra stitch though, :think :shrug so I guess I'll be ripping back to row 8 and trying again :lol

This is my first time working a graph-type project.

[minwifeof4boys]

Sometime I ahve a hard time wihtt he extra sttich too... I ahve to keep counting stitches to make sure there are 41 in each row...

I'm glad your having fun!:clap :clap

[dsabol]

Gee, I might have to try this. I'm only 2 days late...but I can catch up. :hook

How big will it be when finished?

[Starr]

I guess that the picture upload from my phone took longer than I thought :P

Here is mine :ghost

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/MidknightStarr/my%20stuff/10-19-06_1043.jpg

I LOVE IT!!!! :hook

[minwifeof4boys]

dsabol...It's a small project... join on in...

Great pics folks.... now if I would proof read my posts so I don't look illiterate... I DO know have is not ahve~sheesh~
dyslexia queen here:( :(

[sem464]

Thank you so much for this project. I have been wanting to learn how to do picture crochet for so long. This is really fun, once I got the hang of it. Can't wait for more . . . . .:D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/chris463/100_1844.jpg

[Ilene]

I just finished up my next 8 and it looks just like the picture posted so I'm doing good! I know what it is and if everyone sends me $1.00 I'll tell ya! :hook

[minwifeof4boys]

~sheesh Ilene... I'll tell them for .50!!!:P

[ch2crochet]

:lol LOL...How about $.25? Anbody want to know?:P :lol

[phlox]

:manyheart I looked forward to this all day! I love the mystery aspect of it (though it's not such a mystery anymore! I'll keep my .25 cents, thanks!)

[Ilene]

AAAhhhh Gee Mom, I was just having some fun! How long to I have to stand with my nose in the corner? Okay, so a dollar was a but much but I have to support my crochet habit somehow.

[Charlene]

I've always wanted to learn to follow a graph like this!!! Thanks so much for this event! I'm actually doing it! I must be really dumb, not quite sure what we're making but the colors should be a tip off! Charlene

[sem464]

Ok, I'm getting pretty bad here. Was just thinking, if I check after midnight, maybe the next days assignment will be there:lol :( :P . (I do remember you telling us, they would be posted in the morning, just got caught up there for a minute:lol )

[minwifeof4boys]

it's Friday!....Welll doesn't mean much except running ds everywhere and doing errands....and despite how weepy it looks outside this morning I am hoping to put the garden to bed for the winter...

Row 17: BL 11 W 6 BL 2 W 8 BL 2 W6 BL 6 chain 1 turn

Row 18: BL 6 W 16 BL 2 W 4 BL13 chain 1 turn

Row 19: BL 13 W 3 BL 1 W 16 Bl 8 chain 1 turn

Row 20: BL 8 W 19 BL 14 chain 1 turn

Row 21: BL 13 W 11 BL 1 W 7 BL 9 chain 1 turn

Row 22: BL 9 W 17 BL 15 chain 1 turn

Row 23: BL 14 W 16 BL 11 chain 1 turn

Row 24: BL 12 W2 BL 1 W1 BL1 W 5 BL 19 chain 1 turn


...........Now to be sure you all know what it is...just a bit more.... but until then....have a fine day... all daylong!

[Ilene]

My rows for today are done and so is my 3rd cup of coffee for the morning. I came out of my corner just long enough to do them now back I go. :D Sshhh, don't tell anyone I snuck out.!

[strebekah]

This has been a wonderful project for me to work on. All of my kids are excited to see what each day brings.

I have never crocheted anything that I need to carry colors--I avoided those kinds of things actually because I thought it too "difficult" for me. This has been great for me to see that it isn't so bad and that even I can do it!

Thanks for starting this CAL!

[ch2crochet]

I've done the next 8 rows

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/th_HalloweenMysteryProject4.jpg (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/HalloweenMysteryProject4.jpg)
(click for larger image)

I hope its coming out ok.
This is the first time I've ever done anything like this. I also thought these would be too difficult so I never tried, but I love it so far. I might attempt another project sometime!

[minwifeof4boys]

It looks great Dianne:clap
I love graphs... it sort of combined my love of cross stitch and crochet....

[minwifeof4boys]

My rows for today are done and so is my 3rd cup of coffee for the morning. I came out of my corner just long enough to do them now back I go. :D Sshhh, don't tell anyone I snuck out.!

Well you can come out to crochet... and work on your laundry room....:P

[shellgo]

:yes I agree that this is a really fun idea! I hadn't even thought about my kids liking to follow along but you're right they have enjoyed watching the progress and guessing at it!

[sem464]

I just had this terrible thought. Might we not get rows to do on the weekend??!!!! Everyday, does include Sat. and Sun., Right:think

My daughters, 17 & 21 are help to decide what the finished product is going to be, since we have so many rows left to go. Need....More....Rows.....!!!!!!:eek :eek :eek :eek

[Starr]

:eek I still have to do the rows from....yesterday LOL (I was going to say "this morning" but it is after midnight now :P)

I was so caught up with finishing the pullover because I wanted to wear it for my son's birthday party :D

That is a very good question sem....are we getting rows on the weekend? :think

[beth eathorne]

we ladies it looks as of our leader has slept in this day...hope she wakes up soon...we need her!!!

[minwifeof4boys]

Yep! I did sleep in! Felt great! anyhow... I haven't hadmy first cup of tea yetso I hope my eyes are focused enough to read what I have written....
Row 25 BL 19 W 9 BL 13 chain 1 turn

Row 26 BL 12 W 8 BL 21 chain 1 turn

Row 27 BL 21 W 7 BL 13 chain turn

Row 28 BL 13 W5 BL 23 chain 1 turn

Row 29 BL 24 W 3 BL 14 chain 1 turn
FINISH OFF WHITE

Rows 30-34 Black sc in each sttich across chain 1 turn at the end of each row..( 41 sttiches in each row...

Now tomorrow you'll have a " decision" to make.... so enjoy your ghosty with the mosty... and have a fine day... all day long...:hug

[strebekah]

A decision to make tomorrow ??? what about the decision to make now--do I crochet this now or should I get the house cleaned up since company is coming today??? :lol

[Notuswind]

:lol :lol LOL:lol :lol

[ChainOFools]

:lol strebekah, you sound like me. I say crochet it now, it will only take a few minutes anyway--how's that for rationalization? ;)

[shellgo]

Rebbecca. . . Crochet I say Crochet!!!!!!! If your still getting cleaned up when company arrives explain to them how much you had to prepare for their arrival!!!!!!!!:lol :lol -Michelle

[shellgo]

Um I think something has gone wrong in these last very simple few rows with mine.:( Has anyone finished todays rows and is willing to put a pic up?!?! I could rip back but hey, lazy is what weekends are about right?:D

[sem464]

:lol strebekah, you sound like me. I say crochet it now, it will only take a few minutes anyway--how's that for rationalization? ;)

You got my vote on that answer! You too, Shellgo:lol :lol Crochet must always come first!:hook

I did mine before breakfast so I wouldn't get it dirty. I have been known to crochet and eat at the same time, but I had heated up breakfast empanadas this morning. (my middle daughter is dating someone from Columbia, so she is learning to cook some dishes. Some is rubbing off on me)

[minwifeof4boys]

Gosh... I don't know what an empanadas is( are) but do share for us east coast southern belles.. I love trying new foods...

... I am not sure why we are even discussing the choice between housework and crochet..the choice should be Obvious!

Now...shellgo... why do you feel like yours isn't working... do you ahve 41 sttiches? Does it look like a ghost... I mean ghosts are a bit like fingerprints or snowflakes... I'm not sure there are two exactly alike :P

[shellgo]

Hey Lea! Well todays rows resulted in what sort of looks like the little guys head it tilted up like a cap! Looking at it it's as if the top of it's head that we did today is off to the side instead of on top. I am betting I skipped a row or maybe missed yesterday's last row! (Four kids and at times they actually think I should be feeding them instead of crocheting. . I know ridicules). I will go back and check it thanks!!!!!!!!

Oh I am officially starving now and nothing sounds better than empanadas Sheri! Have you had arepas yet. . yummy! Yuck to my quick bowl of cereal! -Michelle:devil

[shellgo]

:lol Shame on me wasting your lady's time. I skipped the first row of today (never crochet without coffee) and ended up decapitating our little guy! Thanks for your time though!:blush

[minwifeof4boys]

... gosh... glad you set him right again....I mean... granted if he is a ghost he's already dead... but um... you know what I mean....

... and there you go again...what is ( are) arepas????

[shellgo]

Arepas are corn maze patties, real thick that they usually deep fry and then fill up with blanco cheese and either a shredded chicken or other meats. They eat them at nearly every meal. My husband lived in Venezuela and introduced them to me!:lol And I'm still hungry but at least my ghosts isn't suffering anymore!:D

[minwifeof4boys]

Those do sound good! Now your making me hungry!

[Ilene]

Having coffee before you start to crochet is a very good idea, helps one to concentrate just a bit better! By the time the last rows where posted I was on my 3rd cup.

I was going to turn mine into a pillow and give to my 4 year old grand daugther but I'll wait to see what happens tomorrow before I do. Did someone say pictures? Here's a shot of mine.

http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eibennett/mistery1.jpg

[sem464]

Hey Lea! Well todays rows resulted in what sort of looks like the little guys head it tilted up like a cap! Looking at it it's as if the top of it's head that we did today is off to the side instead of on top. I am betting I skipped a row or maybe missed yesterday's last row! (Four kids and at times they actually think I should be feeding them instead of crocheting. . I know ridicules). I will go back and check it thanks!!!!!!!!

Oh I am officially starving now and nothing sounds better than empanadas Sheri! Have you had arepas yet. . yummy! Yuck to my quick bowl of cereal! -Michelle:devil

Yes, I have had them, but not stuffed. Sounds much better. I am going to have to try that. Sometimes I cheat and make empanadas with canned biscuits rolled out. I know they are not traditional, but you don't have to fry them.

Lea, empanadas are a type of pastry made with fine spanish cornmeal that you roll or press out, place some filling in (shredded meat & potato, or egg, sausage and cheese, or a variety of other filling ideas including fruit) fold it over, press to seal & fry. They are actually pretty easy, just takes a little while.

[Starr]

I finally got caught up :hook

The pic turned out a bit dark though
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/MidknightStarr/my%20stuff/10-21-06_1859.jpg

I'm anxious to find out what the decision we need to make tomarrow is :hyper

[minwifeof4boys]

Jenn.. Great job... and I love your blog... sometime you'll need to share your chocker pattern with us... and the vintage dress....to DIE for!

[Starr]

Thank you Lea!

I still need to get the pattern for my choker written down, but I will definantely be sharing the pattern :D

[ch2crochet]

Hi Everyone,
I know what you mean about cleaning or crocheting. :D I've been completely glued to the computer waiting for rows to show up or just checking out all the great stuff and crocheting like crazy:hyper

I did mine this morning but have been out most of the day or someone else has been on the computer:grumpy :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/th_HalloweenMysteryProject5copy.jpg (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/HalloweenMysteryProject5copy.jpg)
(clickable)

Mine's a little off I think. I ended up with only 40 stitches. At the end of each row I always had one less, but I kept going. Looks good I think for my first try!:yay
I was thinking of making it into a pillow or something for one of the kids to have.

Starr and Ilene yours looks great:cheer

[minwifeof4boys]

I think your ghosty witht he mosty looks great! ..I use to come up with one short until I went beyond what seemed like the last stitch ( not sure if that makes sense) so I was actually digging around doing a stitch into the top of the chain stitch... or maybe you just missed a sttich somewhere... it doesn't really matter with this piece though... Great job!:cheer

[ch2crochet]

Thanks Lea :D Yeah I'm not sure either, I was using the ch st from the previous row at the end but maybe I went to the second st on the next row, although it looks pretty squared off.
Oh well he's a cutie anyway :lol It was hard to see with that black yarn, hadn't worked with that in a long time. :hook

[minwifeof4boys]

Choices Choices Choices...

...... at this point you can leave the Ghosty with the Mosty as is and crochet a back for him crocheting 34 rows and join all around...
OR...
If your really really ambitious, you can crochet a few squares of white in teh same size and a couple more of the Ghosty and have a halloween throw( if you would finish that before Halloween...your awesome).....
OR.....
When I originally designed the pattern it was for a treak or treat tote...
If you want to keep going...

sc 3 more rows in black chain 1 and turn after each row

then ...sc 14 chain 20 sk the next 12 sttiches..sc in the next 15 ( to end) chain 1 turn

sc across for 3 more rows including the chained stitches....chain 1 at the end of each row

to make the back simply follow the pattern using all black

...so... what are you folks going to do????? And lets see pics!!!

I had so much fun doing this with you ladies... I'll ahve to design something for Christmas!
:hug :hug :hug

....

[Ilene]

Choices, Choices, Choices indeed! I'll take the day to think on what I really want to do with mine. If the rain holds out we have to help my DD finish moving out today and clean up the back yard from the distruction of the laundery room. (Hubby tossed all the debris out the back door as he went, including the old water heater.)

[minwifeof4boys]

Is it not raining at your place??? We have rain right this second... the sort of rain that makes you want to crawl back into bed..~sigh~ but dh has to leave tomorrow for New Bern so I have to get his clothes ironed/ washed/ packed.....
...must...have... caffeine:(

[Ilene]

When I posted last it wasn't raining yet but it is now. Hopefully it won't last long.

[qupid]

OH...I was doing my morning random thought thing when I started putting this project together with the Irish rose pillowghan (just finished) and the Dude Monet (just started). I think I will edge the ghost, and a few of his brothers and sisters with the lattice from the Monet pattern and make a few white ones like the Irish rose companion square and join them with the lattice technique.
Very whispy and very quick. What do you think?

And a big thanks to Minwife for the great pattern. :manyheart (could we do an advent calendar pattern for christmas?) :D

[minwifeof4boys]

OH...I was doing my morning random thought thing when I started putting this project together with the Irish rose pillowghan (just finished) and the Dude Monet (just started). I think I will edge the ghost, and a few of his brothers and sisters with the lattice from the Monet pattern and make a few white ones like the Irish rose companion square and join them with the lattice technique.
Very whispy and very quick. What do you think?

And a big thanks to Minwife for the great pattern. :manyheart (could we do an advent calendar pattern for christmas?) :D

awesome random thoughts there qupid... I can't wait to see the results... ummm...advent calendar...."you" had better get started :P

[ChainOFools]

Thanks so much for the pattern, Lea, it was too much fun! Now I will be thinking all day what to do with this little guy...I'm liking the idea of a tote bag or treat basket, but it's just too hard to pick! :lol

Now you've got me waiting for the Christmas one! :D

[qupid]

awesome random thoughts there qupid... I can't wait to see the results... ummm...advent calendar...."you" had better get started :P

hehe. How do you do the graphing thing and I will post pics as I go. I have already picked out my colors and patterns. Now if I can just find a way to convince the hubbe that he needs to buy the yarn I'll be all set.

[strebekah]

ACK!! I ended up cleaning yesterday and then we went to the Greek Festival in town (where dh and friend imbibbed a little too much on Greek wine and beer LOL) and didn't get ANY crocheting done!!! ACK!! But that is OK--the weather here in Savannah is cool and rainy---a great day to get caught up!!

I would be thrilled to do a Christmas one!! This forum has been great for me to get my creative juices going--and has been a stress reliever!!

[eyrthmother1]

Choices Choices Choices...

...... at this point you can leave the Ghosty with the Mosty as is and crochet a back for him crocheting 34 rows and join all around...
OR...
If your really really ambitious, you can crochet a few squares of white in teh same size and a couple more of the Ghosty and have a halloween throw( if you would finish that before Halloween...your awesome).....
OR.....
When I originally designed the pattern it was for a treak or treat tote...

....

Had a thought of another option for it, for odd folks w/ my mind frame lol. You could crochet it long enough and then reverse the ghost pattern (from top to bottom) and make a scarf, or a Halloween table runner, or, w/ a shorter length of black added above the head do the reverse ghost and make placemats... or find a container that fits right and wrap the square around it and seam it up to have a vase or even use that as your candy dish for the trick or treaters......(that way the treaters would be more surprised by what type of candy you give and if YOU are a tricker, hehe, could hide a rubber rodent in there and suddenly skeer them w/ it :devil ).

:scared :loco :headache :headache ok, think I need to stop brainstorming ideas, I'm getting a headache from it....lol

Sandy

[minwifeof4boys]

sandy.. What great ideas!!!! so which one are you going to do???? I can't wait to see pics!

[Starr]

Lea, I think that I'm going to finish mine as a purse for me :D I think that I am going to add a few more than 3 rows, make your handle, (maybe a detachable shoulder strap too) and repeat the ghost for the other side :hook
I am so glad that I didn't finish off the black :D

I'm in for the christmas one! This was so much fun!!!!

[sem464]

Lea, thank you so much for this project. It made me determined to get past my fear of the changing color thing. I am still really afraid of multi colors, but am thinking I might be able to figure that out. Maybe you could try a Thanksgiving project with maybe a couple of color changes. It seems to work out really well just seeing a few rows to do at a time, especially with something you haven't done much before.

But then again, anything you choose will be just great!!!!!! :D

BTW - I am thinking of making a pillow with my qhost. I am going to get a piece of black fleece for the back and crochet the 2 together around.

[Mom's Crochet]

Thank you for the opportunity to learn this fun technique. This is something I have wanted to try for some time. As you will probably notice, this is my first post to the forum. I have "lurked" here for a long time and this is a great forum.

Thanks again for the chance to expand my horizons and to learn from a very talented lady. You are a great motivator.

I really enjoyed this......

[minwifeof4boys]

Jenn~ great ideda for the purse! I don't ahve any trickers around any more and that would be a perfect idea for me!

shari~ I never would have thought about the fleece... great idea!!! now that is something I ahve never tried...the crochet around fleece thingy... but I did buy the latest Crochet Today and I think they had a tutorial...I do ahve something I am designing for Thanksgiving, but I'm not sure if it will work or not... still in the design stage... for sure at Christmas

.. and Mom's Crochet... a very big welcome to you! Glad you enjoyed the CAL and we hope to see alot more of you around here...what are you going to do with your ghosty with the mosty???:think

[Mom's Crochet]

minwifeof4boys, I am going to finish it as you instructed and put a copy of this CAL with it. And then, I am going to make two more and incorporate them into trick or treat bags for the grandkids.

[Mom's Crochet]

Oh, and by the way, I appreciate the warm welcome.

[sem464]

shari~ I never would have thought about the fleece... great idea!!! now that is something I ahve never tried...the crochet around fleece thingy... but I did buy the latest Crochet Today and I think they had a tutorial...I do ahve something I am designing for Thanksgiving, but I'm not sure if it will work or not... still in the design stage... for sure at Christmas


Lea, there is the neatest thing floating out there that makes this type of project so much easier. There is a rotary blade called the "skip stitch" blade. You roll it down the edge of your fleece piece and it intermittenly places a cut, making it so easy to crochet around the edge. I have a friend that is head of the project linus chapter here, she is the one that showed it to me. So far it is only available thru one lady and the project linus store. It is definitely worth the effort to locate it.

[minwifeof4boys]

so this is just called a skip stitch blade ...hmmm... yes... must.....have.....more.....gadgets!!!!:D

[strebekah]

I was boring with mine. LOL I just did a border in orange and left it like that. The kids put it on the table with our fall flowers and said I could use it for a hot pad. LOL

http://xad.xanga.com/753a66f26803184540301/b58036496.jpg


:hook

[minwifeof4boys]

I love the way the orange turned out around it.... great job!:clap

[ch2crochet]

Hi Everyone,

I thought of making mine into a pillow. I asked my oldest what he thought and he said a pillow. I was just going to crochet the back for it but since I was reading all the great ideas I think I will try the fleece backing for it. I think I might whip stitch it on with some black crochet thread and maybe make a fringe type edge with the fleece like they do with the scarves or blankets. I don't have any kind of pattern, just going to wing it. :D

Thanks Lea for sharing this pattern. I wasn't going to do it at first but I'm glad I did. I enjoyed learning how to add the second color yarn. I had a lot of fun doing it and I can't wait for a Thanksgiving or Christmas project! :yay

[minwifeof4boys]

Well your just going to have to take a pic when you finish... I am really really leaning towards this fleece thing too... gosh... just something else huh?

..............and I think the next Mystery CAL will start the day after Thanksgiving unless I become super woman at working out the design :D

[eyrthmother1]

I haven't fully decided yet. Leaning towards the table runner idea since my Grove has a Halloween party coming up. Could use it there. Also liking the idea of your Halloween throw that I could maybe take to work next year to give it more of a feel to the office (plus when it's slow I like to curl up for a "power nap" occassionally...hehe).

Thank you SO very much for doing this. Was my 1st time doing a graph-ghan style technique and I LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Much easier than it looked from the LARGE intimidating type graph-ghans. (shudders from memories). :D Thank you for sharing your knowledge and fun graph :) and I am looking forward to the Yule one or Thanksgiving if you get frisky to do 1 (nudges side, hint hint)

Sandy :)

[shellgo]

:P Trick or Treat anyone! That was fun little project that has my youngest walking around practicing her "trick or treat"!!! Thanks to Lea again!!!!!!!!!! :yay :yay
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/shellgo/th_Ghostbag.jpg

[Ilene]

I decided to do the tote as well and turn it into a pillow as soon as I can get it out of my grand daugther's hands. Here's mine.

http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eibennett/mistery2.jpg

[minwifeof4boys]

Those totes are great guys!

shellgo, the pic of your daughter is cute... glad she enjoys it!... and Ilene... what can I say... you fix cars, buy hot water heaters, crochet tote bags.... what a woman!!:P

[strebekah]

Everybody's CAL look great!!!

Thanks again Lea for doing this! Can't wait for the next one----now will I go shopping on Black Friday or wait for the new CAL??????? :lol

[minwifeof4boys]

I'll ahve to post int he afternoon :D

[strebekah]

That would be a plan. Hit Joann's, Michaels and AC Moore in the morning and crochet all afternoon! LOL

[ginamaria73]

Thanks for this! The pattern is great & it was so much fun seeing it progress. Gave me something to look forward to! :)

[eyrthmother1]

That would be a plan. Hit Joann's, Michaels and AC Moore in the morning and crochet all afternoon! LOL


LOL! A good plan, so then if you don't have the color needed for the CAL, you can tell hubby, "but, hunny, I didn't get the right colors and have to go back for more." :devil

Sandy

[Brandybuck]

Being the latecomer I usually am, I JUST noticed this CAL. I've been wanting to try switching colors like that, but I've been a huge chicken about it. It looks wonderful, and everyone's been so creative with their ghosties! I think I'm going to have to keep a look-out for the Christmas one!

Great job ladies, and kudos to minwife for hosting it! :hook

[Starr]

I have half of the back to my purse done and I decide to reverse the ghostie :D
I have some ideas for a removable strap and I think that I am going to work out some kind of gusset for the purse too.
My daughter is still bugging for one LOL

[minwifeof4boys]

They do work up quick! Don't get me started about buying yarn I am such a yarn junkie!!!!!

[ChainOFools]

I'm going to make another picture for the other side (trying another hallowe'en-type thing!) and then make them into a box, line it and then use it for treats I think...or maybe a totebag, LOL, too much fun thinking about all the things you can do with this! :lol

[goofy]

I am going to make a trick or treat bag with mine. I'm going to make a boo! on the other side. This was timed out perfect as my sons usual trick or treat pumkin is packed for the move already.

[Starr]

I wanted to share what I did with mine.
It really isn't finished yet. I want to make a shoulder strap and line it, but I have all of the pieces together now.

This is the front, I made a button closure and I edged it with the reverse single crochet (or some people know it as crab stitch)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/MidknightStarr/my%20stuff/10-25-06_1922.jpg

This is the back (yes, there is a star-shaped crocheted snowflake behind it LOL)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/MidknightStarr/my%20stuff/10-25-06_1923.jpg

I also made sides and a bottom for it. I made holes near the top for putting the strap. I thought that I would put a button and button hole in the strap and thread it through the hole and button he strap to itself :D Of course, you can't see the hole because of all of the black :lol
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/MidknightStarr/my%20stuff/10-25-06_1924.jpg

My daughter wants this purse, but I also thought of making another one, but with a Jolly Roger on it LOL

[minwifeof4boys]

Oh Goodness! That is absolute coolness!!! I love what you did with the ghosty with the mosty!!

[Starr]

Thank you Lea. I really like it. I couldn't have done it without your pattern though :D I think that I would like to post it in the show and tell :D

[Ilene]

That is really great! I wanted to do close to the same thing with the expansion but in white. Still may do it. Good going!

[Notuswind]

sorry for not getting back to this sooner (been avidly working on the Christmas swaps I'm in) but if anyone is interested, I've updated my blog and posted a pic of the trick or treat bag i made from this CAL. I most likely won't get around to it in time for trick or treating this year but I plan on getting some glow-in-the-dark paint or thread and hopefully I can locate some reflective material as well, to embellish the ghost with. this way my lil trick or treater will be a bit safer while we walk the streets. thanks so much Lea for this CAL. i had alot of fun! :hug

[Starr]

Your's turned out really nice Sher :D

[minwifeof4boys]

Very nice! AND you said such nice things about me....I'm barely able to walk from room to room cause my head won't fit through the door! Thanks for the kind words... AND you are one of my ornie swap folks!!! I've been crocheting for you all weekend!

[Notuswind]

uh oh in that case i feel very honored and lucky! weeee goooooo me!!!! :yay :cheer :clap :yay :cheer :clap
i'm so excited about the ornie swap. i can't wait to see so many works of art from other people who enjoy this craft as much as i do. ok enough drooling and dreaming :c9 i have to get back to work on the one i've started for angelfire hehe i'm glad you liked my finished bag. it was alot of fun and if we are going to do one for christmas, you can count me in!