The Dudes Monet Cal Anyone???

[sallenlouise]

I just realized that I have 4 of these to make up.
Soooooooo, I'm asking if anyone wants to join this cal with me!
You all know how wonderful the Dude is! And this is a gorgeous
afghan. http://thecrochetdudepatterns.blogspot.com/2005/11/monet-afghan.html

Come on in! This will be fun, and I would love to have others join in!

Monet #1) RH Aspen print and Frosty Green for edging.
Monet #2) RH Black and White (could not find a variegated)
Monet #3) SS Autumn Red and Bone (dbl stranded, and Bone for edging)
Monet #4) SS Autumn Red (May use Bone for edging and joining)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Sallenlouise/IMG_00014.jpg

The pic above is of the Aspen print, no edging yet. I know the pic is
not that great, but that is due to lighting. Also, I need to figure out the
resizing, lol!

[Bookchick29]

I'll join you. I've already started one as a Christmas present for my parents. So far I have one square complete (w/ edging) and have started the 2nd square. This is a great pattern and is turning out to look perfect for what I had planned for my parents. I am using RH Gemstone as the variegated with a dark navy for the joining. My parents have curtains in their living room that I wanted to make an afghan to match, and the Gemstone colors with the navy is perfect, even the pattern that the variegation is creating matches the rectangle motif in the curtains.

Yours looks great with the Aspen Print. What color are you going to use for joining?

[Around74]

You twisted my arm. This pattern has been on my to do list. I will have to see if I have enough yarn to make this or if I will have to buy more. But I am definately in.....

[sallenlouise]

YAY! I'm glad to have you both!!! Woo Hoo!!
Now we can keep each other motivated!!

Tiffany, yours sounds beautiful! I cant wait to see a pic! I will be using frosty green as the edging.

Miranda, If you don't have enough, get to the store!!!! I'll go with!

[sallenlouise]

ohh, and thanx for the compliment!

[qupid]

I'll give it a try. I was looking for a pattern for my teenage son's christmas gift and this looks like it will fit the bill. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[sallenlouise]

Qupid! yAy & welcome!
You're welcome for bringing it to your attention! BUT! I thank Drew! lol!
This is his baby........and what a baby!!

[Bookchick29]

Welcome Miranda and Qupid!

Miranda -- I also think that I'm going to have to go out and buy more yarn to finish this project. I originally bought the gemstone for something smaller, so I think I may be a skein short. However, the great thing about this is that it won't matter so much since I'll have to buy a different dye lot. It will probably make the finished product more interesting because the variegation might be slightly different.

Qupid -- what colors are you going to use?

[JulieKay]

Sonia
I may just jump in with you all on this one. I started and finished one of the rectangle grannies , and am working on a ripple now. I started this pattern many moons ago and really like it. It is very pretty ,with such a nice texture in the squares .
I like these CALgroups-- they keep you more motivated to finish what you start ( and sometimes to START more than you finish ) :lol
I will have to seee what i can dig up in the way of colors -- have no clue where I put my original ones !

[sallenlouise]

Come on in JulieKay! I think I saw your ripple in the Ripple CAL.(if it is the one that I'm thinking, its beautiful!)

Thats what I love about the CALS..........MOTIVATION! You see someone making good progress, you have the NEED to keep up, lol! Besides, there is always someone to give you that kick we all need sometimes! hahahah!
PLUS, it's fun! You get to see variations of the same pattern, different colors, crochet styles, ect.! Also, you can get,or give, some wonderful tips!
Aswell as make some friends along the way!

[Around74]

Ok--I found some yarn and am thinking that it will work for this ghan. I am using a light lavendar and a darker purple. The afghan will have 6 squares of each color and then still debating which color to join with. I am off to order a couple of more skeins.

Here is my first square. Let me know what you all think.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/Around74/100_1194.jpg

[andrea2006]

Does anyone know how many skeins this uses to make? I actally have monet and gemstone I would have to find an edging but if i could find a nice varigates blue I could use it to make for my nephews or this would be nice for my neices. Thanks.

[andrea2006]

Miranda it is very pretty nice job.

[Around74]

Andrea--I just made that square and it took almost an entire 5oz skein. There is a bit left but not very much. I am figuring on about 10ozs for the joining but not too sure. Hope this helps.

[sallenlouise]

Gorgeous Miranda! (I'm partial to those colors though, lol)
Andrea,
I am not exactly sure how many skeins.........
When Miranda and I were talking, she used just under 5 oz for 1 square.
(edging not included.)I just checked mine, and I didnt use the whole skein, but I thought it was a 7 or 8 ouncer.........NOOOOOOOO, it was 5, lol!

[Bookchick29]

In the Original Pattern section where Drew first posted the link to this pattern, he said that is took 40 oz of the variegated and 21 oz of the joining yarn (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=220920&postcount=19)

Miranda -- that looks beautiful. The yarn has a nice sheen to it. What kind of yarn is that?

So excited that we have some others joining here. :yay

[Around74]

My yarn is TLC luster that I got on sale at Mary Maxim for $1.37 a skein.
I just love it.

[TamiCrochets]

sure why not count me in :)

[sallenlouise]

Welcome Tami! Yay! The more of us the better!
What colors will you be using?

[andrea2006]

Thanks bookchick I appreciate you finding that for me.

[TamiCrochets]

hmm i think that red heart blue and brown verigated and chocolate would be nice with this one?.. I love blue and brown combos can you tell lol

[Ilene]

Ladies, I did this afghan earlier in the year for my mother in law and she just loved it. Thought I give you some insparation and show you how mine turned out. Good luck to you all, this was a very pretty piece.

http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eibennett/monet%202.jpg

My colors where RH Monet and RH Frosty Green.

[andrea2006]

Ilene,
That is really pretty, I have monet but not enough but however I do have 7 skeins of the gemstone, I can't seem to find a color though to connect them do you guys think white would look bad or should I try to find something else?

[Bookchick29]

Tami - I think that sounds like a great color combo. I love blues and browns together and plan to use some combination like this on one of my next afghans.

Ilene - that looks great. Thanks for the inspiration :clap

Andrea - I am using Gemstone and using Navy for the joining. It is turning out pretty good so far. It would all depend on whether you want a color that blends, or one that contrasts. I'll post a picture of the square that I have complete with the navy edging done so you can see, just need to get the camera out.

[Ilene]

White would be pretty, it goes with everything just like black. Or you could pick a color in the Gemstone veragation that will match it. In mine the Frosty Green came really close to the green in the Monet.

[andrea2006]

I appreciate you taking a pic for me Tiffany, I cant wait to see what it looks like. I couldnt find any navy at JoAnn's I came home with only purse handles and lining for my fat bottom bag, My hubby wanted to know what went wrong I came home empty handed. I suppose I could also line it in black. hmmmmm I guess lots of playing will tell. Or I can just get the squares made and then take the time looking around for the edging.

[Bookchick29]

Here are the pics of my first square:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/th_Monet_10.jpg (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/Monet_10.jpg)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/th_Monet_10-1.jpg (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/Monet_10-1.jpg)

The second one is a little darker than the true colors, but you can kind of see what it looks like.

[andrea2006]

thanks Tiffany that is really pretty I appreciate you sharing that with me. Off to see what I can find in my stash.

[Around74]

Tami--I also love brown and blue together.

Tiffany--I love your first square. Can't wait to see it finished.

Andrea-- I still haven't figured out my edging either. I am going to do the joining with one of the two colors but have yet to determine how.

[carolynn]

Hi all, I'm going to join. This will be my first CAL and since I already have the RH monet yarn i'll use it. I love this pattern and the way the colors look kinda wavy.

[JulieKay]

Miranda
Very pretty and nice work ! Love the color . I have never tried (or even seen ) the yarn you are using .
We live in a YCA . ( YARN CHALLENGED AREA ) .Not a whole lot of selection around here . :lol

Andrea-
I'm glad you asked that question, because thta was gonna be mine . At least I know how much I'll need now. Will be going out on the hunt this morning . :)

[qupid]

Qupid -- what colors are you going to use?

I thought about a very dark blue/green varigated. I'm not sure just yet. I'm making the dh buy the yarn. It is a christmas present his son as well. So if I'm doing the work, he can furnish the yarn. That's what we did for the pillowghan I just finished for the daughter. I was able to convince her it was for her cousin. The boy is a bit more savy. So I'm hoping that if I do it in peices and hide it with the other million projects I have going maybe he won't figure it out to fast.

[JulieKay]

Good morning Qupid. It sounds like you have some good ideas for colors .

I just got back from the store and ended up buying the variegated called painted desert (?) I think it is called. It has browns, blues ,reds and a little green in it . I have no idea what edging color I will use yet. Sometimes variegated yarn is tricky. I will have to make my first square , then see how it looks. Variegated always looks different in the skein than it does when you make something with it . I'm leaning towards either brown or blue edging .

[qupid]

JulieKay, I just finished two mam afgans in that. They have already been delivered but I will see about my mom sending me a pic for you. One was edged in maroon and one in dark blue. It is a very nice variegated to match. It seemed that just about anything I put with it looked nice.

[JulieKay]

Qupid
Thanks, that'd be great, that way I could see how they look with different edgings .
I have a dark red and dark green here. I guess I could use one of them to edge it, I'll just wait and see though .
Thanks for your offer of help !:)

[qupid]

JulieKay
The dark green would be very pretty with that.

[sallenlouise]

Ilene, You did a wonderful job!
It looks terrific!

Tiffany, That looks beautiful!
The colors go really nice together.

Welcome Carolynne! I cant wait to see
yours come a long!

JulieKay............YCA..............HAHAHAHHAHHHH H!
I have never heard that before!!!!

[Around74]

I now have 2 of my squares done and wanted to share the colors of both with you ladies.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/Around74/100_1195.jpg

[andrea2006]

Miranda those are really pretty great job I havnt started on mine I need to get a move on though.

[sallenlouise]

Miranda, they are gorgeous!
I'm getting ready to start making some more!
I can't work on my delightful daisy, bc my daughter is home!

So, I'm geting ready to whip some out. I'm going to alternate
between the different ghans.

[andrea2006]

Julie,
I have some of the desert print but not enough to do this one but between that one and another varigated that I bought to do my ps that I didnt do with some beiges It might work for a round ripple or a granny one hmmmmmmmmm dang brain needs to stop working on overload.

[sallenlouise]

Andrea..........all will be ok!
Just take a breath, lol!

I have to run to HL to buy some yarn.......
YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!

[JulieKay]

PRETTY MIRANDA !!!

and hello to everyone else ---- lots of people in here tonight ! :waving

I may have changed horses in midstream ---- I went to a different walmart today and my gosh, do they have a WONDERFUL yarn selection. So much better than my local one.

I'll keep you all informed of what colors I may be changing to now . :hook

[Around74]

Hi Juliekay--Don't you just love having a selection. I can't wait to see what colors you end up picking.

[Bookchick29]

Those look great Miranda! :cheer

I got about half of the second square finished last night. I am simultaneously working on the three afghans I'm giving as Christmas presents, so I'm trying to give them all equal time in order to get them finished.

[Fidgement]

Hello All!

I'm in if you'll have me. I figure one more WIP can't hurt, lol! I picked up the desert color from Red Heart at Michael's sale (2 skeins for $3) and picked up a navy to ge with it. I really liked the claret, but its for my son and he's not a very colorful person. I'm going to try to work one square up tonight to see how it looks.

Cheers all!:yes

[sallenlouise]

Welcome Fidgement~
We are glad to have you!
I can't wait to see how yours comes along!

[sallenlouise]

Ok, here's the one done in SS bone and Autumn red.
(I can show it now, bc I have shown my buddy).....brings the old commercial jingle to mind..........hahhahahah
(this pic does not do it justice)


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Sallenlouise/IMG_00023.jpg

I'm not bragging on myself, but it looks so much better in person. (my girls agree!) The colors just wont show to well with this cam.

[Around74]

Welcome Fidgement. We can never have too many people join us.

Tiffany--I understand having more than one WIP. Right now I have 4-5.

I also got my 3rd square done but I may have to back off as I just found out that I have to make a baby blanket. Hopefully, it won't take too long. I will still check on and maybe get a square done here and there.

[Fidgement]

Sonia and Miranda,

Thanks for the welcome!
Sonia, you must be holding both strands together. I'm sure it is much prettier in person. Great job :bounce :applause

[sallenlouise]

You are welcome!

And yes, Two strands, lol! It will be nice and warm!!!

[Around74]

YAY!!! Nice and warm. Just what I need for the winters here in Missouri! I can't wait to see my afghan in person. Hurry up and get it done and mailed to me. :c9

[Fidgement]

My first block isn't completely finished yet, but I'm really impressed with the coloration of the painted desert yarn. I only wish Red Heart would improve the touch of their acrylic.

Hopefully, I'll finish this tomorrow and post a pic!

[Around74]

Fidgement--Can't wait to see it.

[sallenlouise]

~Miranda, You will get it hopefully soon! You know me though.....hahahhahaha! Hey, didn't you know that patience is a virtue???
Huh, huh, huh????????? :haha

~Fidgement....I know what you mean! My RH Aspen Print is really rough feeling. Yet, some of the other colors are normal........So I don't know what RH is up to. My SIL chose the colors, and new what it felt like. I asked her if she was sure, she said yes, lol!

[JulieKay]

Fidgement
I will be waiting for a picture to see how it looks ! I always have liked that variegated, just neevr made anything with it before.

Sonia- I bet yours is so soft and thick, the ss yarn is nice and would be really thick and SQUISHY ,having it double thickness, plus with this pattern, that has such texture to it .

I have one square done and will take a photo today to post once it gets a little lighter outside .

[Fidgement]

Sonia, when this is finished, its going to soak in some liquid fabric softner, and lots of it, lol! That should soften it quite a bit!

[qupid]

well, I picked up my yarn today. I could not find any veri that was right for my son's room. So, I thought I would do soft navy and hunter green blocks and use claret to connect them. What do you all think?
JulieKay, are you having trouble with the painted desert splitting when you are working with it? I know that is what bugged me about it.

[TamiCrochets]

I'm nearly done of my brown and blue color combo first Square!! i love how the pattern is turning out I am shocked however that It took up nearly an entire skein to do one frickin square? is this normal for everyone? It could get quite costly if i have to buy 12 skeins..... oh well still a warm blanket lol

[Fidgement]

qupid, i switched to my Clover soft touch hook and the painted desert is no longer splitting. But, my block is shaping up at 14" as opposed to the 13" on the pattern and I started with a Susan Bates hook! Go figure...:think

[Around74]

Fidgement--I think those colors sound nice. I can't wait to see one of your colors.

Tami--Yes, It is taking me almost one whole 5 oz skeins to complete a square. That's why I'm not quite sure how Drew figured 40ozs of the main color.

Anyway--I haven't crocheted at all today. Maybe tomorrow.

[Fidgement]

Miranda,

I still at it - hopefully tonight or tomorrow it will be done.
I can't wait either!

[qupid]

Fidgement
Mine are measuring at 14" also. I figured it was just me. I never realized that different hooks would affect the thread splitting. D@#* another thing I will need to start collecting like some kind of addict.
I just started working my first square tonight. Did you know that uf you do not read the dirrections carefully, you will end up with a corkscrew? And no matter how many rows you do, it necer quite straightens out. I had to frog it. What I wont do is confess how many rows into it I got before I finally figured out that I was supposed to skip 2 sc on the forst row.

[Bookchick29]

Two squares finished and joined. Here are some pictures:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/th_Monet_10-3.jpg (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/Monet_10-3.jpg)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/th_Monet_10-2.jpg (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/bookchick29/Monet_10-2.jpg)

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quick the joining is.

There was a small problem when I picked up the second square to finish it tonight. I neglected to double-check the pattern for hook size and ended up doing 5-6 rows with an I instead of the H. Obviously this made the rows bigger :blush so I wasted some time on frogging.

As far as what others are saying about how much yarn this takes. For the two squares I've done it took me about 1 1/3 skeins (5 oz.). I haven't measured my squares, so I'm not sure how large they are. I've just checked to make sure they're the same size for all squares.

Can't wait to see everyone else's progress.

[Fidgement]

Qupid, don't feel bad! I have quite a collection and its growing :eek ! Different hooks work better than others sometimes.

Tiffany, that looks great! I'm using the jewel yarn on my Cathedral window too. :manyheart

Cheers all!:yes

[Around74]

Qupid--Hooks are a wonderful thing to collect. LOL. I don't even want to think about how many I have.

Tiffany--Your squares are beautiful. I love the color combination.

[sallenlouise]

~Fidgement~
Thats exactly what I told my sil to do! lol! I will probably do so beforei send to them to! Also, isnt it crazy about the differences in hook brands and the end result!

~Tami~
I know!!!! BUT, whats really weird is, I almost got 2 squares out of the ss........I did on the bone, but no where near close with the Autumn red......Go figure!

~Qupid~
That will look sooo great! I can't wait to see a completed square!

~JulieKay~
Yesssssssss, it is soft! And it will be sooooo warm! I really like using SS in double strands. The thickness...wow! I think it will make it very durable. (always a plus)

~Tiffany~
WOW! They look great! The joining color (and edging) Really gives it a nice kick! Great Job!

[JulieKay]

Looks like you guys are all doing great and making great progress. I have been messing around changing my mind on colors and haven't achieved much at this point. I had a square done, but didn't like the way it turned out-- certain variegated looks better in certain patterns to me, so I will be off to see what new color combo I can find this morning . I tried a square in the Bay print, I think it's called and it seemed too dark - the colors didn't show well, so I will try for something lighter today . I ended up using that yarn for another big granny .
Yea, the RH variegated definitely is rougher feeling and not as thick and does split to some extent too. I don't know why it is like that unless it is due to the way they dye it, but I have never found a RH variegated color that is soft and as thick as their other yarn .

[QueenOfCrochet]

I'm not in on this one but figured i'de drop in and cheer ya on. Good Luck! They're all looking great so far. :cheer :cheer :cheer

Julie~Did you find the right yarn yet? Good Luck! :cheer

[JulieKay]

Tabby
Well, after changing my mind about 17 times , guess what color I settled on ?
MONET .
Who woulda thunk it ? Doggone, I could have saved myself some grief just to go with that to start with . It is very pretty. I hope I have enough to complete it. It sounds like these squares are taking a lot of yarn ! I tried going down a hook size, and making the starting chain shorter, but didn't like that, so back I am to the original pattern and original color ! :lol

[sallenlouise]

~JulieKay~
I just bought a varigated , holly and Ivy, and it is normal.........hmmmm! lol
I hope you find the perfect colors!

~Tabby~
Thanx!!!!!!
And............Why arent you in this one????? Huh huh? lol!!

[Around74]

JulieKay--I always have problems deciding on what colors to make a new afghan. This time was easier because I (sort of) promised hubby that I would try to use up my stash. LOL. I still had to order 6 more skeins of my yarn (and 15 of another color for another afghan I want to make...LOL). He can't complain though because I found the TLC luster for $1.37 for a 5 oz skein. Can't find it that cheap anywhere else.

Anyway--I love seeing everyones progress and I am going to make another square tonight which will put me up to 4 done.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Julie~I love Monet, so good luck & I hope you're happy with your choice. :D

Sonia~Ummm.....well.......ummm........I plead the 5th. :devil


:cheer GOOD LUCK!:cheer

[Fidgement]

Juliekay,

I love Monet too and for some reason, that yarn is softer! Go figure!

Does anyone know if the texture of Red Heart Classic is better than the Super Saver? I've heard it said that the colors are different, but was just wondering.

My first square is done, but this yarn is killing me! I'm tempted to go exchange it for a solid. I need to do the couple rows with the contrasting color, then I'll post a picture.

Cheers all!:hook

[JulieKay]

Sonia
I love the holly and ivy but havent seen it anywhere for a long time. I thought maybe they had discontinued that color . It reminds me of something antique-looking, very pretty ! What color adging are you gonna use with it ?
AND KEEP AFTER TABBY--- I bet she'll give in and sign up here before it's over ! :hook

"74" - Pretty funny, you promised to use your stash , but kinda RE-STASHED while you were at it ! I don't blame you for going for a sale that good, that was a great price on that yarn !

Fidge -- I have used the RH Classic ( in the smaller 3.5 oz skeins. ) I can't say there is much difference really. It MAY be a tiny bit thicker feeling, but not enough to notice much. There is a BIG difference between the pounders and the Super Savers though. The pounders are much more coarse and thinner in spots.

[carolynn]

Hi everyone,
JulieKay, I know what you mean, I changed my mind about the RH monet and then decided on banana berry, but then decided to use RH choco-cherry with a brown or cranberry edging.
I have one square done and the last round doesn't seem to be right, the corners are awfully pointed. Does anyone know if they're supposed to be this way?

[JulieKay]

Hi Carolynn
Yea, the variegated to me always seems hard to decide on a color, because it is tricky. It looks one way in the store, another way with sc's, another way with dc's, and seems to change looks no matter what stitch you use, so it's hard for me to find one that looks just right with a certain pattern .
I HAD one square finished before changing colors and my corners didn't seem pointy, they were a little "rounded" after putting on the edging. Does yours look pointy with or without the edging ?

[rosette]

~Fidgement....I know what you mean! My RH Aspen Print is really rough feeling. Yet, some of the other colors are normal........So I don't know what RH is up to. My SIL chose the colors, and new what it felt like. I asked her if she was sure, she said yes, lol!


I was just reading through and came across this. I have made several afghans with RH... Once you wash it and use fabric softner they become the softest things around. Just rough feeling to work with. They are really great after washing though. Very soft and snuggley.:manyheart

[Fidgement]

Brandy,

Thanks for the info. I keep plugging away as I really like this color. Its just really hard to work with once the block gets near completion.

Will post a pic later today!:cheer

[JulieKay]

Brandy
Thanks for the tip about the RH yarn getting softer. It must be the way they dye the variegated colors, I don't know why else it would feel so different than the other plain colors do .
Anyhow, it's good to have you drop in here ! :manyheart

[carolynn]

JulieKay, it was with the edging that they got pointy, but I think I may have been reading the directions wrong. I was putting the sc, ch 4, sc all in the center corner sc but now am putting it in the 3 corner sc and now they seem fine.

[JulieKay]

Oh okay, that makes sense then. I hadn't actually put that part of the edging on the one I did, I had just put the sc edging on . Glad you got it figured out !

[Bookchick29]

Carolynn -- I have been putting the sc, ch 4, sc all in the center stitch on each corner and it does make it a little pointy. But when you join two squares together, it gets smoothed out as the ch-4 becomes part of the lattice like pattern.

Julie -- Glad to hear that you found the variegated that you like. Doesn't it always seem to work out that you spend all this time looking at other colors and swatching, only to ultimately end up using the colors the pattern calls for? :lol

I finished my third square and joined it to the other 2 last night. I'm going to continue to join the new squares as I go, making the strips of 4 and then once I finish the second strip joining it to the first, rather than waiting until the end to do all of the joining. When I join them as I go I feel like I'm making more progress and enjoy seeing how it comes together.

It took me two 5 oz skeins to do all 3 squares, so it looks like I'm on track for the 40 oz that Drew recommended. I just need to go to the store and pick up 4 more skeins.

Can't wait to see pictures of everyone's progress.

[JulieKay]

Tiffany
It sounds like you are doing great and maybe are further along than the rest of us ! I know you're ahead of me by a long shot !

I'm about halfway done with my first ( new colored ) square . I'll post a photo when I get it finished .

[QueenOfCrochet]

Julie~Would ya hurry up already, I can't wait to see what it looks like. LOL! Maybe if you could make up your mind..........heehee.:devil

Good thing you know I love ya, huh? :hug

Come on, you can do it. :cheer :lol :P

[CaliAdria]

Is it too late for me to join in on this CAL? I just saw it today!!! I've been meaning to do this pattern for a while now, though, and I just happen to have a lot of RH Monet in my yarn bag... so it really couldn't work out any better.

Actually, haha, I don't really care what you guys say, I'm going to start on this tonight ANYWAY! HA! You can't stop me! :D

By the way, regarding the softness of RH... I am shamelessly stealing this suggestion from another forum (where I just read it this weekend), but someone said that if you put the entire skein in a mesh bag (like a lingerie bag, etc) and machine wash it with some fabric softener, it makes it a lot easier to work with. I have NOT tried this, but I'm thinking about tossing in a couple skeins with my regular laundry tonight to give it a try. I'll let you know!!!

[CaliAdria]

^^ PS. If you do try to wash the yarn first, be *sure* to put it in some sort of container; DO NOT just throw the skein in the washer, because as I'm sure you can imagine, it will unwind and be a total mess in your machine! :)

[Fidgement]

Caliadria,

Please let us know the results. I have sensitive skin and the weather is starting to get cool. I also compulsively wash my hands which makes it worse. If what you're trying works, I'll be right behind you. My hands are getting eaten up from this yarn.

And, welcome!!!!:yes :yay

[Around74]

HI CAliAdria--Welcome and it's never too late to jump into a CAL. I know some of the ladies are making more than one of these afghans.

[CaliAdria]

Okay I'm on the third row so far and I already have comments to make. First of all, I didn't do the fabric softener trick yet... laundry got pushed off till tomorrow. Secondly, I lied, the color I have a bunch of is RH Ocean, not Monet, but it's close enough. Anyway, here are my comments:

1. What a cool pattern! Especially with the variegated yarn (I usually only use solids), this looks fantastic already! I can see myself using this stitch combo on some of my charity baby blankets later on.

2. What horrid yarn! This stuff feels like Brillo pads on my fingertips. No wonder so many people complain about it. The only thing I like about it is that it seems to be stretchier than my favorite (Caron Simply Soft - IMO simply the best) and has more "give". I shall persevere anyway! Pictures tomorrow!

[andrea2006]

Welcome Cali, I am just getting started tonite as well, I had my littlest sons ghan to finish, so now I am free to see how this is gonna work out for me. I have some monet and gemstone at the moment I have more gemstone so that is what ill be using havnt quite decided the edging to use yet but ill worry about that at a later time. Cant wait to see pics.

[sallenlouise]

~Brandy~
Thanx for the tip! I was hoping that would do the trick!

~Juliekay~
Hobby Lobby is where I found the Holly and Ivy. Go figure, it wasn't with the holiday yarn! lol!! Hmmmm! I will definitely keep after Tabby! And you will be fine on your afghan..........You just had yarn issues! HAHAHHAHHA!!!!!!

~Miranda~
You always find awesome deals!!! I'm envious!!waiting on more pics!!

~Tabby~
Come on in!!! We would love to have you join us! Come play! Come on, Please.........(yes, I'm whining at you!!!lol)

~Fidge~
I'm sorry woman! I'm having that prob too...........scratchy!!!!

~Tiffany~
Woo Hooo! You're coming along great!

~Carolynne~
Welcome! Glad to have you! My corners are a little pointy, but I think it will be fine when we start joining!

~CaliAdria~
Never too late!!!!!! Come on in! Thanx for the tip! Cant wait for your "test" results. :) Ocean, I don't think I've seen that one....I hope you show some pics of your squares!

~Andrea~
I can't wait to see pics of yours!!!

[sallenlouise]

Ohhhh, and I have been making some basket (1),coasters 6),sachets (2)
scarves (2) and potpouri pouches (1) Over the weekend. Tonight I started a cghan square, but, I'm using the monet pattern for one sq....just had to revise a little.
Speaking of, please check this out: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36331
It would be wonderful if some of you could help Lisa out. (not pushing you though.) (it just got to me)

[CaliAdria]

Okay this is arguably a terrible picture but we're missing a USB cord right now and so I had to use my cell phone instead of the real camera. This is my square (YES, I actually stayed up till 1 am finishing it; granted I'm currently -- between jobs -- and I'm watching a fascinating HBO special on Elizabeth I, nonetheless I'd have gone to bed long ago)... wow do I talk too much or what? Anyway, here's my square, in Ocean. That's Xavier next to it (taking advantage of my first ever 'ghan)!

Enjoy!


http://i13.tinypic.com/2q07pcx.jpg

PS It's not really lopsided, that's the camera angle. :no

[JulieKay]

Cali -
Welcome, you are off to a faster start than me and i have been here a week ! I had a question about your square-- nice work, it is very pretty , but did you say the color was ocean ? Is that in RedHeart ? Because the Ocean color here looks like light blues and lilacs -- maybe it's just the photo, but your color looks more like it has pinks ,purples and greens ? There used to be a RH color called ...oh shoot, I can't think of it, but it had those colors in it . Whatever color it is, it is sure pretty ! What color edging will you be using do you know ?

[JulieKay]

Andrea
Glad you are joining in ! Gemstone will be pretty , I'm sure !

Tabby- get your buns in here and sign up ,girlfriend . :D You can do it . At the rate I'm going, you'll be DONE before I get a square finished !

Sonia - Thanks for the link to the charity afghan for Lisa's grandma. I will send her a square or two myself !

[CaliAdria]

You're right Julie, that picture does NOT look like Ocean. But it is, I promise! Really, I should have known better than to post such a horrible picture! Here's an upgrade, if you will:

http://i14.tinypic.com/2ic70q8.jpg

As you can see, it is definitely shades of blue, green, lavender.

So there was some discrepancy on what colors of yarn I did and did not have, and I needed a contrasting color anyway, so I went to Wal-mart today and picked up 4 more skeins of Monet and 4 skeins of Lavender for the CC. I know I started this in Ocean, but Wal-mart didn't HAVE ocean today, and I was impatient. Maybe I'll do a couple of squares in Ocean and most in Monet. Or something!

[JulieKay]

There you go, Cali !
THAT looks like the Ocean color. I thought maybe another yarn company had a shade called Ocean that looked different. It is VERY pretty ! I like it a lot .:c9
Thanks for posting another photo !

[Around74]

I love the colors in that Cali.

[andrea2006]

Cali, your square looks great I am only half way done with one square lol, had to go to the dentist today and of course my mouth stayed numb for 4 hours not the 2 they told me so needless to say I was drooling all over LOL. I also have been weaving my sons plaid ghan its been done since last night but all that weaving oh my goodness. eventually i may get back to this . I also want to try the entralec crochet and knitting . My brain is on overload today lol.

[CaliAdria]

Okay last post until I have two squares connected: I have to say, as I work this up, it is AMAZING just how much like a Monet painting it is! I mean, I "get" why The Dude called it that. With the variegated yarn (and especially these colors), it REALLY reminds me of Water Lilies. How cool!!!

[Bookchick29]

Cali -- that is absolutely beautiful! I love seeing how different variegateds make different color patterns with the same stitch.

Mine was put on hold yesterday because I had to finish a baby blanket, sweater and hat for my friend's new niece that was born last Thursday. But I should be able to pick it back up tonight and hopefully get another square done.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Julie~You are just evil I tell ya. :yes You even have others in on your evil plot to lure me in. I'll have to see if I can find some yarn on Thursday. I just hate going & getting a couple skeins at a time because it may not be there later but it's the only way i'll be able to do this one so I may just have to chance it. We'll see, so don't count me in just yet. Oh and where, O where is the pic. of your square. Huh. huh? :lol

Sonia~Don't go along with Julie :no , she's bad news. :yes :lol She'll get ya signed up for 5 CAL's at once if ya let her. She is pure evil I tell ya. Listen now or forever hold your peace. :devil

[QueenOfCrochet]

Cali~I just love your square. It is beautiful & I love that color, very pretty. :cheer :clap

[Around74]

Welcome Tabby:clap ---Can't wait to see what colors you end up picking.

[sallenlouise]

~Cali~
It's lovely!
That really is pretty!
Great Job!!!

[sallenlouise]

~Tabby~
You first plead the 5th!
And I now must listen, or forever hold my peace....:think.......hmmmmmmmm!
I don't think I'm capable, lol!!! hahhahaha!:eek
As for Julie..........evil..........never! lol (maybe) :devil
But I do see trouble up ahead! hahhahah!:P
~Julie~
:yes :devil :yes I think we should keep it up! I think she's cracking!
Yee Haa!!!!! And where is your pic woman????:yarn

[barbn77]

I've been trying too stay out of this CAL, but I can't:hook ... i've wanted too do this for awhile, i'm going to make it for my oldest DD's christmas gift...I have 1 giant 1lb of Red Heart in a hot pink color and some white that I hope will be enough, if not I just might make it with a few less squares, it's for a 2 yr. old so it does'nt need too be that big:yay

[sallenlouise]

Welcome Barb!
We're glad to have you!
I cant wait to see some pics!

[JulieKay]

To All the Skeins I've Loved Before ............
You've traveled in and out my door ........
I'm glad you came along
That's why I wrote this song
For all the skeins I loved before .....

The Bay print was too plain
The Monet made my hands feel pain .....
What's a girl to do
When I see all of you
Making squares put me to shame ....

Now ,Tabby needs to join the group
Don't you dare try to fly the coop
I will send you the yarn you need
It'll be my good deed

To help a friend who WANTS to join the fun
Let me be the one
To help you achieve your dream
What color do you want, my friend ?
It'll be MY PLEASURE to help you achieve the end .

I've tried every yarn throughout the land .......
And all I have to show is a pair of sore hands .
I will mail out the yarn to you
Just tell me old pal, what color will do for you ?

( I hate to admit this dear friends, but I am again TOMORROW going on yarn hunt number 13 ..... I WILL come home with a proper yarn for me AND for TAB . )

Box will go out tomorrow, Tab . Get ready to play a little Monet ,Jose .:D

[JulieKay]

Sonia~~~~~
Don't listen to Tabby
She's all bark and no bite !

We have broken her down, I knew we could do it .
This is ONLY the beginning, Sweet Tabby .

You will have enough afghans done in a year to sink the Queen Mary .:D

[Bookchick29]

:applause :nworthy That is great Julie!!!! But yarn #13?!?! :eek I know what you should do, just make one square of each color, then you don't have to pick :D

And I'm sorry Tabby, but I'm with the rest of them, you know you can't resist joining us. It's such a beautiful pattern and it will go quickly, promise.

Welcome Barb -- I'm sure you could make it smaller and it would look great. 9 squares would work nicely (3x3).

Ok, where are the pictures? I want to see everyone's progress.

[sallenlouise]

~JulieKay~
I just read my e-mail notification.........and between the total histerics, I broke out in song right a long with you!:yay
And you are just too awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Tabby~
:nahnah
I think the appropriate thing to say is!
Evil Prevails Yet Again!:devil
Atleast this didn't happen! :kick

Ok, I guess I need to get to crocheting!

[QueenOfCrochet]

Julie~You crack me up. :lol I'm trying not to bust a gut, lol. This is the last time I come to cheer you on because you're like the black hole sucking everyone in. LOL, you ARE too funny. I have broken my mighty leader & will go get some yarn Thursday. Have you ever thought of making an autumn ghan with the variegated falling leaves? :think Hmm....just an option since you're having such a hard time choosing. I'm not choosy so i'll probably go with anything they have. As long as I can crochet with it, it could be dental floss & I wouldn't care. :lol :hook Sad but true. :yes :blush


Sonia~I'm starting to see your evil side too. I was too late, Julie already rubbed off on you. Huh? Dang, maybe I can save the next soul. LOL! :lol

:devil

[barbn77]

Tiffany -- i was just thinking i'll make it 9 squares (3 x 3) :yay

I'm going to use Bernat in Hot Pink and I think the color was Taupe (it looks like milk chocolate)...I put them togeather and it looked OK to me :hook i'm not sure yet what i'll use to edge and join

[QueenOfCrochet]

Barb~Those sound very pretty together. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Good luck! :cheer

[sallenlouise]

~Tabby~
:eek Me? An evil side.....:lol :think You must have me confused with someone else! I am doing the :tdance (turkeydance)!! I just had this supicion that you so really wanted in! :sher So this ones for you! :woo And there is no :help (help) for any of us!

~Barb~
It will be so pretty! 9 squares should work out fine! I can't wait to see!!!! :hook

[Around74]

:woo :jumpyay Welcome to Tabby and to Barb. Not sure why you both are fighting it so much. This is a great pattern and really....who can't use another afghan laying around the house.

As for Sonia........YES....she does have an evil streak.:goodorbad ...HAHAHA..:laughroll :haha :rock . So there. I told on you. But ya know I still love ya!!:2hug

Julie----I am still laughing:rofl :bounce (and singing along).

I am glad to see that we are all indicisive on our colors. I have secretly been debating my colors:scrachin so my solution is to make another one of these when I finish my Purple one. I have fallen in love with a varigated yarn that looks like chocolate covered cherries. So you now know my second 'ghan colors.

[sallenlouise]

:manyheart I think we all need this, a group hug!:ghug
See, me, an evil side??? :angel

Now, back to business...:devil

Ok, Miranda........ :lookout ..... :kick .....I think I see a war coming on! Dont make me get in the car! :drive !!! :box Hmmm, I don't think I like you too much right now! :tryme MWaaa Haaaa HAaaaaa :loco

Just remember, I let you blame me for your last yarn craze! :yarn :dance
Now, is that evil? I think not!!!!!
HAHAHAHHAHAAHHHA!!!!!!!!!

~Tabby~
See what you started! lol

[Around74]

Sonia~~~~you are just trying to find a reason to drive up here:drive . You know you are more than welcome at anytime:manyheart . Ummmm....and yes you do still like me:hug . Who else would you chat with:ccompute :phone ???

[carolynn]

JulieKaye, Loved your song, it was too cute. this is exactly the way I feel. I have had a hard time choosing colors, (there's just too many to choose from). I settled finally on choco-cherry, but am still thinking of a few others so I guess i'll have to make more afghans.

[sallenlouise]

~Miranda~
OK, Yes, I still do.........I suppose. I will overlook it this time....If I have to! :hug (I didn't mean to scare you, lol!:scared :faintYou can get off the floor now!)Hahahah!
:flower :tea :mug See, I bring good tidings and TEA!!!!!!!!

~JulieKay~
How Funny! [quote]You will have enough afghans done in a year to sink the Queen Mary.[End quote]

[barbn77]

Miranda -- chocolate covered cherries??? what yarn is THAT?? sounds VERY yummy.....I LOVE:manyheart chocolate cherries:devil

[Around74]

Barb~~ I saw this yarn and fell in love with the color:manyheart . I just looked so rich and warm, so I have kept it in the back of my mind looking for that perfect pattern to make.

Here is the link and the color is Choco cherry (click under the skein to see color chart)
http://www.discountyarnsale.com/pd_tlc_essentials.cfm#

[barbn77]

ooohhhhh that Choco Cherry will look so neat using this pattern:rose ...thanks for that link I was also wondering what brand the Surf and Turf colorway was...now can I find it here??? THAT'S the question LOL, I noticed the store I usually go too now has TLC so I hope they carry these colors...if not than Michaels SHOULD have it:yay

[Around74]

The surf and turf is on the same page, closer to the top if I remember.

[Ilene]

I love it, you all have lost your minds! Great song too.

[Fidgement]

:lol :lol :lol
Y'all are really too much! :heehee

Anyway, y'all are debating colors while I'm thinking of stopping and switching yarn :eek but for totally different reasons (as stated too many times before) !

Anyway, up with your :hook :hook and get to it!!!!

Cheers!

[crochetluvknot]

surf and turf is an awesome color worked up i have used it with robbinegg in a ripple patter also the choco cherry is really cool worked up to i have used it with the fusion color its a nice match for the pink in it. i also like the jungle print i use a lot of essentials yarn love the colors they have and super saver has brought a couple of them over to.

[sallenlouise]

~Ilene~
If you find any lying around..........send it my way first........like you said, we've lost our minds!

~Fidge~
Ohhh Noooo, are we going to have a JulieKay moment? hahahhaha!
I definitely understand though! But, check out your skeins...some are better that the others. (Totally wierd, I know!)

~Crochetluvknot~
I will have to check out the jungle print! Fusion.......I haven't heard of either, lol! (I'm sooooo behind on all of these colors!)

[crochetluvknot]

Sonia, Fusion is a pretty fushia type pink color that goes very well with the choco cherry. the Jungle print looks like the surf and turf but has green in it instead of the blue. Eden green is a pretty solid that matches the Jungle real well. i think i have almost every color of essentials
i try to get a solid and varigated when i buy so i can mix and match the colors.

[sallenlouise]

~Crochetluvknot~
Ok, I'm going to have to go and find some! lol! Eden green............that just sounds lovely!:c9 ~~Ok, so.........are you going to join us in this super fun cal? We would love to have you! You already have some pretty colors to work with I think.........or are they taken for another WIP? The more the merrier!:cheer :hook

[crochetluvknot]

i am not currently in the cal but i may join i have so many projects i am doing right now but i am dying to see some pictures of the completed ghans i am currently working on some blankets for charity using up my scraps that i have a whole bag of they are driving me nuts just sitting there so i have been working on using them up so i can start a new pile lol. i have 5 ghans done so far and a 6th started just from scraps. i will be the cheering squad for you guys. Dawn

[sallenlouise]

~Dawn~
Awww, that's awesome! Ghans for charity is always a wonderful project. You could always follow this pattern for atleast one of them! A few minor alterations depending on the size.

~And just so you know, the last gal that came in to cheer us on, well, she's now one of us!:devil So, becareful about whats lurking around the next post...:lurk ! Tabby , like a :mouse with a :cat didn't have a chance, the poor gal! lol!!:lol (we're glad she's with us!!!)

We are always glad to have some :cheer :cheer ! Good luck with your scrap~ghans!

[JulieKay]

Wow, this gang gets busy at night ! Lots of posts to read up on this morning .
I am not familiar with a lot of the colors you guys mentioned. If it's TLC, they don't carry that here close to me, so I'd have to go on a yarn journey to find it in person I think . They do sound pretty, so maybe someday when I'm out with some extra bucks and run across it, I'll get some !
I usually just go to the next town over to walmart and you have to hit them at just the right time or their selection is kinda low .
I really havent had 13 different yarn colors to start this afghan with. It just SEEMS like that many !

[Around74]

Dawn~ Thanks for the info on he TLC. One of my local stores has just begun carrying it. I am in love with their varigateds. Might have to look at the fusion when I go to the store this afternoon. I am stocking up on more yarn and will hide it well when I get home.

Julie~~I didn't think that it had been THAT many different choices.....LOL...:devil . Since you are having such a hard time deciding why don't you just make 3-4 of these. Once you get started these really do work up quickly.

Sonia~~If you would get to crocheting your ghans would get done...LOL

Update for my Monet ghan~~I now have 4 block completed. If I can get 2 more done then I am going to start the edging and complete the ghan in halves. Make sense?? Well, it does to me (but sometimes I am the only person that it make sense to)...LOL

[JulieKay]

Wow, Miranda
Good for you ! It sounds like you are doing great on this . Can't wait to see a photo when you're ready to put one on here . :)

That IS an idea, to make a bunch of these ,but I need to just get ONE started and stick with it. If I start a whole bunch, i know none of them will get finished .
I have a one-track mind and sometimes it doesn't stay on track real good. It veers off course and goes over a hill someplace .:lol

[JulieKay]

Tab
Box went out this morning.

I think I'll let it be a surprise as to what color I chose for you. Hope you like it !:)

[sallenlouise]

~Miranda~
Are you wanting another fight? lol!! I'm working on them right now!

~JulieKay~
I know where you're coming from........not staying on track!
I cant wait to see what Tabby gets to play with!

[JulieKay]

Sonia
I don't THINK it's a color anyone here has mentioned yet. We shall see !

[barbn77]

Here my 1st square done it measures 10 in x 10 1/2 in...I made it a little smaller on purpose :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/th_ghan001.jpg (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/ghan001.jpg)

[sallenlouise]

~Julie~
ooooooo, How intriguing!
I love surprises!!!!

~Tabby, Tabby, Tabby,
You have to show us!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

~Barb~
That's sooo pretty! That's a great color choice! (I like the edging color too!)

[QueenOfCrochet]

Wow, everyone's been busy while I was at the orthadontist with my son. As for the choco-cherry yarn for anyone that's going to use it or thinking about it, it is a beautiful color worked up. I made a rug (a mystery pattern Julie sucked me into, surprise, surprise) with that color, burgundy & tan. I will let everyone know what i'll be using as soon as I know. Thanks Julie! :hug You are too sweet. :manyheart I'll be watching the mail. Thanks again. :hug

[Marlena]

Hmm I would like to join this but the pattern doesnt say how MUCH yarn you need for this...i have a halfway finished lapghan of variegated yarn but i dont want to frog it if i dont have enough (roughly 6 -8 skeins I believe)...
about how much will I need for this project?

[andrea2006]

Barb, that looks great I love the color.

Marlena, In an earlier post they said that the original pattern was 40 oz of the yarn for the squares and the color you join with was 20 oz. I would have put that post in here but couldnt figure out how they do all that lol.

[carolynn]

Hi all, I thought I would post a picture of my block done in the choco- cherry, this is my first posting of pic. Hope it works.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r273/carolynn_album/th_IMG_0194.jpg (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r273/carolynn_album/IMG_0194.jpg)

[andrea2006]

Carolyn I really like that I saw it at Joanns over the last weekend and was gonna buy it but they only had 2 skeins and I really didnt need anymore stash laying around lol. You did a great job.:clap

[Around74]

Hi all, I thought I would post a picture of my block done in the choco- cherry, this is my first posting of pic. Hope it works.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r273/carolynn_album/th_IMG_0194.jpg (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r273/carolynn_album/IMG_0194.jpg)
Carolynn--That is beautiful. OKthat settles it. Now I need to hurry up and finish my purple one so I can make one in those colors......

[carolynn]

andrea2006,
I got mine at hobbylobby and they only had a few but I bought it anyway, so now i'm waiting for an online order of it to get here, but I also like the surf-n-turf, so i'm thinking of making one in it also. Now i'm trying to decide if I like the brown border or should go with raspberry, Who would of thought so much decision just to make an afghan:~))

[andrea2006]

lol I know the feeling when you put up the site of those different varigated colors I was going I could use this one to make this, and this one to make this,:lol Heck why not make one ghan with each of the borders you want I think whichever you choose will look terrific.

[JulieKay]

Barb and Carolynn
Very pretty squares ! I like them both - in fact, they'd almost go together from the looks of the colors here .

Tabby- your yarn is a variegated that I'm sure everyone has seen before .I don't think anyone here is using it for this afghan though, if I can remember right . It'll be really pretty, though !

Sounds like everyone is making good progress . :)

[QueenOfCrochet]

Carolynn~Beautiful square, the color is beautiful. I think the brown or raspberry would look good with it. Good Luck!:cheer

Julie~Always commenting but no updating. So, that must mean you haven't decided on a color yet. HeeHee! Come on Julie, you can do it. :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer Good Luck!

[Fidgement]

Barb and Carolynn,

Very nice work! :clap :yay I need to get a pic posted for y'all to see!

[barbn77]

Hi all, I thought I would post a picture of my block done in the choco- cherry, this is my first posting of pic. Hope it works.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r273/carolynn_album/th_IMG_0194.jpg (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r273/carolynn_album/IMG_0194.jpg)


I LOVE this Choco-Cherry...very yummy looking:manyheart

[JulieKay]

Tabby
Nope, you're wrong ! I have picked out colors -- I ended up choosing 2 plain colors for the squares . I havent had much success picking a Variegated that I am satisfied with ,so I just got Simply Soft in country blue and dark country blue, I think they are called . I'm just gonna make the squares in those colors and alternate them each row . I have the first one done and will try to finish the other color square today then will post both of them together so you can see them . I like how the first one turned out. Kinda plain looking ,but the stitch shows up nice on it . I think they'll look good together . I MAY edge them in white or navy or leave them as is, I havent decided yet about that part .
Hoping your box # 1 arrives today ! And maybe the second tomorrow or Sat .
I am excited to hear if you like the color I picked -- let's put it this way - I have ALWAYS wanted to make something with it and never have. I can't wait to see how it looks made in this afghan !
:hook

[Around74]

Tabby
Nope, you're wrong ! I have picked out colors -- I ended up choosing 2 plain colors for the squares . I havent had much success picking a Variegated that I am satisfied with ,so I just got Simply Soft in country blue and dark country blue, I think they are called . I'm just gonna make the squares in those colors and alternate them each row . I have the first one done and will try to finish the other color square today then will post both of them together so you can see them . I like how the first one turned out. Kinda plain looking ,but the stitch shows up nice on it . I think they'll look good together . I MAY edge them in white or navy or leave them as is, I havent decided yet about that part .
:hook

Julie~~There is nothing wrong with choosing 2 plain colors. I think this afghan will look great with either solids or varigated. I am using 2 shades of purple and from laying them out on the floor, the 2 shades are making a nice contrast. I can't wait to see yours done in the blues.

[barbn77]

Julie -- i'm using solid colors too, and it's really pretty...i think this pattern works either way :yay

I've done a brown sq., when it gets light enough i'll post a pic of both squares togeather:flake

[Bookchick29]

Carolynn -- that is absolutely gorgeous! I've never seen this color before, but now that I have, I think I'm in love :manyheart

Well, I still haven't made any more progress on mine. I haven't been sleeping very well recently and last night decided to just lay on the couch watching television rather than crocheting. I'll get back on track soon though. With this being a Christmas gift for my parents, I have to get it finished.

[Around74]

Progress update--5 Down, 7 to go :clap . (1 more and I am going to join the first 6, and I will share pics).

[barbn77]

Here's my first 2 squares...these are the 2 colors i'm using :yay

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/th_monet001.jpg (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/monet001.jpg)

[Stacy25]

Very pretty squares, ladies!
I had no idea what the Monet was so of course I had to be nosey and peek in.
Can't wait to see your finished afghans. :hook

[JulieKay]

Thanks for the backup on the plain color shoices, Miranda and Barb . :)
I kinda like them, though like I said they are very plain looking.

Miranda- your purples will be lovely-- I keep saying I'm gonna make something out of purples, but haven't done it yet . Your hook must be smoking ! You are really whipping through this pattern !

Barb- what colors did you say yours were called and what brand of yarn ? They are VERY pretty together .

[QueenOfCrochet]

Julie~Those colors are beautiful together, i've seen squares done with them. Good choice. :clap Good Luck! I'm sure i'll love whatever you chose. :manyheart

Barb~Very pretty colors! That is going to look beautiful. :cheer

[CaliAdria]

Okay here are my first two squares. The one on the left is Monet and on the right is Ocean. I wouldn't necessarily say these go together normally but I think the lavender CC is bringing them together. What do you guys think? I can either make 1 ghan with alternating squares, or I can toss Ocean and make it all in Monet. I'm really torn here.

FYI, DH actually stopped talking in mid-sentence last night to say, "Oh my God, that is GORGEOUS! Babe, that may be the prettiest thing you've ever made!" (He was talking about my Ocean square). :blush

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Caliadria/th_IMG_1753.jpg (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Caliadria/IMG_1753.jpg)


Edit: Thanks Julie!!!

[JulieKay]

Hi Adria
Very pretty ! I think you could go either way with this one. It looks very nice with both of the colors, like you said the edging color kinda combines them all into one ,so it looks nice the way it is , but if you're not happy with it like that, you could always make 2 afghans, and use all monet for one and all ocean for the other .
That is really nice what your husband said to you !

( To make your photos smaller, this is how I do it. There might be an easier way, but this is what I do - )
I have an account at photbucket.com(FREE). You upload your photo to there, then at the bottom of the screen, there is a grey box to click on that says Generate html code ( or something like that ) .
Click on that, then scroll down on the next page that opens to the box that says- clickable thumbnail for message boards .
Copy that entire thing in that box, then come back in here, go to post, and paste the entire thing into your post.
that should do it !

[QueenOfCrochet]

Adrienne~I think your squares look beautiful. But it matters more how you feel so you have to go with your gut. Your hubby was so sweet. I also use photobucket.com for my pictures. It is really simple even though it sounds difficult. Hollar if you need any help & we'll try to do our best to help ya figure it out.

[CaliAdria]

I think I'm going to forge ahead with both colors for now... You're absolutely right in that if the finished product doesn't look right, I can always make two 'ghans out of it. Besides, each square is self-contained and pre-outlined before joining, so there won't be much frogging to do if I want to take it apart and put it into two!

[barbn77]

Julie -- i'm using Bernat in Honey for the brown and Hot Pink for the pink :)

Adria - those a pretty togeather :yay

[Around74]

Here's my first 2 squares...these are the 2 colors i'm using :yay

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/th_monet001.jpg (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/monet001.jpg)
They look great barb. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Around74]

Okay here are my first two squares. The one on the left is Monet and on the right is Ocean. I wouldn't necessarily say these go together normally but I think the lavender CC is bringing them together. What do you guys think? I can either make 1 ghan with alternating squares, or I can toss Ocean and make it all in Monet. I'm really torn here.

FYI, DH actually stopped talking in mid-sentence last night to say, "Oh my God, that is GORGEOUS! Babe, that may be the prettiest thing you've ever made!" (He was talking about my Ocean square). :blush

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Caliadria/th_IMG_1753.jpg (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Caliadria/IMG_1753.jpg)


Edit: Thanks Julie!!!

Adria--Those look nice together. I would have never thought to put 2 varigated together.

[JulieKay]

Good for you, Adria ! You figured out the picture thing. It isn't too hard once you do it a couple times .

Barb - thanks for the name of the colors. The only Bernat available around here is the baby yarn colors. Guess I'm gonna have to order some sometime and give it a try. It looks like real nice yarn .

[qupid]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q28/qupid_photos/th_PICT0017.jpg (http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q28/qupid_photos/PICT0017.jpg)

Well, let's see how well I follow direction. (thanks for the tipsJuliekay)
There should be a picture of my squares. I have five and a half done so far. But that chococherry is sure looking good.

[Around74]

Qupid--Those colors look amazing together. Very pretty.

[JulieKay]

Very pretty Qupid !!

Here are my 2 colors, FINALLY settled on. I have 10 squares to go , so a lot of you are beating me !

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/th_100_2931.jpg (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/100_2931.jpg)

[andrea2006]

Pretty squares qpoid and Julie, I'm still working on number 1 been bogged down with the boys ghans.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Qupid~Very pretty squares! Great job!

Julie~Love the blues, very pretty. Great job!

[Fidgement]

Qupid and Julie,

Very pretty!!!!:cheer :cheer I am way behind here Julie, so don't fret.:no

[JulieKay]

Thanks, guys
It looks like a lot of us are at about the same point then . I thought I'd be behind everyone as slow as I was getting a good start . They aren't real quick to do, I don't think. The stitch takes awhile ,so each square takes a big chunk of time . They do turn out nice and thick and squishy, though, so it oughta make a nice warm blanket when done .:c9

[Around74]

Julie~~Those colors are great together. And...don't worry about how many you have done. I don't think that anyone is going anywhere. We are having waaaay too much fun with this CAL.

[JulieKay]

Yea, Miranda
Once we are all done here, we're gonna have to follow each other around to some other CAL's, so we have such a nice gang with us whatever we're working on ! :)

I'm already in the big granny ,too. I finished one and started another . It's pretty speedy .

[sallenlouise]

~Carolynne~
Beautiful sq!!! You're afghan will be gorgeous!

~Barb~
Looking good woman! Which color will you be using for joining?

~Fige~
Yes, You definitely need to take some pics!!! I cant wait to see them!

~JulieKay~
The colors will be pretty together!........After finishing reading the other posts, THEY ARE PRETTY!!! Beautiful! DOn't worry about the speedy crocheters, I have 4 monets to make, lol! So I will be here for a while.
And I agree, we need to follow each other! You guys are a hoot! OHHHHHH, and by the way, what CALS are you NOT in??????? LOL!! HAHAHAHHHAH!

~Tiffany~
You will get it done! Even if we have :tryme smack you around some! (JK)!!
I hope you get back to sleeping better soon!:night

~Miranda~
Woo Hoo Speedy gonzales!:knitIt's going to be beautiful!

~CaliAdria~
They are beautiful! Your hubby is right, the ocean is gorgeous! AND HOW SWEET!:heart

~Qupid~
I love the colors! Who are you making the ghan fror? They will love it!:yarn

[Bookchick29]

Everyone's pictures look great. I can't wait to see the finished products.

I finally started on the 4th square last night and got about 1/3 of it done. But it's almost the weekend, and I am planning on lots of crocheting time this weekend, so I should have some new progress pictures by Sunday night.

[JulieKay]

Good job, Tiffany !

and to answer your question, Sonia-- any of the CAL's I'm NOT in, I probably WILL be in them eventually .
I cannot resist these things ! Too much fun . :lol

[JCB]

I just purchased one skein of the RH Monet, and will work that up in the Dude's pattern to see how I like it. So ... I hope it's not too late to join in the CAL. I'm not a big fan of the RH yarn... it feels so rough to me... but I do love the colors and didn't see anything in the store that I like better.

This may have been discussed before, but what is the best way (if there is any?) to soften this yarn up a bit?

Thanks!

Joan

[QueenOfCrochet]

Welcome Joan! Good luck on your ghan. A good ole wash/dry with fabric softner & sheets works well to soften it. :hook

[mpmuskie]

I will join you in this crochet along! I like the pattern real well. I do have one question though. Does hook size really matter? I mean could I use an I hook instead of an H hook?
Mel

[CaliAdria]

Very pretty Qupid !!

Here are my 2 colors, FINALLY settled on. I have 10 squares to go , so a lot of you are beating me !

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/th_100_2931.jpg (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/jlabo1/100_2931.jpg)


Julie, I think you have officially ruined me here. I made my very first afghan out of Caron Simply Soft in those two colors (along with the dark green, light green, and cream), and ever since then that is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE YARN. Seeing how pretty and shiny those two squares are... Mine seem fuzzy and rough by comparison. :fluffy *sigh*

Yarn jealousy alert! Yarn jealousy alert! :rabbit

Actually... I do have several skeins of simply soft in Berry Blue, but it's *supposed* to be for another 'ghan... No. I'm going to stick with what I have. What the heck ELSE am I going to do with the bajillion skeins of RH Monet I've got laying around now? :laughroll

UPDATE ON FABRIC-SOFTENING RH YARN:

I did this the other day, and it did work (tho not as well as I'd hoped... didn't make it into Simply Soft, for instance). However, it is VERY IMPORTANT to run the yarn through the dryer TWICE. The inside of the skein did NOT get dry the first go-round and I didn't notice it until the next morning when I pulled it out of the PLASTIC BAG :ohdear: I'd put it in. I had to rip the skein apart so it could air out. *sigh* :yarn

[JulieKay]

Welcome Joan and Mel

What color are you gonna use ,Mel ?
And yea, you could use an I instead of H. The squares may turn out a little bigger and it may take a tiny bit more yarn ,but that's no big deal ! :)

Adria
Yea, SS yarn is nice to work with ,although the weaving in ends with it drives me to drink. I swear I could leave an end 2 feet long and weave the entire thing in, and it'd slide out eventually . That is my one gripe about the yarn, but it IS nice to work with .

[JCB]

Hi..

Since I posted, I decided to try this yarn out. I followed the pattern and chained 47, and did three rows. Decided to measure, and it was approximately 15 ins. wide... waaaay too wide! Not sure why, I am using the same yarn and an H hook, as written in the pattern. Anyway, I measured again, frogged those rows, and chained 38 and that is measuring about 12.5 ins., which is where it should be because I will be adding one row of sc's as a border, which should come to just about 13". Has anyone else found the gauge to be off?

I love the color, but really hate the way the yarn feels... the crocheted piece feels like cardboard! I sure hope I can get it to soften up a lot!

Joan

[Around74]

I will join you in this crochet along! I like the pattern real well. I do have one question though. Does hook size really matter? I mean could I use an I hook instead of an H hook?
Mel
I think you will be fine using an I instead of an H hook. Your squares may be a tad bigger and you might use a tad more yarn.

Welcome.....:welcome

[Around74]

Hi..

Since I posted, I decided to try this yarn out. I followed the pattern and chained 47, and did three rows. Decided to measure, and it was approximately 15 ins. wide... waaaay too wide! Not sure why, I am using the same yarn and an H hook, as written in the pattern. Anyway, I measured again, frogged those rows, and chained 38 and that is measuring about 12.5 ins., which is where it should be because I will be adding one row of sc's as a border, which should come to just about 13". Has anyone else found the gauge to be off?

I love the color, but really hate the way the yarn feels... the crocheted piece feels like cardboard! I sure hope I can get it to soften up a lot!

Joan

My squares are coming out to be about 14". I just attrubited it to be the fact that I crochet loosely. As for the crocheted piece feeling like cardboard--it should soften up after the piece is washed and use lots of fabric softner.

[CaliAdria]

Hi..

Since I posted, I decided to try this yarn out. I followed the pattern and chained 47, and did three rows. Decided to measure, and it was approximately 15 ins. wide... waaaay too wide! Not sure why, I am using the same yarn and an H hook, as written in the pattern. Anyway, I measured again, frogged those rows, and chained 38 and that is measuring about 12.5 ins., which is where it should be because I will be adding one row of sc's as a border, which should come to just about 13". Has anyone else found the gauge to be off?

I love the color, but really hate the way the yarn feels... the crocheted piece feels like cardboard! I sure hope I can get it to soften up a lot!

Joan

Joan, my first few rows are coming out to be 15" as well, but by the time I get the square done, I'm able to pull and prod them into shape and they wind up being a perfect 13". I've had the same experience with all three of the squares I have completed so far.

[qupid]

Gage? What gage? I just know that I am never able to make gage, so I ignore it. Two of the colors I used (green and blue) I had to add an extra row to make square. The burgundy came out square with the pattern. Oh well.

[qupid]

~Qupid~
I love the colors! Who are you making the ghan fror? They will love it!:yarn

It is for my son. I told him it was for his uncle, but I don't think he belives me. So I have started hiding the finished squares and not joining anything while he is in the vicinity.

How do ya'll hide your porjects?

[Robyn]

Well, I don't need any other projects at the moment, but since I needed a purpose for the yarn stash I have in my room (mainly I don't want to carry it all back to my mother's over Thanksgiving) I decided to do this since this is a pattern I just adore. I'm using up my RH Light Blue and Light Grey on this...Looks kind of cold and icy; I like it.

[sallenlouise]

Welcome Joan ,Mel and Robyn!!! It's never to late to join! The more the merrier!!!:welcome

Tiffany~ Woo Hoo! I can't wait to see the pics! :photo

Julie~HAHAHAHAHA! I look forward to seeing you around then! ;)

CaliAdria~ Too Funny! Miranda got me hooked on simply soft too! :dance I just love it now! I went with the RH for my daughters for durability. My SILS afghan, well, she chose, lol!

Qupid~awww, he will love it!:yes Hmmmmmm, well, Lots of bags, and hiding in the closet! lol! Just a bit earlier, as I was folding up another afghan that I finished joining, My daughter came in, so my other daughter and I, kind of threw it down and sat on it! It was just a little tooo comical!:2eek

~MY UPDATE~
Not much, getting out my stash after this post! My total concentration will be on these Monets! Hopefully tomorrow, I will have some pics to share!

~Everyone~
Keep up the great work!:yay

[mjett37]

Hey I will join the cal this is a pretty blanket don't know who I will make it for but it will be fun to be a part of something :hook

[Around74]

Hey I will join the cal this is a pretty blanket don't know who I will make it for but it will be fun to be a part of something :hook
:welcome to the CAL. We are all having a blast making this afghan. What colors are you using? Can't wait to see pics along the way.

[mjett37]

I am using Red Heart Camouflage am going to make it for my fiancee since he is the one who picked out this ugly yarn :no

[Around74]

Can't wait to see how that turns out.

[JulieKay]

Mjett
It'll be neat to see how this looks in the camo yarn !

[sallenlouise]

Welcome mjett!!!!!
ohhh, that will be cool! I can't wait to see it!

[Fidgement]

Caliadria,

Thanks for the update on the softening attempt! I need to get square #2 done or just go trade it in for another color!:think Decisions, decisions:eek

[mpmuskie]

I'm using RH supersaver multicolor : ocean. I have another question. Is it supposed to be kinda poofy in the middle? I mean, with there being dc in the middle ond only sc on each end it feels a little poofy in the middle after several rows. Is this right? Thanks.
Mel

[Around74]

I'm using RH supersaver multicolor : ocean. I have another question. Is it supposed to be kinda poofy in the middle? I mean, with there being dc in the middle ond only sc on each end it feels a little poofy in the middle after several rows. Is this right? Thanks.
Mel

Yes--Because of the sc and then 2 dc it does give it a bit of wavy effect. Can't wait to see a pic of one of your squares.

[CaliAdria]

I'm using RH supersaver multicolor : ocean. I have another question. Is it supposed to be kinda poofy in the middle? I mean, with there being dc in the middle ond only sc on each end it feels a little poofy in the middle after several rows. Is this right? Thanks.
Mel


Yay! I was doing Ocean too! (This is my first CAL ever, so I'm a little overly excited)...

I decided to frog my Ocean square and continue with Monet only, though. The Ocean doesn't actually have the Lavender color in it, whereas Monet does. After completing a few squares, I felt like Ocean was standing out as non-matching, too much. So I frogged it. Of course, now I only have two completed squares again. *sigh* Back to work. DH has a friend over, they're playing video games (do they EVER grow up? I swear...), so I have lots of free time right now.

[Around74]

Yay! I was doing Ocean too! (This is my first CAL ever, so I'm a little overly excited)...

I decided to frog my Ocean square and continue with Monet only, though. The Ocean doesn't actually have the Lavender color in it, whereas Monet does. After completing a few squares, I felt like Ocean was standing out as non-matching, too much. So I frogged it. Of course, now I only have two completed squares again. *sigh* Back to work. DH has a friend over, they're playing video games (do they EVER grow up? I swear...), so I have lots of free time right now.
Ummm...:think No...I don't think they do ever grow up. Mine owns a PS2 and Xbox (and they are his not the kids). I actually buy him games for his birthday and Christmas. But I guess it could be worse. I do use the fact that the games justify my yarn habit.:hook

Sorry you had to frog your squares but I can't wait to see what the "new" ones look like.

[Fidgement]

Finally, I'm digging my way out of lamedom!!!!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/Fidgement/Crochettechnique013.jpg

[Fidgement]

Heres a close-up!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/Fidgement/Crochettechnique020.jpg

[Around74]

That is beautiful Fidgement!!

[QueenOfCrochet]

Fidgement~Very pretty, great job! :clap :cheer

Mjett~I actually like the camo yarn & think it'll make a nice mans ghan. Good Luck!:cheer

[forines13]

Fidgement that is a beautiful colour you have chosen. It will look spectacular as the Dude's Monet afghan.

Miranda I am admiring your star afghan on your avatar. Absolutely heavenly!!!!

[Fidgement]

Thank you all! I keep dousing my hands with lotion while I try to get through these blocks:eek ! I think tomorrow I'll give the rest of them a bath!

[Around74]

Miranda I am admiring your star afghan on your avatar. Absolutely heavenly!!!!
Thank you!! It's one of my favorite patterns.

[Robyn]

Here's a general and a close up of the first square done. The lighting in my room is horrible (lovely dorms) so the colors don't show up well but they are RH Light Blue and Light Grey.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/witchyrobyn/DCFC0012.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/witchyrobyn/DCFC0010.jpg

[andrea2006]

Fidge that is really pretty what color is that?

Robyn. your pics were fine I think your colors are really pretty your all doing a nice job and well I'm still on no. 1 lol.

[Fidgement]

Thank you Andrea! Its Red Hearts Painted Desert and their Soft Navy for the border. The large photo is darker and the close up is more representative of the actual color.:hook

[Bookchick29]

Fidgement -- That color is gorgeous! I've seen the skeins of it at the store before, but I don't think I've ever seen it worked into a pattern before. Another variegated that I'll have to add to my list for the future :manyheart

[mpmuskie]

I am having another problem. I keep losing stitches so my work is shrinking. I do not know how this is happening! Any ideas? I'm still working on my first sqare. I know I'm a little slow.
Mel

[Fidgement]

Tiffany,

I'm rather pleased with it. I was going to do the border with a claret color as I thought it really popped, but my son would prefer the soft navy, so i went with it.

Thanks!:hook

[Around74]

I am having another problem. I keep losing stitches so my work is shrinking. I do not know how this is happening! Any ideas? I'm still working on my first sqare. I know I'm a little slow.
Mel
Make sure that you are ch 1, turn, sc and 2 dc in the first stitch of the next row and sc in the last sc before you turn.

[Around74]

Here's a general and a close up of the first square done. The lighting in my room is horrible (lovely dorms) so the colors don't show up well but they are RH Light Blue and Light Grey.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/witchyrobyn/DCFC0012.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/witchyrobyn/DCFC0010.jpg

I really like the looks of your square. Very pretty.

[tutuof3]

thanks for sharing it. I am busy crocheting dresses for the little girls in my son's wedding, but I think that pattern is definitely one I will want to do. I downloaded it, along with the glass flip flops (coasters) from crochet dude's site. Thanks :clap :clap

[JulieKay]

Fidge- I have always loved the painted desert yarn ,but have never made anything with it either. I DO have some stashed away in the closet to make something with in the future though .

Robyn - love your colors- very restful looking !

Tabby- I'm still out here. I had Cam here all day yesterday so got very little online time. I'm here today though !:hook

[barbn77]

I have too set aside the pink and brown monet...my grandmother seen me working on it and really liked it and wants me too make one for her, so we went shopping yesterday and picked out Red Heart in Watercolors, it's very pretty....she wants the edging and joining all the same...and i have a week and a half too finish!!!....she told me she can wait until christmas when she'll be back again but i'd like for her too take it home now...I have 1 sq. done already and half a 2nd....off to crochet like mad LOL:hook

[QueenOfCrochet]

Good Morning Everyone!

Barb~Good luck! I'm sure smoke will be coming off of that hook soon. :D :cheer

Julie~I'm here too, heehee. :yes :manyheart

[Robyn]

Heh, Barb, that's exactly why I haven't shown my mother this yet. I know when I do, she'll want one in colors impossible to find enough of.

So, an update. In bed most of yesterday, I got another square done and started my third. I'm going to have to hunt for a couple more skeins of the Light Blue as the shades are a bit off with the extra skeins I have here.

[Around74]

Barb~~you hooks will definately have wings by the time you are done. Can't wait to see it!!

I also haven't really touched my Monet since Friday. I have 6 squares done and 3 joined but am also working on a baby afghan for a friend. Most likely won't get too much done on anything today as we are taking the kids to the zoo. I don't think I would have much luck working on it there...LOL

[JulieKay]

Wow, Barb
It sounds like you have a tall order to fill ! Good luck ~~:)

[Bookchick29]

Ooohh, I love RH Watercolors. Can't wait to see it in this pattern! Good luck on finishing it in such a short amount of time, Barb:cheer

[CaliAdria]

I just wanted to pop in here and let you guys know... this is the first thing I've ever made using RH yarn, and my cat LOVES IT. I mean, he really, really loves it. Every time I leave the room, I come back and he's sprawled out over whatever piece I've been working on. He used to have an obsession with a pair of pink fleece pants I had, but I haven't seen him jump onto something with this level of enthusiasm in years!!!

The colors I'm using are too girly for a boy cat, so I think I'm going to have to buy a skein of boy colors and make him a large square to sit on. :rofl

[darski]

Boys just wanna have fun

:rofl :rofl :rofl

[JulieKay]

Good Morning All
It's Monday - time for Roll Call ~ :yell

Are you out there ?
If so, drop in and say HEY ! :hi
and let us hear how you're doing today .
and also how is your Monet ?

Ya aint gonna believe it , but I hit a snag
So I dug into the handy yarn bag

What color did I pull out today, you say ?
Well, let's just say it is back to good old Monet .

The blue wasn't "clicking " with me, you see.
I needed some more COLOR in my life
Do you agree ?

Anyhow, what else is new with you ?
I'll bet I'll still be working on my first SQUARE , when the rest of you are done with Monet Number 2 !

Oh well, it gives me something to do . :D

[barbn77]

:rofl Julie love the poem

I have 2 squares done and joined and almost done the 3rd...if i can figure out my parents digi cam i'll take a pic a little later :yay

[QueenOfCrochet]

:lol Very cute Julie!

I'm here, i'm here. :yay

I will be checking the PO to see if my box came & then maybe i'll be joining ya today. I can't wait. :cheer

[Robyn]

Love the poem, Julie! :lol

Two squares finished and joined and a third is underway. I had to stop a bit last night because one of my ongoing novels decided that it had to be plotted out last night so I spent three hours pacing my room arguing with myself...

I'll be taking my current square with me today and I'll work on it during my lunch and in-between classes. Now, off to get a couple hours more studying in before my exam.

[Around74]

The poem was great!!:yay I have 7 squares done and 3 joined. Probably not going to work on this too much this week but will be here to :cheer you guys on.

[Fidgement]

Julie!

Hats off to you:clap !

I, for one, am still struggling with acrylic:eek !

And, I find this quite idyllic(???)

So on and off, I work on Monet,
While I soak my hands in lotion, oh yeah:yes !
I hope this ghan softens, with numerous washings!
If not, I'll be pouting:( while touting my choices:eek !

Oh well, its monday and the best I can do at the moment.
I'm still on #2 and all my other works in progress!:hook

Hugs to all:hug and Happy Monday!

[JulieKay]

Hidey Ho Ladies
You all sound in a good mood and ready to start another week ! It is BEAUTIFUL here today- bright blue sky and supposed to be around 70 believe it or not. That is pretty doggone good for this late in the fall .

Barb- hope you get your camera figured out today !

Tab- hope your box is there today, then you can start your monet ... :hook

Robyn- it sounds like you and Barb are about tied at the same place on your squares- ( and don't apoligize for pacing your room and arguing with yourself. I do that a lot myself, and I aint writing a book ! I just LOVE to talk, and if nobody is HER