Finished Princess Project 3-02 (Princess Graph Afghan)

[Tampa Doll]

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[princsstrish]

ooooooh, Disney princesses!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite :) Can't wait to see the finished product. You have so much patience, look at all those bobbins!!!! WOW. GREAT job!:)h

[faithpa76]

My kids would go nuts over that pikachu!! You must have infinite patience, my kids have asked me be about making them some pokemon crocheted stuff and so far it's just been me shaking my head ...

Lovely work ...

[rascal]

Wow! I do not have that kind of patience! Good job - Dar

[Rosesandtea]

Wow! I am very impressed!!

[123mama]

So far I have loved every thing I have saw that you have made. I wish you was my neighbor,lol

[mc_crochets]

lovely work!! I haven't got the paitence for that many color changes yet I don't suposse....but seeing that, I might have to get some!!

faithpa76-said-My kids would go nuts over that pikachu!!

I didn't see pikachu?? but I am only 1/2 awake :blush

[NancyCA]

This is going to be great!!!

I have 3 new afghan patterns I just got to make (once I finish the current 3), that are Bewitched, Hotwheels and a Monkey one.

LOVE it!

[Empress Busy Bee]

That's beautiful! I can't wait to see the finished product!
What size hook are you using? How long is it, is it the kind with the extender?
I've been wanting to do some of these and my husband's pillow was my practice piece. I got so frustrated over that and it was little with only three colors. LOL

I think she sees Pikachu in Belle's yellow dress. I can see where she'd see it. ;)

[Tampa Doll]

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So glad you all like the project. Actually it is the Disney Princesses without a real pattern.:th

I am using a size G hook. It is going to be 178 stitches (sc) by 210 rows. I am not sure of the actual size.:?

I took 3 counted cross stitch pictures of the princesses and put them together to try and make this one of a kind afghan for my granddaughter. I am also going to try to attempt one with Dora the Explorer for my other granddaughter.

I am not sure of what the border will look like yet. As I said I am making this up as I go along.

Believe it or not, using the bobbins are not that hard. Well, as I go along my husband will be taking more pictures. The next set will be at half done.

Thank you again. :day

[Empress Busy Bee]

So you're doing double crochet?
I did the afghan stitch on my husband's pillow. I really want to make princesses and Dora and a few others for my daughter. Plus a ton of other things so I'm trying to decide the best way to go.

I can't wait to see more pictures. :clap

[Tiffany]

Oh my gosh! That is going to be so pretty. :) Disney Princesses are the coolest girls ever in my house. :cloud9

[Sue89]

That is so cool to see the work from behind. I've always wondered how crocheters made those complex graphics with all the color changes, and now I can see it.

Your album is amazing! :not Do you sell those dolls or collect them? The roaring 20's bride reminds me of an Annie's Attic pattern I used to drool over and wish I could make. :wowdrool Beautiful!

[Piper0110]

Oh wow, that is absolutely incredible. I would love to be that talented someday. Can't wait to see the completed version!

[evelyn]

Really nice
Alot of work going into that
Who ever gets that will have a very special gift.










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[Tampa Doll]

I am using a single crochet in the afghan. I find it easier when I have to change colors a lot.



The roaring 20's bride reminds me of an Annie's Attic pattern I used to drool over and wish I could make.

Caught me on that one. Yes it is the pattern Annie's Attic use to carry. It is by Paradise Patterns. It is easier than it looks.

:h-val

[Julie]

Wow Mary Jo, that is going to be fabulous. I can't wait to see the next installment of photos. :D!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Wow that looks like alot of hard work:artist :garden

[Tampa Doll]

Hi I’m John Tampa Dolls (Mary Jo’s) husband (chief picture taker) Sometimes I walk into the room and see this. :)h

I swear even though I know she is taking a nap I sometimes still see her crocheting.:?

Now I think this is humorous but I may be in trouble, but she always forgives me. :irked :tryme

I’ll take a more active moment Sunday and she can post her
project progress. I know she will say she was just giving the blanket a test drive. :time

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/ProjectNapTime.jpg

[bythehook]

Oh, you devil! :bad She's going to get you! :hee

[123mama]

She is just dreaming about her next stitch. :zzz But she will get you when she see's this picture.:blah

[Frangipani]

:rotfl Pretty sneaky Jonn!! :rotfl but still very funny!! Wow, she's made a lot of progress on that blanket!!!

Bec:cg

[Tampa Doll]

Progress even with naps :zzz

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[threeolivemartini]

more patience than me!!

also.. when you update with m ore pics.. add that to your title so every one knows...sometimes people dont go back to a thread after they have commented

[Empress Busy Bee]

Oh wow, you're working that fast.
It's turning out so beautiful it's making me both jealous and inspired. LOL

[rebeccav]

that is just beautiful! my daughter would absolutely love that!!

mary jo - would you consider doing a tutorial or answering questions for those of us that are interested in graph work??

[Schoneys]

my daughter would adore you Mary Jo. We just recently did her room in Disney Princesses. This blanket is absolutely gorgeous and I am so glad that my daughter is way too young to see this on the internet or else I would have to tell that mommy is no where this talented!!

I love it!!

Mel

[Seneca and Scooch]

Mary Jo, that is absolutely amazing! :bow
Thank-you for the updates, I'm in awe of your talent. :artist

[upmom]

Wow Mary Jo! Even with your cat naps you have made remarkable progress! I sure wish that I had your patience!
Lori

[MiCountess]

Beautiful Mary Jo - Can't wait to see it finished. You obviously have a lot of patience.
Michelle

[Tampa Doll]

Thank you threeolivemartini for the info on the subject. New to this type of forums. :bow

Rebeccav- I would be more than willing to answer any questions anyone has on how to work with charts. :computer

Patience is easy when it is only you and the hubby home all day. Both retired with Children and Grandchildren up north.

I don't know if you would call if patience or impatience. I can't wait to see it done. :knit


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[Julie]

Mary Jo, it's fabulous! <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/hyper.gif" />

[Tampa Doll]

almost finished edging next

below is on queen size bed

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[MommaChelle]

Beautiful!

[kariholtz]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Msbarjam]

I love that!! so pretty

~Barb

[rebeccav]

absolutely amazing!!! :artist

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

:not You are truly talented :artist

[Sharon]

Mary Jo, I bow to you!

Sharon :time

[jingles96]

That is truly lovely. And the little girl you'll give it will treasure it always. Or at least she should! A lot of work is going into it! :)h

[Nashville Crocheter]

OMG!!! :)h

That is wonderful :cheer2 :cheer


Barbara

[Julie]

All I can say is WOW!!! :D! :clap

[upmom]

I'm speechless! That is wonderful! And you did it so fast...
I :bow to you!
Lori

[123mama]

You did a fine job on that. It is beautiful

[earthwhisper]

Very beautiful. Your princess will love it!

[viviskins]

That looks soo cool! Good for you!:cheer2

[Kymberlina]

Good for you!:D! I find that crocheting by graph to be fairly annoying:eek2 I wish I had patience like you! The afghan is simply beautiful!! Cant wait to see the finished project :yes

[Tampa Doll]

Finished Project :cheer2 :cheer2
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Our Princess Sydney
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Now for Madison and Dora the Explorer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Crafts/1by1MadisonHoneyBlond2.jpg

[Tampa Doll]

Here is what I used and how I made the afghan. It was made with all Red Heart Yarn. Basically Super Savor and Plush for Edging. :knit


Princess Afghan is approximately 50 x 50

hook size H

Charts- Disney Home Princess Collection- cross stitch

Yarn

4 skeins Pale Pink – Background
1 skein Coffee – Hair
Bright Yellow – dress, crown and necklace
Pale Yellow - dress
Deft Blue & Lt Blue – dress
Country Rose & Rose Pink – dress
Light Coral – skin
White – edging

Small amount
Dark Sage – leaves & stems
Hot Red – Roses & lips
Warm Brown – eyes and eyebrows

Outline done in size 8 black crochet thread.

178 stitches x 220 rows.

15 stitches each side of Sleeping Beauty & Belle

6 Rows before you start charts and 6 rows after you finish charts

Single crochet used, but afghan stitch can be used.

The pictures are crocheted in not cross stitched in. I only used the cross stitch charts for the pattern.



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[sugalily]

:eek2 It is wonderful!!!

Great job!! :clap

Lily

[MiCountess]

Amazing Work - Beautiful
Michelle

[rebeccav]

:wow3 wow :wow3

[luvtocraft]

Beautiful work! :thumbsup

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

That is beautiful :)h :artist cannot wait to see Dora the explorer:))

So did you cross stitch it on top of an afghan stitch ?

[upmom]

Wow, that is a blue ribbon afghan if I ever saw one!
Your grandaughter is sure to love it!
Lori

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Ok I get it Great work:clap

[cinfulkarmah]

Great job! I can't believe that you are making a Dora one next! My DD is crazy about her. She has a fleece blanket with Dora on it and it is "hers". :) Can't wait to see your version done in crochet!

[threeolivemartini]

great job!! definately more patience than i have !! beautiful

[LORFML]

Sooooooooooooo beautiful. You sure have some lucky grand daughters. - Lucy
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[crochetdiva]

Beyond words!!!!It is simply breathtakingly beautiful!!:f-1

[goldi316]

This is absolutely stunning! And you did this so fast! :artist

Impressive! :cheer2

[Julie]

Wonderful, that is just wonderful!! :clap

[Swayde]

That is really wonderful =) You are so creative and talented! :cheer2

[midnightCrocheter]

It is just so beautiful. Even the expressions on their faces seem so alive. :cheer2 :clap Your grandchildren as just sooooo lucky :)

Keep us posted on your next project.

- Yamini

[Amberfire3]

Simply awesome.
I bow to your great talent.

Mickie

[Empress Busy Bee]

That turned out so beautiful!

[princsstrish]

OMG< i AM a Disney Princess :) hehehehe I just adore it so much!!!!!!! You are so talented. I can't do those graph afghans, I don't have the patience for it. What lucky granddaughters you have:)