Miscellaneous Afghan CAL

[BarbaraJean]

Miscellaneous Afghan CAL

I'm starting a new afghan today or tomorrow and would really like to have a CAL for encouragement. I didn't find a specific thread for the afghan I'm making or a thread that I thought mine would fit in. If anybody knows of an already established CAL for this sort of project just let me know and I'll join in there.

I want to invite anybody who is working on an afghan that doesn't fit in any of the other CAL's to join along here for encouragement.

The afghan I'm making is called "Elegant Clusters". It's in "Vanna's Favorite Gift Afghans". This pattern book was a ROAK gift to me and I adore it! :clap

I'll post a pic as soon as I make a bit of progress on it. Hoping to find others who are working on afghans to chat with! :yay

I made a CAL button if you would like to place it in your blog. Please save it and move it to you own host. Thanks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/happycouple3/Crochet%20items/calbutton6.jpg

Afghan CAL Participants:
BarbaraJean - Elegant Clusters Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=721854&postcount=598)
BarbaraJean - Shell Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=719522&postcount=581)
BarbaraJean - Naptime Baby Afghan
BarbaraJean - Green & White Leaf Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=948367&postcount=1679)
BarbaraJean - Twin Size Scrap Afghan
BarbaraJean - Very Victorian Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1118386&postcount=1927)
BarbaraJean - Charisma Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=919527&postcount=1616)
BarbaraJean - Ebay Motif Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1244438&postcount=2218)
jmccrochet - Square Elegance Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=671006&postcount=130)
jmccrochet- Relay For Life Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=699345&postcount=397)
jmccrochet- Breast Cancer Ribbon Afgham (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=737720&postcount=756)
jmccrochet - Daffodil Days Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=793770&postcount=1139)
jmccrochet - Rose Afghan - (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1147683&postcount=2013)
jmccrochet - Army Graph Afghan
jmccrochet - Baby Rings Mile-A-Minute (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1236968&postcount=2207)
catsncrochet - Ripple Afghan
disneypal - Hexagon Afghan - (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=738842&postcount=770)
disneypal - Cancer Ribbon Filet Square Afghan
amalin06 - Granny Square Afghan (started)
LaurieE - Dazzleaire Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=800906&postcount=1191)
LaurieE - Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=796778&postcount=1162)
LaurieE - Stained Glass Windows Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=826299&postcount=1356)
LaurieE - Stained Glass Windows Afghan #2 (COMPLETED!)
vcufashion419 - Shell Stitch Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=822351&postcount=1314)
Marci - Summer Lace Afghan (COMPLETED!)
Marci - Baby's Bed of Roses (COMPLETED!)
awnm - Graduation Afghan for neice (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=891594&postcount=1557)
Mel2nsluvsCrochet - A Simple Green Afghan
Mel2nsluvsCrochet - Vonnie's Travelghan
Bizzyboppers - 35 Square Granny-ghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=791697&postcount=1128)
Bizzyboppers - Kids Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://bizzycrochet.blogspot.com/2007/10/kids-afghan.html)
Bizzyboppers - Snow and Pines Comfortghan - (COMPLETED!) (http://bizzycrochet.blogspot.com/2007/07/remember.html)
Bizzyboppers - Caribbean Sunrise Afghan
Bizzyboppers - Grand Squares Wedding Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://bizzycrochet.blogspot.com/2007/10/wedding-gifts.html)
Bizzyboppers - Lavendar Baby Blanket
natcat - Granny Square Afghan
Julexia - Blushing Grannies Afghan
Krystal16 - Peachy (COMPLETED!) (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/peachydone.jpg)
Krystal16 - Shades of Rose Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=692187&postcount=331)
Krystal16 - Star Afghan for raffle donation (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=771096&postcount=1007)
Krystal16 - Red, White & Blue Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=801075&postcount=1195)
Krystal16 - Dragonfly Motif Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://bp3.blogger.com/_W3tuDwFswrg/RyHb_l2KZrI/AAAAAAAAAOI/u2ysr9tG5jY/s1600-h/1026dragonfly.jpg)
Krystal16 - Round Christening Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=61931)
Krystal16 - Lacy Chevrons Afghan (COMPETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1075469&postcount=1863)
Krystal16 - 3- Strand Pastel Scrapghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1132288&postcount=1977)
Robyn - Winter White Shells (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=918704&postcount=1615)
Robyn - Donna's Flowered Afghan
Robyn - Granny Square Afghan
Robyn - Sadie's Afghan
Robyn - Tyler's Afghan
Robyn - Michael's Afghan
Robyn - Box Stitch Afghan
Robyn - Blushing Grannies
Robyn - Baby Granny Square Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=938768&postcount=1656)
Robyn - Ripple Afghan
Robyn - Blushing Granny Afghan in Greens
Robyn - Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=977427&postcount=1749)
Blueat40 - Fisher House Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=689117&postcount=298)
Blueat40 - Lion Brand Ripple Throw (started)
LauraA - Rowanspun Chunky Tweed Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=752207&postcount=874)
LauraA - Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f61/Jafroni/CompletedWaveRippleforKitties.jpg?t=1183840418)
LauraA - Mission Falls Cotton Ripple (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=999213&postcount=1783)
Mermaiden - Morning Glory Afghan
RoseRed - Rainbow Square Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=691616&postcount=319)
RoseRed - Granny Lapghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=706505&postcount=487)
RoseRed - Budweiser Afghan for Dad
MrsPink - Wooly Zen Blanket (COMPLETED!) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Tease_Me_Girl/ewbod-1.jpg)
Shaylen - V-Stitch Afghan
Rennie - Granny Square Afghan
Molly - Arrow Stitch Afghan
Molly - Drew's Flying Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://somuchtocrochet.blogspot.com/)
angelfire - Circles of Hope Charity Afghan
angelfire - Granny Square Afghan
angelfire - Harlequin Afghan
angelfire - Greenbay Packer Afghan
DreamsOfYarn - 3 Strand Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u111/DreamsOfYarn/Afghans/hillydone1.jpg)
DreamsOfYarn - 2 Strand Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1144040&postcount=2009)
DreamsOfYarn - 2 Strand Afghan for DS (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1159161&postcount=2043)
DreamsOfYarn - Sandy Beaches Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1204707&postcount=2129)
antara - Snuggly Stripes and Squares Afghan
DavaJ - Single Crochet Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1102359&postcount=1905)
DavaJ - Pink Baby Blanket (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=957101&postcount=1705)
DavaJ - Ripple Afghan
Samio - Afghan for Tapanga
Sunabee - Ripple Afghan
stargazingirly - Blue & Yellow Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=726940&postcount=653)
stargazingirly - Granny Square Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=735493&postcount=730)
stargazingirly - Baby Ripple (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=781044&postcount=1075)
stargazingirly - Dreamy Wrap
stargazingirly - Lacy Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q113/Stargazingirly/DSC02197.jpg)
LeslieG - Harmony Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=740153&postcount=788)
LeslieG - Blue and Yellow Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=804674&postcount=1222)
LeslieG - Woodsy Mile-A-Minute (COMPLETED!)
LeslieG - Sea Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=870374&postcount=1517)
LeslieG - RR Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=804674&postcount=1222)
LeslieG - Plum Granny Ripple
LeslieG - Textured Throw
furball1234 - Granny Square Afghan for Silent Auction (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=764265&postcount=949)
furball1234 - Giant Granny Square Blue and Yellow Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p214/mdour1234/DSC01103.jpg)
furball1234 - Minnie Mouse Cross Stitch Afghan
furball1234 - Kaleidoghan (COMPLETED!) (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p214/mdour1234/DSC01104.jpg)
Nutsaboutcrochet - Blushing Grannies Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=822659&postcount=1317)
Nutsaboutcrochet - Yoyo Afghan
butterflie - Ripple Graduation Afghan
darcee - Quilt Afghan
darcee - Southwestern Afghan
MiniBooger - Mother's Day Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=767525&postcount=979)
MiniBooger - Solo Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=919775&postcount=1626)
tahlara - Diagonal Texture Afghan
brennae74- Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!)
brennae74 - Cathedral Windows Afghan
brennae74 - Seashell Baskets Blanket
brennae74 - Psychedilic Wave
brennae74 - Popcorn Diamond Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1150555&postcount=2024)
krazy-kitty - Squares Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1136961&postcount=1997)
krazy-kitty - Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket
krazy-kitty - Pet Afghan 1 (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1218592&postcount=2159)
krazy-kitty - Pet Afghan 2
krazy-kitty - Pet Afghan 3
krazy-kitty - Retro Babette Afghan
April7 - Purple Afghan
April7 - Camo Afghan
April7 - Paton Divine Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1213/1473689483_2358833fd3.jpg?v=0)
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Patriot's Picnic Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=880193&postcount=1527)
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Ducky Fleeceghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Pinwheel Afghan for Grandmother
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Snow White Cross Stitch Afghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Pineapple Shells Afghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Old Fashioned Favorite Afghan
nss - Homespun Granny Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=762356&postcount=937)
nss - Quickie Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1133438&postcount=1988)
nss - Shell Stitch Baby Afghan
Midds - Granny Square Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1215447&postcount=2139)
thelittlewriter - Basketweave Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=903189&postcount=1)
justvicki - Ripple Afghan
justvicki - Ripple Afghan
justvicki - Ripple Afghan
justvicki - Pineapples-in-the-Round Afghan
Julie B in WA - Fast and Easy Scrapghan, Forest
Julie B in WA - Fast and Easy Scrapghan, Cottage Garden
Melibean223 - Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Melibean223 - Honeycomb Wrap
Malin - Two-Strand Ripple Afghan - (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=841215&postcount=1437)
Candy4271 - Sage Box Stitch Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=863392&postcount=1500)
Candy4271 - Dale Earnhardt Polar Fleece Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=835987&postcount=1405)
Candy4271 - Blue Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1014663&postcount=1817)
Candy4271 - Shocking Pink Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=886855&postcount=1547)
Candy4271 - Tony Stewart Fleeceghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1028021&postcount=1831)
Candy4271 - Vintage Vertical Stripe Blanket (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1015084&postcount=1819)
Candy4271 - Spiderman Webghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1102196&postcount=1903)
Candy4271 - Two Stranded Gianty Granny Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://candyscrochet.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008.html)
Candy4271 - Aztec Sun Afghan
mooniemurphy - Blushing Grannies Afghan
mooniemurphy - Neverending Grannies Afghan
miezimau - NFL Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=941898&postcount=1664)
Gingerbeary - Daisy Delight Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=852720&postcount=1480)
Gingerbeary - Friendship Rings Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=881938&postcount=1533)
Gingerbeary - Zinnias Granny Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=937775&postcount=1652)
Gingerbeary - Autumn Splendor Afghan
tcarebear - Dusty Rose Simply Soft Baby Blanket (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=915608&postcount=1595)
tcarebear - Blue and Brown Afghan
tcarebear - Colors of Fall Afghan
yarnlover66 - Wedding Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/yarnlover66/Crochet%20Projects/AmyHerricksafghanweddinggiftSept-1.jpg?t=1190633181)
angelfire - Circles of Hope Charity Afghan
angelfire - Granny Square Afghan
angelfire - Harlequin Afghan
angelfire - Greenbay Packer Afghan
kiwikitti - Tetris Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=943614&postcount=1669)
kiwikitti - Giant Granny Square Afghan
kiwikitti - Royal Blue/Sunflower Yellow Granny Square Afghan
kiwikitti - Granny Scrap Afghan
PBLKNP - Branches & Bobbles Afghan (COMPETED!)
detroitdeb - MAM Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/detroitdeb/MAMafghanfordaughtersdanceteache-1.jpg?t=1200611513)
detroitdeb - Post Stitch Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1201065&postcount=2121)
detroitdeb - Berries & Cream Lapghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1164369&postcount=2060)
detroitdeb - Afghan for Dad
detroitdeb - Shell Stitch Blanket
detroitdeb - Blue and Purple Afghan for Olivia
detroitdeb - Mosaic Afghan
detroitdeb - Rainbow Rows Afghan
sgtgonzoslady - Star Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1017249&postcount=1825)
sgtgonzoslady - Round Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1017249&postcount=1825)
sgtgonzoslady - Popcorn Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1059953&postcount=1853)
sgtgonzolady - Star Afghan
sgtgonzolady - Springtime Ripple
Kim88 - Vanna's Crocheted Squares Afghan (COMPLETED!)
stormdrac - Diagonal Baby Blanket (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1058435&postcount=1852)
stormdrac - Hexagon Grannie Afghan
Ashley3121 - Ripple Afghan for hubby
Warrior Maiden - V-Stitch Baby Afghan (COMPLETED!)
Laurawithchild - Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1233996&postcount=2200)
Laurawithchild - Simple Subtle Square Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1233996&postcount=2200)
Laurawithchild - Diamond Trellis Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1150114&postcount=2023)
Laurawithchild - 2 Strander Afghan That Became A Simple Square Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1193432&postcount=2110)
cheerios1004 - Elvis Graphghan
cheerios1004 - Tow Mater Afghan
cheerios1004 - Butterfly Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1245923&postcount=2222)
Scorpio59 - Vintage Vertical Stripe Afghan
karebear - Stained Glass Window Afghan (COMPLETED!)
Sissie44 - Aran Heirlooms Comfort Afghan
Sissie44 - Single Crochet Striped Afghan
butterflylover1978 - Multi-colored Child's Afghan
butterflylover1978 - Queen Size Afghan
jollylolli - Purple & White Grannny Square Afghan
jollylolli - Blue Afghan
gsx2ts4u - Treble Crochet Afghan
Tia - Round Puff Stitch Baby Afghan
Tia - HDC Scrapghan
kdsmm - Very Victorian Afghan (COMPLETED!)
kdsmm - Ripple Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1186062&postcount=2095)
mattsmom - Rounds and Squares Afghan
szink2002 - ABC Baby Afghan
szink2002 - Striped Cable Afghan
aflute05 - 5 Point Round Ripple Afghan
Pixini - Granny Square Daughter Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1239814&postcount=2211)
Pixini - Shell Pattern Husband Afghan
Pixini - 12 Point Round Ripple Son Afghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1239814&postcount=2211)
raelynn - Scrapghan (COMPLETED!) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1215570&postcount=2141)
EMedley - Graduation Afghan
EMedley - Purple granny
EMedley - Blue granny
EMedley - Blue baby afghan

[jmccrochet]

I can get in on this one. I'm currently working on a behemoth afghan for my sister that I need to get finished because I have three others to make for upcoming late spring/early summer fundraisers and then, I have one of my own I want to do.

My sister's I'm doing with Homespun and using the Square Elegance patter found here http://www.therockingchair.us/squareeleganceafghan.html. It's coming along, I just made it HUGE!

Since I"m taking over the CAL, I am copying and pasting the list of participants and afghans here. Keep an eye on this post for updates

Afghan CAL Participants:
BarbaraJean - Twin Size Scrap Afghan
BarbaraJean - Flowers & Lace Throw (Completed (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1446191&postcount=2450))
jmccrochet - Army Graph Afghan (COMPLETED) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1287726&postcount=2271)
jmccrochet - Earth/Sky RR (COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1310091&postcount=2283))
jmccrochet - Amazon RR (COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1318309&postcount=2315))
jmccrochet - Shades of green RR (COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1310606&postcount=2284))
jmccrochet - Leaf afghan (COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1348781&postcount=2351))
jmccrochet - Watermelon RR (COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1377543&postcount=2382))
jmccrochet - Just Ducky Cuddle quilt (Completed (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1505728&postcount=2476))
jmccrochet - Unsquared Baby afghan (Completed (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1405023&postcount=2409))
catsncrochet - Ripple Afghan
jmccrochet - Windwalker lapghan (COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1428965&postcount=2433))
disneypal - Cancer Ribbon Filet Square Afghan
amalin06 - Granny Square Afghan (started)
Mel2nsluvsCrochet - A Simple Green Afghan
Mel2nsluvsCrochet - Vonnie's Travelghan
Bizzyboppers - Caribbean Sunrise Afghan
Bizzyboppers - Lavendar Baby Blanket
natcat - Granny Square Afghan
Julexia - Blushing Grannies Afghan
Robyn - Donna's Flowered Afghan
Robyn - Granny Square Afghan
Robyn - Sadie's Afghan
Robyn - Tyler's Afghan
Robyn - Michael's Afghan
Robyn - Box Stitch Afghan
Robyn - Blushing Grannies
Robyn - Ripple Afghan
Robyn - Blushing Granny Afghan in Greens
Blueat40 - Lion Brand Ripple Throw (started)
Mermaiden - Morning Glory Afghan
RoseRed - Budweiser Afghan for Dad
Shaylen - V-Stitch Afghan
Rennie - Granny Square Afghan
Molly - Arrow Stitch Afghan
angelfire - Circles of Hope Charity Afghan
angelfire - Granny Square Afghan
angelfire - Harlequin Afghan
angelfire - Greenbay Packer Afghan
antara - Snuggly Stripes and Squares Afghan
DavaJ - Ripple Afghan
Samio - Afghan for Tapanga
Sunabee - Ripple Afghan
stargazingirly - Dreamy Wrap
LeslieG - Plum Granny Ripple (completed)
LeslieG - Textured Throw (completed)
LeslieG - Baby RR (completed)
furball1234 - Minnie Mouse Cross Stitch Afghan
furball1234 - Pixie Dust afghan
Nutsaboutcrochet - Yoyo Afghan (on hold)
Nutsaboutcrochet - Penguin graphghan
butterflie - Ripple Graduation Afghan
darcee - Quilt Afghan
darcee - Southwestern Afghan
tahlara - Diagonal Texture Afghan (completed (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1523681&postcount=2503))
brennae74 - Cathedral Windows Afghan
brennae74 - Seashell Baskets Blanket (completed)
brennae74 - Psychedilic Wave
krazy-kitty - Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket
krazy-kitty - Fields of Green pet blanket (Completed) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1255624&postcount=2236)
krazy-kitty - Green Granny pet blanket(Completed) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1255626&postcount=2237)
krazy-kitty - Pom Pom pet blanket
krazy-kitty - Retro Babette pet blanket(Completed) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1255630&postcount=2239)
krazy-kitty - Retro Babette Afghan
krazy-kitty - Peaches and Cream Pet blanket(Completed) (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1255628&postcount=2238)
krazy-kitty - Pink Pet blanket
April7 - Purple Afghan
April7 - Camo Afghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Ducky Fleeceghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Pinwheel Afghan for Grandmother
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Snow White Cross Stitch Afghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Pineapple Shells Afghan
Yaviiniia Loenla Enath - Old Fashioned Favorite Afghan
nss - Shell Stitch Baby Afghan
justvicki - Ripple Afghan
justvicki - Ripple Afghan
justvicki - Ripple Afghan
justvicki - Pineapples-in-the-Round Afghan
Julie B in WA - Scrumptious scraps, Forest (Completed)
Julie B in WA - Scrumptious scraps, Cottage Garden (Completed)
Melibean223 - Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Melibean223 - Honeycomb Wrap
Candy4271 - Aztec Sun Afghan
mooniemurphy - Blushing Grannies Afghan
mooniemurphy - Neverending Grannies Afghan
Gingerbeary - Autumn Splendor Afghan
tcarebear - Blue and Brown Afghan
tcarebear - Colors of Fall Afghan
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angelfire - Harlequin Afghan
angelfire - Greenbay Packer Afghan
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detroitdeb - Blue and Purple Afghan for Olivia
(COMPLETED (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1315887&postcount=2300))
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detroitdeb - Colorful afghan for Simon (Completed (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1367293&postcount=2370))
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[BarbaraJean]

I can get in on this one. I'm currently working on a behemoth afghan for my sister that I need to get finished because I have three others to make for upcoming late spring/early summer fundraisers and then, I have one of my own I want to do.

My sister's I'm doing with Homespun and using the Square Elegance patter found here http://www.therockingchair.us/squareeleganceafghan.html. It's coming along, I just made it HUGE!


Yay! I'm so glad you joined. :yay I joined the Flower CAL when I made my daisy afghan and I really enjoyed having others to discuss my project with.

That afghan is beautiful! Are you using white?

I forgot to mention my yarn. I'm using Simply Soft acrylic in off white. It's such a soft creamy color.

[catsncrochet]

Wow...that Square Elegance pattern looks really pretty. I'm tempted to try that pattern, but am trying to stick to one project at a time. I'm currently in the middle of a Ripple Afghan I'm making for my husband. Hmmm...let me think about it. Maybe I could work on his afghan during the week and have the Square Elegance be one I work on during the weekend...lol.

Aimee

[BarbaraJean]

Hi Aimee! Welcome!

I love Ripple Afghans! I was a brave kid when I first learned to crochet. It was one of my first projects. I still have it - one of the few things that I've made and kept.

Good luck and let us know how you're progressing. :cheer

[MsSuzKelly]

Howdy. Count me in. I am itching to do an afghan - just haven't chosen one yet. I have Herschnerr's Blue Ribbon book - and there's a few in there..just have to make up my mind and buy the yarn.

[jmccrochet]

That afghan is beautiful! Are you using white?

I forgot to mention my yarn. I'm using Simply Soft acrylic in off white. It's such a soft creamy color.

I'm actually using granite (gray) and antique red (Homespun). It's for my sister's Harley room which is grays and blacks with some burgundy thrown in. It's a great stitch though, that pattern, and with the Homespun it's SOOOOOOOOOO warm (and heavy, this one has nearly 30 skeins of yarn in it)

Joyce

[catsncrochet]

Joyce,

30 skeins? Boy, you weren't kidding when you called it a behemoth afghan! lol.

Aimee

[BarbaraJean]

I'm actually using granite (gray) and antique red (Homespun). It's for my sister's Harley room which is grays and blacks with some burgundy thrown in. It's a great stitch though, that pattern, and with the Homespun it's SOOOOOOOOOO warm (and heavy, this one has nearly 30 skeins of yarn in it)

Joyce

That sounds like a great color combination.

[BarbaraJean]

Joyce,

30 skeins? Boy, you weren't kidding when you called it a behemoth afghan! lol.

Aimee


Oh my! I overlooked that! How much of it is finished?

[jmccrochet]

Nope Aimee and Barbara Jean, i was NOT kidding. The family birthstone afghan I made I used 25 skeins and my sis wanted something as big if not bigger. I am down to 10 skeins remaining now on my sis's afghan and I"m hoping that I won't need more. I really want it to be wide enough to justify how long it is. I'm gonna go take a pic for you guys to give you an idea.

Joyce
Oh my! I overlooked that! How much of it is finished?

Here are some pics:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/IM001171.jpg
This is part of it
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/IM001172.jpg
Here's continuation. There's just a little bit hanging off the back of the couch.
Here's a close up of the pattern, not a great pichttp://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/IM001174.jpg

[BarbaraJean]

I was about to ask if anybody would be posting pictures. It's so nice to see each other's projects. :clap Although... with my daisy afghan I posted a picture when I had just a few squares joined and wouldn't post another until it was finished. :yes

The gray and red really are great together. So you're over half finished. How exciting!

[sammimag]

I'll join in on this one. I'm working on an afghan using the 200 blocks book but I've also started the Cable Sample Afghan in the Dec/Jan Crochet Today. I could use some help getting that one done too. My sister said she's like a ghan. So I'll need to get on that too.

[jmccrochet]

The gray and red really are great together. So you're over half finished. How exciting!

Yeah, I hope to have it finished by a vacation at the end of March when I will deliver it to her. I think I can do it.
I'll be starting more after I'm done though LOL

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

I'll join in on this one. I'm working on an afghan using the 200 blocks book but I've also started the Cable Sample Afghan in the Dec/Jan Crochet Today. I could use some help getting that one done too. My sister said she's like a ghan. So I'll need to get on that too.

Welcome!

Yeah, I hope to have it finished by a vacation at the end of March when I will deliver it to her. I think I can do it.
I'll be starting more after I'm done though LOL

Joyce

Sure, you can do it!

[disneypal]

Count me in too. I am currently working on a Hexagon afghan using HomeSpun. The individual hexagons work up fast enough but for some reason I just keep putting it aside and not working on it. This CAL will be great incentive for me!

[amalin06]

i'm working on my own design. well the stitches are a basic granny square so those aren't mine, but i made a design on some grid paper that really looks pretty so I'll join since there is no CAL for mine.

I'm using caron simply soft white, black, lt. country blue, and dk. country blue

[LaurieE]

I can join this one. I started an afghan this past weekend. The pattern is from a Dazzleaire wrapper.

[Minathia]

one question....that's totally unrelated to your cal (sorry!)

you said ROAK in the first post. what does it stand for? someone said that it was supposed to be RAOK and stood for random act of kindness. I was just wondering. :)

[vcufashion419]

I want in!!! I'm a soon to be auntie and I keep on buying baby yarn to make blankies with!! I'm doing a giant granny one, but I also want to do just a really simple, one stitch one, I was thinking a shell?? I will poke around this weekend and probably start on Monday! :cheer

[Marci]

I'm in on this one.:) :) :) I just started a "Summer Lace" afghan. I found the pattern in the June, 1999 issue of CROCHET WITH HEART magazine. ( I have about 2 yrs worth of these in my book stash.) I'm using Caron Simply Soft Off White. Thanks for starting this CAL, BarbaraJean.:cheer

Marci

[awnm]

I'm working on an afghan for my niece as a college graduation present. Nevermind she graduated in December. She has to wait until May! :hook

Actually, if I can put some quality time in on it, I'm sure it can be done in about a month. Unfortunately I've had a cold for the last several days and don't feel like doing much but curling up in my chair and moaning. :( I'm finally starting to feel human again.

I'll try to post a pic or two in the next couple of days.

awnm
Instant Human - Just add coffee! :coffee

[BarbaraJean]

Welcome to all those who've joined in! I've edited my first post with a list of those who have joined and our projects. If I missed somebody PM me. Also I don't have an afghan listed for some so once you decide on one PM me and I'll add the afghan.

If you would like for me to post your progress in the first post as well just let me know.

Somebody is going to have to give me a little kick in the behind. :lol I've got a bag of brand new yarn sitting on the love seat just waiting for me to start but here I am... at my computer. ;)

Howdy. Count me in. I am itching to do an afghan - just haven't chosen one yet. I have Herschnerr's Blue Ribbon book - and there's a few in there..just have to make up my mind and buy the yarn.

Sorry I missed you yesterday. :hug

one question....that's totally unrelated to your cal (sorry!)

you said ROAK in the first post. what does it stand for? someone said that it was supposed to be RAOK and stood for random act of kindness. I was just wondering. :)

Check out the Wishing Well section of the forum. :) Lots of info on ROAK there. The book was a gift from a lady here at C'ville who saw it on my wish list and blessed me with it! :yay

[vcufashion419]

Ok!! I'm going to do a shell stitch baby blanket...and I already have the yarn soooo I will start it tonight during Grey's Anatomy!! (The best show ever!) Yay!!!! :):cheer

This will be my take to class WIP. :hook

[BarbaraJean]

I'm in on this one.:) :) :) I just started a "Summer Lace" afghan. I found the pattern in the June, 1999 issue of CROCHET WITH HEART magazine. ( I have about 2 yrs worth of these in my book stash.) I'm using Caron Simply Soft Off White. Thanks for starting this CAL, BarbaraJean.:cheer

Marci

That is the yarn I'm using. Isn't that the softest color? I love it!

Ok!! I'm going to do a shell stitch baby blanket...and I already have the yarn soooo I will start it tonight during Grey's Anatomy!! (The best show ever!) Yay!!!! :):cheer

This will be my take to class WIP. :hook

Okay, we have you updated on the first post. :)

[vcufashion419]

I started tonight!!!

Here's what I have so far:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/vcufashion419/WIP02.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/vcufashion419/WIP01.jpg

I'm using a basic shell stitch and Red Heart Baby Econo in "Candy Print". I'm loving how it's turning out so far!!

And my roommate, bless her heart, says "Awww! That's so pretty! It looks like little shells!!"

Haha...I guess I'm doing the SHELL stitch right!! :rofl

[LaurieE]

Jessica -- your shell afghan is really pretty.

[vcufashion419]

Jessica -- your shell afghan is really pretty.


Thanks!!!! I really am loving the colors....the picture doesn't do it justice!:manyheart

[BarbaraJean]

You started! Great job and it really is beautiful yarn!

[jmccrochet]

Looks great so far Jessica. I have no updates to post. Been dealing with 'puter problems at home SIGH

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

Looks great so far Jessica. I have no updates to post. Been dealing with 'puter problems at home SIGH

Joyce

Oh no! That's no fun. And if you're trying to fix it yourself - very time consuming! Good luck!

My only progress to report is that I've picked a project and bought the yarn. :lol

[vcufashion419]

Looks great so far Jessica. I have no updates to post. Been dealing with 'puter problems at home SIGH

Joyce

Joyce that SUCKS!! I hope they work themselves out :hug

[BarbaraJean]

I started my afghan. :rock I love it! It's just so fun. It's really easy after the daisy afghan. I deliberately chose a project that didn't have motifs. :hook

[vcufashion419]

Yay!! Post some pics soon! :)

[LaurieE]

This is what I've gotten done so far. It doesn't look like it in the photo but the first color is a spring green.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/lmse/Crochet/DazzleAire%20Ripple/dazzleaireripple001-adj.jpg

[vcufashion419]

Laurie, that's really pretty!!! :yay

[disneypal]

Jessica, your baby afghan is off to a great start - I made one with that yarn and loved the results.

Laurie, loving yours too - the colors are so pretty !

I finished up 2 hexagons last night while watching Grey's Anatomy. I hope to get at least 2 more done today.

[vcufashion419]

I finished up 2 hexagons last night while watching Grey's Anatomy. I hope to get at least 2 more done today.

That's when I started my baby blanket!!! Although it was hard because I kept on getting caught up in the show ;)

[jmccrochet]

Laurie, loving the look of your afghan.

As for my computer problems...nothing a new computer won't solve. I've resolved myself to getting it, just need to get by on this one until the new one can be ordered and delivered SIGH

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

This is what I've gotten done so far. It doesn't look like it in the photo but the first color is a spring green.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/lmse/Crochet/DazzleAire%20Ripple/dazzleaireripple001-adj.jpg

Oh, I love that varigated yarn. I don't think I've ever seen that.

I'll take a picture soon. I haven't yet because it really hasn't taken shape much.

[LaurieE]

The variegated is Red Heart's Super Saver "Woodsy". I think it's relatively new because I only saw it at JoAnn's about a month ago.

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

Ok....I will join this one. I am working on an afghan called A simple Pink afghan but I am doing it in Sage. Here is the link for the picture and the pattern. I have found that is this really easy...simple is an understatement because once you hit row two...the pattern is is practically memorized. Glad I found this CAL...here's the link:
http://www.geocities.com/mwillsondesigns/Free/simplepink.html
or just go to crochetpatterncentral.com and go under afghans...scroll down to the S's

[vcufashion419]

Welcome!! That pattern does look really easy! :cheer

[BarbaraJean]

Okay, I couldn't resist. Here's a picture. I'm on row 3. I've not measured it but it is 194 sc wide.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/happycouple3/Crochet%20items/FriendshipCottage003.jpg

[LaurieE]

That looks really nice. Are those little popcorns?

[BarbaraJean]

That looks really nice. Are those little popcorns?

They're actually called clusters. A dc behind the cluster on the previous row makes it pop like that. When I first read that I would be working behind and on a previous row that it might get complicated but it really isn't at all.

[BarbaraJean]

Ok....I will join this one. I am working on an afghan called A simple Pink afghan but I am doing it in Sage. Here is the link for the picture and the pattern. I have found that is this really easy...simple is an understatement because once you hit row two...the pattern is is practically memorized. Glad I found this CAL...here's the link:
http://www.geocities.com/mwillsondesigns/Free/simplepink.html
or just go to crochetpatterncentral.com and go under afghans...scroll down to the S's


Pretty! I've added you to the first post. :hook

[Bizzyboppers]

The variegated is Red Heart's Super Saver "Woodsy". I think it's relatively new because I only saw it at JoAnn's about a month ago.

Woodsy has been out for a while. I've been carrying it since last July, but there are alot of places that don't carry it.

I'm feeling the tuuuuuug to join this CAL since I am in the process of doing a misc afghan.....but.....do I have time???? Um, yes. I would like to join, please.

My afghan is a 35 square misc granny-ghan. Its going to be donated to our church as a comfortghan. I will post a pic of progress when I get the pic taken, if thats ok.

biz

[BarbaraJean]

Welcome Bizzyboppers! I'll get you added to the list in the first post.

Mine will also be donated to my church for a craft sale.

[sammimag]

I love everyone's progress so far. I especially like the shell baby blanket. I love shell stitches.

Here's my progress with the cable afghan:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/400072774_9a556a9312_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072774/in/set-1777119/)http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/400072830_130c76efa8_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072830/in/set-1777119/)http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/400072950_0b64f4570f_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072950/in/set-1777119/)http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/400072886_7e34f393dc_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072886/in/set-1777119/)

I need to make 4 of each square above. The patterns calls for the afghan to be all the same color but I'm thinking of making half in the off white above and the other in a light green.

[BarbaraJean]

I love everyone's progress so far. I especially like the shell baby blanket. I love shell stitches.

Here's my progress with the cable afghan:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/400072774_9a556a9312_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072774/in/set-1777119/)http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/400072830_130c76efa8_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072830/in/set-1777119/)http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/400072950_0b64f4570f_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072950/in/set-1777119/)http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/400072886_7e34f393dc_s.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/400072886/in/set-1777119/)

I need to make 4 of each square above. The patterns calls for the afghan to be all the same color but I'm thinking of making half in the off white above and the other in a light green.


That is going to be beautiful! The different textures will be great together. How do you plan to join them?

[sammimag]

That is going to be beautiful! The different textures will be great together. How do you plan to join them?

Thanks:) I think I'm supposed to join with sc and that's likely what I will do to frame the squares.

[Marci]

I have two squares of my afghan done. Sorry I can't post pictures. On my to-do list is get a digital camera and Learn how to use it. I've promised myself to be doing so by the end of March.
I like the afghan so far, but the squares are working up smaller than gauge. I think this yarn is thinner than the RH worsted that's called for. I've already moved up two hook sizes, so I think I'll just live with this size and improvise later.
I'm off to visit my grandchildren (and my son and daughter-in-law) for the weekend. See you all again on Tuesday. Marci

[BarbaraJean]

:oops Oh brother! I made several mistakes in row 3. I missed a chain 3 probably 5 times. I didn't catch it until I had started row 4 and it wasn't coming out right. I had to frog what I had done on row 4 and nearly all of row 3! :reyes Oh, well, lesson learned! :P

[jmccrochet]

:oops Oh brother! I made several mistakes in row 3. I missed a chain 3 probably 5 times. I didn't catch it until I had started row 4 and it wasn't coming out right. I had to frog what I had done on row 4 and nearly all of row 3! :reyes Oh, well, lesson learned! :P
Oh, so sorry to hear. i did that with my sister's ghan a couple of times UGH :eek

Joyce

[vcufashion419]

I need help!!

I have this problem when I crochet side to side and I don't know how to fix it...my blanket on either end tends to go in on the sides....like it is getting smaller in width. What causes this, and is there a way to fix it without frogging??

[sammimag]

I have this problem when I crochet side to side and I don't know how to fix it...my blanket on either end tends to go in on the sides....like it is getting smaller in width. What causes this, and is there a way to fix it without frogging??

Not sure you can w/o frogging. It sounds like you are missing stitches as you repeat rows. The only way to prevent that is to count your stitches or stitch patterns and make sure you have the correct number.

The other thing could be you are missing the very last stitch that goes in the turning chain.

[vcufashion419]

How do I get it back to the width it was before...is there a way to fill in? Or should I just try to increase at the end of each row? I was planning on doing a border after it's done so I can probably figure a wawy to "fill in" then I suppose.......although I'm tempted to frog cuz I'm not TOO far into it, and it's for my first neice so I want it to be PERFECT!!! :manyheart

[vcufashion419]

Ok it's getting frogged!! :frog:2frog

[BarbaraJean]

Ok it's getting frogged!! :frog:2frog

Yes, it sounded like that was your only option.

I've now had to frog several times on this project. :yes My husband said that being such a perfectionist that perhaps I shouldn't do this particular pattern, that maybe I should find something else. I'm really liking it though :manyheart so I'm going to stick with it. I think that I'll get more and more comfortable with it because the pattern is very repetitive. In fact, once I finish row 5 I will just be repeating those 5 rows until it reaches the desired size. So.... I'm sticking with it. :yay

Good luck!

[vcufashion419]

Ok I did it! I ripped and ripped and ripped until I only had 4 rows left :( But I re-crocheted them all and it looks so much better!!! :cheer Still a little wavy on the ends but I think that may just be from the shell pattern itself...plus I'm going to do some sort of border around it when it's done so that should fix that!! But I'm just about back to the point I was before I frogged it!:hook

Now I have to goto work for the rest of the day...too bad I can't crochet while waiting tables!!! :rofl

[sammimag]

I've crocheting for a while now and with a new pattern I need to frog a few times. With some patterns I just need to keep trying because doing the crocheting helps make the pattern make more sense. Recently I made a mistake in a doily I was making. First, I thought it was a mistake just a few rows back but in reality I made a mistake in the very first round!

[disneypal]

Ok I did it! I ripped and ripped and ripped until I only had 4 rows left :( But I re-crocheted them all and it looks so much better!!!
Oh, don't you hate it when you have to un-do all your work? BUT...I'm glad that you have them all re-crocheted and they are looking better.

[Bizzyboppers]

Completed one more square on comfortghan. That makes 13 I think.

[BarbaraJean]

:clap Sounds like everybody is making progress! :yay

[amalin06]

here is what i have so far:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o167/amalin06/th_P2240006.jpg (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o167/amalin06/P2240006.jpg)

sorry about the pic, it didn't download properly. the afghan was supposed to be bigger that is the width of it. i didn't do the measurements right when i wrote out the pattern. so i guess it is going to be a baby blanket

[natcat]

Hi Everyone
I would like to join in, if that's ok:hook
I want to do granny squares, there are 2 different patterns I have, one is a basic granny, & the other one is a tropical spring granny square, I'm going to work on them this weekend.
Speaking of computer problems:angry our printer went down hill yesterday:eek :angry :think & found another one later this afternoon..

[Julexia]

I would also like to join in. I'll be making the Blushing Grannies Afghan from the feb/mar '07 issue of Crochet Today! :hook

[disneypal]

Amanda - looks good so far - I like the colors
Carol and Julexia: Cool - glad to have you join us!

[Krystal16]

Hello, Barbara Jean - mind if I join you?

I just started a Terry Kimbrough afghan last night called "Peachy". I found a great deal on RHSS mill end bags (16oz/$2.99) and bought some Aran. I'm going to donate this one to my children's school for a raffle for their "Arts in Education" program.

So far, it's going pretty quickly - hope to have it done in a couple weeks, with the other things I'm working on slowing me down along the way! I'll take a pic later..

[BarbaraJean]

here is what i have so far:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o167/amalin06/th_P2240006.jpg (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o167/amalin06/P2240006.jpg)

sorry about the pic, it didn't download properly. the afghan was supposed to be bigger that is the width of it. i didn't do the measurements right when i wrote out the pattern. so i guess it is going to be a baby blanket

Those colors will be perfect for a baby blanket! Great start! I've added your name to the list in the first post. :clap

Hi Everyone
I would like to join in, if that's ok:hook
I want to do granny squares, there are 2 different patterns I have, one is a basic granny, & the other one is a tropical spring granny square, I'm going to work on them this weekend.
Speaking of computer problems:angry our printer went down hill yesterday:eek :angry :think & found another one later this afternoon..

Welcome! I've added your name to the list in the first post. :clap

I would also like to join in. I'll be making the Blushing Grannies Afghan from the feb/mar '07 issue of Crochet Today! :hook

Hello, Barbara Jean - mind if I join you?

I just started a Terry Kimbrough afghan last night called "Peachy". I found a great deal on RHSS mill end bags (16oz/$2.99) and bought some Aran. I'm going to donate this one to my children's school for a raffle for their "Arts in Education" program.

So far, it's going pretty quickly - hope to have it done in a couple weeks, with the other things I'm working on slowing me down along the way! I'll take a pic later..

Welcome to one of my flower CAL encouragers!

I, too, have completed a few more rows. You can really see the pattern now. I'll post another pic in a few days.

[amalin06]

i just added on to my original pattern so now it will be huge. it jumped from 150 3in. sq. to 475 3in sq. so much for getting it done quickly:(

[jmccrochet]

I'm happy to report I've only got four more rows to complete on my afghan and it will be an appropriate width (the length is outrageous). I'm going to have a few skeins of yarn leftover so it will be less than 30 skeins, more like 26-27 by the time I edge it, I think. Currently it's the width of my couch and the length of the sectional sofa my sister has in her Harley room so, I'm almost done so I can move on to the next one PHEW :clap

Joyce

It's after 11, I just finished the pattern. I'll be working on the edging the next week or so and it'll be done. Without edging it is 74.5 inches wide by 134 inches long and with the Homespun, it's ridiculously HEAVY.

[disneypal]

I'm happy to report I've only got four more rows to complete on my afghan
Yeah! That is great - I'm looking forward to seeing a pic of the FO :)

I completed another hexagon last night. I planned on completing 3 of them but I was so tired for some reason but at least I did finish one of them.

[BarbaraJean]

2 of us are nearly finished! Congrats ladies! :yay

[vcufashion419]

I've gotten some more done on my baby blanket in the past few days...although that frogging really put me behind!!! I'm about a third of the way finished. I should get a good chunk done tomorrow as I am hanging out with my preggo friend (she's 7.5 months along, the father is away temporarily and the dr just told her to cut back work, so she is bored outta her mind! So I'm teaching her to crochet :hook)

I'm proud to say that I got 5 rows done during art history this morning and still managed to take 4 pages of notes!! I was trying to resist but I was falling asleep and the crochet woke me up! Hehe :)

[BarbaraJean]

I've gotten some more done on my baby blanket in the past few days...although that frogging really put me behind!!! I'm about a third of the way finished. I should get a good chunk done tomorrow as I am hanging out with my preggo friend (she's 7.5 months along, the father is away temporarily and the dr just told her to cut back work, so she is bored outta her mind! So I'm teaching her to crochet :hook)

I'm proud to say that I got 5 rows done during art history this morning and still managed to take 4 pages of notes!! I was trying to resist but I was falling asleep and the crochet woke me up! Hehe :)

Wow! Great progress, Jessica! I'm really wanting to work on mine right now but I have house work to get done so it will have to wait a couple hours.

[Bizzyboppers]

Yeah! That is great - I'm looking forward to seeing a pic of the FO :)

I completed another hexagon last night. I planned on completing 3 of them but I was so tired for some reason but at least I did finish one of them.


My theory is that crocheting is so relaxing its a wonder that most of us aren't falling asleep and having to flake the dried spit off of our projects before we can finish them! :yuck

I know, I know...I can really paint a picture, eh?

[Krystal16]

eeew, I am eating...

[Robyn]

Ooh, I'd like to join in. I'm working on several afghans at the moment, but my main project now is called Winter White Shells. I'm about 20% done so far after starting Saturday night.

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

Here is my simple afghan.....if anyone can help me learn how to post pics here rather than sending a link...I would appreciate a PM...:ty

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/crochetk/melannie015.jpg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/crochetk/melannie016.jpg

[vcufashion419]

Looks great Mel! I sent you a PM about the image thing :)

[Bizzyboppers]

Mel- That's a pretty green. Matches your couch nicely.

biz

[LaurieE]

Melanie, your afghan is lovely!

[vcufashion419]

My progress so far:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/vcufashion419/shellblanket03.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/vcufashion419/shellblanket02.jpg

A close up of the stitch/yarn in better light:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/vcufashion419/shellblanket01.jpg

I am so pleased with it so far!!! :yay

[LaurieE]

I love the colors and the sparkle.

[BarbaraJean]

Ooh, I'd like to join in. I'm working on several afghans at the moment, but my main project now is called Winter White Shells. I'm about 20% done so far after starting Saturday night.

Gotcha! Welcome!

Here is my simple afghan.....if anyone can help me learn how to post pics here rather than sending a link...I would appreciate a PM...:ty

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/crochetk/melannie015.jpg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/crochetk/melannie016.jpg

I agree! It's great!

My progress so far:

I am so pleased with it so far!!! :yay

You should be!

I'd have so much more done if I didn't keep frogging! :yes

[natcat]

Well, I made my first basic granny square in 2 colors of blue, delft blue & light blue, & it's laying on the coffee table, I think it came out pretty good..

When I get a couple more made, I'll post a picture of them.. On the outside of the granny square, for a little extra, I made a half double crochet stitch, in every stitch, & in the corners, I made 4 HDC, so, when I am ready to sew them together, it'll be nice & strong, atleast i think so:yay :yes


The exciting thing is just getting started on them, with the straight ripple, & the round ripple just to the left of me on the couch, I've been busy, but this granny square just thrills me:manyheart

[BarbaraJean]

The exciting thing is just getting started on them, with the straight ripple, & the round ripple just to the left of me on the couch, I've been busy, but this granny square just thrills me:manyheart

I think there is always something exciting about starting a new project. :)

[Bizzyboppers]

Today was a 'get nowhere on the misc afghan day'. It took me ALL day at work to get my ordering done and then I had a class to teach tonight, so it just sat there looking cute and wanting to be worked on. I promise I will love on it tomorrow!

biz

[natcat]

I have 5 squares finished today, & Barbara Jean, you are right, it's exciting just to start a new project, I'll get a couple more done tomorrow, & post them, if that's ok!!

[BarbaraJean]

Can't wait to see your pics, Carol!

Here's an updated picture of mine. I know it doesn't look like I haven't accomplished much. That's because I keep frogging! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/happycouple3/Crochet%20items/ElegantClusters2.jpg

[Krystal16]

Got a lot more progress done yesterday - it's about 16" long now.. Only going to be 57 before edging - it's got one of those mondo huge gorgeous borders... the afghan itself isn't anythying special without that border.

[vcufashion419]

BarbaraJean....your afghan is beautiful! :)

[BarbaraJean]

Got a lot more progress done yesterday - it's about 16" long now.. Only going to be 57 before edging - it's got one of those mondo huge gorgeous borders... the afghan itself isn't anythying special without that border.

I'm trying to decide on a border for mine. I don't want to do tassels as in the pattern.
BarbaraJean....your afghan is beautiful! :)

Thank you! :hug I'm very pleased with it. Can't wait to curl up on the sofa this evening with it!

[LaurieE]

I just did 1 row of double crochet v-stitches around the edge and let that be that. By the time I got to the edge, I was ready to be done.

[Bizzyboppers]

That's usually how I am too. My borders suffer because I can't stand the sight of the blanket anymore.

[natcat]

Here are some squares that I've done so far, I'm making some more this evening!!

BarbaraJean Your afghan is so pretty!!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/natcat_01/BluesSquareGrannys002.jpg

[vcufashion419]

Carol,

Your squares are pretty!!!!! I love the colors!!!!:cheer:cheer:cheer

[LaurieE]

Carol - those are so pretty.

[Julexia]

BarbaraJean, your afghan is going to be lovely.

Carol, nice squares. Great colors!

[disneypal]

Everyone is progressing along so nicely - I'm at a stand still this week because I have company. I love having company but I don't have time to get any crocheting done.

But I'm going to be checking in to see how everyone else is coming along.

Carol, I love those colors!

[jmccrochet]

It's fun reading everyone's progress. I have gotten one row of edging around the whole afghan I'm working on and have started the second row on one side. Getting ready to go settle in to do more tonight. I'm just doing six rows of single crochet, three of each color.

Joyce

[Marci]

HI everyone! I spent the weekend and an extra day away because we got snowed in. I'm afraid I didn't get much done on my afghan as I was busy helping my grandbabies learn to walk. They're 11 months old and my daughter-in-law would be just as pleased if they crawl for another few months:lol :lol
Today I got one more square done, which makes 4 of 24 out of the way. I love the Caron Simply Soft, which I believe BarbaraJean is using, too. It has almost a sheen to it, and it just glides through my fingers.
The lace pattern uses DC, Ch, and Picot in an easy repeat, and there are only 7 rounds to each square, so it works up fast.
Seeing all your pictures and reading about your progress gives me lots of incentive to keep up. Marci

[Krystal16]

I'm cruising right along on the Peachy afghan (in Aran) but gettting antsy to start on the border... the body of teh afghan is BORING... but, I must trudge on... I want this DONE because I want to get to the other one. I can't mix and match or neither will be done when they need to be... :D

[BarbaraJean]

Marci, I really like the Caron Simply Soft too. My daisy afghan/baby blanket was made with it too.

[Blueat40]

I've been lurking:reyes here for several days and decided to go ahead and plunge in here. I'm working on an afghan for Fisher House and it's FPdcs - not hard, just can't seem to get myself going on it like I should.

So count me in on this CAL and maybe this will help me get going again!!

[vcufashion419]

Well I won't be crocheting for a few days...I have midterms next week and I've been naughty and haven't studied a lick.:eek This weekend I'm also working doubles both Saturday and Sunday. I can't wait for spring break!!!!!!

AND I'm moving over spring break (a week from Monday) so I should probably start packing, huh? It's one of those down the street moves so I will probably just be throwing everything into boxes. :yes

[BarbaraJean]

Welcome Lisa! I'll add your name to the first post. :cheer

Jessica, sounds like you're a busy lady. Take care of yourself.

[natcat]

Here are some squares I've done so far, I'm trying to sew them together as I go, so I won't have all of that to do, after I've made as many squares as I need,


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/natcat_01/th_BluesSquareGrannys002-1.jpg (http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/natcat_01/BluesSquareGrannys002-1.jpg)
click to enlarge

[Krystal16]

Finished the body of my afghan, now to do the BIG FRILLY border! It is, after all - a Terry Kimbrough afghan!

[Laura A.]

Barbara Jean & All,

I'm crocheting an afghan for my son and future daughter in law (this May) so I need to get with it and put some of my other WIPs aside for the time being. I'm using Rowanspun Chunky Tweed in a medium beigy (is that a word ;) ) color and I have about 20" completed. I only have 10 skeins of this yarn and I was thinking that I'd have much more than I would need but already I've used 4 and just began my 5th. My son is hoping it will be about 70" long and honestly, I don't want to do the math and find out that I'll be short of that. :think This might wind up being a very short lap blanket and not an afghan afterall. :blush

Count me in on the CAL, and regardless of the completed size, I'm going for it! :yes :yes

[BarbaraJean]

Here are some squares I've done so far, I'm trying to sew them together as I go, so I won't have all of that to do, after I've made as many squares as I need,


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/natcat_01/th_BluesSquareGrannys002-1.jpg (http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/natcat_01/BluesSquareGrannys002-1.jpg)
click to enlarge

I always join as I go too. :yes

Finished the body of my afghan, now to do the BIG FRILLY border! It is, after all - a Terry Kimbrough afghan!

:yay Way to go!

Barbara Jean & All,

I'm crocheting an afghan for my son and future daughter in law (this May) so I need to get with it and put some of my other WIPs aside for the time being. I'm using Rowanspun Chunky Tweed in a medium beigy (is that a word ) color and I have about 20" completed. I only have 10 skeins of this yarn and I was thinking that I'd have much more than I would need but already I've used 4 and just began my 5th. My son is hoping it will be about 70" long and honestly, I don't want to do the math and find out that I'll be short of that. This might wind up being a very short lap blanket and not an afghan afterall.

Count me in on the CAL, and regardless of the completed size, I'm going for it! :yes :yes

Good luck with it! Welcome to the CAL! :clap

[LaurieE]

Everyone's afghans are looking good. I'm going out of town today for the weekend so I'll have to post a photo of my progress on Monday.

[BarbaraJean]

:hug Stay safe, Laurie.

My pattern calls for 7 skeens of yarn. I've finished one skeen so I'm estimating that I am 1/7 finished. :D

[Robyn]

I haven't gotten too much more done on mine, but I'm sick today...But instead of working on this afghan, I've been working on one of my other and one for my fiance's nephew. I might start getting work done on it later.

[Mermaiden]

I'll join in! I've been working on my very first afghan for a few weeks now, wish I could recall exactly when I started, but at least I know I ordered the kit on 11/15 (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=531533&postcount=5) since I posted it, hehe.

I am making the Morning Glory afghan, Maggie Weldon pattern I bought as a kit that came with Bernat Satin yarn. Feels as soft as Caron so-soft, but the yarn is slightly larger and firmer. Seems perfect for an afghan! :hook

7 strips, I have made 5 so far.
http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/58/58/5/67/2/2876567020026294795ieLbOD_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2876567020026294795ieLbOD)

I've been enjoying the repetative work on the strips. I work on this mostly when times are slow at work, almost never at home, and I've taken it out around town with me a couple of places to work on too, hehe. I don't know why but I'm more nervous about making the simple flowers that'll go on it than the afghan itself. I always feel so lost when I finish up a big or long-term item like this, kinda like the child has grown up and left home or something! So I am working away diligently, but don't want to be done. Oh well, I'll just have to work on my long sweater after this I guess. LOL.

[BarbaraJean]

I haven't gotten too much more done on mine, but I'm sick today...But instead of working on this afghan, I've been working on one of my other and one for my fiance's nephew. I might start getting work done on it later.

Aww, sorry you're not feeling well. :hug I hope you're all better real soon. What a trooper you are - sick but still crocheting!

I'll join in! I've been working on my very first afghan for a few weeks now, wish I could recall exactly when I started, but at least I know I ordered the kit on 11/15 (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=531533&postcount=5) since I posted it, hehe.

I am making the Morning Glory afghan, Maggie Weldon pattern I bought as a kit that came with Bernat Satin yarn. Feels as soft as Caron so-soft, but the yarn is slightly larger and firmer. Seems perfect for an afghan!

7 strips, I have made 5 so far.
http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/58/58/5/67/2/2876567020026294795ieLbOD_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2876567020026294795ieLbOD)

I've been enjoying the repetative work on the strips. I work on this mostly when times are slow at work, almost never at home, and I've taken it out around town with me a couple of places to work on too, hehe. I don't know why but I'm more nervous about making the simple flowers that'll go on it than the afghan itself. I always feel so lost when I finish up a big or long-term item like this, kinda like the child has grown up and left home or something! So I am working away diligently, but don't want to be done. Oh well, I'll just have to work on my long sweater after this I guess. LOL.

Welcome Mermaiden! Sounds like a great afghan! I always think it's nice to have a project that is easy to carry when you go somewhere.

[disneypal]

Here are some squares I've done so far, I'm trying to sew them together as I go
I started to do that with mine too but ultimatly I didn't - not really sure why though - now I kind of wish I had been doing that all along (I usually do). Your afghan is going to be so pretty.

Everyone is progressing so nicely - I feel like all of you will be done way before me. :lol

I will be able to get back to working on mine tomorrow night (hopefully) after my company leaves.

[Julexia]

I'm sure I'll be here for a while myself, lol, since I only have one square done. But wait! It's not done because I've decided to pull out the last round of sc and add rounds of black to it. I'm going to add the black because Walmart only had 1 skein of the ranch red (center of square) and I want to make this afghan bigger than a tiny lapghan. Here is the square so far:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t233/julexia01/IMG_0028.jpg

[BarbaraJean]

Such warm colors!

[Krystal16]

Got around 4 rows of 10 or so done on my afghan! I would LOVE to have this thing done tonight.. Need to move onto the next one... :D

[jmccrochet]

Good for you Krystal:cheer

I have one more row of burgundy edging to do on mine and then three of the gray. Hoping to be done tonight as well

Joyce (whose been absent because of internet issues at home)

[BarbaraJean]

So you'll still be here once you finish this afghan, Krystal? You're also working on another afghan?

How about you, Joyce? Will you be working on another afghan once this one is finished?

One of you will be the first in our CAL to finish! I'm wondering how I should update it in the beginning post.

[Krystal16]

BarbaraJean - I've always thought it would be neat to have one of these CAL's where the first post has a link to the post where the finishers have their pictures - Y'know, somthing like:

Krystal - "Peachy" - COMPLETED (and this be a link to my post with the picture)

[jmccrochet]

How about you, Joyce? Will you be working on another afghan once this one is finished?




I'll DEFINITELY still be around I have THREE more afghans to make after this one. They're all for charity auctions and the first one has to be done end of May (I think)

Joyce

[RoseRed]

Hi ladies. I think I'm becoming addicted to CAL's as well as yarn. It's always so much fun to work on projects together! I just love this idea cuz we're always making assorted things.

Mind if I sign up, too?

[BarbaraJean]

BarbaraJean - I've always thought it would be neat to have one of these CAL's where the first post has a link to the post where the finishers have their pictures - Y'know, somthing like:

Krystal - "Peachy" - COMPLETED (and this be a link to my post with the picture)

That sounds great!

I'll DEFINITELY still be around I have THREE more afghans to make after this one. They're all for charity auctions and the first one has to be done end of May (I think)

Joyce

Good! I'm glad you'll be here! Be sure to let me know what your next afghan is so that I can add it to the first post.

Hi ladies. I think I'm becoming addicted to CAL's as well as yarn. It's always so much fun to work on projects together! I just love this idea cuz we're always making ***'t things.

Mind if I sign up, too?

I'll add you to the first post. Welcome! :clap Does you afghan have a name?

[RoseRed]

Thanx hun! it's the square rainbow. My chiropractor's having a grandbaby girl!!! So I get to make him & his wife a present YAY! (I LUV my chiro!)

[jmccrochet]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/Afghans/IM001177.jpgWell, I'm done. OK, so I cheated a touch and decided to just go once around with the gray, but this thing's HUGE and HEAVY with all that Homespun. You figure, 27, 6 oz. skeins UGH and me with torn cartilage in my rib cage not good. Anyway, here goes, it's folded in eighths in this pic

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/IM001177.jpg

My next ghan is going to be a shades of purple Relay for Life afghan with the Waldo's Puzzle square making at least one appearance, so Barbara Jean, you can change my stuff on the first post.

Joyce

[disneypal]

Julexia - I must say your first square is great! I love the warm, rich colors!
Joyce - I love your finished afghan - it does sound like it is really big (27 skeins! WOW!). You did a fantastic job!

[BarbaraJean]

My next ghan is going to be a shades of purple Relay for Life afghan with the Waldo's Puzzle square making at least one appearance, so Barbara Jean, you can change my stuff on the first post.

Joyce

Congratulations! She's going to love that!

Gotcha' updated!

[Julexia]

Joyce, I can't imagine making something that big with Homespun! I'm in awe! And I love the colors you chose! Great job! :cheer

[jmccrochet]

Thanks all. Im soooooo glad it's finished because it's so big. My sis picked the colors, but they're the exact colors I would've picked for her if I didn't have her input, she's a HUGE fan of burgundy and the only room in her house without some shade of it is her grandson's spiderman room

I've moved on and have the 1st Waldo's Puzzle square for my next afghan nearly done. I just took a break to eat some dinner. Back to crocheting in a bit.

Joyce

[RoseRed]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/P1300124.jpg

right now it's 25 inches from point to point. I need to finish the pink and do another border with rainbow.

[jmccrochet]

Wow RoseRed that's beautiful!

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/P1300124.jpg

right now it's 25 inches from point to point. I need to finish the pink and do another border with rainbow.

That's great! Does you afghan have I name? I'll add it to the first post.

[RoseRed]

rainbow square. thanx

[jmccrochet]

I'm so psyched and I wanted to share. I absolutely LOVE Chris Simon's square patterns. http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/crochet.html

So far tonight I've done the Waldo's Puzzle, Star OVerlay and the Butterfly Garden. These are wonderfully easy patterns for me to do and I"ve BOMBED on other granny squares, or working in the round before, so I'm so thrilled. Since I plan to make 20 12" squares for this Relay ghan I need to find one more pattern I like and I will make five of each of them.

Here are some pics

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/PhotoLibrary-1732.jpgThe star overlay
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/PhotoLibrary-1733.jpgButterfly Garden
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/PhotoLibrary-1734.jpgWaldo's Puzzle. I wasn't perfect on this one and one of the rings turned on me, but I've been more conscious of the issue with the second Waldo's Puzzle square.

I just HAD to share

Joyce

[Julexia]

RoseRed, your rainbow square is lovely. That is a very cool pattern. Great job! :cheer

Joyce, your squares are very nice. I also enjoy Chris Simon's square patterns. Your colors are fab. I love purple! Great job on them! :cheer

[disneypal]

RoseRed - your afghan is coming along so nicely. I made that same afghan 25 years ago (wow! has it been that long?). I made it for my neice when she was born. I used pastel colors for it. It is a fun afghan to make.

Joyce, wow - you are moving right along so quickly! I like the squares - especially the butterfly garden.:)

[RoseRed]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/P1300125.jpg

Finally finished my Purple Heart/Camo Lapghan for the Houston Fisher House Outreach (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=672552#post672552) or the main thread for the Fisher House Project (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=657809#post657809)

36"x26", RH Camo & Amethyst, I hook. 5 rounds in the border.

[BarbaraJean]

Joyce, I used some of Chris Simon's squares for the ladies of my church for our church afghan. The butterfly square is one that was used.

Well, I completed skeen 2 of 7 skeens. I'm making fewer mistakes and really love this delicate looking afghan. Hmmm, will I actually be able to donate it to the craft sale?:lol

[Beaglelady]

I can get in on this one. I'm currently working on a behemoth afghan for my sister that I need to get finished because I have three others to make for upcoming late spring/early summer fundraisers and then, I have one of my own I want to do.

My sister's I'm doing with Homespun and using the Square Elegance patter found here http://www.therockingchair.us/squareeleganceafghan.html. It's coming along, I just made it HUGE!

Thanks for sharing this pattern! I just love the look of it and I've saved it to my 'favorites' folder.

[sammimag]

I love Chris Simmons Squares. I used her SuperNova Square (http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/supernova.html) to make my very first afghan. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/314378461/in/set-1777119/)

I have not worked much on my cable ghan as I've been out of town and working on some doilies instead and I want to finish the 200 block one first.

[BarbaraJean]

I love Chris Simmons Squares. I used her SuperNova Square (http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/supernova.html) to make my very first afghan. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammimag/314378461/in/set-1777119/)

I have not worked much on my cable ghan as I've been out of town and working on some doilies instead and I want to finish the 200 block one first.

I have a feeling we'll still be here when you get back to your cable afghan. ;)

[jmccrochet]

I have a feeling we'll still be here when you get back to your cable afghan. ;)


I KNOW I will be.

Joyce

[MrsPink]

It's been awhile since I've checked out the boards!

I've been uber-stressed in the last week and as a result I started my very first afghan. It's a little slow going (only because I'm all about instant gratification :lol ) but at the same time it's been sanity saving.

Any suggestions on how to keep me motivated on this ginormous project? :worried

[BarbaraJean]

It's been awhile since I've checked out the boards!

I've been uber-stressed in the last week and as a result I started my very first afghan. It's a little slow going (only because I'm all about instant gratification :lol ) but at the same time it's been sanity saving.

Any suggestions on how to keep me motivated on this ginormous project? :worried

It's not too late. :yay

Motivation suggestion - check back to this thread often. I was making a daisy afghan/baby blanket (pic in my blog) and joined the Flower CAL. I was making decent progress but slow. Then I received the shower invitation and realized I had about 6 weeks less time than I thought to complete it. I can't tell you how much the ladies in the Flower CAL motivated me and kept me going! I had in finished with a couple days to spare.

I'll add your name to the first post and if you can give me a name of your afghan I'll add that too. :hook

[LaurieE]

I'm back home from my weekend event. I participate in living history events. It's amazing to me how fascinated people are by my spinning wheel and spinning in general.

RoseRed -- your rainbow square is lovely.

Here's the update on my dazzleaire afghan. I've taken a few days off from this to work on some preemie items for BityBabyNurse.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/lmse/Crochet/DazzleAire%20Ripple/DSCF0103-adj.jpg

[Shaylen]

Hi Ladies

Can i join...im looking to make a one piece afghan for my DD that will give me a break from squares that im doing in the Happy House CAL(Casablanca,Rail Fence :P) ...so i will be doing them and this one.

I will be doing the V-Stitch Shells in Windsor Blue and White.

Cant wait to start it.

[MrsPink]

Cool! :lol

Thanks BarbaraJean!

I think the official name of the pattern I snagged is the "luxe ripple throw" from the Feb/Mar Crochet Today! Magazine... but I've dubbed it my "Woolly Zen Blanket" because the fuzzy yarn between each of the other colours reminds me of the raked sand gardens.

Here's what it looks like so far:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Tease_Me_Girl/ZenBlanketofDoom.jpg

[Krystal16]

Well, finished row 9 of the border! Only one more round of picots to go and I am DONE!!! :D

[BarbaraJean]

LaurieE, you're making great progress1

Hi Ladies

Can i join...im looking to make a one piece afghan for my DD that will give me a break from squares that im doing in the Happy House CAL(Casablanca,Rail Fence :P) ...so i will be doing them and this one.

I will be doing the V-Stitch Shells in Windsor Blue and White.

Cant wait to start it.

Welcome! Added you to the first post!

Cool! :lol

Here's what it looks like so far:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Tease_Me_Girl/ZenBlanketofDoom.jpg

A very pretty ripple. It does look cuddly!

Well, finished row 9 of the border! Only one more round of picots to go and I am DONE!!! :D

Wow! That is quite a border!

[Julexia]

Laurie, your afghan is very nice. I like the pattern very much.

MrsPink, nice colors. It looks very snuggly. I looked at that afghan and almost decided to make it but wasn't sure about having enough variety of yarns that were washable so I opted out. In my house, everything has to be washable with my 4 yr old around, lol.

[MrsPink]

MrsPink, nice colors. It looks very snuggly. I looked at that afghan and almost decided to make it but wasn't sure about having enough variety of yarns that were washable so I opted out. In my house, everything has to be washable with my 4 yr old around, lol.

I can totally understand the washable aspect... the yarn I ended up using was from my stash that I had been hoarding since I purchased it on Boxing Day (at an unbelievably wicked price! ~$8/ball for the Rowan plaids, original price $23 each!). I'd been at a loss for what kind of project to begin with it at first but couldn't resist buying it anyways. Funny how that happens, eh?

I apparently have no self-control over yarn :lol

[jmccrochet]

Laurie and MrsPink you're both doing well and your work looks great.

Barbara Jean, you are making good progress. Anything worth posting again?

I'm so happy to be here, it sure is motivating to see others' work.

I have 6/20 squares done for the Relay ghan and am working on my 7th. A friend is having surgery tomorrow so I'm certain I"ll get a few done will sitting around the hospital.

so far I have two Waldo's Puzzle, two star overlay, one butterfly garden, one Mandala (I thinkt hat's what it's called) and tonight I started another butterfly garden. I can't believe how quick this was going and to think I was afraid of granny squares..

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

Barbara Jean, you are making good progress. Anything worth posting again?


Joyce

Well, it really just looks the same. I ran out and took a picture but it really doesn't look much different from that last one I posted.:)

I like the Butterfly Garden square.

[vcufashion419]

Everyone's afghans are turning out so nice!!

I've been a busy girl and I have a few other WIPs on my hooks, but I am about halfway done with my shell stitch blanket!! :cheer

[Krystal16]

I'm DONE!!!

It's on its way to the school now. I finished it LATE last night, weaved in the ends this morning and BARELY had time to snap a picture before my daughter whooshed it out the door for the bus!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/th_peachydone.jpg (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/peachydone.jpg)

It's called "Peachy" by Terry Kimbrough

[vcufashion419]

I'm DONE!!!

It's on its way to the school now. I finished it LATE last night, weaved in the ends this morning and BARELY had time to snap a picture before my daughter whooshed it out the door for the bus!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/th_peachydone.jpg (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/peachydone.jpg)

It's called "Peachy" by Terry Kimbrough


WOW!!! That is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BarbaraJean]

I'm DONE!!!

It's on its way to the school now. I finished it LATE last night, weaved in the ends this morning and BARELY had time to snap a picture before my daughter whooshed it out the door for the bus!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/th_peachydone.jpg (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o196/krochetkrystal/peachydone.jpg)

It's called "Peachy" by Terry Kimbrough

Krystal, that is stunning! That border was a lot of work but definitely worth it. Congratualtions!

[Julexia]

Krystal, your afghan is beautiful. You've done a great job on it. :cheer

[LaurieE]

It's lovely!!

[Blueat40]

Great job Krystal!!!

[Krystal16]

:hug Thank you!

[Shaylen]

Krystal

That is so pretty and i loved that you did it in off white...im doing one out of the same book called Shells Galore...she does the most beautiful work and i can only hope mine turns out half as good.

[jmccrochet]

Krystal, that's absolutely gorgeous. Nice work. What's your n ext project?

Joyce

[disneypal]

MrsPink - you afghan looks SO soft !!!
Krystal - that is BEAUTIFUL - I know you made it for charity but I don't think I could part with that!

My company has returned home so I will be able to get back to working on my afghan tonight - whoo hoo!

[Krystal16]

It wasn't hard parting with it, because I started it with the idea of sending it to the school. It is a lot easier crocheting an afghan than spending endless hours at a fundraiser!

[happy_hooking]

30 skeins? I thought 6 or 7 skeins was alot. :)

[jmccrochet]

30 skeins? I thought 6 or 7 skeins was alot. :)


So did I. But I made a birthstone afghan in November that had the birthstone colors for 10 family members in it and it ended up being 27 skeins plus one skein for edging and my sister LOVED how big it was. I talked to the recipient today and he said he and his fiancee have been sleeping with it on the bed EVERY NIGHT since he got it at Christmas and that while it's heavy it's much loved.

[jmccrochet]

OK, so I have nine squares made and have started the 10th...here's what I need encouragement with:

Each of the Waldo's puzzle squares looks different from the others. I keep telling myself that's because this is HAND made and not MACHINE made, but I don't know that I'm convincing myself. This ever happen to anyone when making squares?

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

OK, so I have nine squares made and have started the 10th...here's what I need encouragement with:

Each of the Waldo's puzzle squares looks different from the others. I keep telling myself that's because this is HAND made and not MACHINE made, but I don't know that I'm convincing myself. This ever happen to anyone when making squares?

Joyce


Absolutely! I'll be right back with a link for you.

[BarbaraJean]

This project:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24835

There were 15 12" squares. made by 11 or 12 different ladies. You can imagine the challenge there. I decided to whipstitch them together because I think it would have been much more difficult to crochet it together when there wasn't the same amount of stitches on each square. There's a picture of the completed project near the end of the thread and also in my blog.

[Krystal16]

BarbaraJean - you can put me next for a "Shades of Rose" Afghan... but I'm not posting pics til it's done. It has 7 strips, and I'm nearly done with the first. Only problem is... I am either missing a page, or this pattern doesn't tell you how to join the strips. I'm seeing if I can hunt it down online, otherwise I'm posting a Q? in "Seeking Patterns"...

[BarbaraJean]

BarbaraJean - you can put me next for a "Shades of Rose" Afghan... but I'm not posting pics til it's done. It has 7 strips, and I'm nearly done with the first. Only problem is... I am either missing a page, or this pattern doesn't tell you how to join the strips. I'm seeing if I can hunt it down online, otherwise I'm posting a Q? in "Seeking Patterns"...

That's odd, isn't it? I don't recognize the name but where is the pattern found? I have a couple afghan books I can check in.

[Krystal16]

Oh, sorry - I forgot to post! I had printed the pattern online, most likely from AA. I finally found it on FreePatterns.com and I was, indeed missing the last page where it told me how to join the strips and make the border! LOL!

Got the first strip done! :cheer

[BarbaraJean]

Oh, sorry - I forgot to post! I had printed the pattern online, most likely from AA. I finally found it on FreePatterns.com and I was, indeed missing the last page where it told me how to join the strips and make the border! LOL!

Got the first strip done! :cheer

Oh, good! I'm so glad you were able to find it! :yarn

[BarbaraJean]

So far tonight I've done the Waldo's Puzzle, Star OVerlay and the Butterfly Garden. These are wonderfully easy patterns for me to do and I"ve BOMBED on other granny squares, or working in the round before, so I'm so thrilled. Since I plan to make 20 12" squares for this Relay ghan I need to find one more pattern I like and I will make five of each of them.

Here are some pics


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/PhotoLibrary-1733.jpgButterfly Garden


Joyce

You mentioned you'd like to find another square. I just remembered that this butterfly garden square takes on an entirely different look when you change the color combination. You might try that.

If you look at the Heart of Family afghan in my blog you may be able to see that 2 of the squares are this pattern. They look different though because of the different color changes.

[RoseRed]

Krystal - that is just beautiful!!!

I ended up starting my rainbow sq all over. the 'no dye lot' didn't match right smack in the middle of the pink. That's OK cuz I ended up tweaking the pattern a little bit and i like it even better!

Those squares are beautiful!

[jmccrochet]

You mentioned you'd like to find another square. I just remembered that this butterfly garden square takes on an entirely different look when you change the color combination. You might try that.

If you look at the Heart of Family afghan in my blog you may be able to see that 2 of the squares are this pattern. They look different though because of the different color changes.


THANKS Barbara Jean. That's a terrific idea and I"m gonna give it a shot tonight!

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

THANKS Barbara Jean. That's a terrific idea and I"m gonna give it a shot tonight!

Joyce


You're welcome! :hug

[jmccrochet]

I meant to thank you earlier for your encouragement regarding the difference in the appearance of my squares. It's just what I needed!

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

I meant to thank you earlier for your encouragement regarding the difference in the appearance of my squares. It's just what I needed!

Joyce


Oh, good! I'm so glad. How are you joining your squares?

[jmccrochet]

Oh, good! I'm so glad. How are you joining your squares?


I was thinking of using the Dudessembly method. I am not havinga problem keeping the squares the same size. The main problem I was having was that how the rings in my Waldo's Puzzle squares are interlocked looks different for each square like that I've done (if that even makes sense)

Joyce

[Bizzyboppers]

I'm a bad toad. I haven't touched my squares in about a week.

[Krystal16]

Finished strip two! I'm joining now... But I was bad and left my ends this time. I'll get them tomorrow morning. I don't want to be fixing ends at the end...

[BarbaraJean]

I'm a bad toad. I haven't touched my squares in about a week.

:2nono ;) Seriously, we all need a break some times.

Finished strip two! I'm joining now... But I was bad and left my ends this time. I'll get them tomorrow morning. I don't want to be fixing ends at the end...

You're making quick progress. You may finish your second before I finish my first!

[BarbaraJean]

3 of 7 skeens completed.

This pattern calls for 7 skeens of yarn. The finished product is supposed to be 51" X 71". I just measured it and it is 55" X 30" so I don't imagine I'm going to need all 7 skeens of yarn. It's soooo pretty! :yay

[Krystal16]

Have one more round on my third strip to go... :D

[jmccrochet]

3 of 7 skeens completed.

This pattern calls for 7 skeens of yarn. The finished product is supposed to be 51" X 71". I just measured it and it is 55" X 30" so I don't imagine I'm going to need all 7 skeens of yarn. It's soooo pretty! :yay

When do we get to see another pic?

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

When do we get to see another pic?

Joyce

When it's complete. ;) :yes

It's very repetitive so it doesn't really look different - just bigger.

[LaurieE]

I haven't worked on my afghan at all this week. :ohdear

I've been making baby things for BityBabyNurse. So far I've made 4 hats, 1 pair of mittens, 2 pairs of booties, and 1 preemie afghan.

[BarbaraJean]

I haven't worked on my afghan at all this week. :ohdear

I've been making baby things for BityBabyNurse. So far I've made 4 hats, 1 pair of mittens, 2 pairs of booties, and 1 preemie afghan.


Well, it sounds like you've still accomplished a great deal! Will you be returning to your afghan now?

[LaurieE]

I'm hoping to get at least a few rows done on my afghan. I feel bad leaving it just sit there, unloved. I had gotten more yarn in baby colors earlier this week to make more baby things and it would be a waste not to use it.

I think I'll have to put myself on a schedule -- Monday and Tuesday - baby stuff; Wednesday, Thursday - afghan; weekend - whatever I want to work on. That should work, don't you think!?!?!

[BarbaraJean]

I'm hoping to get at least a few rows done on my afghan. I feel bad leaving it just sit there, unloved. I had gotten more yarn in baby colors earlier this week to make more baby things and it would be a waste not to use it.

I think I'll have to put myself on a schedule -- Monday and Tuesday - baby stuff; Wednesday, Thursday - afghan; weekend - whatever I want to work on. That should work, don't you think!?!?!

Sounds like a plan to me! :dance

[Krystal16]

I'm making the last rounds on my 3rd strip.. :D

[disneypal]

I think I'll have to put myself on a schedule -- Monday and Tuesday - baby stuff; Wednesday, Thursday - afghan; weekend - whatever I want to work on. That should work, don't you think!?!?!
Actually, I think that is a really good idea! :yay

I am still fairly new here so I'm going to attempt to post a photo (hope I do it right). Here is what one of my hexagons looks like. It is made with Lion Brand Homespun in Tudor. I have others that are 1/2 Tudor and 1/2 Deco. I just love the way the color changes on this yarn - it makes it look like you've done more work than you actually have :hook

http://i18.tinypic.com/2natlid.jpg

[BarbaraJean]

Wow! I like that yarn too! I don't think I've ever made a hexagon before.

[LaurieE]

That's really pretty! I like how the colors stayed on each round.

[BarbaraJean]

So.... how is everybody doing?

I had lots of time today but ended up spending it on the Internet :blush I did complete a few rows though.

[LaurieE]

I did some yard work this morning, finished up the box for my wool swap partner, and tonight I'm making squares for the comfortghan for JessC. I really like how the squares are turning out so I'm thinking this pattern and color scheme may become my next afghan.

[BarbaraJean]

I did some yard work this morning, finished up the box for my wool swap partner, and tonight I'm making squares for the comfortghan for JessC. I really like how the squares are turning out so I'm thinking this pattern and color scheme may become my next afghan.


You sound like me - already contemplating the next project. :yes

[disneypal]

I completed another hexagon today.

I want to have 2 done before the evening is over (but if I can get at least one more done - I will be happy!)

[jmccrochet]

So.... how is everybody doing?

I had lots of time today but ended up spending it on the Internet :blush I did complete a few rows though.

I have 10/20 squares finished and am working on the 11th right now. I needed an opinion from my best friend on the colors of a variegated yarn I bought before I continued with it and when she approved (She works for the American Cancer Society) I proceeded, but she just had surgery so I was helping her out a bit today too.

While we're at it, I'm looking for a breast cancer ribbon pattern to do an overlay much like the Chris Simon Star Overlay pattern I'm doing. I'll use Chris' background square pattern, but haven't been able to find a ribbon patten that I understand. Anyone?

Thanks in advance
Joyce

[jmccrochet]

Actually, I think that is a really good idea! :yay

I am still fairly new here so I'm going to attempt to post a photo (hope I do it right). Here is what one of my hexagons looks like. It is made with Lion Brand Homespun in Tudor. I have others that are 1/2 Tudor and 1/2 Deco. I just love the way the color changes on this yarn - it makes it look like you've done more work than you actually have :hook



I love that hexagon. I have five colors of Homespun waiting for me to finish my three auction afghans so I can make a ghan for my bedroom and the more I see the more I don't know what to do for myself LOL

Nice work

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

I completed another hexagon today.

I want to have 2 done before the evening is over (but if I can get at least one more done - I will be happy!)

:cheer :yay

I have 10/20 squares finished and am working on the 11th right now. I needed an opinion from my best friend on the colors of a variegated yarn I bought before I continued with it and when she approved (She works for the American Cancer Society) I proceeded, but she just had surgery so I was helping her out a bit today too.

While we're at it, I'm looking for a breast cancer ribbon pattern to do an overlay much like the Chris Simon Star Overlay pattern I'm doing. I'll use Chris' background square pattern, but haven't been able to find a ribbon patten that I understand. Anyone?

Thanks in advance
Joyce

I've not seen anything about a ribbon pattern.

[Krystal16]

I was hoping to finish the 4th strip of my Shades of Rose (in Green :lol) but spent the day here organizing the comfortghan for Jess. Now I'm working on the strip, but don't think I'll finish tonight. I need to have this ghan done before next weekend, as the squares are all to be in by then, and I'll need to assemble.

[BarbaraJean]

I was hoping to finish the 4th strip of my Shades of Rose (in Green :lol) but spent the day here organizing the comfortghan for Jess. Now I'm working on the strip, but don't think I'll finish tonight. I need to have this ghan done before next weekend, as the squares are all to be in by then, and I'll need to assemble.

:) My turn to encourage you to meet a deadline.

[Krystal16]

ooooh, yes! Definitely need to keep on top of this one. But really - could someone come clean my house while I crochet? :rofl

[BarbaraJean]

ooooh, yes! Definitely need to keep on top of this one. But really - could someone come clean my house while I crochet? :rofl


:lol Oh, how well I know that feeling!

[jmccrochet]

I'll be hooking away for JEss on Sunday so this 'ghan will have to wait too.

Barbara Jean, thanks for the response to the ribbon request. I may have to ccome up with something of my own:eek

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

I'll be hooking away for JEss on Sunday so this 'ghan will have to wait too.

Barbara Jean, thanks for the response to the ribbon request. I may have to ccome up with something of my own:eek

Joyce

I think you're up to it! ;) But I will ask around.

[Krystal16]

Joyce, I think I've seen something before... I'll look ...

[Krystal16]

http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/pdf/freepinkheartribbon.pdf Here's a chart.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/x-stitch/bcribbon.html Here's another.

There's bunch of other links here http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/pink-ribbon.html

Supposed to be one somewhere on this page ($$?) http://www.*******.com/misc.html

Hhope some of this helps

[jmccrochet]

Joyce, I think I've seen something before... I'll look ...


Thanks Krystal and Barbara Jean. I may post tomorrow in the searching for patterns section but for now, I've found a pin pattern that I don't completely understand, so I may be asking in the HELP section too ;)

Thanks again

Joyce

[jmccrochet]

http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/pdf/freepinkheartribbon.pdf Here's a chart.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/x-stitch/bcribbon.html Here's another.

There's bunch of other links here http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/pink-ribbon.html

Supposed to be one somewhere on this page ($$?) http://www.*******.com/misc.html

Hhope some of this helps

Thanks so much. I'll go check it out! I'm a way's away from needing it but my wheels are spinning on these "themed" ghans

Joyce

[Rennie]

Hi I am working on an afghan that really has no pattern. I am makeing it up as I go along. It is in all shades of yellow and all types of yarns. I am making 10in by 10in Grannhy Squares. Then doing the last row in white double crochet. If I can finish the roll of film in my camera I will try to post pictures.
Glenda G

[Krystal16]

Well, I FINISHED that strip (#4). It's not joined, and the ends aren't woven in, but I'm dawg tired. I *did* however, finish in all the ends for the other three strips yesterday, so this is the only one not woven in. :D Yay, me.

[jmccrochet]

Good for you Krystal:cheer
Nice work. I've been delayed by TV. Watching CNN's coverage of that Atlanta bus crash.

Joyce

[BarbaraJean]

Hi I am working on an afghan that really has no pattern. I am makeing it up as I go along. It is in all shades of yellow and all types of yarns. I am making 10in by 10in Grannhy Squares. Then doing the last row in white double crochet. If I can finish the roll of film in my camera I will try to post pictures.
Glenda G

Welcome Rennie! I'll add your name to the first post. Pop in every now and then and let us know how you're progressing. :clap

Well, I FINISHED that strip (#4). It's not joined, and the ends aren't woven in, but I'm dawg tired. I *did* however, finish in all the ends for the other three strips yesterday, so this is the only one not woven in. :D Yay, me.

Yay Krystal! :yay

[jmccrochet]

Well, as I expected, making squares to send to Krystal took up most of my day today so no work on my Relay afghan, but I feel good contributing to the ghans Krystal's putting together for Jess.

Joyce

[Krystal16]

Well, I didn't do ANY crocheting yet today. Hmmmph. Gotta get that next strip going tomororw, I guess.

[RoseRed]

I've had company all week so I haven't had a whole lot of time to work on much of anything. Just a few hook cases for the long car rides. I love Caron SS with an E hook. It just makes the most wonderful fabric!

[jmccrochet]

I finished my 12th square. I'm going to wait until I finish 20 and see how I like the size. I'm contemplating going larger

Joyce

[LaurieE]

After spending the weekend working on baby things and squares for JessC, I finally got to work a little bit on my afghan. It was only about half a row, but that's ok. At least I worked on it.

[BarbaraJean]

It seems like those of us who are posting frequently are making progress.

We'd like to hear from all our CAL members. How is everybody else doing?

[Marci]

I'm sorry to have been silent for so long. In the last 12 days I've been busy, but not with crochet, unfortunately:( However, I did get a little more done on my summer lace afghan. 8 of 24 squares are complete.
It's a "join as you go" pattern, 6x4 squares long and wide. So, one and a half rows out of four are complete. I really like the way it looks, but the Caron Simply Soft is working up smaller than gauge, even though I've moved up two hook sizes.

The squares are not "square", the finished ghan will have a wavy? lacy? edge. So I'm not going to try adding more squares to make it bigger, because I don't want to have to work out a new count for the edging. :think

I read all the posts I missed. Congratulations to you all for working so hard . I've got to get back on track here! BarbaraJean, thanks so much :manyheart for sticking with all of us who haven't been "regulars". Marci

[Julexia]

I have all the centers of my squares done. I have 3 full squares done. I decided to make the squares larger using aran instead of black and I love how they are turning out. The aran makes the reds stand out more.

I would have had more squares done if my DH hadn't decided he wanted me to play EVE Online with him, lol. I played games instead of crocheting this weekend. Bad me, hehe.

[BarbaraJean]

I'm sorry to have been silent for so long. In the last 12 days I've been busy, but not with crochet, unfortunately:( However, I did get a little more done on my summer lace afghan. 8 of 24 squares are complete.
It's a "join as you go" pattern, 6x4 squares long and wide. So, one and a half rows out of four are complete. I really like the way it looks, but the Caron Simply Soft is working up smaller than gauge, even though I've moved up two hook sizes.

The squares are not "square", the finished ghan will have a wavy? lacy? edge. So I'm not going to try adding more squares to make it bigger, because I don't want to have to work out a new count for the edging. :think

I read all the posts I missed. Congratulations to you all for working so hard . I've got to get back on track here! BarbaraJean, thanks so much :manyheart for sticking with all of us who haven't been "regulars". Marci

I like "join as you go projects". But I'm really enjoying this one piece afghan because there is NO joining. ;) I really like the Caron SS. Mine is actually turning out to be 55" wide instead of 51".

I have all the centers of my squares done. I have 3 full squares done. I decided to make the squares larger using aran instead of black and I love how they are turning out. The aran makes the reds stand out more.

I would have had more squares done if my DH hadn't decided he wanted me to play EVE Online with him, lol. I played games instead of crocheting this weekend. Bad me, hehe.


Not bad you at all! You're nurturing your relationship with your husband and that is extremely important! :manyheart

[Bizzyboppers]

Hi, My name is Biz and I'm a lazy miscellaneous afghan CAL participant. :blush

My intentions are great. But then things like charity hats/mitties/scarves come along and I get so side tracked by them. To top it off, then people in my family go and have babies and the 'needs' list for them continues to pile up... And THEN all the little kids in my family under the age of 10 decided they all had to be born within a 3 week period of each other and they need birthday gifts. Not just ANY birthday gift will do from Auntie Biz! They ALL know I crochet!! and just like DM and MIL they all want one of EVERYTHING I make! :sigh

I'm a slacker. I know. I've accepted it. I can only hope that you can too.

biz

[BarbaraJean]

Hi, My name is Biz and I'm a lazy miscellaneous afghan CAL participant. :blush


biz

That's hilarious, biz! :lol It doesn't sound like you've been slacking to me. Obviously, you've accomplished a lot! How wonderful for you that your family wants crocheted gifts from you. That would make me feel very special.

I'm glad you checked in though. It's great to hear what you're up to. We'll still be here when you get a chance to get back to your afghan. :yes

[Blueat40]

Hey, just checking in. I had been just having to make myself work on the Fisher House afghan (1 row FPtr, 1 row dc and repeat) I started so I really didn't have much progress going on with it BUT, for whatever reason, I got really motivated Friday night and now I only have 10 rows left!!!! Can't wait to finish it (hopefully tonight) and post a picture.

Barbara Jean, thanks so much for keeping this CAL going. You are doing an awesome job motivating and encouraging our group.

[BarbaraJean]

Hey, just checking in. I had been just having to make myself work on the Fisher House afghan (1 row FPtr, 1 row dc and repeat) I started so I really didn't have much progress going on with it BUT, for whatever reason, I got really motivated Friday night and now I only have 10 rows left!!!! Can't wait to finish it (hopefully tonight) and post a picture.

Barbara Jean, thanks so much for keeping this CAL going. You are doing an awesome job motivating and encouraging our group.

Oh my! When you get going, you really get going! :D Looks like you may be the next of our CAL to complete a project. :cheer

[Marci]

Oh My! I'm back to report I got nothing done on my afghan today. Sorry everybody. But, I did work on the Blue Star Afghan CAL. Yep, I admit it: I'm a CAL junkie.:lol :lol

And these aren't the only two I'm working on. Also, I dug out a sampler afghan that's been in my WIP closet for a year and decided to finish it.
It looks like there are 15 squares complete out of 63. Good Grief!

I did have a plan for today. I worked on the Blue Star afghan this afternoon and saved the Summer Lace afghan for this CAL til tonight.
However, my DH is taking me to the movies tonight to see "Happy Feet".

Maybe when I get home I'll be able to get my happy fingers moving through at least one square.

Thanks everybody for all the motivation:manyheart Marci

[Krystal16]

OOOOh, I want to see happy feet.

I am doing what I always do. I have a deadline and I'm working on everything BUT what I need to work on. I've been frogging the sweaters I bought at the thrift store yesterday. Took all I could not to start on the project I want to use them for. :(

DH works late tonight, so I'll be a crocheting madwoman once the kids are in bed.

[BarbaraJean]

Krystal! I've been frogging sweaters too! Perhaps I should say I'm attempting to frog sweaters. I was pretty successful with the first but the second is proving to be much more difficult. This was my first time to try this.

[Krystal16]

Barbara Jean -

I have found a couple of things out:

1. Make sure you get a sweater whose side seams are sewn rather than serged. I have found Old Navy and Dress Barn ones that have a floss-type seam down them, and if you get this floss just right, it unravels just like a bag of potatoes (or dog food).. pretend the seam is a line of crochet to figure out what to cut and what to pull...

2. If it's FUZZED, STREEEEETCH the sweater as you frog it. It aids in keeping the fuzzies from catching.

3. Get only CHUNKY knit ones... I can'tIMAGINE frogging the thin stuff....

Here's my sweater and yarns that I have already done...

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[disneypal]

Mine is coming along - I completed 2 more hexagons but still have a way to go. I didn't work on it yesterday because I decided to make some bookmarks to give as Easter gifts (making 12 of them so needed to get started). I plan on working on my afghan tonight though. Hopefully will get 2 hexagons done.

[Krystal16]

My SIL took DS to the science museum today for a field trip. I'm going to clean for 30, crochet for 30 all day long until they get home... :D

[Bizzyboppers]

:lol Good plan Krystal!!
Maybe I should try that!

[Bizzyboppers]

Ok be proud of me. I made and attached one square to my comfortghan.:cheer

[disneypal]

I made and attached one square to my comfortghan.
Whoo Hoo! That is great - in order to get finish you have to get started and you are on your way. :cheer

[Krystal16]

I am VERY proud of yoU!

I am cruising right along with my Shades of Rose. I had to switch it up a bit, so I'm not doing a strip at a time. Now I've moved to doing assembly-line style I made the last 3 strip centers, now I'm onto the next round of the first (of 3) strips... There are 4 different color rounds, total of 7 rows.

[LaurieE]

Congratulations!

[Bizzyboppers]

:bow I would like to thank all of those who made this possible......
my yarn suppliers....my crochet hook manufacturers.....my mom *sniff*...my dad...my husband and kids, your tolerance helps me do what I do....they only give me 30 seconds and I can't name all of you....but you know who you are...and I love you all.....*sniff*

[Bizzyboppers]

tee hee hee..I'm a bit of a ham.

Really, thanks guys, your encouragement helps me work on this afghan even though I'd rather make mittens and dolls...

[LaurieE]

Cute!! :hook It reminds me of the commercial where the woman is standing on the stairs thanking her travel agent. :lol

[BarbaraJean]

Mine is coming along - I completed 2 more hexagons but still have a way to go. I didn't work on it yesterday because I decided to make some bookmarks to give as Easter gifts (making 12 of them so needed to get started). I plan on working on my afghan tonight though. Hopefully will get 2 hexagons done.

I'd love to see a picture of your bookmarks. :yes

Ok be proud of me. I made and attached one square to my comfortghan.:cheer

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:bow I would like to thank all of those who made this possible......
my yarn suppliers....my crochet hook manufacturers.....my mom *sniff*...my dad...my husband and kids, your tolerance helps me do what I do....they only give me 30 seconds and I can't name all of you....but you know who you are...and I love you all.....*sniff*

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