Let the Games Begin!

[Crochetville LLC]

This thread will be opened at the beginning of the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Athletes can use this thread to share their progress during the games.

[AmyS]

The games have begun! Let us know what progress you're making here!

[Snikki28]

I have started! On Row 3 of my filet table runner!! Good luck everyone!

[tracystroebel]

I haven't started yet, will start when I get back from the PO and the shops.

:woo

[teakaycee]

Row 5 of a 12 point round.... with an emergancy stop of sewing a button back on to a pair of my daughters shorts.................. *whew*

Go Teams!!!
:crocheting :mug

[eurolyons]

I have changed my project to a prayer shawl of my own design. Am getting the yarn in a couple of hours...I live next door to a yarn shop. However, I am watching the Opening Ceremonies and they are beautiful!

Good luck everyone!

[Snikki28]

LOL Tea! 5 already..... filet is hard for me...heck THREAD is hard for me, hard on the hands, I have just begun and man I envy all the die hard threadies out there!

More :mug:mug

[kkms]

hey how did you get to watch the opening ceremonies already not fair!

I have changed my project to a prayer shawl of my own design. Am getting the yarn in a couple of hours...I live next door to a yarn shop. However, I am watching the Opening Ceremonies and they are beautiful!

Good luck everyone!

[dilyca2006]

I have my yarn,my book and my hook sitting in front of me. Delima. Do I eat breakfast first or start my afghan!!!!!LOL

[dilyca2006]

Look at the heading. The notices. Amy told us last night that we can start this morning. We don't have to wait till the opening ceramonies are broadcast this evening!!!!!!!:clap


hey how did you get to watch the opening ceremonies already not fair!

[Snikki28]

What channel are the opening ceremonies on? I have satellite tv and cannot seem to find them?:think

[Snikki28]

Oh I am sooooo confused:think It is ok to start?

[dilyca2006]

They are not on yet. They are not on till this evening. Amy has given us permission to start this morning. 8am eastern time. This means I am now behind!!!!!!LOL


What channel are the opening ceremonies on? I have satellite tv and cannot seem to find them?:think

[jeannie1205]

Have my supplies but won't be able to start till I get home from work. Also, can I be added to Team Afghan if it's not too late? I didn't post in the thread earlier.

[dilyca2006]

Yes!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!:cheer


Oh I am sooooo confused:think It is ok to start?

[teakaycee]

whew............starting round 7.
this is definately going to be a challenge.... I have my grandbaby wanting my attention.... my daughter needing a button sewn... my hubby home because the sattlelite guy is here upgrading out dish... so he keeps asking for my opinion about things............... I need to tag out to one of my team members.
:crocheting :mug

**2008 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece**
Team Afghan

[Cliffnote]

woohoo, good luck all!

Kim

[eurolyons]

hey how did you get to watch the opening ceremonies already not fair!

Because they are being broadcast live on Eurosport!

[Pumpkinmouse]

Almost done with the body of the first bear so far so good no problems :hook

[Priszm]

I'm so jealous! You guys get to start and I'm stuck at work :(

[eurolyons]

Well I'm delayed for the moment...the yarn shop next door to where I live is usually open in the afternoons, but today she is closed.

[JenC]

I'm not going to be able to start until Sunday at my Crochet Club meeting... unless I can get rid of my husband for a while:think. My project is a surprise for him for Christmas! And of course, he's taken today off. :lol
Oh well...

[angelfire]

I have two Daisy squares done so far, now it is off to shower and go to the PO.

[Scorpio59]

Ni Hao! (Hello) I've begun! But first I had to wake up my brain with some caffiene! Oh wait- it's China- I should've had tea ! Materials are pretty well organized (yeah sure) and I have 3 rows complete. Goal for today is probably 6 or 7 but i am also journaling scrapbooking today so I'll be going back and forth between the two!

zai jian! (Good Bye)

[mattsmom499]

Had a rough start, DH and DS kept interrupting me. Finally got the first rounds done. I should have practiced with the L hook, it's heavier than my normal H. I am starting the ectangle granny first. Think it would be quicker than the 12pt RR.


:cheerGo Team Seniors!:cheer
GO U S A:cheer

[HappyBunny]

I'm starting today but I don't see a thread for Team Wearables?

[ldyer1]

Today I am going to print my patterns, find the yarn, and cut out the foam things for one of my pairs of slippers. Going to get a later start though because I thought we were starting tonight and I have a test project to finish first! I also have to pick yarn for my crinoline doll but I have printed that pattern already.

[Lesalicious]

I am off to a great started glad I have single crochet stitches I can do those in my sleep the hard part is the cross stitching while I follow the graph part that is the part that gets me. I think I will do 10 rows then start the cross stitching then 10 more rows then cross stitching I think it would work up faster that way. Go Team Afghan GOOOOO.:)

[Schmetterling]

I'm about to start as well. I'm on Team Wearables but I don't think there is a thread for us yet.

[HappyBunny]

I'm about to start as well. I'm on Team Wearables but I don't think there is a thread for us yet.


I know, I looked for it too but couldn't find the thread. What are you making? I'm making a shawl.

[kkms]

is there any possible way you can tell him you are making it for someone else - and that way you will still be able to make it in front of him?

I'm not going to be able to start until Sunday at my Crochet Club meeting... unless I can get rid of my husband for a while:think. My project is a surprise for him for Christmas! And of course, he's taken today off. :lol
Oh well...

[kkms]

Because they are being broadcast live on Eurosport!

oh soo cool - can't wait to see the opening tonight - kids and i and pizza and tv! oh don't forget the hook and thread! oh but white thread and pizza -:eek maybe not!

[Carla J]

I've been posting on my Team Accessories thread. I had an appt to go to late this morning. DH drove so I was able to crochet to and from the meeting. I got 2 squares done on my bag then, but may not use one as it looks sad. I have managed to make 2 more squares and am in the middle of one more. This seems to be working up faster than I thought, so I may need to make anothern bag. We will have to see when it come to the assembly and lining parts.

[Grandma Beth]

I've got 100 loops on the loom so far! Grandma

[donnalynn2]

I won't be able to start until tomorrow because I totally forgot one little thing! Since I'm making something with 3 strands of thread held together and didn't want the thread to get all tangled up, my DH has actually made me (out of old Folgers cans) individual yarn containers. I originally had one which he made me a couple of years ago and totally forgot to have him make me 2 more until this morning. You need overnight for the glue to cure so it'll be tomorrow before I can use them. Fingers crossed that I have no problems with my pattern. I think I worked like 5 swatches in all during training and still never got the exact right size so we'll see how my circle jacket turns out! LOL

Can't wait til the Team Wearables Thread starts up!!!

[JenC]

is there any possible way you can tell him you are making it for someone else - and that way you will still be able to make it in front of him?


No, it's something he's asked for. So I couldnt really say I was making it for someone else first. That would make the next few weeks unbearable! :hook

Thanks for the suggestion though.

[craziebunny]

Starting my first snowflake here! right after sweep the kitchen floor! :eek Go teams GO :cheer

[eurolyons]

I decided not to wait, I took this Lang Silkdream which is silk/merino blend and was slated for a Lily Chin knitted dress I was gonna do, and I'm using it for the shawl. It's a beautiful cranberry red.

I have 10 inches done already.

[chrispersmom]

Started my tote earlier....so far I have one half of one side done. Taking a break to do dinner and my cramping hands need a rest. Crocheting didn't used to bother my hands like this.:hook

[tracystroebel]

LeAnna, that's a great start. Can't wait to see it finished. :hook

[eurolyons]

Thanks Tracy!

[CroJulee]

Okay, I'm getting ready to start shortly. Have to make 12 12" squares for my ghan. I'm also gonna put a beautiful edging on it to make it unique.

GO TEAM!!

Julee

[Carla J]

Okay, I'm getting ready to start shortly. Have to make 12 12" squares for my ghan. I'm also gonna put a beautiful edging on it to make it unique.

GO TEAM!!

Julee
:cheer:cheer:clap:cheer:cheer I know you can do it!:D

[bauer basics]

I'm just finishing up assembling the first section of the Cathedral Rose Window afghan....WooHoo!!!!:clap I'm going to have to get the crochet needles flying if I want to get this done in time! :knit

Michelle

[Carla J]

I'm just finishing up assembling the first section of the Cathedral Rose Window afghan....WooHoo!!!!:clap I'm going to have to get the crochet needles flying if I want to get this done in time! :knit

Michelle
:cheer:cheer Yeaaaaa! You can do it!:D

[mama_crochet]

I started on mine... I am doing a baby outfit size 3 mos. I love the way the little skirt is turning out. It is a 3 pc. set and it is a tank top, bolero and a ruffled skirt! :)

[Shelleden]

Look at the heading. The notices. Amy told us last night that we can start this morning. We don't have to wait till the opening ceramonies are broadcast this evening!!!!!!!:clap

The notices?? What notices? I missed that - dang - I'm sitting here waiting for 7:30 to get here!! I'm jumping in then. Right now! :yay yahoo!

[grannyannie]

:cheerWOOHOO!!!:cheer Got my first of 20 scarves finished and 1 wristband done! Just started on #2! Never worked with chenille before, it's a little trickier than I thought :think, sure does like to twist, but I'll get thru it! :cheer

[Carla J]

The notices?? What notices? I missed that - dang - I'm sitting here waiting for 7:30 to get here!! I'm jumping in then. Right now! :yay yahoo!
The notices are at the top above the thread posts but underneath the banner to click for new posts, search, and user cp.

But :cheer:cheer:cheer to everyone!

[Shelleden]

I'm starting today but I don't see a thread for Team Wearables?

I was wondering the samething.... is there a team for wearables? I'm making myself a Molly Weasley sweater. :hook

[Shelleden]

The notices are at the top above the thread posts but underneath the banner to click for new posts, search, and user cp.

But :cheer:cheer:cheer to everyone!

Ok, thanks Carla. :hook

[Ocean Breeze]

YAY!!!..Starting my 1st purse WOO HOO..I was gonna start this morning,but had to go help dh with a little job he got for today..GOOD LUCK everyone..I now WE can do it..

[Shelleden]

Yay! It's ON!! This is so exciting! :clap

[RebelCrochet]

I'm so jealous! You guys get to start and I'm stuck at work :(

Don't worry, I was stuck at work too until just now.

[frogrockr]

I'm on Row 3 after my Crochet programme crashing (AGAIN... :cry ) and I'm really frustrated about having to be in at work today!!!

[crochetprincess66]

I'm starting today but I don't see a thread for Team Wearables?


I was wondering that same thing:think. I don't mind just posting here, but I thought there was going to be a thread for each team.

So anyways, I started my sweater. I like the pattern, so far it looks like a doily made of yarn. I'll post a pic of my progress soon. Hope everyone is doing good.

Kim :princess

[CroJulee]

I think it'd be kinda cool to have a team for the individual competitors (one thread would be to cool)too so we can kinda keep each other encouraged. Would that be possible?

Thanks

Julee

[yarnaround]

Hi,
Is it to late for me to join the 2008 Crochet Olympic Games of Ancient Greece? Please I want to get in on this. I will be crocheting a lap throw. The name of the pattern is "Wavy Stitch Shell". The yarn I'll be using is Red Heart/Acryllic. Why it's a challenge; because lining my shells up for me has always been a problem-I hope I can get it this time. The book I'm using is, Encyclopedia of Crochet, by Donna Kooler-page 144.
If not I do understand. But I just wanted to check since this is the beginning night. Thank you anyway it goes. :)

[ldyer1]

Oh Wow the drummers were amazing!!!

[yarnaround]

I love the opening ceremony, it's like a parade.

[craziebunny]

my cable is messed yp so my local chanels arent coming in clear so I cant see it all :sad

[CroJulee]

I haven't even watched a lick of the games yet. Probably won't watch much. We don't have cable or anything like that so we don't get much. Oh well. It's all good. I have some movies that I enjoy watching Lots.

Julee

[marikamum]

Yay! I'm off :) (only 2/3 of the way through with the base row, but the next few should be quicker as this is 60 solid blocks in a row...)
Looks like everyone survived the time differentials and proceeded to the start in an orderly fashion :D
I only caught the first half of the Opening Ceremonies before heading off to :sleep last night... lovely stuff (whatever I could see when glancing up from chaining and stitching in my size 20-30 equivalent thread :yes :lol)...

Cheers,

[angelfire]

from the looks of the team threads , everyone started off well in their first day of the games. Congrats on a fine start. :cheer

[basjordan]

This is so much fun!!! I needed motivated to get this project started, but now the yarn feels so soft and silky, and my family is cheering me on and taking over a lot of my chores so I can concentrate -- can we have these games all year long? :hook I'd much rather crochet than do housework!

[donnalynn2]

I tivoed the Opening Ceremonies last night and watched them this morning FFwind through the boring parts. All in all I thought they were specactular! BTW, you don't need to have cable persay to watch the olympics as long as you get NBC you can watch. They don't carry every single thing but they carry the majority of the stuff, esp the major stuff. Lucky for me they carry all the gymnastics which is my fave part of the summer games!!!

I got started on my Drops Circle Jacket this morning and I'm quite impressed with how good it's coming so far. I have never made a project with thread like this before, esp while holding 3 strands together at once so it is a bit challenging but I really love the way it looks! I picked 2 skeins of a cream/beige color and one skein of white and the way they all intertwine is very nice. I'm already up to Round 11 and will start my armhole shaping soon, that's where it's going to get tricky...

P.S. Any word yet on whether there will be a "Team Wearables" thread???

[Carla J]

I have been looking for the Team Wearables thread to ... just to cheer you all on... but I have not been able to find it either. Maybe we should PM Amy or Donna, as it may have been missed, or has a typing error in the title?

[jessicagil]

I did 10 rounds of a 6 pt rr... then added 6 pts. I am on the 16th row all together on it. I also have 9 12" scrap granny squares done. Sewing those together when I get bored with the rr. Then I will add 12 rds to make it big enough for what Sissie wants.

[sfgwife]

Well everyone got hit with the olympics and I got hit with a MIGRAINE................. :cry. I still have to finish up something I am workin on before I can start my wrap but I can't do ANYTHING with this stupid headache. :( Rain rain go away don't come back for a while.

[basjordan]

I got the easy part of the sweater done. Now I have to shape armholes, then fill them with sleeves, then add a hood. It's going much more quickly than I thought it would. So far. We'll see how I do when I actually have to think about it...:think

[Carla J]

Just so everyone knows, there is a new Team Wearables Thread! Oh Yes!

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83867

Go Team Wearables!!! :cheer :cheer

[Priszm]

I made a trip to Joann's today to pick up another color to go with the blue for my squares and something to go with the Poppy Yellow for my RR. I'm very happy with all colors. I got RHSS burgandy for squares and it looks so nice with the cream!

For the RR I got RHSS Cornmeal and got it started tonight! I started it with Caron SS off white 2 strands, then painted in the cornmeal. It's so pretty so far :D

Go Team Sissie :cheer

[sissie44]

I did 10 rounds of a 6 pt rr... then added 6 pts. I am on the 16th row all together on it. I also have 9 12" scrap granny squares done. Sewing those together when I get bored with the rr. Then I will add 12 rds to make it big enough for what Sissie wants.

you are on a row Jessica and I just love you for all you are doing to help me with the seniors:manyheart:hug:hug

Well everyone got hit with the olympics and I got hit with a MIGRAINE................. :cry. I still have to finish up something I am workin on before I can start my wrap but I can't do ANYTHING with this stupid headache. :( Rain rain go away don't come back for a while. oh no that is so not fun :ohdear :( I will pray you start feeling better soon so you can join in on the fun. now go get an ice pack and lay down and rest:hug:manyheart

I made a trip to Joann's today to pick up another color to go with the blue for my squares and something to go with the Poppy Yellow for my RR. I'm very happy with all colors. I got RHSS burgandy for squares and it looks so nice with the cream!

For the RR I got RHSS Cornmeal and got it started tonight! I started it with Caron SS off white 2 strands, then painted in the cornmeal. It's so pretty so far :D

Go Team Sissie :cheer

can't wait to see this one:cheer I may have to make one like it:lol

thank you so much for all you are doing to help my seniors :hug

we are going for the GOLD:cheer:cheer

[ldyer1]

I have one of my four slippers made, woohooooooo!

[Carla J]

:cheer :cheer Way to go Laura! :woo

[tracystroebel]

:yay Laura. Whose pair did you start with? :devil

[angelfire]

I love looking at all of the team threads, everyone seems so productive and in addition to that everyone seems to be having fun when they can.



GO TEAMS

[LavenderRose]

One down, seven to go. I'll have to keep up the pace if I want to complete all eight by the end, though. Single crochet takes FOREVER!

[CroJulee]

Ok, I have ONE 12 inch square done of 12. I just super sidetracked yesterday. I really need to get something made for the fair. Have a ripple that I'm almost done with but in my second to the last panel of color (pink/10rows) I only had enough to do 8 rows which totally messes up the look. Oiii, I haven't even been able to touch it. It's really bugging me. Oh well. Perfectionist shutting up.

Goooo Teams and go INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS!!

Julee

[ldyer1]

:rofl tracey I started with Endweavers. After two failed attempts at my own I decided to stop angering the slipper foo.

Guess what, fits him perfectly! Took the entire plane ride and 30 minutes before. I finished at about 1000 feet lol.

Oh...and everyone seattle is amazing!!!!!!! I want to move here! It reminds me of England and Cambridge MA all in one!

[Lesalicious]

Looks like everyone is on a roll. I am cheering for everyone.:)

So far so good with my afghan here is my update so far.:)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/2750647574_6f376df0d9.jpg

Everyone take care. And wishing everyone good luck.:)

[craziebunny]

I have one of my four slippers made, woohooooooo!
I hope one is for hubby!:lol

[Carla J]

:rofl tracey I started with Endweavers. After two failed attempts at my own I decided to stop angering the slipper foo.

Guess what, fits him perfectly! Took the entire plane ride and 30 minutes before. I finished at about 1000 feet lol.

Oh...and everyone seattle is amazing!!!!!!! I want to move here! It reminds me of England and Cambridge MA all in one!

I am glad you like Seattle! I hope Endweaver brought his needle to weave in the ends of his :slipper:slipper. :devil

[tracystroebel]

:yay Laura, that means your pair will fit, too. :cheer

Lesa, that is pretty, great progress. :cheer

[Lesalicious]

:yay Laura, that means your pair will fit, too. :cheer

Lesa, that is pretty, great progress. :cheer


Thanks Tracy I am on a roll trying to finish up the head so I can get to the body. :) thanks :)

Good luck everyone.:cheer

[Cherri]

Here's my afghan as of last night. I'm a little further along on it now. I'm doing my 2nd set of white inserts. Have fun everybody, I'm having a blast!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics2.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics2.jpg)

[CroJulee]

Here's my afghan as of last night. I'm a little further along on it now. I'm doing my 2nd set of white inserts. Have fun everybody, I'm having a blast!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics2.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics2.jpg)
OH MY GOODNESS!! That's SOOOOOOOOO pretty!! Great job!! You're making a ton of progress!!

Julee

[jeannie1205]

:cheer to everyone as you continue with your projects. I was finally able to start my lapghan early this morning. Had to finish up my swap partner's tote for shipment this week. After frogging the lapghan several times I finally came up with the pattern as per Yarncat's Diamond Lapghan pics. I've completed about 15 rows so far. Will post pic sometime later.

Hoping to get more done but my arm is hurting bad from so much crocheting that I've done these past days. But gotta get it done....at least one of my challenges is done....figuring out the pattern:clap

[melinda9723]

I have made 2 hats so far.I am working on the afghan but am having a time stopping myself from frogging it ! Hope everyone is doing well.

[mattsmom499]

Just wanted to LYK that I am down to weaving in the ends on lapghan#1. I will post a link by Wednesday.
Meegan
Go Team Seniors!:cheer

[kkms]

well i got the main portion of my doily done - working on the flowers now and boy its very confusing! will try some more later
kris

[SweaterGrrrl]

My goal was to make a swatch of a new stitch and a sketch of an original garment design each day.

I decided that I could do more the next day to catch up if I didn't get things done one day, but that I could NOT make extra ahead of time so I could goof off later. So far I've been able to surpass my goals, but that was over the weekend--let's see what happens during the work week. I'm keeping a positive attitude!

[CroJulee]

Ok, I'm starting to think that maybe I shouldn't try an afghan with blocks. I think I'm gonna go ahead and switch to something doable and something that needs to be done.

Drum roll please....
I'm gonna copy one of the gals here and make a tub full of crochet items to sell at a local craft fair. I seriously need to get more done and I'm getting no where with it.

I'd still like to be a individual competitor though.

Thanks

Julee

[kkms]

three flowers down and about 30 to go!!!! yippeee

[teakaycee]

WOw............... look at everyone go! this is awesome:cheer:cheer:cheer
well.......... guess I'll show off a bit too............ :U
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/KnitCrochetCreations/DCP02706.jpg

this is what I have done so far of the first of the two prayer blankets I intend on making. It may not seem like alot.. but its with working on swap items.. charity squares and other commitments.... along with tending to my family... whew.

:mug :crocheting
Grab your yarn and grab your hooks,
Get your scissors and your books,
We can do it, yes we can,
We can make it Team Afghan!

[Paganprincess]

Well I thought about starting my shrug and hat today. Thats progress. Have some time off of work in the next few days. planning to get at it.

[Captain Crochet]

Started my cardigan today. :clap

It's going pretty well. The real challenge is the 90 degree turns. What's challenging about them is that up until now I have been making star shaped afghans and granny squares so I have to remember to chain one instead of two when I turn a corner.

The other challenge for me will be to actually finish the sweater.

Well, I am done crocheting for today. I think I made a good start. I am going to go now. The Closer is coming on.

:hookKeep on hooking.

[Aussie]

Here's my afghan as of last night. I'm a little further along on it now. I'm doing my 2nd set of white inserts. Have fun everybody, I'm having a blast!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics2.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics2.jpg)

That is just gorgeous. :clap what pattern are you using.

[scc51055]

i finished my baby blankie last night at 730 had time in the cr that i wasnt expecting!

[Carla J]

I finished my bag last night. My pictures are in Team Accessories. I am resting my arms and hands now, but may crochet later. As with the left over test squares I am going to add more squares to and make 2 more rectangle totes of my own design.

[jeannie1205]

Got a little bit done but enough that the pattern is showing up nicely. I've done about 25 rows or so out of about 120. I don't know how big I'm making it since I'm not working off a pattern but figure about 8 - 10 diamonds horizontally. I'm using LB WoolEase in SportWeight. The color is Dark Heather Rose...I think :think

here's a pic

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/jeannie1205/Afghans/IMG00163.jpg

[Cherri]

That is just gorgeous. :clap what pattern are you using.

Thank you. :hug It's Annie's Six-Pointed Star. :yes

[sissie44]

Just wanted to LYK that I am down to weaving in the ends on lapghan#1. I will post a link by Wednesday.
Meegan
Go Team Seniors!:cheer
:cheer:cheer:cheerway to go meegan:cheer:cheer:cheer

Ok, I'm starting to think that maybe I shouldn't try an afghan with blocks. I think I'm gonna go ahead and switch to something doable and something that needs to be done.

Drum roll please....
I'm gonna copy one of the gals here and make a tub full of crochet items to sell at a local craft fair. I seriously need to get more done and I'm getting no where with it.

I'd still like to be a individual competitor though.

Thanks

Julee :cheer:cheeryou can do it, yes you can:cheer:cheer
:cheer:cheer GO JULEE, GO JULEE!! :cheer:cheer

three flowers down and about 30 to go!!!! yippeee :cheer:cheerWAY TO GO:cheer:cheer

WOw............... look at everyone go! this is awesome:cheer:cheer:cheer
well.......... guess I'll show off a bit too............ :U
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/KnitCrochetCreations/DCP02706.jpg

this is what I have done so far of the first of the two prayer blankets I intend on making. It may not seem like alot.. but its with working on swap items.. charity squares and other commitments.... along with tending to my family... whew.

:mug :crocheting
Grab your yarn and grab your hooks,
Get your scissors and your books,
We can do it, yes we can,
We can make it Team Afghan!
WOW SO AWESOME AND LOVE THE COLORS :cheer:cheerGO TAMMY GO!!:cheer:cheer

i finished my baby blankie last night at 730 had time in the cr that i wasnt expecting!

:cheer:cheerWAY TO GO:cheer:cheer

I finished my bag last night. My pictures are in Team Accessories. I am resting my arms and hands now, but may crochet later. As with the left over test squares I am going to add more squares to and make 2 more rectangle totes of my own design.
:cheer:cheerWAY TO GO:cheer:cheer

Got a little bit done but enough that the pattern is showing up nicely. I've done about 25 rows or so out of about 120. I don't know how big I'm making it since I'm not working off a pattern but figure about 8 - 10 diamonds horizontally. I'm using LB WoolEase in SportWeight. The color is Dark Heather Rose...I think :think

here's a pic

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/jeannie1205/Afghans/IMG00163.jpg

This is going to be pretty! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK:cheer:cheer

[keeperofthehome4]

Is it too late to join in I just joined the forun today?

[mama_crochet]

Gee..I forgot I could post in here.. I've been posting in the baby team forum..but anyways I finished mine today! It is a 3 pc outfit! Here a few pictures of it. I was going to give it to a friend of mine..but it is so cute on my little gdd..that I am giving it to her! Guess I will just have to make another one for my friend! Hope you all like it! I had to change my needle size and add more ruffles to get the length for the skirt! But all in all it came out cute I think!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/babyruffles3pcset.jpg?t=1218567432

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/Allyssawearingthebabyruffleset.jpg?t=1218567461 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/closeupofAllyssawearingbabyruffles.jpg?t=121856748 5

[Needle Arts]

12 stars completed for the NICU but putting them aside for the time being. One of the nurses just had a premie thats in trouble and two of the other nurses asked for a special blanket for her on Saturday. So -- that has priority right now.

[jeannie1205]

Gee..I forgot I could post in here.. I've been posting in the baby team forum..but anyways I finished mine today! It is a 3 pc outfit! Here a few pictures of it. I was going to give it to a friend of mine..but it is so cute on my little gdd..that I am giving it to her! Guess I will just have to make another one for my friend! Hope you all like it! I had to change my needle size and add more ruffles to get the length for the skirt! But all in all it came out cute I think!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/babyruffles3pcset.jpg?t=1218567432

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/Allyssawearingthebabyruffleset.jpg?t=1218567461 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/closeupofAllyssawearingbabyruffles.jpg?t=121856748 5

That is absolutely adorable....great job

[denisethorpe]

Gee..I forgot I could post in here.. I've been posting in the baby team forum..but anyways I finished mine today! It is a 3 pc outfit! Here a few pictures of it. I was going to give it to a friend of mine..but it is so cute on my little gdd..that I am giving it to her! Guess I will just have to make another one for my friend! Hope you all like it! I had to change my needle size and add more ruffles to get the length for the skirt! But all in all it came out cute I think!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/babyruffles3pcset.jpg?t=1218567432

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/Allyssawearingthebabyruffleset.jpg?t=1218567461 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/closeupofAllyssawearingbabyruffles.jpg?t=121856748 5

lovely, the baby too :cheer:cheer:cheer

[chrispersmom]

WOW! Everyone is doing really great. I am plugging away on my tote bag. I am having some trouble keeping motivated. So, I took a break, made 8 snowflakes and a baby hat and booties. My pharmacist/friend is having a baby. I plan to make her another bootie and hat set in white. I done this one in variegated. Now I will go back to my tote bag. Hopefully the break from it will renew my interest! :cheer

[jessicagil]

I am almost done with my rr. I just added the last saet of points so now there are 24. I measured last night & got about 7 more rows to finish it. I do hope I have enough varigated. Then it is to finish the scrap granny. I love seeing everyones progress here. I read through the pother threads & so amazed at everything!

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Go Jessica Go! :2rock :woo :woo

[RosemaryP.]

I hope everyone is intending on posting pictures. From what I've seen, there is a lot of beautiful talent out there. But then, I knew we were a buch of talented folks. I can't wait to see the fruit of everyone's hard work.

Keep going, teams! Gold is with in sight, but there is nothing wrong with silver or bronze. Heck, I'm just glad to compete.:D

[melinda9723]

Just thought I would try to post a pic. of my progress. If I edit this post alot thats because I keep messing up but maybe now you will see why I am having such a hard time finishing my project. I don't like the way it looks. To me ugly is a nice word for it. I wanted to use the colors I already have and I wish now I had more bright colors.But what do you think?
This is the front of the afghan, showing the width it will be.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/095faa6b.jpg

This is the afghan front and back.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/a8be0931.jpg

[Carla J]

Just thought I would try to post a pic. of my progress. If I edit this post alot thats because I keep messing up but maybe now you will see why I am having such a hard time finishing my project. I don't like the way it looks. To me ugly is a nice word for it. I wanted to use the colors I already have and I wish now I had more bright colors.But what do you think?
This is the front of the afghan, showing the width it will be.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/095faa6b.jpg

This is the afghan front and back.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/c0e7a1b8.jpg
I think it is pretty.

[dilyca2006]

I like it also.


Just thought I would try to post a pic. of my progress. If I edit this post alot thats because I keep messing up but maybe now you will see why I am having such a hard time finishing my project. I don't like the way it looks. To me ugly is a nice word for it. I wanted to use the colors I already have and I wish now I had more bright colors.But what do you think?
This is the front of the afghan, showing the width it will be.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/095faa6b.jpg

This is the afghan front and back.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/c0e7a1b8.jpg

[jessicagil]

I agree it is pretty!

[melinda9723]

well, thanks ! I guess I have no choice but to keep working . Happy crocheting !

[mama_crochet]

I think it is beautiful!!! I think you are doing a tremendous job! :cheer

Just thought I would try to post a pic. of my progress. If I edit this post alot thats because I keep messing up but maybe now you will see why I am having such a hard time finishing my project. I don't like the way it looks. To me ugly is a nice word for it. I wanted to use the colors I already have and I wish now I had more bright colors.But what do you think?
This is the front of the afghan, showing the width it will be.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/095faa6b.jpg

This is the afghan front and back.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/a8be0931.jpg

[melinda9723]

thanks mama crochet!

[craziebunny]

beautiful work melinda!! WTG!!

[Karen4him]

I've got one of the two 40" long front panels done of my sweater coat and 10" of the second front panel finished....to dark to take any pics until Friday when I'm off work....

[denisethorpe]

Beautiful work Melinda

[sissie44]

Just thought I would try to post a pic. of my progress. If I edit this post alot thats because I keep messing up but maybe now you will see why I am having such a hard time finishing my project. I don't like the way it looks. To me ugly is a nice word for it. I wanted to use the colors I already have and I wish now I had more bright colors.But what do you think?
This is the front of the afghan, showing the width it will be.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/095faa6b.jpg

This is the afghan front and back.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/melinda9723/a8be0931.jpg
ugly is NOT the word I would use!! PRETTY is the word here :cheer:cheer you are doing a great job here and I like the colors very pretty :manyheart

[sissie44]

I've got one of the two 40" long front panels done of my sweater coat and 10" of the second front panel finished....to dark to take any pics until Friday when I'm off work....


:cheer:cheerWAY TO GO:cheer:cheer KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK:cheer:cheer

[sissie44]

Gee..I forgot I could post in here.. I've been posting in the baby team forum..but anyways I finished mine today! It is a 3 pc outfit! Here a few pictures of it. I was going to give it to a friend of mine..but it is so cute on my little gdd..that I am giving it to her! Guess I will just have to make another one for my friend! Hope you all like it! I had to change my needle size and add more ruffles to get the length for the skirt! But all in all it came out cute I think!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/babyruffles3pcset.jpg?t=1218567432

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/Allyssawearingthebabyruffleset.jpg?t=1218567461 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/sotellcher/closeupofAllyssawearingbabyruffles.jpg?t=121856748 5
This is so pretty and so is the baby:manyheart

[sissie44]

12 stars completed for the NICU but putting them aside for the time being. One of the nurses just had a premie thats in trouble and two of the other nurses asked for a special blanket for her on Saturday. So -- that has priority right now.

I so understand butting anything on hold for this! I will say a prayer for the baby and bless you for all you do to help in their time of need:manyheart

[sissie44]

Is it too late to join in I just joined the forun today?

:welcome nice to meet you and look forward to getting to know you:)

It is to late to sign up but i do not see a reason why you can not set your own challenge and post here and come along with us:cheer

[Carla J]

:welcome nice to meet you and look forward to getting to know you:)

It is to late to sign up but i do not see a reason why you can not set your own challenge and post here and come along with us:cheer
I totally agree. I remember something that there were some that said that they didn't want to sign up but would be participating on their own or were going to be cheerleaders... so definately .

[zan1st2000]

i started yesterday on the capelet and ive completed 14 rounds.i hope i speed up :) .im going to make it longer than suggested in the pattern.

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Zan Go Zan Go! :woo :woo

[tracystroebel]

Great work, everyone. :cheer

[teakaycee]

*As the announcer voice comes over the speakers .... the referee hits the stop watch and Tammy jumps up from her 'Game Chair' and screams, "TIME"! She as completed the first of the two 12 point round Prayer Blankets she has committed to for the Crochet Games of Ancient Greece.
It turned out great... nice color combination ... and being just shy of 4' its a good size for a small child.
She will be taking a break on the side-lines for a few minutes as notes are being taken .. scores are being added.... inspection of the blanket for flaws or lose ends.... and yarn scraps are cleared for the next round.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/KnitCrochetCreations/DCP02708.jpg

The Call from the Officials..................

ITS GOOD!!! The blanket is complete... no lose ends.. no flaws... great colors... nice shape... and good size.
Time for this blanket...
start: 8 Aug. 2008 - 8:08am
finish: 13 Aug. 2008 - 12:24pm

Tammy will be starting her second blanket in 30min.

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[Carla J]

Lovely RR. I like the colors very pleasing to the eye and comforting. Aspen and frosty green?

[christinanthemum]

I love all of those! Y'all are amazing and doing well.

I've got 22.5 rows of a RR Christmas Tree Skirt done, pictures later in Team Christmas if you're interested

[teakaycee]

Lovely RR. I like the colors very pleasing to the eye and comforting. Aspen and frosty green?

Yes ma'am..... Aspen Print and Frosty Green.
Thank you for the compliment.. I'm happy with the outcome and really tickled that I have completed one of the two.

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[basjordan]

Wow! Everyone is doing so well. :cheer

I have completed the body of the sweater including the sleeves and the hood. My ds informed me that i HAD to make a belt to go with it, so that's my current project. I think it's cool that my 14-year-old ds cares enough about my crocheting to offer suggestions. And I think it's extremely cool that my 14-year-old dd wants me to make her a cardigan, too! :crocheting

[kkms]

i finished up my doily last night. i still have 12 ends to weave in today and blocking to do later - will get pictrures up asap!!!! yeah me!!!!

[jmccrochet]

I just wanted to pop in here and post my progress. I'm on Team FA Awareness and Team Sissie44's Seniors.

For FA Awareness I'm making two hat and scarf sets for an October auction. I've completed one set and the hat from the other set.

For Sissie's seniors I'm doing the Windwalker lapghan from Happy Yellow House. I have completed one of the four blocks for that. Here are pics.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0758.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0758.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0770.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0770.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0774.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0774.jpg)

Thanks for looking
Joyce

[Cherri]

I finished my project. :clap It's the Six-Pointed Star by Annie's Attic. I'm in team FA Awareness. I thought I'd share. Here it is:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar.jpg)

[Carla J]

:yay That is sooo pretty! I like your color choices.

[basjordan]

Cherri, that's GORGEOUS!! Great job! I'm so impressed with everyone's projects and progress.

I'm pleased to announce that I have completed my sweater. I will post a photo tomorrow.

[Carla J]

Cherri, that's GORGEOUS!! Great job! I'm so impressed with everyone's projects and progress.

I'm pleased to announce that I have completed my sweater. I will post a photo tomorrow.
:woo :woo Way to go Beth :woo :woo

[mama_crochet]

Cherri,
Your afghan is beautiful..I love the colors!

[Pumpkinmouse]

Heres My Progress so far...Im making 3 teddy bears with outfits for my nieces..Ive only done one other stuffed animal before which I tested for someone it was an elephant. So far I have 2 bears done half an outfit and just the body of the 3rd bear LOL which is to the right in the pic.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg

[Carla J]

Heres My Progress so far...Im making 3 teddy bears with outfits for my nieces..Ive only done one other stuffed animal before which I tested for someone it was an elephant. So far I have 2 bears done half an outfit and just the body of the 3rd bear LOL which is to the right in the pic.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg

Aww, they are cute.

:woo :woo Go Maryann Go!

[mama_crochet]

Cherri,
Your afghan is beautiful..I love the colors!

[dilyca2006]

The receipent of this one is going to be very blessed!! It is absolutely beautiful.

I finished my project. :clap It's the Six-Pointed Star by Annie's Attic. I'm in team FA Awareness. I thought I'd share. Here it is:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar.jpg)

[craziebunny]

I finished my project. :clap It's the Six-Pointed Star by Annie's Attic. I'm in team FA Awareness. I thought I'd share. Here it is:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar.jpg)
pretty !pretty! pretty!!!

[craziebunny]

Heres My Progress so far...Im making 3 teddy bears with outfits for my nieces..Ive only done one other stuffed animal before which I tested for someone it was an elephant. So far I have 2 bears done half an outfit and just the body of the 3rd bear LOL which is to the right in the pic.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg

cute cute 1/2 cute!:cheer

[tracystroebel]

Cherri, your RR came out great.

Maryann, those teddies are so cute, they are going to love them. :yes

[AmyS]

When you finish your project, please go post in the Medal Status (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=78219) thread. You can include your photos over there as well. :)

I'm excited that some people have already finished their projects!!

[christinanthemum]

Heres My Progress so far...Im making 3 teddy bears with outfits for my nieces..Ive only done one other stuffed animal before which I tested for someone it was an elephant. So far I have 2 bears done half an outfit and just the body of the 3rd bear LOL which is to the right in the pic.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg



So adorable!!!!




I just wanted to pop in here and post my progress. I'm on Team FA Awareness and Team Sissie44's Seniors.

For FA Awareness I'm making two hat and scarf sets for an October auction. I've completed one set and the hat from the other set.

For Sissie's seniors I'm doing the Windwalker lapghan from Happy Yellow House. I have completed one of the four blocks for that. Here are pics.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0758.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0758.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0770.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0770.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0774.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0774.jpg)

Thanks for looking
Joyce


Really nice work, I love the block!

I finished my project. :clap It's the Six-Pointed Star by Annie's Attic. I'm in team FA Awareness. I thought I'd share. Here it is:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar.jpg)

Beautiful!!!

[Karen4him]

Here's what I have done...almost both front panels (40" long) of the sweater coat I'm making

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa274/klsse/crochet/IMG_0451.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa274/klsse/crochet/IMG_0452.jpg

[RoseRed]

That is a big piece of fabric for the itty bitty hook! Great job so far!!!!!

I still have 2 feet to go on my purple round ripple to make it 7 feet across. 48 points so far (and really hoping not to add anymore)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1110.jpg

[Shelleden]

That is a big piece of fabric for the itty bitty hook! Great job so far!!!!!

I still have 2 feet to go on my purple round ripple to make it 7 feet across. 48 points so far (and really hoping not to add anymore)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1110.jpg

WOW! That is beautiful! :yay

[sissie44]

That is a big piece of fabric for the itty bitty hook! Great job so far!!!!!

I still have 2 feet to go on my purple round ripple to make it 7 feet across. 48 points so far (and really hoping not to add anymore)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1110.jpg

all I can say is WOW:cheer:cheer:cheer
I would love to have this pattern to try:)

[sissie44]

Heres My Progress so far...Im making 3 teddy bears with outfits for my nieces..Ive only done one other stuffed animal before which I tested for someone it was an elephant. So far I have 2 bears done half an outfit and just the body of the 3rd bear LOL which is to the right in the pic.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg


so cute!! :cheer:cheerWAY TO GO:cheer:cheer

[sissie44]

*As the announcer voice comes over the speakers .... the referee hits the stop watch and Tammy jumps up from her 'Game Chair' and screams, "TIME"! She as completed the first of the two 12 point round Prayer Blankets she has committed to for the Crochet Games of Ancient Greece.
It turned out great... nice color combination ... and being just shy of 4' its a good size for a small child.
She will be taking a break on the side-lines for a few minutes as notes are being taken .. scores are being added.... inspection of the blanket for flaws or lose ends.... and yarn scraps are cleared for the next round.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/KnitCrochetCreations/DCP02708.jpg

The Call from the Officials..................

ITS GOOD!!! The blanket is complete... no lose ends.. no flaws... great colors... nice shape... and good size.
Time for this blanket...
start: 8 Aug. 2008 - 8:08am
finish: 13 Aug. 2008 - 12:24pm

Tammy will be starting her second blanket in 30min.

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

AND SHE WINS THE GOLD :cheer:cheer:cheer

This is so awesome!! makes me want to get started on a RR:manyheart

[sissie44]

I finished my project. :clap It's the Six-Pointed Star by Annie's Attic. I'm in team FA Awareness. I thought I'd share. Here it is:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar.jpg)

OH WOW THIS IS SO PRETTY!!! I love the way it looks like a light is shining though it!!

[Karen4him]

Originally Posted by RoseRed

I still have 2 feet to go on my purple round ripple to make it 7 feet across. 48 points so far (and really hoping not to add anymore)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1110.jpg

That's so BEAUTIFUL! I'm quite a purple nut! Where did you get the pattern?

[RoseRed]

Thanx sweetie! I'm making it up as I go.

[Carla J]

It is gorgeous and RoseRed is really talented!

[Mereb]

I'm posting my official failure here! After days of struggling with my pattern, I've decided that (1) it's not very well written (I try to say this without any sour-grapy-ness, but it was unclear...) and (2) I'm not going to stop making this blanket, just going to use another pattern. I'm not sure if this makes me an official Greek Games failure, but I sure feel like a winner! I've never done such a clean job on a mountain-and-valley pattern. :c9 Feels a bit silly to post that with the amazing things other people here have done, though!

[Needle Arts]

Up to 20 stars for NICU and the "Katie's blanket" is almost done. Did it in stripped of a varigated and solid --- lots of ends to weave in and then the border. Hopefully it will be done today. Not liking the pink yarn for the edges of my stars, too light and not a good contrast (bernat coordinates in white trimmed in pink). Little short on sleep with watching so much of the games on the overnight channels!

[Captain Crochet]

I have two (three?) more rows, the sleeves and then the buttons, which are coverable buttons, another challenge. I am afraid I may have to do some frogging because my buttonholes are not evenly spaced and I will either have to do some math:think or email the designer. I will have to email her anyway because of the mesh pattern in the sleeves.
I might not get done in time. Oh, well. Life is what happens when you are trying something new.:hook

[princessmwm]

i changed my project to a wave of colors tote bag..... i am sooo close to being done with it!!! i am going to do the handles different...

[basjordan]

Go Team go!!! :cheer

I love hearing about the progress everyone is making, and I am excited to see the finished projects! Good luck to you all, and may your hooks fly!:hook

[kkms]

so i finished my challenge a few days ago - and decided to keep going with my challege and got two more doilys done!!! go me! unfortunatly i have to stop now even though i would like to do some more get a couple of xmas gifts out of the way - but i have a doll to make for hubbys 99yr old grandmother by sunday - that in itself will be a challenge!!!

[khemway]

I've finally gotten the yarn I needed to be able to work on more than just the head for my bagdelena bear... I thought I had my yarns ready but when I went to go and start on it, I discovered that the colours didn't work well at all. I have the head done and with luck today I will be able to start on the body and then I only have the skirt and ruffles to work on. I'm hoping since we have to drive to Toronto (2 hours away) to help my mom move, I might get it done by the time we get back. I'm not allowed to actually help my mom move as I had my c-section 4 weeks ago and I had to have my stitches removed yesterday when my incision became slightly infected due to the stitches not dissolving properly, I'm back on pain meds again.
I've also completed a crochet bag since the games started... http://www.stricksucht.de/anleitungen/crochetedbag.pdf but I didn't get a picture taken as I presented to my family Dr. for having taken such great care of our little family. She loves seeing all my crochet projects I'm working on while I wait at her office, so I thought I would make her a bag, and in my haste to present it to her, I forgot to take a picture of it. I'll see if I can get her to bring it in for my next appt, to get a picture of it, we both love the jewel tones I used and how it really popped with the black I used to put it all together.

Anyway, time to go check on how a toy room cleaning is progressing.
Bye for now,
Kathie

[christinanthemum]

Here's what I have done...almost both front panels (40" long) of the sweater coat I'm making


Go Momma!!! :cheer

That is a big piece of fabric for the itty bitty hook! Great job so far!!!!!

I still have 2 feet to go on my purple round ripple to make it 7 feet across. 48 points so far (and really hoping not to add anymore)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1110.jpg

Wow is all I can say. That's crazy great and I truly admire your patience, as I would never have gotten that far myself. :clap

[SmoothFox]

Here is my Crochetville Olympics finished afghan

Crocheted entirely while wearing a wrist brace for my tendenitis (Mispelled) LOL. It is 9 rows of 7 blocks across. I used the Fox's Young at Heart square pattern with a border on each square and simple granny's.

I hope the patriotic colors don't turn people from other countries off but I wanted to show my patriotism in a small way during the olympics.

Once I find out where we are to post the picture of the completed items I'll post it there.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2785419738_c6a532dc81_m.jpg

Here is a close- up view
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2785420106_8d90d6a2a1_m.jpg

Donna

[tracystroebel]

Donna, that is VERY pretty. :yes Well done for finishing. :cheer And I love the colour combination.

[mattsmom499]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785018575/in/photostream/

Hope you like them.
They are all complete!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785019319/in/photostream/

[dilyca2006]

They are beautiful!!!!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785018575/in/photostream/

Hope you like them.
I just have to finish one round and the border on this one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785019319/in/photostream/

[mattsmom499]

They are beautiful!!!!


Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun and I really stash bustedI think I may keep going with the two strand idea. I have a LOT of yarn to bust!

[jmccrochet]

They're gorgeous

Joyce
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785018575/in/photostream/
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785018575/in/photostream/)
Hope you like them.
I just have to finish one round and the border on this one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17682207@N02/2785019319/in/photostream/

[tracystroebel]

Meegan, they are very pretty. Great job. :cheer

[dilyca2006]

I'm gonna have to do some of that stash busting pretty soon. I have only once done made anything holding 2 strands of yarn. It turned out really nice though.


Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun and I really stash bustedI think I may keep going with the two strand idea. I have a LOT of yarn to bust!

[Priszm]

That is a big piece of fabric for the itty bitty hook! Great job so far!!!!!

I still have 2 feet to go on my purple round ripple to make it 7 feet across. 48 points so far (and really hoping not to add anymore)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1110.jpg

Rose that is beyond stunning! Which pattern did you use, what is the varigated, and are you looking for someone to gift it to? :devil Just kidding on the last part, well kinda :D. That is just breathless!

[ldyer1]

When do the games end? I don't think I am going to medal because so far I have one and 2/3 slipper made, probably half of my crinoline doll, and barely any of the second set of slippers. I imagine that the olympics are coming to an end soon right? I am going to keep going today on finishing the doll and the first pair of slippers to see if I can at least get 2/3 challenge done!

[tracystroebel]

:hi Laura. :hug Games end on Sunday, 11:59pm Beijing time.

[kazily]

I just used a time zone converter here http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc

So in the eastern time zone of the USA, the games end 12 hrs earlier :eek at 11:59 am.

I wanted to know exactly because I've been super busy with my son's IEP planning & college stuff for my 3 boys & I hope I can finish my Olympic project in time. I'm going to work my booty off tonight & tomorrow & give it a shot though.

[ldyer1]

Guess I will be pulling an all nighter saturday night!

[tracystroebel]

:cheer we can do it :cheer

[jmccrochet]

I'm glad to know it is 11:59 a.m. Sunday. I was afraid it would be closer to midnight Saturday. With the extra hours, I should be able to finish. Anyone know if an official end time's going to be posted here?

Joyce

[Pumpkinmouse]

If you look above at the message board it says that the games will finish at 11AM eastern Time..... Good Luck everyone :cheer

[jmccrochet]

Thank you! sigh, sometimes I just don't pay good attention :think

Joyce
If you look above at the message board it says that the games will finish at 11AM eastern Time..... Good Luck everyone :cheer

[Carla J]

Thanks MaryAnn I hadn't noticed that earlier, so must have been updated recently. I appreciate the heads up!

[ldyer1]

Wasn't there when I asked lol because I looked and refreshed four times just in case it was there lol.

[dilyca2006]

I had not seen it earlier either. I think I first looked after I read you post asking!!

Wasn't there when I asked lol because I looked and refreshed four times just in case it was there lol.

[Captain Crochet]

I would like to go ahead and say that I will probably NOT be fininshed with my sweater by the deadline.:( As of this writing, I am still short two sleeves and five buttons. I MIGHT finish the sleeves tonight but the buttons are going to have to wait until I can get to a store that sells them. And between me and that store is the Intersection From ****.:eek
Still, I got more done than I thought I would. And I do plan to finish the sweater. I want to wear it to work.

I've never belonged to an online forum before. I read what other people write and I was just wondering. Am I writing too much?:shrug

[ldyer1]

24 rows to go on my slippers

Having trouble getting through this final 200m (I think)

I just wanna be done!!!!!!!!!


I am taking tomorrow off crocheting to heal my muscles and tendons and tunnels

Can someone cheer me on? Please, pretty please!

[chrispersmom]

Officially admitting that I will NOT be finishing my tote bag on time. Just not enough time and my carpal tunnel is making it impossible to crochet every day. When I do get it finished , I will still be writing up the pattern for it. :hug and good luck to everyone else.

[Scorpio59]

Also not finished here. Life got away from me in August and then I fell out of love with my project.