Team Afghan

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This thread is for members of Team Afghan to chat with each other.

[Lesalicious]

Just wanted to drop in and say HELLO "Team Afghan" Is everyone ready to get those hooks moving? I know I am.

So wishing everyone good luck. Time to go make sure I got all my yarns I need for tomorrow. :)

[Robyn]

Checking in. I still haven't decided what color my afghan is going to be yet. I have enough of two shades of green, but I don't know which I want. Must go ask the hubby.

[smileyface]

Hi Lesalicious & Robyn! I can't wait to get started. :yay:cheer:yay

[Cliffnote]

I cant wait to get started.Gonna get my stuff together to get it in one spot. good luck all.

Kim

[dilyca2006]

Hi Guys!!
I can't wait to get started tomorrow and watch how well team afghan does.

[KellyA]

Soon.....Soon the games will be here :cheerI have been waiting and keep looking at all of the squares that will be assembled:crocheting, wanting to get started. I have all of my hooks clean :hookand polished, assembly yarn :yarnin one area...........bring on the games :D

[dilyca2006]

I packed up what I had been working on, and it will be a tangles mess when I pull it back out, because my husband didn't want to see it in the living room while I was working on this project!! Don't blame him. There is a lot of yarn for what I am making (an Ohio State graph ghan for a friend of his).

[dragonpuck]

i am ready o go- want to finish my last tote (x-mas gift) but should be on
track by friday opening ceremony

[dilyca2006]

I had better get to bed!! I see that Amy put on the heading of the games that we can start at 8AM eastern time. Being that I am central I believe that will make it 7am my time!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lesalicious]

I am totally ready. Can't wait to see how my afghan comes along.

What is everyone doing?

I am doing a Carebear afghan. The background is crochet and the Carebear "Funshine" will be cross stitched in. I have 110 going acrose and 158 rows going down OMG oh and that 158 don't include the border. A lot to try to get done. So I will be starting Friday morning. I think I will get more done on Saturday and Sunday just have to sit back and watch tv probably some Lifetime movies. :)

Good luck again.

Will be checking in to see how everyone is doing.

[teakaycee]

:mdust woo hoo :mdust ............... its getting close.
Hi everyone ... I cant wait to start. I have so many other crochet commitments right now... I sure hope I dont let you all down by not getting my 2 prayer blankets done.
I have my yarn ready... hooks cleaned... scissors sharpen'd ... pillow on my chair fluffed .. bottle of water in fridge.... stool for my feet.... and before I got to bed... I'll set the coffee pot to start first thing in the morning. *whew* am I forgetting anything ladies?
okay... off to get a refill on my :mug and do some other crochet work tonight while I wait for the games to begin.

:crocheting :mug

[Shaylen]

Ok

Im here checking in...luckily my yarn arrived today so i get to start on time :cheer...i cant wait.Im doing the Zen Afghan (http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70629AD.html) on the Lion brand web site and it done with wool-ease which i have never used before so i hope i can work with it.
Going to run now and clean around me chair and get everything ready :P

Good luck everyone!!!!!

[dilyca2006]

I was worried about yarn arriving on time also, but, it got here on Wednesday.. Plenty of time!!LOL
I am making the Rainbow Granny ghan that is in the Sept/Oct Crochet Today mag.

Ok

Im here checking in...luckily my yarn arrived today so i get to start on time :cheer...i cant wait.Im doing the Zen Afghan (http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70629AD.html) on the Lion brand web site and it done with wool-ease which i have never used before so i hope i can work with it.
Going to run now and clean around me chair and get everything ready :P

Good luck everyone!!!!!

[teakaycee]

:mug Good Morning..............
Okay......I'm here. I have my supplies all ready....... size I hook.... FrostyGreen and Aspen Print for yarn colors and 12 point round for pattern.
off to get a fresh cup of coffee and I'll be ready.

:crocheting
*2008 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece*
:cheer Go Team Afghan

[teakaycee]

**Go Team Afghan..........**
I'm on row 3.................... :cheer

:crocheting :mug

[smileyface]

Good Morning Everyone! :)
I am doing a checkerboard afghan with a heart in one of the colors. The heart came from the crochetkim website: http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns/heart.html

Will check in later!

[dilyca2006]

I am going to get breakfast. I will start my first square while breakfast is in the micro!!

[crochet_mommy]

Good Morning Everyone...I am so excited. We are on our way now ladies. go Team Afghan!!!:cheer:cheer:cheer I'm doing the airy diamonds afghan (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38207&highlight=wedding+diamonds)from the leisure arts book. Its got 105 rows plus 2 rows of border, so i figured that with the 16 days I would have to do about 8 rows a day and i'm giving myself 2 days to do the tassels. I think thats doable...So ladies...I know I'm an hour and a half late...but lets get started....:clap :hook :crocheting :yay

[KellyA]

Well I get to start off my day at work and just reading everyone's entry as to starting on your afghans
I'll be able to partake later today :hug

:yayLet's go Team Afghan :yay

[dilyca2006]

I am already more frusterated then I could have imagined.
I am using the new Designer sport yarn from Red Heart for my afghan. I did not take it out and look at it much before hand. I also did not roll my own balls. I am having to just about gut the whole skein before I can find the pull end from the center of the skein. Gurrr.

[teakaycee]

*Help* I need to tag out for about 10 minutes... someone take over.
I have started round 7 of my afghan.... but I have hubby home with the sattlelite guy and apparently two grown men cant make a decission without me. hehheheheheee.
back in a few... thanks for the help team!

Go Team Afghan :cheer
:mug

[Cliffnote]

I have not started yet, plan on it in a little while, my 1 yo is awake and wanting to play with it. It is also my anniversary, so I am also going out for a little while, but you know im dragging my crochet with me, lol. the start isnt bad, but when I get higher up I will be working with 3 skeins of yarn at once. Good luck everyone.

[Cliffnote]

*Help* I need to tag out for about 10 minutes... someone take over.
I have started round 7 of my afghan.... but I have hubby home with the sattlelite guy and apparently two grown men cant make a decission without me. hehheheheheee.
back in a few... thanks for the help team!

Go Team Afghan :cheer
:mug


LOL, gotta love it! wow, 7 rounds already, good for you!! You go girl!!!

[dilyca2006]

I can already guarantee that I will never, ever purchase this yarn to use again. I am having a horrible time with it. I so wish I had rolled balls before hand. I still may have to take the time to do this just to keep my sanity.

[teakaycee]

I can already guarantee that I will never, ever purchase this yarn to use again. I am having a horrible time with it. I so wish I had rolled balls before hand. I still may have to take the time to do this just to keep my sanity.

Tag me back in hon... you relax and roll at least one of those into a ball... I got ya covered ... I have a fresh cup of :mug and my project... I'm ready to get movin' again.
I'm sorry that yarn is giving you a fit. Darn it! :hug

:mug :crocheting

*Go Team Afghan* :cheer

[dilyca2006]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I wish I had a smilie of a baton like they pass in the relay!LOL:hook
I am close to being done with one square (finally) and I am going to stop and roll a ball or two


Tag me back in hon... you relax and roll at least one of those into a ball... I got ya covered ... I have a fresh cup of :mug and my project... I'm ready to get movin' again.
I'm sorry that yarn is giving you a fit. Darn it! :hug

:mug :crocheting

*Go Team Afghan* :cheer

[teakaycee]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I wish I had a smilie of a baton like they pass in the relay!LOL:hook
I am close to being done with one square (finally) and I am going to stop and roll a ball or two

Not a problem dear... got ya covered.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/baton.jpg
**Go Team Afghan**
:mug :crocheting

[dilyca2006]

Alrighty then!!!!!!
We have our baton folks!!!




Not a problem dear... got ya covered.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/baton.jpg
**Go Team Afghan**
:mug :crocheting

[1Buttercup]

I'll be starting as soon as I get my housework done today! SO ... I'd better get going, I've got a lot of work to do ... ugh.

[teakaycee]

hey ladies............. I have an idea......... only if you want.. .but would you all be interested in changing your avatar just during the games to this...................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/teamafghan2008.jpg

we could put our own avatars back after the games are over.
just an idea for more team fun!

GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:mug

[smileyface]

That's a great idea! Thanks for making one :D

[teakaycee]

oh... good.. I was hoping it would be okay to do.
I just thought during the games it would be neat as we post throughout the 'ville... that we were identified in some way.

:mug :crocheting
Go Team Afghan :cheer

[crochet_mommy]

Great Idea, I'm game!!!

[teakaycee]

I need to pass the baton... can anyone take it... I need to get lunch for myself and my boys.......... ?

:mug :crocheting
*Go Team Afghan :cheer *

[Lesalicious]

WOW our team thread is on a roll I see. So far so good. The background to my afghan is coming along. I did a little housework this morning then was able to get a soda and fold my legs up in a curl and get crocheting.

Looks like everyone is off to a great start.:)

[dragonpuck]

hey ladies............. I have an idea......... only if you want.. .but would you all be interested in changing your avatar just during the games to this...................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/teamafghan2008.jpg

we could put our own avatars back after the games are over.
just an idea for more team fun!

GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:mug

thanks great idea!

i am almost done with the first panel, now comes the challenge - the second panel and on
i am thinking that i may only be able to work on it am /late pm as i am afraid it is going to get hot on my legs

but i have some smaller projects that i can work on midday, i expect to be able to finish by closing ceremony. the pattern works up faster that i anticipated( may have to edit this when i get to the second panel- join as you go is not something i do!)

[Mrs. Danger]

hey ladies............. I have an idea......... only if you want.. .but would you all be interested in changing your avatar just during the games to this...................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/teamafghan2008.jpg

we could put our own avatars back after the games are over.
just an idea for more team fun!

GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:mug
Done. I love it. Good idea.

I'm on row 1. Hopefully it's ok that I changed patterns. I have a wedding next week that I have to get this afghan done for and I don't have time to do it and the rr I wanted to make. So I'm going it be crazy busy trying to get it down even before the games are over. What I'm I thinking???

[teakaycee]

WOW our team thread is on a roll I see. So far so good. The background to my afghan is coming along. I did a little housework this morning then was able to get a soda and fold my legs up in a curl and get crocheting.

Looks like everyone is off to a great start.:)

good for you... getting work on your afghan and work on your house... now thats a busy team member! ^5


thanks great idea!

i am almost done with the first panel, now comes the challenge - the second panel and on
i am thinking that i may only be able to work on it am /late pm as i am afraid it is going to get hot on my legs

but i have some smaller projects that i can work on midday, i expect to be able to finish by closing ceremony. the pattern works up faster that i anticipated( may have to edit this when i get to the second panel- join as you go is not something i do!)
wow................. go..go..go :cheer
this is so exciting.............. :yay

:mug :crocheting
*Go TEAM AFGHAN* :cheer

[Robyn]

I'm almost finished with one square. Hubby let me sleep in since I was up all night, sick, so I didn't get up until almost noon.

But, I'm on my way now. These squares go quick.

[dilyca2006]

Okie dokie.
I have 2 octagon's done and ready to sew them together. Each row is 4 octagons and then 3 squares between, I was going to do 2 octagons and a square, but, I think I will get a row of octagons put together and then do the squares and add them.

[teakaycee]

Good for you Diane!!! :cheer

I'm on round 12 of this first prayer blanket.
I think I'm going to take a break and work on a couple other commitments when I reach round 14... I will be changing color then anyway. That way I can get a few rows on a couple other things and get back on this.

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[crochet_mommy]

WOW our team thread is on a roll I see. So far so good. The background to my afghan is coming along. I did a little housework this morning then was able to get a soda and fold my legs up in a curl and get crocheting.

Looks like everyone is off to a great start.:)


yeah, I'm with you and the housework...This cooking and cleaning is getting in the way of my crocheting. lol.

...oh, and BTW...I hate the diamonds on my afghan. I hate making spiderwebs because i hate crocheting into chains...Hmmm, maybe thats something i should have considered, but I love the look of it sooooo much. Oh well, the things we women do for beauty...

I may have to work on something else between these darn diamonds or else I may go crazy.

[dilyca2006]

I will do this also if I can figure out how to do it!!LOL

hey ladies............. I have an idea......... only if you want.. .but would you all be interested in changing your avatar just during the games to this...................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/teamafghan2008.jpg

we could put our own avatars back after the games are over.
just an idea for more team fun!

GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:mug

[dilyca2006]

Woo Hoo. I did it.
I have gotten over my dislike for this yarn. I am not having as much trouble with the last few that I need to dig for the end for. I decided to not take the time to wind the yarn. I am getting ready for octagon 3!! I have decided to make this afghan a bit larger then the orgional pattern calls for, this means 5 more octagons and 4 more squares then the orgional pattern. I am sure that I can still make it though.

[teakaycee]

I will do this also if I can figure out how to do it!!LOL
just right click on the little button I made and *save picture as*
then you can use it in your avatar for our games. :U

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[teakaycee]

Woo Hoo. I did it.
I have gotten over my dislike for this yarn. I am not having as much trouble with the last few that I need to dig for the end for. I decided to not take the time to wind the yarn. I am getting ready for octagon 3!! I have decided to make this afghan a bit larger then the orgional pattern calls for, this means 5 more octagons and 4 more squares then the orgional pattern. I am sure that I can still make it though.


:yaywoo hoo:yay

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[Lesalicious]

Woo Hoo. I did it.
I have gotten over my dislike for this yarn. I am not having as much trouble with the last few that I need to dig for the end for. I decided to not take the time to wind the yarn. I am getting ready for octagon 3!! I have decided to make this afghan a bit larger then the orgional pattern calls for, this means 5 more octagons and 4 more squares then the orgional pattern. I am sure that I can still make it though.


Good for you glad your yarn is now working out for you.

Woo Hoo I am able to finally sit and get my team avatar up. So cute.

I totally loving this team you all keeping me on my toes for sure. Just crocheting along before I get cooking for my girls. I have about 30 something rows done already have a totally of 158 plus the border so for me to get in 30 rows is a blessing :)

:cheer:cheer:cheer

Cheering away for "TEAM AFGHAN"

Be back later to see how everyone is doing.

[teakaycee]

Good for you glad your yarn is now working out for you.

Woo Hoo I am able to finally sit and get my team avatar up. So cute.

I totally loving this team you all keeping me on my toes for sure. Just crocheting along before I get cooking for my girls. I have about 30 something rows done already have a totally of 158 plus the border so for me to get in 30 rows is a blessing :)

:cheer:cheer:cheer

Cheering away for "TEAM AFGHAN"

Be back later to see how everyone is doing.

:yaycheck us out....................... woo hoo.............. what a great looking team!
and so busy too............... when the other members get here .... we will be able to pass the baton if we need to .. so we can tend to other needed things. this is so fun ladies! Thanks for playing along!!
WE ARE GOING TO MAKE GOLD!!!
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[KellyA]

Ok I thought I was going crazy for a few moments there......
I wanted to see how "Team Afghan" was progressing and normally I glance at the Avatar to see who is talking......I notice that Diane in Iowa is having problems with her yarn, Tam is the next post talking about the need to pass the baton due to issues with the satalite man & hubby, next post with the same avatar is talking about the yarn again....:think:think:think what is going on the baton has been passed again to who I wonder :think
After a few posts I notice that the avatar is the same for a quite a few of you and wonder :think how in the world is this happening......
Finally an answer on post 31.......;) Now I get it :lol look who is following the crowd???? Somedays it doesn't take the WHOLE day for me to figure things out :lol:lol:lol :D:D

[teakaycee]

Ok I thought I was going crazy for a few moments there......
I wanted to see how "Team Afghan" was progressing and normally I glance at the Avatar to see who is talking......I notice that Diane in Iowa is having problems with her yarn, Tam is the next post talking about the need to pass the baton due to issues with the satalite man & hubby, next post with the same avatar is talking about the yarn again....:think:think:think what is going on the baton has been passed again to who I wonder :think
After a few posts I notice that the avatar is the same for a quite a few of you and wonder :think how in the world is this happening......
Finally an answer on post 31.......;) Now I get it :lol look who is following the crowd???? Somedays it doesn't take the WHOLE day for me to figure things out :lol:lol:lol :D:D

:yay:yay check you out............ you look great in that uniform.... man... what a nice looking team we have here!
hehehheee.. I'm sorry it was a bit confusing for you at first... but that is kind of a funny little story!
how goes your project?

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[WendySue]

Tam - thanks for letting me know about the Team Afghan thread! I didn't realize it was here (still new to posting, etc.)
I am making a Chevron Comfortor from 'The Big Book of Crochet'
It is in purple. I am already stressed about getting this done in the 2 weeks!
Does everyone here have a game plan?
Wendy

[KellyA]

Still at work and will not be able to get to anything until later tonight
We also have out of town guest on their way so I don't know how much I will be able to get to tonight.......But I am going to work on the ghans tomorrow.....hubby works til noon so I have a good 6 hours there :yay


Go Team :yay:yay

[teakaycee]

Tam - thanks for letting me know about the Team Afghan thread! I didn't realize it was here (still new to posting, etc.)
I am making a Chevron Comfortor from 'The Big Book of Crochet'
It is in purple. I am already stressed about getting this done in the 2 weeks!
Does everyone here have a game plan?
Wendy

:yay welcome to the team!!!
Oh....... sweetie......... that afghan is very pretty! No worries.. we're a team here... we look out for each other... cheer each other on.... and relieve each other when we need breaks. So if you feel you are stressing... pass the baton and get some air. Tend to other things.. and come back when your ready .. this will keep us all focused and on track.
We're going for the GOLD. Welcome again. This is going to be fun!

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[Lesalicious]

Tam - thanks for letting me know about the Team Afghan thread! I didn't realize it was here (still new to posting, etc.)
I am making a Chevron Comfortor from 'The Big Book of Crochet'
It is in purple. I am already stressed about getting this done in the 2 weeks!
Does everyone here have a game plan?
Wendy


Welcome Wendy glad you found us.

My game plan is a couple rows in single stitch then cross stitch those couple rows then single stitch then cross stitch. I think that works up better for me since I am doing a graph afghan. I was going to crochet the whole background but, I noticed that would take more time because then I would have to come back and count every single row and that just was going to stress me out right there lol.

Good luck ladies. :clap

[teakaycee]

Still at work and will not be able to get to anything until later tonight
We also have out of town guest on their way so I don't know how much I will be able to get to tonight.......But I am going to work on the ghans tomorrow.....hubby works til noon so I have a good 6 hours there :yay


Go Team :yay:yay

:hugno worries........ you can be back up (relief) for a team member needing to pass the baton if you can..... you enjoy your guests... :yaysee you tomorrow. rest up... get your hook.. yarn and pattern ready.

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[smileyface]

lol you ladies are great....i am having fun being on this team. Took me a little bit to catch up reading posts! I have been crocheting away as well. Everyone keep up the great work! :cheer:cheer:cheerBe back later to check in :D

[teakaycee]

lol you ladies are great....i am having fun being on this team. Took me a little bit to catch up reading posts! I have been crocheting away as well. Everyone keep up the great work! :cheer:cheer:cheerBe back later to check in :D

oh.. good to have you check in. Good for you on the crocheting... glad you're getting some work done on it.:hug
Me too.... I finally got to round 14 after all the interuptions. Not that I minded the interuptions... but they did keep me from my crocheting. And we all know how important this next two weeks of crocheting is.
:mug :crocheting

GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[Robyn]

Well, I have three squares done so far. It's going quickly even for my late start. Hopefully I'll get another two or three done pretty before it gets too late.

[teakaycee]

Go Robyn!!!!!:cheer
Dont over due... we need you to stay strong. **rubs Robyn's shoulders while giving her a pep-talk**

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[1Buttercup]

Well my cleaning is all done for the day, my weekend doggie house guest is here and I have started my ghan!! I'm even using my Jimbo hook for the very first time on this project and so far I am LOVING it!

GO TEAM!!!

:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[teakaycee]

Woo Hoo..................... good for you! Go Cindy Go! :cheer

we are doing great! We're gonna get that GOLD for sure!
:mug :crocheting

GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[teakaycee]

okay ladies.............. I need to pass the baton.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/baton.jpg
hubby is on his way home from work... (had to go in this afternoon after the sattlelite guy) and we need to run to the sporting goods store......hahahahhaha.. okay just realized what I was saying... we're in the middle of a crochet sport and we're going to the sporting goods store... hahhahha.... I'm killin' me here.
Seriously... we need to get football equipment for my our boys. So... please ... someone take over my spot... I'll be back later after shopping and dinner.
Just to keep you up to date on my project... I wont be taking it with.. I will be taking a swap project with me that I have commited myself to getting done. I did reach 14 rows on this first prayer blanket. I will work on it when I get home in hopes of getting at least the next color of rows on it before bed. I'm feelin' good about what I did get done ... even with all the other normal family / home things I had going on. Keep up the good work ladies............ I see GOLD in our future!
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[WendySue]

HI Tam,
I am home from work and will be able to take the baton from you. I will be crocheting this evening. My afghan has 130 rows. After I get going I should be able to estimate how long it will take me to complete.
wendy

[Carla J]

Just stopped by .....
:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer


Yeaaaaa TEAM! Great going everyone!

[Cliffnote]

Thats cool, I love it! I am changing my avatar right now!

Kim

[Cliffnote]

Well, I am putting down my project right now and starting my afghan. I am off and running.

Kim

[Lesalicious]

Just checking in after eating dinner now back to my afghan I go. See our team members have found us. Welcome Team Afghan

I am on a row so this weekend hoping to get more in while I sit back and watch a couple of moves or the games. Tata for now.:)

[Robyn]

5 squares done, almost six. It's getting faster. 30 left to go.

[dilyca2006]

LOL!!!!!!:lol

Ok I thought I was going crazy for a few moments there......
I wanted to see how "Team Afghan" was progressing and normally I glance at the Avatar to see who is talking......I notice that Diane in Iowa is having problems with her yarn, Tam is the next post talking about the need to pass the baton due to issues with the satalite man & hubby, next post with the same avatar is talking about the yarn again....:think:think:think what is going on the baton has been passed again to who I wonder :think
After a few posts I notice that the avatar is the same for a quite a few of you and wonder :think how in the world is this happening......
Finally an answer on post 31.......;) Now I get it :lol look who is following the crowd???? Somedays it doesn't take the WHOLE day for me to figure things out :lol:lol:lol :D:D

[dilyca2006]

i am so not having fun ladies!LOL I have had to frog 2 different octagons and then when I was sewing them together I sewed them together cockeyed!! I am now working on my 5th octagon. I am putting it up for the night and hopefully there will be more time tomorrow to settle down and really make some progress with this afghan.

[dilyca2006]

Go Robyn go.
Now if I was a resourceful woman I would be handing off a bottle of water or gateraid or somthing. :water
I found a bottle of water in the smilies!!!!!!

Go Robyn!!!!!:cheer
Dont over due... we need you to stay strong. **rubs Robyn's shoulders while giving her a pep-talk**

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[canostreasures]

Checkin in, am finally ready to begin my squares...I do have a question how do I get my avatar for team afghan? Anyway Im off to do squares I do not have a lot of time tonight but I will be working hard on them tomorrow...
Happy Hookin

[teakaycee]

Checkin in, am finally ready to begin my squares...I do have a question how do I get my avatar for team afghan? Anyway Im off to do squares I do not have a lot of time tonight but I will be working hard on them tomorrow...
Happy Hookin
:yay glad you made it.......................... avatar.. I posted it back a in the first few pages of posts... hmmm.. I'll have to go look.
Anyway... you right click on it and then 'save picture as' and add it to your avatar.
awwww.... here ... it would be easier if I just post it again here......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/teamafghan2008.jpg

have fun... see you tomorrow.
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[1Buttercup]

I'm watching the opening ceremony, having a captain morgan & diet coke and working on my ghan! What could be better than that?

I'm on row 19 now too but that isn't as incredible as it sounds, I'm doing a diagonal ghan and so it goes fast at the begining.

[alchemyfyr]

Hi Ladies!
I started my afghan Twilight Tapestry around 8:30 after getting my 2 little ones into bed. The Opening ceremonies had started at 7:30 so I crocheted a bit while watching the rest. I have 4 panels to make then sew together. I have done 4 rows out of 66 I think it is. Not much accomplished as I was watching the TV, spent a little time working out, took a shower, made popcorn, etc. But I just wanted to check in and cheer everyone on!! I'm on my way to bed now. Night!

[teakaycee]

:yayWow.. things are moving right along here! Great job ladies!!!
I do hope everyone gets a good nights rest.... clear our minds and bodies of the worries of projects not falling into place as they should and stress about not getting started yet. This team is doing great! We are going to get GOLD.. I just know it.
Thank you for covering for me while I went to the store.. and dinner. Got all we needed to get and I'm home blogging... posting... emailing and crocheting!
Okay... back to one or all of those things
have a great night. anyone need an ice pack for your hands...? we all doing okay...... any back or shoulder rubs needed?
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[smileyface]

Good Morning Everyone :)
Hope everyone got a good night's sleep. I slept good, having my coffee right now and getting ready to get started. I'm on my second strip of the afghan. Will check back in later.

[teakaycee]

:yayGood Morning:yay
how are we all this morning................. ready to crochet or cheer? I am!!! I'm going to crochet for a bit here at home... then will be crocheting from the ball field where my 9yr old will be having football practice. So I wont need to pass the baton yet this morning... I'll be taking my project with me.
How did everyone's day end yesterday? Are you feeling good about what you got done on your projects? Are you ready to get to it today?
You ladies are alot of fun... I'm so pleased we have this team together on one thread... it gives us a chance to get to know each other better and have fun.
Okay... with that... I need to get my little football players up... and moving and get a few rounds on this blanket.
:hook heres to a great day of crocheting and a closer look at that GOLD

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[dragonpuck]

well, i knew this particular pattern would be a challenge, i do ok once i get my panel started ,have even come to grips with the join-as- you -go aspect,however i have to admit to multiple false starts, am on panel three (of 12 i think-depends on the size) and i STILL am frogging out as i can't seem to get the new panel started in a way that it will join up:angry
just when i threaten to start something different it FITS:think now if i could just figure out what i did:sigh

am not sure of my color combo either, but will plug along it may look better once i get to the third color will post a scan or something once i finish the third panel

[alchemyfyr]

Morning!! My two little ones are up and we are going to the campground to visit my parents (it's my mom's birthday tomorrow) but I will be bringing my project with me. I always have a few projects going on that stay in my camper and more of the green/brown variegated chenille is in my camper so I need to pick that up to bring home. I'll check in later!!! Go Team!!

[smileyface]

Just wanted to tell you guys we are still missing a team member, RoseRed. She is out of town this weekend and will get home Sunday night. Can't wait till she joins us! :)

[KellyA]

On my second cup of coffee...watched Brazil women beat the North Korean women in Soccer.....now is volleyball. Glad to see we are on the track and running this morning with our ghans :hook. I am almost done with joining the first of 4 ghans (this was the easier of all of the them)
Christy have fun celebrating mom's BD at the campground, Tam enjoying watching the practice....
Will check with all later in the day to see how all are doing :crocheting
:cheerGo Team Afghan:cheer

[Robyn]

Good morning everyone!

I finished up seven squares total yesterday. I don't know how much I'll get done today as hubby and I are going out of town to do school shopping and visit with a friend tonight. I might get one or two done, but it's not likely. At least I got a running start. It looks like getting the squares done is going to be the easiest part because I have no motivation to even think about starting to put this together.

[Lesalicious]

Good Morning ladies, I am doing great. Woke up and started watching the games. Right now cheering for USA for the volleyball with Japan. I haven't yet to get my afghan this morning but, will in about another hour or so. Trying to feed the little ones breakfast they can't make up there mind what they want lol.

Good luck and glad to see our team members are joining in on the fun.:)

[crochet_mommy]

Hey ladies...Good morning to som, afternoon to others, hubby and I had a late night out last night, but here I am, awake, alert, and childless (he's with grandma), and ready to get hook in hand...Anyone need a break, need to pass the baton...I'm up, and game, finished 12 rows 1ast night...so i beat my own daily challenge of 8 per day. yay for me!!! ...check in a little later

[dilyca2006]

Good morning ladies. Well. almost afternoon here.
I have been up for about 3.5 hours now and have not looked at my afghan!LOL Been getting some other stuff I need to do, although not all. My husband held the calculator last night and did the math when I told him how many squares and how long I had to get them done. He figures that I need to get 5 squares done a day. Being as I only got 4 done yesterday and tomorrow is Sunday and I know I will not have time to get 5 done tomorrow I had better get moving. I ***ured out yesterday that it took about an hour to get an octagon done.
Go Team Afghan!!!!!!!!!!

[dilyca2006]

Hi again.
I was just thinking. Are we going to take pix of our progress and post them from time to time???
I would love to see what everyone else is doing and I can get a pic at the end of my day today and post it.

[Robyn]

Finished another square. Finally figured out how much yarn this will take. I'm not going by the specs exactly because I'm going for the size which I can get with seven squares across instead of eight across.

8/49

[Mrs. Danger]

Doesn't look like I'm going to have much time to work till tonight. :( I ahve some house work to get done before my parents get here later today. And hubby wants me to get stuff in boxes to go in our new shed.

I've got 3 rows done so far. :crocheting Now it's time for the Picots. :eek: I've never done them and I try to do a few as I was falling asleep on in my chair last night, they weren't turning out right so I'll give them a try when I'm awake today.

[Mrs. Danger]

Hi again.
I was just thinking. Are we going to take pix of our progress and post them from time to time???
I would love to see what everyone else is doing and I can get a pic at the end of my day today and post it.
Maybe we should to it at the end of the day. That way we can see how much we've gotten done. When I have more then just 3 rows of hdc I'm going to take a pic.

[1Buttercup]

Ok, I actually took a few pics of my ghan already. The first one I took yesterday and the 2nd I took a few minutes ago but since I've not worked on it yet today the last pic is yesterdays progress.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2747549964_ce36a5f587.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2747552018_4e760caeff.jpg?v=0

[dilyca2006]

I will take a pic at the end of my day today and get it posted.

[dilyca2006]

Cindy. That is really pretty!! I'm going to have to get that pattern. I love it.

[Lesalicious]

Hi again.
I was just thinking. Are we going to take pix of our progress and post them from time to time???
I would love to see what everyone else is doing and I can get a pic at the end of my day today and post it.


I would like to take some pictures I am thinking about taking some tomorrow since tomorrow is the day I want to update my blog. That sounds cool to me.

[Carla J]

Nice pics of the diagnal stitch ghan! What is the varigated color you used, if you don't mind?

:woo Gooooo Team Afghan! :cheer :cheer :cheer

[Lesalicious]

Ok, I actually took a few pics of my ghan already. The first one I took yesterday and the 2nd I took a few minutes ago but since I've not worked on it yet today the last pic is yesterdays progress.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2747549964_ce36a5f587.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2747552018_4e760caeff.jpg?v=0


You on a roll Cindy great job. Will have to show off mines too.:)

[1Buttercup]

Thanks everyone!!

The pattern was a freeby I got at walmart and it is also on the coats and clark website.

The variagated is TLC Essentials "Water Lily", I really love it! I'd never seen it in person when I ordered it online and am very pleased with how it works up.

Now, I need to get cracking so I can get some of it done today, it's almost noon and I've yet to pick up my hook!

Off I go! :hook

[Carla J]

Thank you cindy. TLC Water Lillies, humm I may have some of that around if not that then TLC Monet. :ty again. Very pretty. :woo :woo goooo team!

[KellyA]

Okay now remember my goal was to assemble 4 ghans and I took the easy one first.
Here is the start of the ghan at 7:30 am this morning
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/th_Afghan1start.jpg (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/Afghan1start.jpg)
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And here it is - ends tucked in, border done completed at 2:00 pm today
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/th_afghan1finished.jpg (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/afghan1finished.jpg)
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Color of orane is not true - yarns used Caron perfect match Orange (a bright hunter orange) and TLC's Essentials Aran
This one will go to Sweet Dreams Blankies in Alabama for the foster children

Needing to hand off baton as I have to make a lined bag for another project that needs to be dropped off......I'll be back soon

Go team afghan :yay

[1Buttercup]

Wow Kelly, you are kicking butt!! Way to go!

[Lesalicious]

Okay now remember my goal was to assemble 4 ghans and I took the easy one first.
Here is the start of the ghan at 7:30 am this morning
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/th_Afghan1start.jpg (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/Afghan1start.jpg)
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And here it is - ends tucked in, border done completed at 2:00 pm today
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/th_afghan1finished.jpg (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/assembled%20ghans/afghan1finished.jpg)
Clickable

Color of orane is not true - yarns used Caron perfect match Orange (a bright hunter orange) and TLC's Essentials Aran
This one will go to Sweet Dreams Blankies in Alabama for the foster children

Needing to hand off baton as I have to make a lined bag for another project that needs to be dropped off......I'll be back soon

Go team afghan :yay


Very cute. Loving that orange and yellow that is the color of my kitchen set. Great job.:) keep up the good work.

[Loralynn]

I am making a lapghan that conisists of 256 square. Can I join in on team afghan? :hi Pleeeaaassseee???

[dilyca2006]

Ok Ladies.
Hang tough. I need to go and pick out my son from work and will be back in about half hour or so to get a couple of more squares done.
Oh.. I saw earlier that the USA has a Gold, Silver, and Bronze in womans fencing!! Woo Hoo.

[dilyca2006]

Love to have ya!! Check with Amy and see if it is not to late to get you added to team afghan!!


I am making a lapghan that conisists of 256 square. Can I join in on team afghan? :hi Pleeeaaassseee???

[Cliffnote]

well, I have mine started, I am on row 3.I just got home. i will start again when I am done here. Keep up the great work team!!

[dilyca2006]

All righty. I'm back. Tag me back in and I am off!!!!!!!

[SmoothFox]

If I signed up to make an afghan as an athlete, am I on team afghan?

DOnna

[1Buttercup]

No, I think you have to post on the athletes thread and ask to be added to the team. We're happy to have you though, the more the merrier!!

[teakaycee]

:yayGo Team Afghan:yay


I am making a lapghan that conisists of 256 square. Can I join in on team afghan? :hi Pleeeaaassseee???
Make a post over on the 'Athlete' thread asking to be placed here. In the meantime .... Get Out that yarn and jump in here... we are here for you ... to cheer you on and keep you moving.

If I signed up to make an afghan as an athlete, am I on team afghan?

DOnna
Same for you sweetie............... sign up and jump in! We are one big family of a team here.... :U

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[teakaycee]

Look at you ladies go................... many this is awesome... not one of us have dropped the yarn yet. :yarn I see a few 'knots' in the balls here and there... but we are doing great!!
I do apologize for not being around today to CHEER you on... but I was working on my project best I could in between football practice... back to the sporting goods store and a stop at the grocery on the way home. Which then I had babysitting duties of my grandson.... so its been a tough day of getting a few stitches in here and there ... but I kept a possitive outlook and pulled through those loops best I could.:hook
Grandbaby is down to bed now.. boys are downstairs watching tv with their dad.. so I now have Real free time to get serious on my project. *whew*
So... for the rest of the night ladies.................... we are going to be yarning over and changing colors! :yay

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

I'll post a pic later of my progress.

[crochet_mommy]

Sounds like you had fun today teakaycee...Just like you I've had a busy day today. i'm back on it with ya though. i wish i could post pics of it, but my camera is at the in-laws, hopefully I can get it tomorrow. But for now, I now have to just keep doing my rows...row after row after row after row...lol. Good job ladies, and good luck

[Lesalicious]

I see everyone is moving right along. I have been working my butt off with my afghan. Going to take pictures tomorrow because I want to update my blog with my latest project and that has been my latest project since the 8th. So hoping to get more done while I am watching a couple of Lifetime movies tonight. My girls are in the tub so soon as I get them off to bed I will be whipping up my afghan again.:) everyone take care. Check back before I go to bed. Tata for now.:)

[dilyca2006]

Well. I have gotten 2 octagons (that makes 6 total) and 4 squares done today. 5 octagons and 4 squares total are sewn together. I have taken pix and I am going to upload them and post them.

[SmoothFox]

I signed up as an athlete. I never saw the post saying we had to ask to be on a team. I went back and the original posting is closed so I can't contact anyone to ask to be on a team.

I'm doing an afghan. Can someone tell me other than to try to post to a closed post, how to get on your team?

Donna

[dilyca2006]

Donna.
The only thing I can think of you doing is to contact Amy. She is one of the moderators of this board and was one of them who set this all up for us.


I signed up as an athlete. I never saw the post saying we had to ask to be on a team. I went back and the original posting is closed so I can't contact anyone to ask to be on a team.

I'm doing an afghan. Can someone tell me other than to try to post to a closed post, how to get on your team?

Donna

[teakaycee]

I signed up as an athlete. I never saw the post saying we had to ask to be on a team. I went back and the original posting is closed so I can't contact anyone to ask to be on a team.

I'm doing an afghan. Can someone tell me other than to try to post to a closed post, how to get on your team?

Donna

come on in and join the fun dear... I saw your name on the post of athlets.. just not the groups... I'm sure Amy will catch that all up. So.. get out your yarn... hook... and get to crocheting. Our team could use you!
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[alchemyfyr]

Hi Ladies! I didn't get much accomplished on my afghan today at the campground as I hoped I would, but I was able to get some more of my green/brown vareigated chenille that I needed (yes, I store yarn in my camper....I have more yarn in my camper than camping gear, lol). It is now 11....I hope to get one more row done before bed. I'll have to kick it into high gear tomorrow. Go Team!!

[dilyca2006]

Here are my first pix. I hope!!


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008001.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008002.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008003.jpg

[teakaycee]

I see everyone is moving right along. I have been working my butt off with my afghan. Going to take pictures tomorrow because I want to update my blog with my latest project and that has been my latest project since the 8th. So hoping to get more done while I am watching a couple of Lifetime movies tonight. My girls are in the tub so soon as I get them off to bed I will be whipping up my afghan again.:) everyone take care. Check back before I go to bed. Tata for now.:)
Oh.. cant wait to see how this is coming along........... now you said you were making a CareBear blanket right.. the ones you have to cross stitch on? I have a book of patterns for blankets like those and have been wanting to make a few actually for gifts. I'm anxious to see yours and get your thoughts on the pattern.
Go Go Go... keep up the good work :cheer
Hi Ladies! I didn't get much accomplished on my afghan today at the campground as I hoped I would, but I was able to get some more of my green/brown vareigated chenille that I needed (yes, I store yarn in my camper....I have more yarn in my camper than camping gear, lol). It is now 11....I hope to get one more row done before bed. I'll have to kick it into high gear tomorrow. Go Team!!
No worries sweetie............ we are a team here .. we all do our part of covering each other. You are going to do fine. Tomorrow is a new day.. and you'll have a new chance to get some extra crochet time in.
HANG IN THERE :cheer

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[dilyca2006]

Oh.. They came out a bit bigger then I thought I had them.
Don't concern yourself with the 09/08/2008 our camera lets us only put day first Can't get it set up to put the month then day then year.

[teakaycee]

Here are my first pix. I hope!!


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008001.jpg





Wow.................. outstanding work.... Great form... awesome color choices!!! :yay
that is really coming along nicely!!!!
keep up the good work! ^5

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[canostreasures]

Thanks Tam for the info...I have 4 squares of the 63 I need to do. As you can see I have lots of work to do. I will try to post a pic on my blog tomorrow. Well back to crocheting and we are having a cookout tomorrow I have to go finish the potato salad.
Happy Hookin

[Lesalicious]

Oh.. cant wait to see how this is coming along........... now you said you were making a CareBear blanket right.. the ones you have to cross stitch on? I have a book of patterns for blankets like those and have been wanting to make a few actually for gifts. I'm anxious to see yours and get your thoughts on the pattern.
Go Go Go... keep up the good work :cheer

No worries sweetie............ we are a team here .. we all do our part of covering each other. You are going to do fine. Tomorrow is a new day.. and you'll have a new chance to get some extra crochet time in.
HANG IN THERE :cheer

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer



Yep Tam I am doing the Carebear called "Funshine" I will post a picture later Sunday evening. So far so good. I have about 60 to 70 rows done so far. Just going back to do the cross stitching ever so often. So far almost done with the Bears head have about 6 or so more rows to crochet then cross stitch in order to be done with the head then I can get started on the body. But, for now off to sleep I go. Will be watching some more of the games tomorrow while I curl up in a ball and crochet and cross stitch. The pattern is easy its just that the cross stitching is also easy but, reading the graph is starting to get to my eyes lol, I am so used to just going with the flow of things but, it is looking nicely done.:)

Good luck everyone.

[Lesalicious]

Oh.. They came out a bit bigger then I thought I had them.
Don't concern yourself with the 09/08/2008 our camera lets us only put day first Can't get it set up to put the month then day then year.

Dilyca2006 I am totally loving it. You came a long way great job. :) :)


Tata for now. Off to sleep I go.

Go team :cheer

[smileyface]

Good morning!
Lesalicious-awesome afghan! Great progress.
dilyca2006- Great progress also, love the colors!
everyone is doing excellent!! I will try and get pic's posted later today.
:cheer:cheer Go Team Afghan!:cheer:cheer

[crochet_mommy]

This is so beautiful. I love those colors that you used and I can tell it is going to turn out beautifully, where did you get that pattern? Good job and great start.

Here are my first pix. I hope!!


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008001.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008002.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames2008003.jpg

[SmoothFox]

I am so far behind. I've got about 6 small squares accomplished. I need some encouragement to get into gear and crochet!!

Life keeps getting in the way!

Donna

[crochet_mommy]

:cheerCome on...you can do it. :cheer Just one square after another. Plop on the sofa and watch a nice tv show, and get it going. I know you can do it. Also, maybe you could fnd out how many squares you have to get done each day and use those as a smaller goal to keep yourself accountable. Good job, keep up the good work.

I am so far behind. I've got about 6 small squares accomplished. I need some encouragement to get into gear and crochet!!

Life keeps getting in the way!

Donna

[alchemyfyr]

Yep Tam I am doing the Carebear called "Funshine" I will post a picture later Sunday evening. So far so good. I have about 60 to 70 rows done so far. Just going back to do the cross stitching ever so often. So far almost done with the Bears head have about 6 or so more rows to crochet then cross stitch in order to be done with the head then I can get started on the body. But, for now off to sleep I go. Will be watching some more of the games tomorrow while I curl up in a ball and crochet and cross stitch. The pattern is easy its just that the cross stitching is also easy but, reading the graph is starting to get to my eyes lol, I am so used to just going with the flow of things but, it is looking nicely done.:)

Good luck everyone.


Hi! I did cross stitch from about age 6 to 16. I still have some of my pattern books....so if I sc an afghan can I use my patterns and the sc's will be one block each or is there a size difference? I have a great book of Disney Mickey Mouse and the other characters my daughter would love!
Thanks and I can't wait to see pics!

[alchemyfyr]

I'm just about to start. Last night I got to row 8 (it's 200 V stitches long edit--it's 208 chains but only 67 V-stitches, lol) and my goal is to finish 1 of the 4 panels today. But with a 2 yo and 5 month old the stars need to align perfectly for me to get a few minutes to sit and crochet, lol. Good luck everyone!!!

[dilyca2006]

Thank you ladies for the compliments on the afghan.
Crochet Momma. I got the pattern from the Sept/Oct 2008 issue of Crochet Today. It is on page 68

[WendySue]

HI Everyone,
I may be our first casualty! I get repetitive syndrome in my right hand and wrist when I crochet too much with out breaks. I figured I need to complete 10 rows a day to finish on time and there will be a few days I know I won't be able to complete that. I am going to work hard to pace myself and take small breaks frequently. I will post a picture later. I tried to get the Avatar for Team Afghan but it kept telling me the size was too big.
Sorry
Wendy
PS love the pictures Diane

[dilyca2006]

Wendy. I just right clicked on the avitar clicked save as and then was able to put it in with no problems. Hope you can get it done, it is really cool having us all have the same avitar!!!

[Lesalicious]

Hi! I did cross stitch from about age 6 to 16. I still have some of my pattern books....so if I sc an afghan can I use my patterns and the sc's will be one block each or is there a size difference? I have a great book of Disney Mickey Mouse and the other characters my daughter would love!
Thanks and I can't wait to see pics!


I think I have the same Disney Mickey Mouse that you have. LOL But, yet the SC will be one block you just do a X into that SC to make a whole block close. About to show everyone my afghan uploading the pics now.:)

[Lesalicious]

Here go my update that I have been saying I wanted to post. So far so good.

But, first let me show what I am working on.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/2749783717_d4bc7d3d0c_m.jpg


But, here is mines so far.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/2749797277_204954ceba.jpg

Close up

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


There you have it.

I single stitch the background then I cross stitch the bear right on to the crochet single stitches.

It has been coming along great for this to be my third day on it I have to say it is coming along fast.
Not yet done with the head have about 5 or so more rows to go to finish the head then I can get started on the body of the bear. I also have to outline the hole bear in orange after I am done. It's hard work but, when I see this it does pays off.:)

Thanks for looking.:)

[dilyca2006]

Very nice.
I have done quite a few graph ghans but have never cross stitched on one. I will pick up and drop colors instead. Some day maybe I will try a small one this way.


Here go my update that I have been saying I wanted to post. So far so good.

But, first let me show what I am working on.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/2749783717_d4bc7d3d0c_m.jpg


But, here is mines so far.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/2749797277_204954ceba.jpg

Close up

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


There you have it.

I single stitch the background then I cross stitch the bear right on to the crochet single stitches.

It has been coming along great for this to be my third day on it I have to say it is coming along fast.
Not yet done with the head have about 5 or so more rows to go to finish the head then I can get started on the body of the bear. I also have to outline the hole bear in orange after I am done. It's hard work but, when I see this it does pays off.:)

Thanks for looking.:)

[dilyca2006]

OK.
I am going to take a nap. Athlets need their rest you know. Up late last night, early this morning and I will be up late again tonight. Need to close the eyes for a bit so that I can concentrate.

[enygirl]

Finally checking in! I'm going to have to get a move on! I have 3" done and that's it! :eek I remember 5 years ago I could do a full sized blanket in about 6 hours - now due to carpel tunnel - i'm lucky to be able to work 1/3 hour at a time! It doesn't help that I ahve to hide from DBF too in order to keep it a suprise!

I'm going to get moving now!!! :crocheting

[Robyn]

Well, 10 of 49 squares done. I really need to get working. I haven't been inspired to work today. There's too many other things going on right now with the semester about to start.

[alchemyfyr]

I have 6 rounds left of my first panel. I'm on a round of puff stitches now but have to stop to make dinner for me and my DD. With hubby off to work for the night I am just throwing in a pizza and I cut up some fresh cantaloupe and a nectarine for us to snack on while the pizza cooks. Ohhh, this cantaloupe is soooo good!!!

Lesalicious....that Carebear is sooo cute!!! You are doing a wonderful job! The pattern book I have has the Wizard Mickey in it....Mickey handing flowers to Minnie, Dumbo, Pluto, Donald with Daisy, etc. I think it has the Seven Dwarves. I have quite a few of them done in cross stitch from when I was about 10 years old. Maybe I can pull those out later and get a pic. You are doing it a smart way, alternating sc and cross stitching...I don't think I could just sc the whole thing before starting the stitching. This opens up a whole new world for me!! I love learning new things. Do you use regular DMC embroidery floss ( I still have boxes of this that I use for stitching on cards) or yarn to do the stitching? How does it look on the back? Do the ends hide well? Sorry for so many questions.

[Lesalicious]

I have 6 rounds left of my first panel. I'm on a round of puff stitches now but have to stop to make dinner for me and my DD. With hubby off to work for the night I am just throwing in a pizza and I cut up some fresh cantaloupe and a nectarine for us to snack on while the pizza cooks. Ohhh, this cantaloupe is soooo good!!!

Lesalicious....that Carebear is sooo cute!!! You are doing a wonderful job! The pattern book I have has the Wizard Mickey in it....Mickey handing flowers to Minnie, Dumbo, Pluto, Donald with Daisy, etc. I think it has the Seven Dwarves. I have quite a few of them done in cross stitch from when I was about 10 years old. Maybe I can pull those out later and get a pic. You are doing it a smart way, alternating sc and cross stitching...I don't think I could just sc the whole thing before starting the stitching. This opens up a whole new world for me!! I love learning new things. Do you use regular DMC embroidery floss ( I still have boxes of this that I use for stitching on cards) or yarn to do the stitching? How does it look on the back? Do the ends hide well? Sorry for so many questions.


Ask away. Well I didn't use DMC floss due that it's so thinner then the yarn and I see a lot of the off white background so I used yarn. Well on the back not what I wanted it to be its not hiding well. I am thinking about hand sewing some fabric on the back to hide all of my yarn ends. I am going to cut them down very short but, its just so messy back there so want to hide that the best I can.:)
Go ahead get out those cross stitch books. Shoot now this makes me want to go buy me some cross stitch books lol. :) thanks

[RoseRed]

Hey ladies!!!!!

I'm finally back from Dad's. 3 hours of driving, unpacking, making, eating & cleaning up after dinner and I'm finally ready to sit down and start crocheting today. I didn't have to do anything while I was at Dad's so I was totally rocking on my ghan.

I'm ready to add my second set of points. I'm doing a round ripple - I started with 6 now I'm at 12 and going for 36. It'll be queen size so I have no idea how many sets of points I'm going to need but I have about 6 pounds of yarn to use if I need it.

The ghans look beautiful so far!

I'll post a pic tomarrow. My hands are starting to hurt - I really hope I don't have to wear my braces to crochet. They slow me down.

[1Buttercup]

Well, this is the first chance I've had to check in today. Took all 4 bassets to the dog park this morning and just got back a few hours ago (it's over an hour away). Then I had to water my maters and pick the ones that were ready.

Here's where I got to last night, not far. Hopefully I can get some done tonight.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2751697596_d1ba62a203.jpg?v=0

[Cliffnote]

I have a slow start, I am on rnd 4 of my afghan, I went to church today and directly afterwards I went to a family cookout. I am currently trying to also finish a bag for my swap partner. So now im going to start working on my afghan again, kids are in bed, hubby is in bed and the house is all mine, time to buckle down and make a dent in this afghan!

[crochet_mommy]

Hey ladies, Been doing homework all day today and haven't had a chance to get on the ghan in a while. At last count I believe I was at row 18. Gonna go get working on it now though...Can you believe I haven't watched one single second of the olympics yet???? Been so busy with the ghan and trying to speed through everything else I havent been able to catch it. lol...oh well...I'll get to it sooner or later.

[KellyA]

Do you know what this is????
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/th_224wovenendsstartofghan2.jpg (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/224wovenendsstartofghan2.jpg)
clickable

It is the start of my next assembly - thought I would weave in the ends before I started the continous join method.

Oh by the way that is what 224 woven ends remains look like :D

[Lesalicious]

Well been watching the olympics and washing clothes all day. Haven't done much on my afghan since earlier this morning but, surely have to get back to it, in the morning for sure. :) everyone take care have a great night I am off to bed. :)

[dilyca2006]

OH. between church and a nap and then church again I only got a couple of squares done. I am way behind and I will need to play catch up tomorrow. Off to pick up a child from work.
See you all tomorrow.

[smileyface]

Good Morning Everyone!

:cheer:cheer RoseRed is here! :cheer:cheer
I didn't get as much crocheting done as i wanted to this weekend, everything else seem to get in the way lol but raring to go today!

[dilyca2006]

Good morning ladies. I'm up and getting almost ready to get started this morning.

[enygirl]

Ladies - you're all doing SO well! I feel SO behind! Unfortunately as much as I would LOVE to stay home and crochet all day - alas I have to go to work so I can make money to buy more yarn :manyheart

I'm going to dedicate my evenings to it though - I know that there isn't a lot of time - but I definately need to get going! So tonight - I'm focused! :)

[dragonpuck]

I got up Sunday am and decided that i did NOT like the way my afghan looked so frogged out to the beginning panel and began again,:eek
much happier this time around:manyheart and i am back to where i was so progress should be made today- i suspect i will be done ahead of time so will then start on my an afghan for my DS- he bought a new couch, to replace the hand me down we gave him when we moved- his first furniture purchase-- one more step toward independence:D

[Carla J]

- alas I have to go to work so I can make money to buy more yarn

that's a 4 letter word. :think so is yarn. but :yarn is so much softer.


Go Team Afghan!

[WendySue]

I also am working. Tonight I will only be able to devote an hour to crocheting. (Unless it rains and I can't go on a 4 mile walk I promised to do with a friend.) Is it bad to pray for rain so I can stay home and crochet?
Wendy

[Lesalicious]

Well I am up and ready to start crocheting but, not just yet, have a little running around to do this morning then I am hoping by noon I can finally sit down and start crocheting. :) good luck everyone.

Go Team Afghan

[dilyca2006]

I am so far behind. I should have 15 octagons and squares done by this morning. I onlly have 8 octagons and 4 squares. I am 3 short of what I needed to have done last night. Busy couple of days around here, but, I hope to be able to spend every minute possible crocheting. I don't want to let my team-mates down by not getting this donw.

[teakaycee]

HI Everyone,
I may be our first casualty! I get repetitive syndrome in my right hand and wrist when I crochet too much with out breaks. I figured I need to complete 10 rows a day to finish on time and there will be a few days I know I won't be able to complete that. I am going to work hard to pace myself and take small breaks frequently. I will post a picture later. I tried to get the Avatar for Team Afghan but it kept telling me the size was too big.
Sorry
Wendy
PS love the pictures Diane
oh hon....... I'm sorry to hear to the troubles with your hand. take it slow and steady... you'll get it done!! I see Gold in them that 'ghans... :U
hmmmmmmmmmm... I'm not sure what the problem is with the avatar..... I wonder if you were to PM Amy if she could help you?

Here go my update that I have been saying I wanted to post. So far so good.

But, first let me show what I am working on.
but, here is mines so far.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/2749797277_204954ceba.jpg

There you have it.

I single stitch the background then I cross stitch the bear right on to the crochet single stitches.

It has been coming along great for this to be my third day on it I have to say it is coming along fast.
Not yet done with the head have about 5 or so more rows to go to finish the head then I can get started on the body of the bear. I also have to outline the hole bear in orange after I am done. It's hard work but, when I see this it does pays off.:)

Thanks for looking.:)
WOW...............:eek
that is coming along GREAT! Go Go Go .... :cheer
Oh... that is going to be a grand 'ghan when you get done! Love it!


Finally checking in! I'm going to have to get a move on! I have 3" done and that's it! :eek I remember 5 years ago I could do a full sized blanket in about 6 hours - now due to carpel tunnel - i'm lucky to be able to work 1/3 hour at a time! It doesn't help that I ahve to hide from DBF too in order to keep it a suprise!

I'm going to get moving now!!! :crocheting
slow and steady hon... slow and steady... keep a good pace and you'll get that 'ghan done! you'll see!:hug

Well, 10 of 49 squares done. I really need to get working. I haven't been inspired to work today. There's too many other things going on right now with the semester about to start.
deap breath....................... whew.... okay.. now... one square at a time... you'll get it done! I know you can do it! round one... round two.. round 3.... see........... little at a time and next thing you know.. you have a whole square done.:yay

Hey ladies!!!!!

I'm finally back from Dad's. 3 hours of driving, unpacking, making, eating & cleaning up after dinner and I'm finally ready to sit down and start crocheting today. I didn't have to do anything while I was at Dad's so I was totally rocking on my ghan.

I'm ready to add my second set of points. I'm doing a round ripple - I started with 6 now I'm at 12 and going for 36. It'll be queen size so I have no idea how many sets of points I'm going to need but I have about 6 pounds of yarn to use if I need it.

The ghans look beautiful so far!

I'll post a pic tomarrow. My hands are starting to hurt - I really hope I don't have to wear my braces to crochet. They slow me down.
:hug great to see you back!! how exciting ... you have a great start on that 'ghan... goo for you!
Did you have a nice visit at your dads? thats great that you were able to get in a good amout of crochet time!
Cant wait to see pics!!!:yay

Well, this is the first chance I've had to check in today. Took all 4 bassets to the dog park this morning and just got back a few hours ago (it's over an hour away). Then I had to water my maters and pick the ones that were ready.

Here's where I got to last night, not far. Hopefully I can get some done tonight.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2751697596_d1ba62a203.jpg?v=0
That is LOOKING GREAT! love that pattern and love those colors!!! :yay

I have a slow start, I am on rnd 4 of my afghan, I went to church today and directly afterwards I went to a family cookout. I am currently trying to also finish a bag for my swap partner. So now im going to start working on my afghan again, kids are in bed, hubby is in bed and the house is all mine, time to buckle down and make a dent in this afghan!
No worries on the slow start... you can pick up the pace a bit now and maybe more later if need be. you'll be fine!!! I feel for you though with having other commitments on your plate during the games. I to have to finish my swap partners bag and gifts during this time. But you know... it can be done!!!!!:hook

Do you know what this is????
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/th_224wovenendsstartofghan2.jpg (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/224wovenendsstartofghan2.jpg)
clickable

It is the start of my next assembly - thought I would weave in the ends before I started the continous join method.

Oh by the way that is what 224 woven ends remains look like :D
Omgoodness... would you look at that lovely display of color. how pretty :U

I am so far behind. I've got about 6 small squares accomplished. I need some encouragement to get into gear and crochet!!

Life keeps getting in the way!

Donna
YOU CAN DO IT!!! You're not behind... you're just the second string... :U
its now your turn to take the baton.............. so... pick up your head... be confident and Gooooooooooo! :yay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/baton.jpg

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[RoseRed]

I was able to finish off adding my points last night. YAY!!! As of right now - it's 34 inches point to point. Nothing like crocheting with your eyes closing lol.

I'm not following a pattern on this one. I actually made up my own 6 point to get started and just winged the added points cuz sewing them in is just way too tedious.

~ That diagonal throw is BEAUTIFUL!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1107.jpg

[Carla J]

That's beautiful RoseRed.

Go Team Afghan!

[RoseRed]

Morning Tam!!!

We had a nice visit at Dad's. He fell off a ladder Monday while he was painting the ceiling and he really hurt himself. We had a nice quiet sit around and do much of nothing few days. Friday night he didn't sleep well at all. Saturday he was all grouchy and cat napping so.......

I took Amber to the mall for her first 'I'm almost a teenager' shopping trip. We had so much fun! It was great!!! She got the cutest sunglasses to go with the cutest little outfit! I'll have to dress her up and take a pic of her later.

Go Team AFGHAN!!! We ROCK!!!

[dilyca2006]

That is beautiful.:cheer
I so wish I could step out of the pattern and wing something and do my own thing. I am so pattern dependent it isn't funny. :(


I was able to finish off adding my points last night. YAY!!! As of right now - it's 34 inches point to point. Nothing like crocheting with your eyes closing lol.

I'm not following a pattern on this one. I actually made up my own 6 point to get started and just winged the added points cuz sewing them in is just way too tedious.

~ That diagonal throw is BEAUTIFUL!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1107.jpg

[alchemyfyr]

I worked a little bit on my afghan this morning but my 5 month old needed a bath then down for a nap, and now my 2 yo has requested me to color with her. So she won out.... cute little voice, Mommy, color wiff me. So I'm off to color for a bit then I will get as much done as I can once she goes down for a nap. I'll post a pic later today of my progress. Great job ladies!!!!

[teakaycee]

I was able to finish off adding my points last night. YAY!!! As of right now - it's 34 inches point to point. Nothing like crocheting with your eyes closing lol.

I'm not following a pattern on this one. I actually made up my own 6 point to get started and just winged the added points cuz sewing them in is just way too tedious.

~ That diagonal throw is BEAUTIFUL!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1107.jpg
Oh........... sweetie................ that is coming out beautiful!!!!!!!!!
so you said that was my Christmas gift right ... hehehehheheeh :U
Your dad fell........? is he okay? my goodness!!!!

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[crochetluvknot]

Im not part of the Olympics but just wanted to give you all some cheer :yay :clap :cheer you can do it ladies come on

[kel]

I signed up for Team Afghan - altho I don't yet see my name listed under the group heading on the other post.

Anyways...I made some headway on Fri night crocheting into the wee hours Sat - but he was stopped cold by a killer headache yesterday. Ugh. I finally picked up where I left off last night after I crawled in bed to watch Desperate Housewives. I brought it to work with me, in a few minutes I am off to play with it during my lunch. :crocheting

[Loralynn]

Rose - your blanket is turning out beautiful!

I was behind, but after much crocheting, I am back on track I have made 75/256 squares. I figure I have to do 25 a day in order to have enough time to sew them together and put on the border. I actually thought it would go a little faster, but, you know, life gets in the way...darn kids...darn husband...can't they just starve for now!!! :lol

[Lesalicious]

Rosebud your afghan is so cute. Great job.

I am now back to the cross stitching on my afghan I can finally sit down and do some work now lol, kids are playing in there room begging me to go outside. We can soon as the sun go down just a bit to hot to be sitting outside crocheting a afghan lol. :)

Good luck everyone back to my work.

[RoseRed]

Oh........... sweetie................ that is coming out beautiful!!!!!!!!!
so you said that was my Christmas gift right ... hehehehheheeh :U
Your dad fell........? is he okay? my goodness!!!!

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

lolol nope - this one's MINE!!!!! Mine, Mine, all MINE!!!!!:yay

Dad's ok. He's hurting a lot. He lives in chronic pain with his back degenerating. He was in a car wreck a year ago that made it worse and now he's just trudging thru. I'll tell you - he's amazing. Nothing stops him. He's an awesome role model for living with chronic pain.

Hopefully, now I'll be able to get back to crocheting. Had to take the car to the shop. Hubby's home (it's his weekend and he has Wed off too! which is great cuz I didn't see him while I was gone) I have an awesome hubby!

Thanks everyone for the comps on the ghan. I'm loving the way it's coming out!

[crochet_mommy]

last night i worked my *** off staying up until about 3 am crocheting. I got to row 32 :yay!! I had to work so hard cause I knew I wouldn't be able to work at all today. Now that I'm looking at it though, it is alot shorter than I had expected.:eek :lol The woman who made it on here said it was too long so she shortened it, I decided that since my hubby is 6'5 I would need it as long as possible, and now tht I'm working on it, its still not long enough...I may have to make it wider and just change the orientation. I know for sure i will finish what the pattern asks for, but my new goal is to actually finish what we need:think...thats the real challenge.

But anywho...without further ado...here is my afghan


**note** since I can't figure out how to resize it I have to post links... If you know how let me know!!!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn76/mysonsmommy/026-1.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn76/mysonsmommy/025-2.jpg

[alchemyfyr]

oh crochet_mommy that is beautiful!!!!!

[dilyca2006]

OK. I need to go and take care of some stuff with my folks. I will be back later but for now, I am passing on the baton!!!
OK.. I was going to post the pix for the baton, but, I don't have time to deal with loading onto photobucket and stuff right now and don't know how to post a pic other then with photobucket..
Just imagine that the pic of the baton is here!!!!LOL

[teakaycee]

OK. I need to go and take care of some stuff with my folks. I will be back later but for now, I am passing on the baton!!!
OK.. I was going to post the pix for the baton, but, I don't have time to deal with loading onto photobucket and stuff right now and don't know how to post a pic other then with photobucket..
Just imagine that the pic of the baton is here!!!!LOL

:water got ya covered............ pic and snagging the baton.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/baton.jpg
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[crochet_mommy]

oh crochet_mommy that is beautiful!!!!!


;)Wow thank you...:c9...You've made my day

[kidget29]

OK that is gorgeous. I bought the pattern for this from Annie's Attic and gave up before I added the points because it has errors. If you have pointers I would love some.

Fabulous Work!!

:hugI was able to finish off adding my points last night. YAY!!! As of right now - it's 34 inches point to point. Nothing like crocheting with your eyes closing lol.

I'm not following a pattern on this one. I actually made up my own 6 point to get started and just winged the added points cuz sewing them in is just way too tedious.

~ That diagonal throw is BEAUTIFUL!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1107.jpg

[teakaycee]

Whew.......... a minute to post a bit about how I'm doing.
you all are doing great!!!
crochet_mommy........... Wow thats really pretty!!! ^5
kel........... hang in there ... we're here to take the baton if you need us to.. but slow and steady... you'll get your 'ghan done!

As for myself.......... I have been doing well.. I'm happy with where I am with these two prayer blankets. I knew it was going to be a bit of a challenge because of the other commitments I have going on during The Games.. but I needed to do this in order to get things DONE. So...... this is where I'm at so far on the first blanket
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/KnitCrochetCreations/DCP02706.jpg
I have a swap to finish... and wish gifts to get done... along with charity squares that are needed out. Like I said.. I'm pleased with what I have done so far for the 'games' .... I will be done with this one soon and can start on the next! Best part... I will have two prayer blankets done for my challenge (http://coffeencrafts.blogspot.com/2008/05/challenge.html)
okay... back to work. I'm dealing with a horrible headache ... stomach feeling yucky and on and off pains in my chest.............. the whoas of getting older.
Keep up the good work team... we are doing GREAT

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:water :water :water :water... grab one on the way by gals... its hot out there.

[Robyn]

12 of 49 squares done so far and I just started on the 13. Hubby wants to go out tonight so I don't think I'll get any more done. We'll see. He also wants to finish up the season of Angel we're watching so I might get some done in between that.

Everyone's afghans look beautiful. I'll get a pic up of my squares when I find my camera.

[alchemyfyr]

Ok ladies....here'e a Boot Camp Marching song...
(use your best deep gruff voice, lol)


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!


Hope that kicks you in high gear ladies, lol.

[teakaycee]

Ok ladies....here'e a Boot Camp Marching song...
(use your best deep gruff voice, lol)


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!


Hope that kicks you in high gear ladies, lol.

I love it..............

Yes Ma'am....
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!

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:water :water :water

[KellyA]

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!
all said in loud gruff voice :D

Ladies I am impressed with all of your commitments and I feel the gold is heading our direction....I feel like Michael Phelps
All of the pictures that have been shared are very lovely and will be cherished

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! :yay:yay:yay

[smileyface]

Evening everyone :)

Sorry i haven't been on all day. Wow i can't possibly reply to all your post. But i will say everyone is doing such an excellent job! And RoseRed, Teakaycee, Buttercup and Lesalicious i love the ghans!!

Here is what i have done so far:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/smileyface000/heartghan1.jpg

[RoseRed]

Sound off - 1, 2
Sound off - 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2
3, 4!!!

Let's get that rhythm going! lol

I have a splitting headache. Hubby's sending me to bed to go crochet and watch a movie so I can nurse my head in peace and quiet. He's so awesome! I just love him to pieces!

[dilyca2006]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!


Ok ladies....here'e a Boot Camp Marching song...
(use your best deep gruff voice, lol)


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!


Hope that kicks you in high gear ladies, lol.

[dilyca2006]

Oh.. Whew.. Thanks so much!!!


:water got ya covered............ pic and snagging the baton.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/teakaycee/baton.jpg
:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer

[Cliffnote]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/WIPS/DSCI1107.jpg

RoseRed this afghan is coming along beautifully, it is so gorgeous!

[dilyca2006]

Very pretty.
I am getting close to sewing on 5 more squares and will post another pic some time tonight.

Evening everyone :)

Sorry i haven't been on all day. Wow i can't possibly reply to all your post. But i will say everyone is doing such an excellent job! And RoseRed, Teakaycee, Buttercup and Lesalicious i love the ghans!!

Here is what i have done so far:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/smileyface000/heartghan1.jpg

[alchemyfyr]

Hey everyone! I'm glad you like the song!

Here's a pic of my first panel. I already started the second one too.

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1831/8032348/16785321/329842490.jpg

[Carla J]

oh so pretty!

[teakaycee]

Evening everyone :)

Sorry i haven't been on all day. Wow i can't possibly reply to all your post. But i will say everyone is doing such an excellent job! And RoseRed, Teakaycee, Buttercup and Lesalicious i love the ghans!!

Here is what i have done so far:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/smileyface000/heartghan1.jpg
Looking wonderful............. my goodness thats going to be a neat 'ghan!
:cheer:cheer:cheer

Sound off - 1, 2
Sound off - 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2
3, 4!!!

Let's get that rhythm going! lol

I have a splitting headache. Hubby's sending me to bed to go crochet and watch a movie so I can nurse my head in peace and quiet. He's so awesome! I just love him to pieces!
Oh my .........get some rest dear. I do know all too well about headaches!!!:hug

Oh.. Whew.. Thanks so much!!!
you are more than welcome.

Hey everyone! I'm glad you like the song!

Here's a pic of my first panel. I already started the second one too.

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1831/8032348/16785321/329842490.jpg
Outstanding!!! I love the colors!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:water :water :water

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!

[dilyca2006]

OK.. Here is an updated afghan. This is where I wanted to be Sunday night instead of Monday night. Been a tough day though. I had to run my mom around and we found out this morning that my DH's dad had a massive cereberal (sp) Hemorage. We are in Iowa, he is in Florida. My DH had medical power of attorney though and we are on pins and needles every time the phone rings.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames200800-2.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/dilyca2006/Afghan%20for%202008%20games/picturesforthecrochetgames200800-1.jpg

[dilyca2006]

They got to big again. Sorry. I keep working on making them smaller.

[1Buttercup]

:clap
Everyone's ghans are looking great!! I got a good amount done on mine today and I'll try to get a pic tomorrow night after work.

[Lesalicious]

Everybody afghan is so pretty OH WOW. I have more work to get done to catch up with you ladies.

For those that didn't catch my afghan the other day here it go :)

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

I am just starting on the body of the bear. I am more of the neck to the shoulders but, it is coming along will try to update again this Friday or Saturday have a lot more to do. Been having my head in the olymic game lately lol. Can't wait for the basketball tomorrow will be cheer USA on lol.

Everyone take care. Keep up the great work will try to check back in before going to bed off to crochet.:)

[sissie44]

hello team Afghan ... just checking on the completion .. I'm in team Sissie44 Seniors.... looks like some really Great work being done here


:cheer:cheerKEEP UP THE GREAT WORK:cheer:cheer

[smileyface]

Good Morning! Just wanted to say a quick hi....gonna go crochet! check back in later. Happy Crocheting everyone!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

[jeannie1205]

Thanks for the invite Teakaycee..:hug..I didn't want to just barge in


I've posted to the Let the games begin thread...
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. It has 11 diamonds across the width ending with the half diamonds. I'm using LB WoolEase in SportWeight. The color is Dark Heather Rose...I think

here's a pic

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

[Carla J]

Very pretty Jeannie
Go Team Afghan Go!
Here's the Team Afghan march poem by Kristy:

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!

and added Rosered:

Sound off - 1, 2
Sound off - 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2
3, 4!!!

Let's get that rhythm going! lol

We got to keep and eye on those 'ghan'ers !

[teakaycee]

hello team Afghan ... just checking on the completion .. I'm in team Sissie44 Seniors.... looks like some really Great work being done here


:cheer:cheerKEEP UP THE GREAT WORK:cheer:cheer
awwww... thanks sweetie......... we appreciate the cheers!!! Good luck to your team to!!!:cheer:hug

Good Morning! Just wanted to say a quick hi....gonna go crochet! check back in later. Happy Crocheting everyone!! :cheer:cheer:cheer
Good morning to you too hon!!! :hug

Thanks for the invite Teakaycee..:hug..I didn't want to just barge in


I've posted to the Let the games begin thread...
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. It has 11 diamonds across the width ending with the half diamonds. I'm using LB WoolEase in SportWeight. The color is Dark Heather Rose...I think

here's a pic

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/jeannie1205/Afghans/IMG00163.jpg
Oh.. that is beautiful! Love the color. I have always liked that pattern!
And Welcome to the team!!!! Its great to have you with us!:hug

Very pretty Jeannie
Go Team Afghan Go!
Here's the Team Afghan march poem by Kristy:

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!

and added Rosered:

Sound off - 1, 2
Sound off - 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2
3, 4!!!

Let's get that rhythm going! lol

We got to keep and eye on those 'ghan'ers !
Carla.......... you are a doll.......... you're a great cheerleader... thank you!!!!:hug


:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
:water :water :water
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!

[dilyca2006]

good morning ladies.
I am not sure how soon I will be able to pick up my hook. I need to take our son to work and then a gal from church has asked me over for lunch!!! I am without our youngest one today as he is with our oldest spending a couple of days so I am almost a fr