Team Christmas

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

[MissColee]

Am I the only christmas crocheter?

[tris4crochet]

Am I the only christmas crocheter?

Not official yet but I think I am too. I am making Christmas presents.

[JenC]

I'm here. Unfortunately I won't be able to start until my crochet club meeting on Sunday.

I'm making a stocking for my husband for Christmas. What is everyone else making?

[ArielManx]

Hi ladies, I'm a Christmas crocheter too! :D I'm making covered ball ornaments. Or at least I will be - I just got home from work so I haven't started. I might not get to start until Sunday either, but that's OK. I may have set the bar too high for myself in wanting to make 10 of them in 16 days, but I'll give it my best shot. :D

[Carla J]

Just stopped in to say...
:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer
Yeaaaa TEAM! Good luck with your projects!

[RosemaryP.]

I, too, want to give a :cheer to everyone.

[ArielManx]

How's it going, team?

:cheer I got my first ornament done today, and started on my second one! :cheer If I hadn't been doing laundry today I probably could have gotten more done. I am really happy with my progress so far, though! The ornaments are easier than I thought they'd be, so it'll just be a matter of finding the time to work on them. :crocheting

[JenC]

I got 10 inches of my husband's stocking done at my crochet club meeting yesterday. :clap I'm hoping to get a little more done today.

[crochetluvknot]

some sideline cheer for you all you can do it :yay :cheer

[JenC]

Got the heel done :clapwhile I was waiting for the dryer repairman this morning. Unfortunately the part they replaced didn't fix the problem, :thinkso I have to be here again next Monday :angryso they (hopefully) fix it with yet another new part! UGH!!! Going on 3 1/2 weeks without a dryer...I'm not a happy camper.

[tris4crochet]

I have 5 sets of beanies and fingerless gloves done. So I am ahead of schedule but the monotony of doing the same thing over and over (my weakness) hasn't set in.... hopefully it won't until I am done :D but then it wouldn't be a challenge would it?

[sissie44]

hello team Christmas ... just checking on the completion .. I'm in team Sissie44 Seniors.... looks like you are getting off to a good start


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

[christinanthemum]

Hi there team! :cheer

Sorry I'm so late in posting, I went on a 4 day vacation starting on Friday (it was planned before I joined this place) and haven't had computer access.

I'm working on my Christmas Tree Skirt. I have 3 main color changes completed and am hoping I bought enough yarn for the project, as it's taking much more than I expected.

I'm loving it, but my challenging part has already kicked in, as I have to clean up from being gone 4 days today and start working in the school system tomorrow...

Oh the stress! But I thrive on stress, so this is a good thing, yes?

:yay

[teakaycee]

Good morning!
Looks like you guys are moving right along...... AWESOME.
Keep up the good work ladies........... I see Gold in them thar stockings.
Thought I would stop by... lend my support and pass out some water before I get busy with my project.
:water :water :water :water :water

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
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!

[Granny Square]

:ctree:wreath:santa:gift:stocking:rud
Go Team Christmas!!

[christinanthemum]

Alrighty! I have only 8 more rounds to do (not quite, as I've been messing on the computer during commercials and crocheting during the Olympic coverage)

I've been taking daily pictures, though there were 2 days I've not worked on it. It's coming along very very well, just gotta keep the momentum up!

:cheer
Go Team Christmas!
:sheepxmas:wreath:ctree:gift

Here's what I've got as of this morning... days...

One (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003chqp/g5)

Four (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003dhe2/g5)

Five (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003eb84/g5)

Six (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003fq5w/g5)

[kidget29]

Wow that is gorgeous!!

:cheer

[JenC]

\I've been taking daily pictures, though there were 2 days I've not worked on it. It's coming along very very well, just gotta keep the momentum up!

:cheer
Go Team Christmas!
:sheepxmas:wreath:ctree:gift

Here's what I've got as of this morning... days...

One (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003chqp/g5)

Four (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003dhe2/g5)

Five (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003eb84/g5)

Six (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003fq5w/g5)


That's beautiful!

[JenC]

I just finished all the crocheting on my husband's stocking!!!! :yay

I have to sew it up, I'm leaving that for tomorrow because he can come home from work any time now. After that I just need to line it. I can believe that I'm almost done. It was a lot easier than I thought.

I'm hoping to post some pictures on my blog later or tomorrow. (It just started thundering here, so I'm going to sign off and try to get the pix up tonight)

[Carla J]

:woo Way to go 'Stina and JenC! :woo

[ArielManx]

Oh man, my teammates are so far ahead of me! Way to go! :cheer

I've only gotten one more ornament done since Sunday. :( This has turned into such a busy week! Eight more ornaments in ten more days... I think I can I think I can I think I can...I hope!

[craziebunny]

Alrighty! I have only 8 more rounds to do (not quite, as I've been messing on the computer during commercials and crocheting during the Olympic coverage)

I've been taking daily pictures, though there were 2 days I've not worked on it. It's coming along very very well, just gotta keep the momentum up!

:cheer
Go Team Christmas!
:sheepxmas:wreath:ctree:gift

Here's what I've got as of this morning... days...

One (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003chqp/g5)

Four (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003dhe2/g5)

Five (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003eb84/g5)

Six (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003fq5w/g5)
:cheerLooking very pretty!!

[craziebunny]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/tomovuk/kittyo.gif

[Carla J]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/tomovuk/kittyo.gif It's a little early to be in the eggnog....

[christinanthemum]

LoL! Cute kitty!



I came across a problem yesterday though that's still bothering me today.

:think

I did 4 rounds, as has been my goal to get it all completed before I start school. Well, at dinner my hand cramped up so bad around my fork that I could hardly let go. My hook hand. It's been sore all day today.

Any ideas/suggestions? I left my brace in Ohio accidentally, that might be part of the problem, lol...

Are there such things as hand stretches?

[ArielManx]

I got one more ornament done tonight! :cheer I timed myself and I can crank one out in about three hours of solid work, so hopefully I will succeed and get a medal.

'Stina, there are lots of different hand and arm stretches that will help - I learned them from my massage therapist and my yoga DVDs, and I doubt I can describe them in anyway that will make sense, LOL. One that really helps me is to just shake my hands out, like when you're shaking water off them - just really let go and shake 'em good! If you google you could probably find some guides with pictures for stretches.

[JenC]

I got one more ornament done tonight! :cheer I timed myself and I can crank one out in about three hours of solid work, so hopefully I will succeed and get a medal.



:cheerYeah! Congrats on finishing another ornament! :cheer

[JenC]

I just finished my husband's stocking at Knit Night tonight. I'll try and take a picture and post it sometime this weekend. First I have to get rid of him for a little while...

[Aussie]

Alrighty! I have only 8 more rounds to do (not quite, as I've been messing on the computer during commercials and crocheting during the Olympic coverage)

I've been taking daily pictures, though there were 2 days I've not worked on it. It's coming along very very well, just gotta keep the momentum up!

:cheer
Go Team Christmas!
:sheepxmas:wreath:ctree:gift

Here's what I've got as of this morning... days...

One (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003chqp/g5)

Four (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003dhe2/g5)

Five (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003eb84/g5)

Six (http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0003fq5w/g5)

Wow that is beautiful. :clap

[Carla J]

As the demand for massages increased, we had to call in extra help. Here is teammate already receiving their turn.

[zeropixie]

:cheerGo Team Go:cheer

[christinanthemum]

'Stina, there are lots of different hand and arm stretches that will help - I learned them from my massage therapist and my yoga DVDs, and I doubt I can describe them in anyway that will make sense, LOL. One that really helps me is to just shake my hands out, like when you're shaking water off them - just really let go and shake 'em good! If you google you could probably find some guides with pictures for stretches.

I just broke for an entire day and can't do more than one or 2 rounds a day. I only have 4 more though, so I should get it done! Yay!

[Carla J]

:yay 'Stina you can do it.... :yay

[ArielManx]

It's all downhill from here - I am working on ornament 6 of 10! :cheer I think I'm gonna make it! :D

[Carla J]

:spin :spin Repeat after me... I can finish... I can finish.... I am gold....I can finish :spin :spin :D

[tris4crochet]

I finished my challenge! 13 sets beanies and fingerless gloves. Now I just need to remember where I put them come Christmas time :D

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/trisnjer9/th_13hats.jpg (http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/trisnjer9/13hats.jpg)


Here's an added cheer for those who need it to finish their challenge
:cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap
Keep :crocheting

[Carla J]

:jumpyay Tristi did it! Looks awesome and very color co-ordinated! :jumpyay
:cheer :cheer

:spin :spin Repeat after me.... I can finish....I can finish....I am gold....I can finish....I can finish. :spin :spin

[christinanthemum]

2 more rows/rounds!!! :yay

It's all downhill from here - I am working on ornament 6 of 10! :cheer I think I'm gonna make it! :D

Way to go, sounds great! :cheer

I finished my challenge! 13 sets beanies and fingerless gloves. Now I just need to remember where I put them come Christmas time :D

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/trisnjer9/th_13hats.jpg (http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/trisnjer9/13hats.jpg)


Here's an added cheer for those who need it to finish their challenge
:cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap
Keep :crocheting

Those look amazing!! Wonderful wonderful job!

:jumpyay Tristi did it! Looks awesome and very color co-ordinated! :jumpyay
:cheer :cheer

:spin :spin Repeat after me.... I can finish....I can finish....I am gold....I can finish....I can finish. :spin :spin


You make me smile! Thanks!

[Carla J]

Someone just pointed out the notification bar for the time for the end of the games:
"The end is near for the 2008 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece!
The closing ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 AM Eastern time on August 24.
Official time to stop work on your crochet challenge is 11 AM Eastern time on August 24."

[ArielManx]

I made it, Team! I finished my ten ornaments! :yay I'll get pictures up when I can. I am so proud of myself! :cheer

[Snikki28]

Finished!!! Does that mean I qualify for a GOLD medal?

Here are my pre-block pictures, of my ghostly Table Runnery pattern by Cylinda Matthews:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2790429857_675d576a65_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2791278964_d71270a588_m.jpg

Go team Filet! This is my first filet EVER. WOW to all the threadies out there. Talk about my hand aching! But I really like how this turned out. Now I want to do more. I love the fact that I was able to start and finish something in an exact time frame.... so not like me! I have had a great time with this and by trying something I have never done, found something that I like to do, but is definitely a challenge.

WTG all Athletes!

[frogrockr]

Way to Go everyone!!!! :cheer :cheer

Everything is so beautiful!!!

Manda

[JenC]

I made it, Team! I finished my ten ornaments! :yay I'll get pictures up when I can. I am so proud of myself! :cheer

Congratulations Connie!

[Carla J]

I made it, Team! I finished my ten ornaments! :yay I'll get pictures up when I can. I am so proud of myself! :cheer

Finished!!! Does that mean I qualify for a GOLD medal?

Here are my pre-block pictures, of my ghostly Table Runnery pattern by Cylinda Matthews:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2790429857_675d576a65_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2791278964_d71270a588_m.jpg

Go team Filet! This is my first filet EVER. WOW to all the threadies out there. Talk about my hand aching! But I really like how this turned out. Now I want to do more. I love the fact that I was able to start and finish something in an exact time frame.... so not like me! I have had a great time with this and by trying something I have never done, found something that I like to do, but is definitely a challenge.

WTG all Athletes!
:jumpyay :jumpyay :cheer :cheer I knew you could do it! :cheer :cheer :jumpyay :jumpyay

[ArielManx]

Here are my ornaments! :yay I am just so thrilled with how they turned out. I learned in a hurry making these that even though I normally have really good gauge with yarn, I still crochet really tight with thread - I had to go up three hook sizes! :lol I can't wait to make more of these - after I give my poor hands and eyes a break, that is. :hook

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs33/i/2008/236/c/2/Gold_Medal_Ornaments_by_ArielManx.jpg

[minwifeof4boys]

Connie, those are absolutely beautiful!!! very victorian!! good job:cheer

[vonnie]

These are great, I really love them, congratulations on finishing your challege and may I ask where you found this pattern? or is it yours?? I would love to make some ornaments.
Great Job, Thanks for shareing...:cheer



Here are my ornaments! :yay I am just so thrilled with how they turned out. I learned in a hurry making these that even though I normally have really good gauge with yarn, I still crochet really tight with thread - I had to go up three hook sizes! :lol I can't wait to make more of these - after I give my poor hands and eyes a break, that is. :hook

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs33/i/2008/236/c/2/Gold_Medal_Ornaments_by_ArielManx.jpg

[ArielManx]

Thank you so much for the complements! :hug

The pattern is here:
http://www.wrights.com/wrights/class/needlework/croornamcover1/croornamcover1.htm

The picture they have on the pattern isn't the right one (so I was very confused making my first ornament :lol ), the picture is actually on this pattern:
http://www.wrights.com/wrights/class/needlework/croornamcover2/croornamcover2.htm

[christinanthemum]

I finished my tree skirt Friday eve at 6:00! I haven't had a chance to take a picture yet, but hope to by the end of the day. (need to clean the house a bit first)


How many Gold metals do we have here anyway?
Seems like a loooooot!

[melinda9723]

Just wanted to let everyone know I started a thank you post for Amy here
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1425302#post1425302

please feel free to stop by and post a thank you note if you want. Way to go everyone :cheer

[JenC]

I finished my tree skirt Friday eve at 6:00! I haven't had a chance to take a picture yet, but hope to by the end of the day. (need to clean the house a bit first)



Congrats 'Stina!

[JenC]

I finished my challenge! 13 sets beanies and fingerless gloves. Now I just need to remember where I put them come Christmas time :D

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/trisnjer9/th_13hats.jpg (http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/trisnjer9/13hats.jpg)


Here's an added cheer for those who need it to finish their challenge
:cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap
Keep :crocheting

Way to go Tristi! Congrats!

[JenC]

Finished!!! Does that mean I qualify for a GOLD medal?

Here are my pre-block pictures, of my ghostly Table Runnery pattern by Cylinda Matthews:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2790429857_675d576a65_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2791278964_d71270a588_m.jpg

Go team Filet! This is my first filet EVER. WOW to all the threadies out there. Talk about my hand aching! But I really like how this turned out. Now I want to do more. I love the fact that I was able to start and finish something in an exact time frame.... so not like me! I have had a great time with this and by trying something I have never done, found something that I like to do, but is definitely a challenge.

WTG all Athletes!

Congrats Sniki28!

[ArielManx]

Beautiful work, teammates! :cheer I had a great time being on the team with you all!