Cathedral Window-CAL

[Chatty]

It seems diamond and I had the same idea today-a Cathedral Window Afghan CAL.

I have some space and can host it if anyone's interested, I've started this afghan but it will go slow so that maybe I won't have to frog it too much.

I even made a button:

http://img216.echo.cx/img216/7129/cathwindcal1md.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us/)

It's hosted at ImageShack so if some of you don't have webspace to host images you can link to it with no problems.

Email or PM me for any other details.

Edit: Here's a list I have so far, if it needs correcting one way or another let me know so I can correct it

Participants:

Kimberly:Woven N Spun
Julie: JulieP
Lani: dhaunae
Sue: Smyz64
Julie: Chatty
Cheryl: diamond
Stacey: dixieredhead
Faith: faithpa76
Elizabeth: threeolivemartini
Ginger: gingerrtay
Sondra: 123mama
Laurie: sunshine1977
Lisa: summerysmile
Kristina: klouised
Melissa: CatsCradleCreations
Michelle: MiCountess
Anne: cajunwhacko
Laura: lauravee
Julie: Yarn Duck
Trish: princesstrish
Andrea: crochetdiva
Renee: Nay

:frog

[Woven N Spun]

Where can I find the pattern?


I can't see the button so can you email it to me directly? (This computer is wiggging out on me and i can't see images for some reason...even on my own website lately) so I apologize for the problem.

[Ro]

Oh, I'm mad crazy nuts about that pattern, but I don't know if I could do it :eek and even if I did think I could try it (like I have time! LOL) I don't know where to find the pattern either...but I can't wait to see what you guys do! That is I think the most beautiful afghan I've ever seen.

hugs
Ro

[Yarn Duck]

Oh, I would love to make what is one of the most gorgeous afghans I've ever seen. BUT I don't have the pattern either. In all my huge stash of crochet magazines, leaflets, and booklets, this is one pattern that I do not own.

Would love the see pictures of the work in progress though.

[dhaunae]

I'm so in on this. As I thought I can't get decent yarn for it locally so I'll be ordering either tonight or tomorrow and starting it as soon as I get my yarn in. Question: Has anyone used TLC Essentials yarn, and were they happy with it? I'm looking at that and considering it, but since I can't find it locally to give it the touch test I'm a little hesitant to order it blind -- particularly for something this special!

Diamond, I know you said you were using Simply Soft; what type of yarn are you using, Chatty?

[smyz64]

I have started it 3 times, frogged it once. I don't have much time, so it is very slow going. I have finally gotten past the hexagon stage and am now doing the "rounds". Not sure what you would call them. I have all my yarn, and so I feel like I have to be committed to the project, or just simply be committed!!! :eek

[diamond]

I am so in on this CAL!!! Great button, Chatty!

[thecrochetdude]

Hey y'all. I'm so happy you are going to be making this incredible afghan. It is well worth it!!

I have posted a pic of the one I made a few years ago. The photo is bad because it was taken pre-digital, but you'll get the idea.

Drew's Cathedral Rose Window Afghan (http://thecrochetdude.blogspot.com/2005/06/cathedral-rose-window-afghan-photo.html)

I'm going to follow along and cheer everyone on!! :bounce

[CatsCradleCreations]

Drew, the link's not working :(

[diamond]

:cheer Drew's going to be our cheerleader! :cheer BTW, Drew, your link isn't working.

[thecrochetdude]

Try it now. :bounce

[diamond]

The link works now Drew. Your Cathedral Window is GORGEOUS!!! I just hope mine turns out as nice. We shall see!

[dixieredhead]

I'm definately IN on this CAL! I'd love to make this. :cheer Drew.. yours is simply gorgeous:cheer

[faithpa76]

Wow, Drew, that is absolutely stunning! I like it better than the other pics I've seen, actually!

I'm going ot have to follow this one!

[thecrochetdude]

Did someone mention where to get this pattern? Did I just miss it? I'd love to make this. :cheer Drew.. yours is simply gorgeous:cheer

The leaflet was published by Annie's Attic in 1996, and I believe is out of print. It's called Award-Winning Afghans, leaflet #878301. I've heard it is available on eBay from time to time.

Thanks for the kudos! I'm so glad you like it!! :fame

[threeolivemartini]

if i had this pattern I would join in .. I have to hunt it down .. i think its breathtaking !!

[gingerrtay]

I'm going to hunt for the pattern so I can join!! Hopefully while searching for the pattern I can finish some of my other projects!

[123mama]

Drew yours is very pretty.I have to look for yarn and see if I want to make it now or wait until this winter.


sondra

[AuntyM]

This is one of the most beautiful patterns I have ever seen! Wow, it sure looks like it takes a lot of concentration!

Could you use other colors rather than variegated?

[sunshine1977]

Count me in!! I have to wait until at least next week, but I definitely want to do this one!:hook:hook

[diamond]

This is one of the most beautiful patterns I have ever seen! Wow, it sure looks like it takes a lot of concentration!

Could you use other colors rather than variegated?
When it comes to crochet, there are no rules against changing colors of a pattern. Do whatever colors you like.

[summerysmile]

It's really an amazing afghan and it would be hard for it not to be gorgeous in any color! I would love to attempt this but realistically, what are my chances of finding the pattern since its out of print?

[Chatty]

Thanks for the cheerleading Drew :D

I'll get to work on a site to host pics in the next day or so, don't think we'll need it anytime soon but it gives me an excuse to play with HTML :wink

In the mean time just link back to this thread with the button, I'll put it on my blog later, I was gone all afternoon and I'm pooped right now, it's also almost bedtime for this old hooker :wink

Again, thanks for the interest, I know it'll be a loooooooooooooooong CAL :D

Good luck ladies, I've got the center octagon done and am working on the pentagons and triangles that go around it.

:frog

[klouised]

Oh! Drew, I love the colors you used. I soo want to do this. I'm going to have to keep my eyes out for the pattern.

[CatsCradleCreations]

Count me in this CAL! I have a FSM who so kindly gave me her pattern!!! :eek Now to figure out what colors I want to use....:manyheart:manyheart


Drew, that ghan is absolutely stunning!!! Way to go! :clap:clap

[Chatty]

I'll be trying to work on a page later today for this thing. I'll post the names of the ones joining and a gallery for pics. I know we won't need the gallery anytime soon but we do need a page to link to.

:frog

[dixieredhead]

I am curious about the colors as well. Dark varigated and Light varigated. I was thinking about a blue varigated... what color choice would look good with that? a multi?purples? hmmm... thoughts?:think

[diamond]

I am curious about the colors as well. Dark varigated and Light varigated. I was thinking about a blue varigated... what color choice would look good with that? a multi?purples? hmmm... thoughts?:think
The orginal pattern calls for lt variegated (such as Red Heart Ocean) and a dark variegated (such as Red Heart Gemstone-purples, black, maroon, teals). These are the colors I'm using. So, blues & purple variegateds.

[threeolivemartini]

i am so in on this but not gonna use red heart yarn .. call me a snob ! i know.. but its for me .. so i just cant..

[dhaunae]

I know exactly what you mean, Elizabeth; I've spent the past two days poring over yarn sites trying to find some pretty variegateds that are at least halfway affordable. I think I'm going to end up using the TLC Essentials; it's not gorgeous hand-dyed wool which is what a work of art like this deserves, but it's got some nice colorways and I can afford it ;)

[MiCountess]

Would love to join this cal - Now to find the pattern - wish me luck!
Michelle

[Woven N Spun]

I have a question about this.....a friend thought this would make a beautiful shawl....soooo...what do you think of this being worked up in a lace weight type yarn and then made into a shawl? Do you think it's do-able? If so, I just might be up for the challenge if I can find the right yarn.

so......what's your input?

[Chatty]

^I don't see why you couldn't try, I bet it'd make a beautiful shawl.

I've posted a list of who I think is joining in my first post so if you aren't tell me and I'll remove you and if you are and aren't on it I'll add you.

:frog

[diamond]

I have a question about this.....a friend thought this would make a beautiful shawl....soooo...what do you think of this being worked up in a lace weight type yarn and then made into a shawl? Do you think it's do-able? If so, I just might be up for the challenge if I can find the right yarn.

so......what's your input?
WOW! I had never thought of that but I can picture it being a shawl! I think it's do-able for sure. It would have to be a really light weight yarn like mohair. I hope you try it cuz I would love to see it!

[thecrochetdude]

I have a question about this.....a friend thought this would make a beautiful shawl....soooo...what do you think of this being worked up in a lace weight type yarn and then made into a shawl? Do you think it's do-able? If so, I just might be up for the challenge if I can find the right yarn.

so......what's your input?

Fantastic idea! It would make a great table cloth too.

[mudpie]

I remember seeing this afghan pattern many years ago. Sadly, I did not purchase it. And seeing it again makes me really want to make one, too. I've already done some looking and it doesn't appear that I will be able to procure the pattern anytime soon. But thanks to the photos that a couple of you linked to, I was able to enlarge parts of them and decipher a large portion of it. And I think that I will be able to figure out a pretty good replica on my own. I'm not planning on participating in CAL since it may not be exact, but my question is this (and hopefully it is not a silly question): Would it be considered a copyright infringement to copy a pattern from a photo?

[dixieredhead]

So I started this CAL today. heres a question. In the first section, when you make the pentagon, is it using a G hook, and both rolls of color B? that just seems a bit much for a G hook?

[klouised]

I can't believe it!! I was thinking the same thing about a shawl!!:eek Instead of doing a complete circle, I was thinking about taking a slice out and making only a 3/4 circle. I would also need to take part of the center area out for the neck. I was wanting to go with something in lighter weight. With the weather I have I would sufficate under acrylic or anything heavy.

[Woven N Spun]

I am currently looking at knitpicks.com and their lace weight yarns in yummy alpaca and silk. I am trying to decide my colors and then will order. I like the idea of only doing half of it although you could still do the whole circle and fold it in half for extra warmth for those who might need it.

[threeolivemartini]

that shawl idea is nice.. but i want the blanket.. and i think I am going to end up dyeing yarn for this..

like some fishermans wool.. or something.. cause its not too expensive and then I can do my own colours and i will have a wool blanket..

[Woven N Spun]

thanks a neat idea too, Elizabeth.

[dhaunae]

I can't believe it!! I was thinking the same thing about a shawl!!:eek Instead of doing a complete circle, I was thinking about taking a slice out and making only a 3/4 circle. I would also need to take part of the center area out for the neck. I was wanting to go with something in lighter weight. With the weather I have I would sufficate under acrylic or anything heavy.
LOL ... I had the shawl thought too, actually laid awake thinking about it last night; I agree about taking a slice out and making it about a 3/4 circle, and I think you'd need to start that process partway through the center hex. I even looked at heavier threads and laceweight yarns today before reality slapped me upside the head. I'm going to make the afghan first, and then if I have it left in me I'll make the shawl ... and I'll know what it looks like because ya'll will have done it already!!

[smyz64]

So I started this CAL today. heres a question. In the first section, when you make the pentagon, is it using a G hook, and both rolls of color B? that just seems a bit much for a G hook?

Exactly what I was told. I am doing that part with G and just one strand, and it has been turning out just fine. I don't know why you would use 2 strands :think , but 1 looks just as good. :hook

[dixieredhead]

Thats what I started doing as well. I'm using a shaded blue for the dark varigated and it is looking pretty good too!

[thecrochetdude]

Exactly what I was told. I am doing that part with G and just one strand, and it has been turning out just fine. I don't know why you would use 2 strands :think , but 1 looks just as good. :hook

It uses 2 strands because those parts are raised up. It's a very cool 3-D effect. :bounce

[diamond]

I'm so glad I haven't worked on mine today and gotten to that part yet otherwise I'd be doing the :frog dance! Thanx, Drew, for the info!!

[Chatty]

Thanks Drew, I was wondering about that myself but went ahead and used 2 strands.

We might be picking your brain some more before it's over with ;) hope you're ready :hook

:frog

[thecrochetdude]

Thanks Drew, I was wondering about that myself but went ahead and used 2 strands.

We might be picking your brain some more before it's over with ;) hope you're ready :hook

:frog

I'll do my best to help. :tryme

[gingerrtay]

:( I want some verigated yarn so I can start. I would run and get some but I don't think it would be fun running with 3 kids in the pouring rain. I will probably have to wait until thursday when I have to go to Michael's for my cake decorating class, which I have to walk down the yarn aisle to get to it which is pure torture. My work actually pays for the cake class just not for the yarn purchases I "have" to get when I am there.

[dhaunae]

I'll do my best to help. :tryme
Just knowing we have someone who's done it and lived through the process and is willing to answer questions is SUCH a relief to me! This will be by far the biggest/most complicated project I've taken on, and it's very scary with all the color changes and piecing together different shapes and such.

[lauravee]

I really want to do this CAL but I cannot find the pattern anywhere. *sigh* I guess I will sit this one out.

[dixieredhead]

Drew, When you pieced this together, did you go through both loops on each motif or just one? (was that question, confusing?)

[thecrochetdude]

Drew, When you pieced this together, did you go through both loops on each motif or just one? (was that question, confusing?)

I don't remember exactly but my first thought is that I would have made it as strong as possible, so most likely through both loops.

[Yarn Duck]

I'm in :cheer but I'll have to wait til Friday to get some yarn. And I am so-o-o ready to get this started now. :irk
And, thanks to Drew for being here to answer our questions. I had noticed the 2-strand thing and couldn't figure it out either. :hug

[evelyn]

where do you find the pattern for the cathredal window

[mythunderbird]

i wish i had this pattern. is a beautiful afghan and would love to make it as a wedding gift for my cousin. if anyone knows where i can get it please p.m me. many thanks vicki:manyheart

[Woven N Spun]

I have ordered my yarn (lace weight) and am now eagerly awaiting it's arrival. I shall make this my long term project and still be able to work on my mittens and socks. I am not one to be able to work on too many different projects at one time, so this will be new to me.

By the way...thanks again Cheryl for your input on my yarn choices. I hope they are as yummy in person as they looked on the computer screen (although I must admit I have not been disappointed yet with knitpicks)

[emtbobbin]

I would love to join in this crochet along. Could you please advise how and where I can get the pattern.
thanks
Donna in Indiana
emtbobbin@juno.com

[cajunwhacko]

Count me in :hook

Must find yarn... must choose colors... must hide stack of UFOs and WIPs...

[Chatty]

Alrighty, then! You've been added :hook

:frog

[gingerrtay]

Hopefully after my daughter's dance class tonight it won't be raining so I can go to Wal-Mart to get a few necessities like milk, kids shampoo, YARN. Right now I am trying to figure out how to get us all in the van while it is pouring rain outside :think Hopefully the big umbrella is in the garage! I did pick out my light verigated color and almost have enough of it so hopefully they will still have it at walmart. Maybe after everyone gets their colors picked we can all post pics of them! Well I am off to find an umbrella!

[lauravee]

Okay, I now have the pattern in hand so I would like to officially join the CAL. Now I am off to the yarn store!

[diamond]

WOW, Chatty! Do you see the list? It's growing. I'm so excited about this CAL! How are you all getting this pattern when it took me 6 months and $60 to win it off Ebay!! I really don't care how, I'm just glad there's more people to work on this with us!!! :welcome :day And we are all basically starting together. How cool is that?

[dhaunae]

This is my first CAL and I'm super excited about it. Just knowing that other people are working on the same project as I am is such a cool thing, and already this thread has given the early starters a forum to ask questions and be answered. That was one of my biggest concerns about trying this pattern, not having anyone to turn to if I ran into a total brick wall; I'm going into it confident and excited now instead of hesitant and scared. Hooray for C'ville!

[The Fargoan]

Wow! This afghan would be THE PERFECT Christmas gift for my dearest friend. If anyone has an idea where I could look (other than Ebay-though I'll keep checking it) I would appreciate it! ndjen1@gmail.com Thanks!


Jen

[dixieredhead]

I just had to post how far along I have gotten in this afghan. Unfortunately this is all I will be able to do for a while... ah the joys of work:lol


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/im_buford/Crochet%20Stuff/crochet019.jpg

[klouised]

Stacey, that is VERY pretty. Great job! You're ahead of me. I haven't even gotten started, yet. It looks like I'm going to have to back out, for now at least. :cry I was asked to do another book, so that is going to take all my concentration, aggrivation, brain cells, and so on. :think What was I saying? LOL. Anyways, I'm very excited to see photos of all your WIPs. I plan on someday doing this afghan, but it's on hold for now.

[Woven N Spun]

Stacy, looks great. Can't wait to see it when it is done.

Kristina, kudos on the book. What will you be working on?

[Chatty]

WOW, Chatty! Do you see the list? It's growing. I'm so excited about this CAL! How are you all getting this pattern when it took me 6 months and $60 to win it off Ebay!! I really don't care how, I'm just glad there's more people to work on this with us!!! :welcome :day And we are all basically starting together. How cool is that?
Yes, :welcome

diamond.....RAOK? ;)

:frog

[Chatty]

Stacy, that's gorgeous!!

I'll post pics of mine when I get all the pentagons and triangles done and attached. This one will take me longer since I have to finish the rose afghan too.

It does give me something to switch to though ;)

:frog

[Yarn Duck]

Wow Stacey!! That's looking good. Oh, I just can't wait to get started on this.

[Woven N Spun]

I am getting itchy to start this. My yarn was shipped yesterday so I hope it's here by tomorrow or Saturday. Hubby is off on Monday and I can just concentrate on working on this for a few minutes (hours??) perhaps.

Just when my mailman thought he was safe, I guess I need to start some covert ops again.

[diamond]

Stacy, your afghan is 'Loooookin' Good!'! Way to go! I haven't touched mine as I've been trying to get things ready to go away on Friday, pay bills, prepare swap packages to mail out today, etc. And today doesn't look like a good day either. Hopefully I can get a lot done down in the Keys!

Chatty, RAOKs must be it!

[Chatty]

I'll get back to mine probably tomorrow or this weekend, I'm fixing to get ready to go clean some swimming pools. Several people owe me money so maybe I can get the fun fur for my wrist warmers today, I've never used it before and these felt like the perfect opportunity to try.

My son is going with me so he can drive and I can finish the other warmer then hit W-M on the way home, I need bread and biscuits anyway :wink

:frog

[123mama]

Diamond, what is the colors and name of yarn that you have for the catheral afghan? My picture is of black and white.I am going to get the yarn this weekend I think and get started.

sondra

[klouised]

Kristina, kudos on the book. What will you be working on?I just finished one on bathing suits and cover-ups. Just finished, as in today. They have asked that I do some ponchos and such. I've been working on this one out of #10 thread with a no 10 hk. :( Wow. (Where's the cross eyed smiley when you need him?) It's taken me forever. I'm glad I started on it early. It looks like a giant doily with pineapples. I want to do a book with ponchos with matching outfits. I want to mix some different fiber threads and yarns. I think what I have in mind will work. We'll see how that goes. Once again, I'm biting off a big chunk. You all make such gorgeous shawls that it would be great for you all to get together to make a book out of your patterns. You gals inspire me!:manyheart

[princsstrish]

Stacy, that is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love your color choices.

I want to do this so badly but can't find the pattern everywhere. I'll keep looking. I even asked on Freecycle. Two women responded but no one had it :( I'll just have to watch y'all and cheer you on. :cheer

[diamond]

Diamond, what is the colors and name of yarn that you have for the catheral afghan? My picture is of black and white.I am going to get the yarn this weekend I think and get started.

sondra
Sondra, I emailed you!

[123mama]

:hug Thank you Diamond


sondra

[sunshine1977]

Wow Stacy - yours is looking great!! I am getting my yarn tomorrow and can hardly wait to get started!! Looking forward to a LONG weekend to work on it!!

[princsstrish]

OK, I'm in!!! I found the pattern :) YAYAYyayayaya, Everyone is so kind. i think they just want other people to join them in the torture :) now I have to pick out the colors:) YIPEEEEEEE!!!!!:clap

[dixieredhead]

Thanks guys for the compliments! Im glad the center is finished. It wasnt "that" fun. But round and round we go is going... :hook \

I'm using RH Ocean for the light and RH shaded blues for the dark.If this turns out well I may slip off into some of yalls more "elegant" yarns and make another.. and another.... and another....

Hugs!

[dennymare]

Okey you all are driving me crazy, where are you getting this pattern, it looks so incredible I would like to join in on this somehow.
Mary

[The Fargoan]

Ok put me down as joining. I now understand why so many people do variations of blue. For the life of me I can not find two varigated red/orange/yellow tones in this town. Guess I'll be ordering my light color... No starting for me for awhile (egads! not until AFTER my vacation--the 16th!!)


Jen

[goldi316]

Ok put me down as joining. I now understand why so many people do variations of blue. For the life of me I can not find two varigated red/orange/yellow tones in this town. Guess I'll be ordering my light color... No starting for me for awhile (egads! not until AFTER my vacation--the 16th!!)


Jen

Wow - those are the same colors I'm planning to do my Cathedral in, as soon as I can a) find the yarn b) afford the yarn and c) have the time! Do post what you get and where from when you find it, okay?

Depending on availability and quality of the materials, I have also been contemplating dying my own variegateds - but that puts my schedule even further away, as I first have to learn to dye, lol! Sure am ambitious, though... :lol

I'm subscribed and following this thread, will join in as soon as I'm ready to start this project. I can hardly wait to see everybody's project, especially the shawl! Oh, and Kimberly: I can tell you now that you will absolutely LOVE the Knit Picks yarn. I adore their laceweight, wish I could get about 20 hanks of each color of both the Alpaca Cloud and Shimmer! How's that for a yarn addict!? What colors did you pick? I'm assuming you're getting the Shimmer, since that's the variegated one... I'm nearly finished with a Seraphina in the Morning Mist, hoping to be ready to post it on Show and Tell within the next few weeks.

Oh, and while I'm on the subject of yarn - what is everybody using, what brand/type and what colors? Is everyone doing the blues/purples for their variegated? Enquiring minds would like to know! :hook

[cajunwhacko]

I'm going to be a rebel and try Caron Rainbow Tones in Blue for the light and Green for the darks. We'll see how it comes out!

[princsstrish]

I'm thinking of

Caron Simply Soft Ombre - Baby Brights Ombre (http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=95766&PRODID=88340) for the Light
TLC Essentials Water Lily (http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=95766&PRODID=111815) for the dark

What do you think of that????

I still havent' decided so input would be good

[3doxies]

I'm going to try this! I must be crazy :eek I just got the pattern and will look at it during my lunch hour. Thanks for everyone's help in finding this pattern.:hug

[dhaunae]

I chose the TLC Essentials Water Lily as my light and their Twilight as my dark. It's going to be really interesting to see how everyone's choices work up ... we'll have some gorgeous and very individual works of art coming out of this CAL.

[3doxies]

What are you all doing with your Cathedral afghans when they are complete? I'd be almost afraid to use it, considering all the time that it's going to take. Maybe I'll use it in the spare room where it can be displayed but not abused by kids and dogs. Don't think I would ever give it away as a gift :blush

[Niccers]

Im joining in about a week. Im going to have to go yarn shopping. This is going to be so fun!

[Woven N Spun]

wow...sounds like you all have chosen some awesome colors. I will have to post mine.

I am using knitpicks shimmer for the variegated
http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/yarn_Display.aspx?itemid=5420112
Using stained glass for the dark and
turquoise splendor for the light

then chose
alpaca cloud in
black and smoke for the other colors.

I was afraid to make it the blanket and opted for the shawl idea as I have 1 large dog who likes to sleep on beds, 3 cats who like to bury underneath the blankeys on any bed, and the 5 kids who still aren't up to the appreciation of the work it would take to finish the blanket. So......perhaps if I do make it as a blanket it would be for a gift or later in life for me ggg.

Is there a way to mount this thing on a wall????????

[natalie058]

I'm so impressed with everyone's ideas! I can't wait til I have some money/time to aqcuire the pattern and get in on this CAL... I have someone in mind who it would make a perfect gift for!!

[MOhooker]

OK I know that this is going to sound like a weird question, but my pattern mags are arranged by size not source at this time. So is the leaflet full sized (8 1/2 x 11) or half size (5.5 x 8)? I have a file cabinet full of patterns and the size will save me MUCH time looking for it. Thanks in advance.

[CatsCradleCreations]

I haven't decided what yarns I'm going to use for mine yet. I have to look through and reorganize my stash before buying more yarn.

[thecrochetdude]

OK I know that this is going to sound like a weird question, but my pattern mags are arranged by size not source at this time. So is the leaflet full sized (8 1/2 x 11) or half size (5.5 x 8)? I have a file cabinet full of patterns and the size will save me MUCH time looking for it. Thanks in advance.

It's a full-sized booklet.

[dogymom]

Where on this beautiful earth are y'all finding the pattern????:think

[sunshine1977]

WooHoo!! Just got back from Hobby Lobby with my yarn and will be starting on Cathedral Window this evening - I can hardly wait!! I chose RH Viva for the light varigated, and am using RH Amethyst in leu of the dark varigated...I seriously debated using an RH varigated (can't remember the name at the moment!) with barn red, greens, and rusts with RH Barn Red, but decided the Viva was my favorite, so I will do this one first, and if I can stand to make another one, I will go with the other colors next time...I also seriously debated doing a rainbow effect with solids (Red in the center, shading through the rainbow out to purple on the outside), but decided against that too... yet another WIM! It is so wonderful to have you guys and gals give me so much inspiration!!! :hook

Well, after working up the center (it is beautiful, if I do say so myself!) and starting the pentagons, Amethyst just wasn't looking like I wanted it to, so I made a run back to HL this morning and got something I like much better! I had gone with one strand with the G hood for the pentagons - I guess I crochet more on the tight side. There was no way I could get 11 dc's in that little circle - I could barely get my hook in there!! Anyway, I found RH Sport in "Limeade" which is a perfect match for the green in Viva. I am using a double strand of this with the G hook and it is coming out great! Will post pics as soon as I get the center portion done!

[dhaunae]

Nobody was trying to be mean or stingy by not offering to sell copies of the pattern; they were trying not to get into legal hot water, and many of us have tried to help others find copies of this pattern. This was discussed in another thread, and I'll quote a response there:

Legally, it's not ok to copy the pattern & share it. It's still an infringement on copyright laws. Copyrights apply for more than the lifetime of the designer, plus some. Just because the pattern is no longer in print doesn't mean it's no longer protected under copyright laws. If you do share this pattern, don't announce it in a public forum!
Any website that is offering to sell ... not just share between friends, but sell ... copies of this booklet/afghan pattern is asking for more legal trouble than they want to handle, and if Annie's Attic gets wind of it they'll be some mighty unhappy people. Folks may share patterns privately (and a lot of us do) but openly violating copyright laws by selling something owned by someone else is about as silly as shoplifting in front of a cop IMHO :)

[dixieredhead]

here is a IMHO--- Do not try using RH "dusk" yarn for this project. The coloring is way to dark in the blues for justice to be given to the black outlining. I'm going to try to find a better dark varigated tomorrow. Anyone have a good RH color to suggest going with my light color (RH ocean)?

[Julie]

Nobody was trying to be mean or stingy by not offering to sell copies of the pattern; they were trying not to get into legal hot water, and many of us have tried to help others find copies of this pattern. This was discussed in another thread, and I'll quote a response there:

Quote:
Legally, it's not ok to copy the pattern & share it. It's still an infringement on copyright laws. Copyrights apply for more than the lifetime of the designer, plus some. Just because the pattern is no longer in print doesn't mean it's no longer protected under copyright laws. If you do share this pattern, don't announce it in a public forum!


Any website that is offering to sell ... not just share between friends, but sell ... copies of this booklet/afghan pattern is asking for more legal trouble than they want to handle, and if Annie's Attic gets wind of it they'll be some mighty unhappy people. Folks may share patterns privately (and a lot of us do) but openly violating copyright laws by selling something owned by someone else is about as silly as shoplifting in front of a cop IMHO :)

Three cheers and thank you to dhaunae!! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I couldn't have said it any better myself!

[klouised]

..I seriously debated using an RH varigated (can't remember the name at the moment!) with barn red, greens, and rusts with RH Barn Red, but decided the Viva was my favorite :hook
I had thought of using those very yarns with those colors, before I decided to try out a shawl with threads. Blues and pinks are so popular, but I sometimes just like to have a scarlet red. I like rich colors. Oh. You all are making me envious.:manyheart

[CatsCradleCreations]

Okay. I've "shopped" through my stash and decided on my colors~~I have enough to get started, but I'm gonna HAVE to buy more yarn for this!!

I'm using RH yarns (my staple yarn) in Aspen Print (lt. veri) and Painted Desert (dk. veri). They look pretty cool together, and I think they'll make a nice afghan/rug... :P

[crochetdiva]

here is a IMHO--- Do not try using RH "dusk" yarn for this project. The coloring is way to dark in the blues for justice to be given to the black outlining. I'm going to try to find a better dark varigated tomorrow. Anyone have a good RH color to suggest going with my light color (RH ocean)?


I don't know what the "dusk" yarn is. But I just got some RH Comfort yarn in a pretty veriagated blue that looks good with the ocean. there is no name but there is a dye lot (I think it is color 4007) It comes in 12oz balls.
:manyheart

[crochetdiva]

Ok folks, I need your opinions. Here are the color choices. The one on the right is ocean, and I could use the one on the left as the dark veri. Or the one on the left as the main color with a royal blue as the second color. I just don't know what to do. Any ideas from someone who has made or seen one in person? Or anyone else?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/crochetdiva/whichone.jpg

I really love the blue one, but wonder if it is too dark or enough of a verigation. what do you think??

[sunshine1977]

Ooooh Melissa - I looked at that color combination too - Beautiful! Can't wait to see how yours turns out!!:hook

[dixieredhead]

The color on my dark varigated is :color 0984 SH Dusk 6 oz. art. E300-- way dark.


I love the ocean color . I definately think you should use it. It makes a nice contrast with the black. I'm also using that one as lt var. maybe use the other color as ur dark var? Black shows up around it very good as well.

[dhaunae]

I love that variegated rich blue, Andrea. If you used that as your light, you could maybe use the RH Gemstone as your dark? Of course the afghan made with Ocean as the light and that as the dark would be glorious too. I can see why you're having a hard time deciding!!

[diamond]

Hey all! I'm down at the Keys house and have to tell you how proud of myself I am. Last night the boys went night-fishing which I don't care to do. I stayed home and worked my my 'ghan and got into the Second Section already. I must say I don't care to use a G hook with double strand of any kind of yarn. Man, was that tough! But it's coming along! Just wanted to give you an update. I must say the Red Heart Ocean with the Gemstone is very effective with this afghan!! Love it I do.

[belant]

Can someone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PM me and let me know where I can get this pattern without breaking the bank! Or email me at maribela[at]aol[dot]com.

Thanks!

Maribel

[goldi316]

I'm thinking of

Caron Simply Soft Ombre - Baby Brights Ombre (http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=95766&PRODID=88340) for the Light
TLC Essentials Water Lily (http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=95766&PRODID=111815) for the dark

What do you think of that????

I still havent' decided so input would be good

I've bounced back and forth between two tabs comparing these two, and it's still hard to tell for sure. I'd suggest maybe just getting one skein of each and working up sample swatches with some black, like Andrea did with her colors. It would be easier to see how they'd work together that way. Better that than buying a busload of the yarn and then deciding it won't work!

[thecrochetdude]

Ok folks, I need your opinions. Here are the color choices. The one on the right is ocean, and I could use the one on the left as the dark veri. Or the one on the left as the main color with a royal blue as the second color. I just don't know what to do. Any ideas from someone who has made or seen one in person? Or anyone else?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/crochetdiva/whichone.jpg

I really love the blue one, but wonder if it is too dark or enough of a verigation. what do you think??

The subtle differences would be very pretty! I like these two a lot!!

[CatsCradleCreations]

Last night I worked on my ghan while DH and I watched some TV and I got most of my first section done. I still have 5 triangles and the assembly to do. I have to agree with Diamond; working with two strands and a G hook isn't a lot of fun, but it is pretty.

My suggestion if you're not doing this already: weave in your ends as you go! I'm weaving mine in except for a little tail on the WS of each piece as I get it finished so I won't have hundreds of tails to do at the end.

I'll post pics as soon as I get a chance.

[klouised]

Ok folks, I need your opinions. Here are the color choices. The one on the right is ocean, and I could use the one on the left as the dark veri. Or the one on the left as the main color with a royal blue as the second color. I just don't know what to do. Any ideas from someone who has made or seen one in person? Or anyone else?
I like both of them, but I think that I personally like the one on the left as the main color, but I think that the color on the right would be beautiful too. I don't think that you could go wrong with what you choose. They both are beautiful. It depends on if you like darker or lighter colors. It's a personal choice.

[cajunwhacko]

I like both of them, but I think that I personally like the one on the left as the main color, but I think that the color on the right would be beautiful too. I don't think that you could go wrong with what you choose. They both are beautiful. It depends on if you like darker or lighter colors. It's a personal choice.

I agree, the one on the left. I bounced back and forth for a few minutes saying wow to both of them, but I like the subtlety in the one on the left. :D

[crochetdiva]

Thank you for your help. I am thinking that I will use the Ocean as the main veri and the other blue (no name) RH comfort as the dark veri. I love the RH comfort blue, but with the royal blue and black think it will be just too dark and not show off the design so much.

Now if I had only decided before I opened the bags and rolled some yarn. GRRR But I can actually just trade the yarn I haven't opened for more ocean....no harm done. I am stuck with the royal blue, but it is so pretty I am sure I can find something to do with it. That comfort blue would make a nice car coat....after the afghan. LOL

I think you have to be really happy with your color choices because this is going to be a LONG LONG project to work with colors you don't like.
:manyheart

[crochetdiva]

Ok, so since I am the most indecisive person on the planet, I will make both up for a bit to see which I like better. and the one I don't use might end up being a Christmas tree skirt. LOL

[dogymom]

Ok, so since I am the most indecisive person on the planet, I will make both up for a bit to see which I like better. and the one I don't use might end up being a Christmas tree skirt. LOL

Well that's a great idea! That would make a gorgeous tree skirt, wouldn't it?!

[dixieredhead]

i finally have chosen RH blueberry pie as my dark veri. After completing rnd 10 I am really liking the subtle change of colorings. And your right, you must really en:hook joy ur colors... cuz this is going to be LONG going.... LOL

[thecrochetdude]

i finally have chosen RH blueberry pie as my dark veri. After completing rnd 10 I am really liking the subtle change of colorings. And your right, you must really en:hook joy ur colors... cuz this is going to be LONG going.... LOL

RH Blueberry Pie is one of my fave RH colors!

[Woven N Spun]

yummm....my yarn arrived from knitpicks today and even my kids thought the colors were awesome together. I am just drooling right now...but I must finish cleaning out the camper that we brought home (finally) yesterday. But ... ooohhh....I must put the kids to bed early tonight so I can get some quiet crochet time. :)

[crochetdiva]

It uses 2 strands because those parts are raised up. It's a very cool 3-D effect. :bounce
Ok, so I used two strands for the pentagons, my question is what about the black yarn that is sc around the pentagons...is it single or double thickness? Also, I used the G hook as directed and 2 strands and the pentagon is curving inward...will this correct itself, or is my tension too tight? Great round 2 and I am already in a jam. LOL I may have to take up drinking. LOL

[goldi316]

Ok, so I used two strands for the pentagons, my question is what about the black yarn that is sc around the pentagons...is it single or double thickness? Also, I used the G hook as directed and 2 strands and the pentagon is curving inward...will this correct itself, or is my tension too tight? Great round 2 and I am already in a jam. LOL I may have to take up drinking. LOL

After browsing through the pattern, I've noted that there are only a few sections where it calls for 2 strands (with color B), and at the beginning of the pattern, in the Notes section it states: Use H hook and one strand yarn unless otherwise stated. So I would say it's one strand for the black.

As far as the pentagon curving, I suspect it will correct itself, but this is just an opinion from someone who hasn't done any of this yet! Take it for what it's worth.

[Woven N Spun]

too funny, I thought the same thing when I was working on my pentagons tonight. I got two done but shesh...I sure hope this isn't an indication of what's to come :eek



Ok, so I used two strands for the pentagons, my question is what about the black yarn that is sc around the pentagons...is it single or double thickness? Also, I used the G hook as directed and 2 strands and the pentagon is curving inward...will this correct itself, or is my tension too tight? Great round 2 and I am already in a jam. LOL I may have to take up drinking. LOL

[CatsCradleCreations]

My pentagons curve also. I think they're supposed to so you get the 3-D look. That's just my thinking on this.

[sunshine1977]

When will I EVER learn to count and recount my stitches??:thair I got the octagon done last night, and then got the pentagons (by the way, mine curve also!) and triangles done today. I was so excited to get all the pieces of the first section done and began assembly them this evening. I got all eight pentagons sewn, but guess what?? My OCTAGON has NINE sides!!! GRRRRR....I had to "unsew" the pentagons and just finished :froging my dang nine-sided octagon to start again...I hate it when I do that!!!:bang On well, you can bet I will be counting carefully from now on, and I am sure this only one of many boo-boo's to some!

[dixieredhead]

I'm on round 13 tonight. I have laid the 'ghan out in the floor and its not puckered, but it is a bit wavy. I've always counted my stitches and they are correct. You think it will correct itself as I go along? Is that normal to buckle alittle?

[Woven N Spun]

Would somebody please tell me why I decided to use lace weight yarn to make this project?

Oh....wait I know the answer :hi (pick me...pick me)....It's because the colors are absolutely stunning together.

But......I will be blind before this project is over. Whew....I have finished my triangles and am sewing them together...I think this is most certainly a project that I can only work on when I don't have 5 kids hoving over me, lest they hear something they shouldn't.

Now....I need more coffee :morcoffee and perhaps I will start on some magic loop (http://www.fibertrends.com/viewer/patterns/0_magicloop.html):socks to further frustrate me.

No church today as I have some sick kiddos...summer colds...and don't relish the idea of taking them all to infect everyone else today.

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Chatty]

You all have chosen some lovely colors. I'm working as hard as I can on the other afghan so I can finish it and put all my energies into this one and maybe I'll catch up with you guys. Since this is a holiday weekend, we've been helping my son move his stuff from the trailer he's renting back here so he can get ready to move into his dorm.

That room is pretty full again, gonna have to do some straightening in there AGAIN :rofl

:frog

[dhaunae]

I have my yarn now but have sworn to finish other projects (that includes getting my house clean!) before I start this one. I'm thinking the end of this week I'll have time to make a reasonable start on it, and I can't wait :D

[tween]

I'm in!! :U
I'm using RH amethyst & RH purple multi. I have to wait for the yarn to get here, but then I'm goin for it!! :clap
I havent been crocheting very long, but this huge project should help me get some experience!

[goldi316]

I'm in!! :U
I'm using RH amethyst & RH purple multi. I have to wait for the yarn to get here, but then I'm goin for it!! :clap
I havent been crocheting bery long, but this huge project should help me get some experience!

:rofl:rofl:rofl Oh, you'll get PLENTY of experience, all right! By the time you successfully finish this (and you will!), you will be able to consider yourself a PRO! :hook

Sounds like some lovely colors you've chosen, too - I just love purples! Are you gonna keep this for yourself or gift it out, or do you know yet?

[Chatty]

I have my yarn now but have sworn to finish other projects (that includes getting my house clean!) before I start this one. I'm thinking the end of this week I'll have time to make a reasonable start on it, and I can't wait :D
If I waited till I cleaned my house it'd be next year before I get started on it :rofl

I am going to finish the other afghan before getting going on this one.

:frog

[tween]

...Sounds like some lovely colors you've chosen, too - I just love purples! Are you gonna keep this for yourself or gift it out, or do you know yet?

I'm gonna gift it, if it turns out ok...and maybe even if it doesnt! :lol I'll give it to my aunt & uncle...they've been very good to me!! ;)

[crochetdiva]

" I got all eight pentagons sewn, but guess what?? My OCTAGON has NINE sides!!! GRRRRR"

I am so sorry, but:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl that sounds like something I woul do.

I decided to use the bigger hook and single strand throughtout...I know, I am a rebel. lol

[Woven N Spun]

[QUOTE=crochetdiva
I decided to use the bigger hook and single strand throughtout...I know, I am a rebel. lol[/QUOTE]

I decided to do the opposite and use double strand and a smaller hook throughout :) (although I am using a smaller hook anyway (D) since I am using laceweight)

[cajunwhacko]

I decided to do the opposite and use double strand and a smaller hook throughout :) (although I am using a smaller hook anyway (D) since I am using laceweight)

I'm glad to hear you're double stranding it, when I heard you were going to use laceweight I started to question your sanity! ;)

I can't wait to see what it looks like! I'm sure it'll be gorgeous :D

[sunshine1977]

I THOUGHT I was pretty literate when it came to reading and following crochet patterns, but this one is already kicking my tail! After "un-sewing" and frogging the center last night and redoing it this morning, I got the first section assembled, but something isn't right...The pentagons are cupped as others have mentioned, but after assembling it, the center is too! Can someone tell me how they went about sewing the parts together?? I would think it should lay fairly flat (except for the pentagons), but mine is all wacko! At the beginning of section 2, it says to slip stitch in the point of any pentagon, dc...Well, the points of my pentagons are covered by the ends of the triangles! Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/sunshine1977/CathedralWindowSmall.jpg

[diamond]

Hey all...I haven't worked on my afghan today at all but thought I would make a couple of comments. First off: I think there needs to be made a correction in the pattern in regards to the Pentagons. On Round 3 it reads: Ch 3, 2 dc in next, *dc in next 4, etc.... It just wasn't working for me has I was missing the 5th ch-1 spacing so I did: Ch 3, (dc,ch1, dc)in next space then continued with the rest of the row as stated. Did anyone else notice this?

Also, in regards to everyone's pentagons curving. My first two were curving and I knew something wasn't right. So on my 3rd pentagon when it came to attaching the black and sc around here's how I got my pentagons to be 5-sided and laying flat without curving. At each ch1 space where you put 2 sc in, I then sc into that first ch after it. This stitch is usually overlapped by the 2 sc but I found it makes a big difference in how the pentagon ends up looking. I then frogged the black on the first 2 pentagons and redid them as the other 6 and they are now flat and perfect pentagons.

So, for those that haven't gotten this far yet, try it the way I did and see if it works for you too.

[dixieredhead]

Hmmmmy pentagons puff up abit too. It looks like you maybe sewed them together too much? I went through a complete stitch on each matching stich for stitch around them. Also I found that when putting the triangles on I tacked the middle of the triangle to the center seam between the pentagons then sewed each end on. It really helped keep them even for me. I did not use 2 threads in making my pentagons though. So mine dont puff up alot. but it still gives a soft 3-d effect. Here is how far along I am now. IF you need more help just post. I'm still wondering if mine is going to lay down completely when finished. It has ever so small wave around the edges right now. Boy we sure picked a challenge!

And diamond, I noticed the same thing and made the mods to the pattern to even it out as well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/im_buford/Crochet%20Stuff/crochet026.jpg

[crochetdiva]

I completely agree with Cheryl! I was going to say something, but others were ahead of me and didn't complain...But I did two pentagons last night as instructed then changed to doing like you did.
I guess great minds think alike:hook LOL. Only I switched to using one strand of yarn all the way through. Hope it turns out.

:manyheart

[sunshine1977]

Wow Stacey - You are making great progress!! You go girl!:cheer Looking at yours, I know I crochet MUCH tighter than you, so maybe that is my problem...I went through both loops of the top "chain" to sew the pieces together, holding right sides together as I did it, in a running stitch...I did sew the pieces pretty tightly because if I sewed more loosely, the sewing yarn showed sort of as a zig-zag between the pieces (if that makes sense!). Can ya'll give me an idea of the diameter measurements of the center octagon and pentagons on yours? I am thinking about just frogging AGAIN (or maybe just start over from scratch and use this one as a pillow top or something!) This afghan is sooo special, and I want mine to look right!!

I also caught the same problem as Cheryl...and fixed it pretty much the same way...

[Chatty]

I thought the directions on the pentagons looked whacked, that's another reason I haven't made any more. I'm going to frog the two I've done and redo them.

Thanks, I'm glad others noticed that.

:frog

[thecrochetdude]

Seriously, y'all are making me want to make this 'ghan again!!!!

[Kimberly]

:faint Not really sure what I am thinking (or how in the world I will get enough yarn for this without it costing me $200 to make) but count me in on this CAL! I brought back some yarn with me from the US that I think I can use on this - or at least I should be able to use some of it! ;)

[diamond]

I am having the toughest time attaching my pentagons & triangles. I've frogged it 4 times now and each time they either end up being off-center or facing the wrong way. The instructions just say to sew the pentagons & triangles and I've tried several different methods. How did you all do it? I even sc them together, slip stitch, etc. There has to be an easier way. I have put stitch markers on the right side now to keep them straight but it's driving me crazy. I've also decided NOT to work on this 'ghan at night anymore either. The black is driving me crazy. BTW, the only part I've done so far with 2 strands held together is the pentagons. Everything else I'm doing 1 strand.

[gingerrtay]

You all have been so busy!! I think I only have round one done, then I had to stop so I could pack for camping this last weekend.

For my colors I am using RH blueberry pie and RH watercolors, hopefully they will look okay together.

[crochetdiva]

Don't feel bad. I am only just joining the pentagons on to the hexagon. :hook

[princsstrish]

Don't feel bad, I have't even gotten my yarn yet!!!!!

[monael]

Was captivated by this afghan. In my search I came across this :


http://creationsbytaz.com/

What do you all think about that?

[Kimberly]

Was captivated by this afghan. In my search I came across this :
http://creationsbytaz.com/
What do you all think about that? Excuse me while I :faint .......I would need to be seriously hating this afghan and wanting to blow a whole a full paycheck plus some to even begin to think of purchasing that one.....my rent payment back in the US was less than that!!

I wonder how many people he has had order this! They need some serious talking to....and then I will gladly give them my name for all of their future crocheting needs....plus throw in a 40% discount and I'd still be happy! :lol

[sunshine1977]

Holy Moly!!:eek I certainly wouldn't buy one from there...I believe I will just make my own!! Of course, the way things are going right now with it, it might be worth it! LOL:lol:lol

[CatsCradleCreations]

Is he MAD?!?!? I'm not sure the afghan is worth that much to me for someone else to make it. I wouldn't buy yarn that's that expensive to make it myself!! As it is, I'm using RH for mine and it's gonna cost over $50 by the time it's all said and done! WOw! $750 for an afghan/wall hanging...:no

[thecrochetdude]

Seriously, if it is crocheted at a professional level AND comes with a custom frame to hang it, I am not sure it's overpriced. At this point it's more an artpiece than an afghan, and if you have the house to hang a nine foot tapestry, then I bet $750 seems cheap!

I gotta tap into his clientele! :bounce

PS: if it were an original that he actually designed then he could charge double that.

[tween]

Whoa...but it is a beautiful ghan!! *sigh* Thats allotta $$$...but like dude said, if its professional, it's worth it!!
I wish I could see his better, the pic is so tiny, & I wish those darn butterflies would BUG OFF! :lol

[sunshine1977]

I can't see the frame too well in the small picture, but it appears to be just PVC pipe that has been connected together into a circle, and then the afghan attached at each point - Very easy to do! Now, that gives me an idea about what to do with mine...many moons from now when I get it finished...My house has cathedral ceilings throughout, down the middle of the house, including our bedroom, so I have a BIG wall that looks very bare, even with a big picture! I have been trying to think of a way to hang it there...I think this would work!:yay

By the way, did anyone ever come up with a good way to sew all the pieces together where it will lay flat and look nice?? I am still struggling with it! Any help will be much appreciated!

[thecrochetdude]

Whoa...but it is a beautiful ghan!! *sigh* Thats allotta $$$...but like dude said, if its professional, it's worth it!!
I wish I could see his better, the pic is so tiny, & I wish those darn butterflies would BUG OFF! :lol

Amen! And I HAAAAAAAATE websites with music!!!! :bang

[dixieredhead]

WOOZAH! THAT IS SOME "GHAN.

I agree with, I need to tap into his clientele. I dunno if I could part with this 'ghan after working so hard on it... of course 750 smackers, does alot of talking...HEH:hook

[Yarn Duck]

That is a beautiful afghan. And I finally got to show hubby a color photo of the afghan I want to make. Gonna have to order the yarn 'cause I can't find exactly what I want around here. So it's going to be another week or two before I can get started. But I'm really enjoying the updates of those we are already started.

[Kimberly]

I agree about the size of the picture - would love to see his afghan in more detail, as well as find out what kind of yarn he used ot make it!

[Chatty]

It looks a lot like the one we're doing except for the pointed ends.

:frog

[crochetdiva]

I was unsure how I felt about my colors, but now that I have sewn the pentagons on it looks fine. I am about to sew on the triangles, then I think I will post a pic. Fingers crossed they go on okay....after reading that Cheryl (Diamond) had trouble with them.

:manyheart

[Woven N Spun]

ok...here's the first public viewing of my project.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/wovenspun/projects/Dscn1300.jpg

I am just now starting the first round of popcorns. Since this is going to be a shawl I omitted the center hexagon and I think I am going to do the small heptagon along the sides so it will border the whole thing. Does that make sense? It's weird working the pattern in rows instead of rounds. I have to be careful which is the right side and stuff...but all in all..so far I am more then pleased.

[smyz64]

That looks really nice as a shawl. I don't know if I could have figured that one out. :eek

I wish I had a camera so I could post mine, too. I just finished the first white row with the popcorns, am getting ready for the next color/black round. It has been kind of hard understanding some of the directions on how to put them together and I had frogged the thing 3 times, and started over twice. :lol

[123mama]

It is looking very pretty. :manyheart

sondra

[crochetdiva]

Kimberely your colors are so pretty. Is that Ocean? I am using Ocean and a Comfort print in blue. Great job!

[CatsCradleCreations]

Oooooh!!! I like it as a shawl!! Now that I've seen part of it as a shawl, I think I'm going to have to make a second one after I finish my first!!! Very nice!

[Woven N Spun]

thanks for the compliments.

I am using yarns from knit picks. They are lace weights that I am double stranding. the colors are splendor, stained glass (from their shimmer line...70% alpaca and 30% silk...talk about soft)....and then smoke and black (from their alpaca cloud line...100% alpaca)


Kimberely your colors are so pretty. Is that Ocean? I am using Ocean and a Comfort print in blue. Great job!

[smyz64]

I am using Ocean and Gemstone from RH.

[Nay65]

I've managed to get a hold of the pattern, so I'm in, too. :yay Now, I just need to go commune with the yarn. :lol

[monael]

I've managed to get a hold of the pattern, so I'm in, too. :yay Now, I just need to go commune with the yarn. :lol

I want one :worried Is it for sale somewhere?

[dixieredhead]

Finally! those 16 heptagons were so LOOONG going.

:cheer got them attached tonight.:cheer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/im_buford/stuff018.jpg

[dogymom]

Awesome Stacey!

[Layna]

:clap

That came out great Stacey Great Job

[crochetdiva]

WTG Stacey! It looks awesome! My colors are similar so it is great to see how it might look. Great job!!

:manyheart

[Woven N Spun]

beautiful Stacey.

[diamond]

WOW! Stacey your 'ghan is coming along great!

[thecrochetdude]

Lookin' good Stacey!!!

[Nay65]

Good job, Stacey.

[Chatty]

I'm glad there's so many joining.

I've kinda gotten into a funk and haven't done any crocheting in a couple of days, I haven't abandoned the CAL or anything else and will finish my doily swap.

Maybe I oughta to make time to work on the site for this thing, just can't seem to get motivated, must be the heat or something.

:frog

[gingerrtay]

I think someone is taking away the hours in my days! I finally had about an hour to crochet the other night but I kept falling asleep while in the process so I had to just put it up. We are driving to Macon, GA tomorrow so I am hopeing I can get some crocheting accomplished on the way there and the way back, then maybe I can post some pretty pics of mine, right now all you can see is round 1.
Everyone who has posted pics so far are doing such a great job!!!

[tcsgirl]

Hey, can I join this CAL? I've had that pattern in my possession before and I hope I still do! I remember it very well because out of the entire leaflet of afghans, I only liked that one! :lol So I don't know if I gave it away or if I kept it. But I'm gonna look! :)

Looks like Stacey is moving right along with her gorgeous ghan. Will she be the first one to complete it? (Not including Drew who already did one several years ago...so are you going to do it again, Drew? Oh, and btw, you CAN turn the music off on those websites. ;) )

Sign me up!

[sunshine1977]

How is everyone coming on Cathedral Window?? It has been awfully quite on this thread the last few days! I am in the process of sewing on the triangles (almost finished), and then on to the second part!:hook

[diamond]

How is everyone coming on Cathedral Window?? It has been awfully quite on this thread the last few days! I am in the process of sewing on the triangles (almost finished), and then on to the second part!:hook
I'm still at the beginning of the second part. I had to put it down for a while to finish up some swap projects that are on deadline and a doily that I've become consumed with.

[princsstrish]

I still haven't got my yarn yet.

[dixieredhead]

Well It has gotten a bit rough for me. After Attaching the half circles, I started the border around them. Wow. I hope you guys have better luck with that than I did. I had to frog over 1200 stitches. Yes, you read right. I finally have caught back up to where I was at. Just taking my time. USE STITCH MARKERS. is the thought of the day.


I'll post a pic when I finish up this chapter in the ghan. Hope you guys are doing good. Cant wait to see your pics and how far along you are!

*hugs*

[crochetdiva]

So far, so good. I am not speeding through this tho...it is taking a while. I haven't encountered any problems yet, and I am enjoying doing it. Of course I should be sewing my daughter's wedding dress first, for her September wedding. So, I may have to put my crochet away for a while...yeah, right. I can do both, right?? I am after all super mom...no even better, I am the Crochetdiva......ok, I think it is time for this diva to go to bed. :hook

[Nay65]

I haven't gotten my yarn, yet.

[klouised]

Wow Stacey!! You sure are speading along. You're doing great!!

[klouised]

Kimberley, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the shawl. If I lived in cooler weather I would do mine in yarn. I think your colors are wonderful. When I start mine, I'll do mine in thread with some novelty threads thrown in for texture. I would need to keep it light weight. Who knows when I can start on mine, though. I love watching the progress you all are making.

[crochetdiva]

Well, I finally got around to taking a photo. The second pic shows the colors of the yarn better. This is really a lot of fun, and not nearly as daunting as I first feared. LOL


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/crochetdiva/cathedralafghan1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/crochetdiva/whichone.jpg

[MiCountess]

Andrea - That looks good, what is the darker colored yarn called? I am still deciding what colors to do mine in.
Michelle

[diamond]

WOW, Andrea, it's looking great!!!

[crochetdiva]

thank you! The darker veriagated is Red Heart Comfort Yarn. It doesn't have a name, but it does have a number (I can go find it if you want). It is sold in the big balls at my Walmart. It is a more subtle verigation, I think. I am going to do another afghan (probably round ripple) with it and white and royal blue.:manyheart

[MiCountess]

Woohooo ~ looky what I got in the mail today :cheer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/micountess/th_AwardWinningAfghans.bmp (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/micountess/AwardWinningAfghans.bmp)

I found out who the designer was of this pattern and decided why not call her and find out if she knew where I could get a copy of her pattern. She e-mailed me back about a week later and said she had an extra copy if I wanted it for the cover price. Believe me, I jumped on it!! She also said that I can e-mail her anytime if I have any problems with the pattern. :D Can you tell I'm excited??????

Michelle

[123mama]

Andrea your afghan is looking great.



Michelle good for you on getting the book. I'll bet you are excited.

sondra

[dixieredhead]

Andrea your ghan is gorgeous. Those colors are great together.


Michelle, good for you girl. I wish I was in touch with the author, I have a few questions on the pattern. Congrats on tracking that down!

[crochetdiva]

Thank you. WTG Michelle!!:manyheart

[Beth]

Somewhere in my boxes and stacks of patterns, I have this afghan pattern. I would love to participate in the crochet along after our County Fair in September. Will that be too late to start the project?? Beth

[CatsCradleCreations]

Beth, the way some of us are going on ours, September probably won't be too late to join in!

BTW, I still haven't made any new progress on mine; trying to finish up another project before the Snowflake week hits!

[mumbles17]

why do I read these posts - I was quite happy until I saw........everyones beautiful beginings of this cathedral afghan...........hope it takes a while for me to find the pattern...............

they are really superb looking- way to go guys
fiona:hook

[AshEgypt]

I would really like to give this afghan a go since I'll be home soon and can devote time to it. Would anybody be willing to trade their book when they're finished? I have a few afghan books at home that might interest you. Send me a PM if you're interested. Thanks! :hook

:frog

[Nay65]

Finally decided on colors. :yay I'm using RH Holly & Ivy and RH claret.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/Nay65/WIPs/cathedralwindow.jpg
I'm thinking of using buff instead of white, but I'll decide for sure when I get there.

[mudpie]

I might actually make this afghan one day, but right now, I am thinking I would like to do it as a shawl, leaving out 1/4 of the panels. I've been emailing Jackie and she has helped me to decide on some color combinations. Actually, I am buying enough to do 2 different ones because I can't decide which I like better.

I had to make one of each piece, then just crochet a swatch so that I could determine the yardage, but I think I've got it figured out.

I'm loving the progress you all are making and I look forward to all of your pictures. There are some great color combinations.

[crochetdiva]

Oh Renee, I LOVE your color choices. I want to make one that color someday too. It would go with my living room colors perfectly. I can't wait to see what it looks like as you go along. I am only doing blues because the person I am giving it to loves blue. I like blue too, but think I might have chosen different colors for myself. So far this is a lot of fun to make. I am just starting the round with the white bobbles.

[Nay65]

Thanx, Andrea. I'm making this for myself and these colors match my living room, too. I almost didn't go with them because I was afraid they'd be too Christmasy, but with the black, it doesn't seem to be.

[crochetdiva]

I think it will be really elegant, Renee. IT will be so great to see all the different afghans. I can't wait.

[123mama]

I got my yarn today and will start soon.:hook

sondra

[thecrochetdude]

I love the colors Renee!!

[Nay65]

Thanx, Drew.
I've gotten 6 of the 8 pentagons attached and it's looking really nice. I'm glad I finally broke down and decided on the Holly & Ivy.

[diamond]

I would like to join in on this one myself. Can someone please PM me or contact me privately at katecrochet at gmail.com in reference to the pattern?

TIA
Kate, here's a link to one that's on Ebay right now. It's only got just over 3 hours until bidding ends and is up to $26 with 10 bids. Considering I won it several months ago for $60, it's not a bad deal especially considering you get 12 other books with it. Cathedral Rose Window on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8205587608&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

[Lisaizme]

I think I may have the pattern coming to me soon. Can I still join?

[Cordelia]

I am now on a mission to find this pattern!

[123mama]

How many of you are using double thread?


sondra

Also Cheryl you said "Round 3 it reads: Ch 3, 2 dc in next, *dc in next 4, etc.... that you added the chain one in between"

Isn't that side suppose to be flat? Boy I don't want to do all of them and have them wrong.

[lilhatshack]

I was thinking about buying my yarn for this, this weekend...but have a question - how many years will it take to finish????? Everyone's progress looks so fantastic - love all the different color combinations!

[CatsCradleCreations]

Well, so far, I still only have most of the first section pieces done~~still need to finish my triangles and sew the first section together.

I just bought more black and white yarn to try to get myself motivated again, but now I have to check my stash for more Aspen Print and Painted Desert. I've been so busy with other stuff that my Cathedral Window has taken a back seat! :(

[diamond]

I'm in the same boat as Melissa with my Cathedral afghan. Haven't touched it since right after this CAL started. I got the first section done but then put it aside to work on swaps that needed my attention. I have one more swap to do before the next swap starts, so if I can get my doily done I will work on the Cathedral afghan.

[dixieredhead]

I know what yall mean by having to put the ghan in the back seat. I am going to pick it back up soon though. I've also been working on those crinoline girls and really enjoying that. I received an email from the ghans designer this week that gave me hope, so I'm sure Ill get back in the swing of it...soon.


Good luck to All!

[Clarencepcanine]

Is it to late to join? I'm new around here. My name is Sarah and I'm from Iowa.

I have this pattern and it looks hard and I have way to many UFO's lying around here and I'm the *slowest* crocheter in the world, but it's so *PRETTY* and I stitched up the center octogon last night with some RH Mexicana I have lying around for one of those UFOs and I love it, though I'm picturing using a mix of matching solids instead of a single color B, I'll have to read the pattern again to see if that's possible...

[sunshine1977]

Welcome Sarah - Come on in and join us! Many of us are working slowly, so it won't take long to catch up! I am also using a solid along with a varigated on mine, and I am pleased with how it is looking so far! The key is to make something you LIKE since this is such a long-term project!:hook

[Nay65]

I stitched up the center octogon last night with some RH Mexicana I have lying around for one of those UFOs and I love it, though I'm picturing using a mix of matching solids instead of a single color B, I'll have to read the pattern again to see if that's possible...

I was thinking of using Mexicana and both cherry red and royal blue as my color B at one point, so what you want to do should work. Just use an even number of colors as it looks like every color B section is even numbered.

[Clarencepcanine]

Cool, I just love that yarn, and the colors are so bright and rich they really do look like stained glass with the light shining through. I was thinking Blue, green, red and either yellow or purple..... But any decisions will have to wait until friday (PAYDAY :cheer ) and a trip to Wal-mart-- I'll be the one holding the octogon and the pile of skeins with the indescisive look on my face trying to decide what matches and what I like.... Between now and then I have to finish the edging on this shawl, de-dog hair it (I have 3 shedding:angry basset hounds!) and get it to it's intended recipient.

--SarahC

I was thinking of using Mexicana and both cherry red and royal blue as my color B at one point, so what you want to do should work. Just use an even number of colors as it looks like every color B section is even numbered.

[crochetdiva]

It's never too late to join. I have been working on mine here and there. It isn't hard at all, and it is so much fun. Of course I am not that far along. I am about to do the white bobbles round. I crocheted 8 of the 16 heptagons on a short road trip...they are mindless and great to do when you watch tv too. I like this afghan because each row is a little different so it doesn't get monotonous.:hook

[craftybutterfly]

I decided weeks ago to make this my winter project. After some scouting around, and searching Ebay, I finally nabbed a copy of the pattern. Cant wait to get started!

[rddugan]

I've been watching this site and trying to locate a pattern for awhile. I got one from ebay. :jumpyay (There are still a few offered for auction:
http://search-desc.ebay.com/cathedral-window-afghan_W0QQsofocusZbsQQsbrftogZ1QQcoentrypageZsear chQQfromZR10QQcoactionZcompareQQcatrefZC6QQsojsZ1Q QcopagenumZ1QQsacatZ-1QQcatrefZC6QQftsZ2QQsargnZ-1QQsaslcZ2QQsadisZ200QQfposZ14424QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1Q QfsopZ1QQfsooZ1 (http://search-desc.ebay.com/cathedral-window-afghan_W0QQsofocusZbsQQsbrftogZ1QQcoentrypageZsear chQQfromZR10QQcoactionZcompareQQcatrefZC6QQsojsZ1Q QcopagenumZ1QQsacatZ-1QQcatrefZC6QQftsZ2QQsargnZ-1QQsaslcZ2QQsadisZ200QQfposZ14424QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1Q QfsopZ1QQfsooZ1)) )

When I get the pattern, I will join!

[divaborn]

Hi everyone! I love all the 'ghans, and the inspired shawls!!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

I'm a newly 'serious' crocheter (@ 5 months now - fooled around w/it when I was younger) and I would love the challenge of trying to make that :coo afghan.

So, if someone would be kind enough to share the pattern with me, I'll hunt down some yarn and join the fun!!!

Thanks in advance,
Diva Born

[BlondieeAggiee]

I mostly lurk around here, but I love that afghan. I'm trying to hunt down the pattern without paying an arm/leg for it. Maybe we should lobby for a reprint?

[divaborn]

I mostly lurk around here, but I love that afghan. I'm trying to hunt down the pattern without paying an arm/leg for it. Maybe we should lobby for a reprint?

I'm so with you on that note!

[Clarencepcanine]

AAAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!! :bang

I give up! At least until next payday-- I had NO luck yarn shopping. I paid my car insurance first, then, since I was on that side of town I went to michael's and got the homespun I needed for something else, but I didn't get the red heart there because I knew it was a little cheaper at Wal-mart, so I went to the walmart on that side of town. They had the Mexicana but EACH skein was a DIFFERENT dye lot. OTOH, a nice blue and matching ombre caught my eye for a different WIM, so I bought it:) .

I then started on the trek back to my side of town and the other Wal-mart. On the way there I noticed the LYS my boss had told me about the other day. I knew they probably wouldn't lower themselves to selling RedHeart, but I very rarely get to that side of town, and it wouldn't hurt to just LOOK, I wasn't going to BUY anything....$40 and the perfect yarn for a shawl for my mother later I went on to the other Wal-mart. Where they had NO mexicana. They did have the Gemstone which was plan B, but no green to match...

The thread did cach my eye though, (did you know they make it in ocean? Like the yarn? Pretty....I've been meaning to try thread...) so several steel, hooks, balls of thread and dollars later I escaped wal-mart, trying to decide whether to circle back to Michaels or try the Hobby lobby in Coralville (do they sell redheart? I've never been in a HobbyLobby)

And then the state of my empty wallet :angry and full shopping bags:devil hit me.....
So the Cathedral window will have to wait until next payday...

--SarahC
Torn between Cathedral window frustration and the joy of finding the PERFECT green wool/mohair blend....

[Layna]

Saw this on your post DIVABORN and just had to add to it I Love that Song:manyheart



Emancipate yourself from mental slavery,
None but ourselves can free our minds..."
Have no fear of Attomic Energy cause
None of them can stop all the Time
How long shall we kill our Profits
While we stand aside and look
Some say its just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the BOOK...
- Bob Marley, Redemption Song

[Bellisima]

I have been desperately scouring ebay & ioffer looking for this pattern. No one I know has it & my library library doesn't carry patterns. Has anyone heard or seen it for sale anywhere else? I would love to work on this pattern -it looks like a real challenge!!

[MiCountess]

You can click on the link in Post #226 and it takes you to ebay and shows what pattern books are still available - I noticed one for $4.99 but there are still 3 days left on it

Michelle

[divaborn]

Then you MUST be a 'BOB' fan! Love, love, love him!! LOL!! Visited your blog site and your work is beautiful!:clap:nworthy:tup



Saw this on your post DIVABORN and just h ad to add to it I Love that Song:manyheart



Emancipate yourself from mental slavery,
None but ourselves can free our minds..."
Have no fear of Attomic Energy cause
None of them can stop all the Time
How long shall we kill our Profits
While we stand aside and look
Some say its just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the BOOK...
- Bob Marley, Redemption Song

[123mama]

Anyone working on their afghan? I am done with the first black triangles. Ready to start with the main color and black. Will take a picture later

Boy a lot of threads to do something with:eek

sondra

[CatsCradleCreations]

My Cathedral Window has taken a back seat to two comfortghans and a doily that need to all be done by August 20. I've finished 2 or 3 of the triangles for the first section, but haven't even looked at it lately. September won't be as busy, so I should be able to work on it then.

[MiCountess]

I'm still trying to decide on colors - Just want to make sure it is something that I really like
Michelle

[crochetdiva]

I just picked up my afghan again, and decided I want to finish if for my mom's 75th birthday on Sept 17. I hope to get it done by then....of course there's always christmas.


I am currently on the white bobble row...it is so much fun and so easy. I have really enjoyed making this so far!!!:manyheart

[threeolivemartini]

well it should come as no suprise to any of you that .. i havent even started this afghan .. UGHHHHHH..


ok .. i am gonna quit stressing but I cant seem to decide what yarn I want.. I am even considering dropping the money on some noro silk garden for this.. i think that would be fabu.. but then I still need two colour variations and then a black for the "outline" and would have to search for a yarn that was similiar to do that .. why do i do this to myself.. why couldnt i just stick to my fishermans wool plan??

tell me?? why do i torture myself so ?

I know that this will be the one and only that i do of this .. so i guess.. i just want to make sure i do it extra NICE !!

[dhaunae]

Elizabeth, your post made me feel so much better! I haven't started mine either, because ... yeah. I can't decide what yarn I want to use. I actually ordered yarn for it and once I got it and made the first motif, I totally changed my mind. I keep looking and looking, but this is so much work that I want it to be PERFECT, and it needs the perfect yarn to be perfect, and, yeah. I can find one of the two but I can't seem to find two color variations that I love together. So, I keep working on other things while the search continues. I'm so glad I'm not the only one obsessing over this!

[threeolivemartini]

wow.. i am not the only one then.. that is what i dont want to do .. order the yarn and not be happy .. so i am taking my time.. and i may go back to the original plan of just dyeing my own if i cant decide soon ..

this is a for me project.. I RARELY do that .. so i am going to spoil me just alittle on this one .. there is no one else in my family or other wise that would appreciate the enormity of this project.. even though they do crochet.. so the search is still on and I will let you all know when i start and what i decide ..

OH! the agony of it all !!

[threeolivemartini]

another quick thing too .. is that they o nly give you ounces.. no yardage so .. its hard to find yan substitutes.. because i like to go by yards.. i guess i could try to figure it out cause they probably used like a super saver type yarn .. its just maddening .. when i am trying to find what i need and have no yardage..

[The Fargoan]

I've gotten through 4 or 5 of the triangles on the first round but they hardly look like triangles. I'm hoping it will all work out when I start putting everything together. I have been busy making a housewarming present for a friend. Unfortunately it turned into something unreasonably massive--it's wide enough for a queen size bed! :eek It's a fast ripple but I'm not even half done. I plan on working on this Cathedral window more in September, especially when I have to travel for business. I think making 32 hexagons (or whatever it is) will be a lovely way to fill boring plane trips.:hook

[Bellisima]

I have pattern in hand (which I'm SOOO excited about! Thank you, Patron Saint of Crocheting:c9 ) & have worn the linoleum out in the yarn section of AC Moore, I have begun!! Hubby thinks I'm nuts & was more than a little worried at the giant bag o'yarn that came in the door this evening...

Like everyone else, this one seems to kicking my tuckus! Whew....I have the octagon & one pentagon done so far & that took me a few hours. I frogged the pentagon a number of times (and, like someone else here who my brain can't recall, I too, ended up with a nine sided octagon!:lol:lol). Not quite sure how I fixed that but I did. Whew.
Also, on rounds 4-5 of the octagon, I think it should say
(Sl st, ch4, dc) in first ch, skip next st, *dc in each st around to next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch-1 sp; skip next dc; repeat from *
(the instructions in red are my suggestions)
The only way I could make the stitch count correct for each round was to skip the dc directly after the dc, ch1, dc corner. (I hope that made sense...lol)
Anyway, I'm really enjoying it, and I'm digging my color choices (I'll post pics as soon as I finish the pentagons in the first section). Let's just say they're "eye catching". I'm making this for me & I wanted something uniquely ME (finally, I'm making something for me:yay)
PS I think this is the coolest thing I've ever crocheted. I've never done a CAL before & I think I love that part the best. I've been involved in other boards & really have gotten disgusted over the politics, infighting & snarking that goes on. I've lurked here for a long time & I've never ever seen that. Thank you everyone for being so very nice & supportive. This board is 'DA BOMB!!!:manyheart

[BlondieeAggiee]

Well, I got lucky and found the pattern, but it's in line behind my mother's Christmas gift...from two years ago.

Can't wait to start though...about how long is it taking? I want to do it for a friend's wedding in April, but I probably won't be able to start until December.

Just a tip: Don't hand a friend/relative your crochet pattern books and tell them to pick an afghan. They will pick the most intricate, time-consuming one.

[threeolivemartini]

Just a tip: Don't hand a friend/relative your crochet pattern books and tell them to pick an afghan. They will pick the most intricate, time-consuming one. hahah this happened to me once.. and ONLY once LOL

i learn fairly quickly .. glad you did too !!

[FelixLake]

I've found the pattern and really want to start... :dance


Now to pick out the yarn...

[cancrochet]

I hate to admit it, but I haven't started either! I'm still trying to decide what yarn colors to use too. I know I'm using black, but that's about it. I should take some time and go through my stash or go to the stores and check out yarn. I really want to get started on this pattern, so I should see what I can do.

[thecrochetdude]

hahah this happened to me once.. and ONLY once LOL

i learn fairly quickly .. glad you did too !!

Yep, I learned this lesson a loooong time ago too, and the hard way. I never let anyone see my pattern stash anymore.

[Becks]

I just love :manyheart this pattern.
I bought it at a Franks Nursary and Crafts a couple of years ago on clearance for about $2.50.

I stashed it away in my closet because the pattern looks so hard to do. :think

Since then, I have been learning more and more about crochet and maybe the time is right to dig it out and actually attempt it.
But I don't know. :scared You, who are all so good at this stuff, are even having probs with it.

It's definately something I want to make, but I'm not sure I'm ready for it yet.

[Bellisima]

I just love :manyheart this pattern.
I bought it at a Franks Nursary and Crafts a couple of years ago on clearance for about $2.50.

I stashed it away in my closet because the pattern looks so hard to do. :think

Since then, I have been learning more and more about crochet and maybe the time is right to dig it out and actually attempt it.
But I don't know. :scared You, who are all so good at this stuff, are even having probs with it.

It's definately something I want to make, but I'm not sure I'm ready for it yet.

Becks, it's a challenge, that's for sure but the stitches that are used aren't exotic or weird-just the basic sc, dc, hdc. The one thing I've found out about the people here @ Crochetville is that someone will always offer to help if you get stuck. It's really a fun pattern to do, honest.