[Ended] Snowflakes in July Along [Archive]

Julie

July 1, 2005, 10:37 AM

I have been thinking about choosing a week to do nothing but snowflakes each and every day. Seven days of snowflake goodness. I'd like to have as many flakes as possible available when December rolls around, for gifts, for me, for Christmas cards. Then I started thinking, wouldn't it be fun to have other people doing snowflakes with me during that week? I love Snowflake Mondays to see people making a beautiful flake here and there. It would be much more fun if more of my friends and new friends would make snowflakes too.

Here is the plan:

The week of July 25th, the last week of July, we will make nothing but snowflakes. Making it the last week of the month gives plenty of time for you to get your affairs in order. Finish those WIPs you've been diligently stitching away on; get those last minute gifts finished. Three whole weeks to get ready for one week of flakes.
Snowflakes can be crocheted or knit, can be actual snowflakes, snowflake doilies or even a snowflake afghan.
Only snowflake-y items can be worked on during the week. No fair cheating!
I'll make a webpage showing everyone who is making snowflakes, with a running tally of how many each of us made and the group together.
I made a pretty button to tempt you:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/withahook/sija.gif

So, who's in? It's only one week, you know you can do it!

So far, 41 people have decided to make nothing but snowflakes the week of July 25th. :dance

Me (http://yarngirl.blogspot.com)
Chie (http://chies******************.blogspot.com/)
Tina (http://timelesscreations.blogspot.com)
Ulla (http://www.textilejoy.blogspot.com/)
Vera (http://vhanna26.typepad.com/)
Courtney (http://string-me-along.blogspot.com/)
Becca (http://avon-nyu.blogspot.com/)
Karla (http://www.karlacardell.blogspot.com/)
Jovien (http://www.knit247.blogspot.com/)
Jen (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1134)
Lani (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1207)
Betty (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1240)
Mary (http://dennymare.blogspot.com/)
Patty (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=186)
Brie (http://kidsandyarn.blogdrive.com/)
Vims (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=101)
Kimberly (http://cityofcrochet.blogspot.com/)
Jess (http://www.fiberfetishist.com/)
Catherine (http://www.yarncat.com/)
Melissa (http://catscradlecreations.blogspot.com/)
Alison (http://motherofallneedles.blogspot.com/)
Leanne (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1358)
Amanda (http://ttbookjunkie.blogspot.com/)
Dee (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1322)
Stephanie (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1312)
Linda (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=378)
Becky (http://members.cox.net/lazybonz)
Melissa (http://gulfskye.blogspot.com/)
Jenn (http://findingher.blogspot.com/)
Melannie (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1281)
Lonna (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1384)
Holiday (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1296)
Laura (http://lvierheilig.typepad.com/hook/)
Stacey (http://daisywreath.net/crochet/)
Eva (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=199)
JenC (http://www.yarnstories.blogspot.com/)
Faith (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=1185)
Dawn (http://nevillefarmgarden.blogspot.com/)
Kristen (http://kristen3dd.blogspot.com/)
Mary Ann (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=844)
Colleen (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?userid=315)

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The Fargoan

July 1, 2005, 11:08 AM

I've been planning to try snowflakes anyway. This seems a good excuse to start them sooner than I planned. Count me in. Plus we're only 3 months from snow up here...

Jen

dhaunae

July 1, 2005, 11:51 AM

Count me in; I've wanted to do snowflakes for my tree and for package decorations and I'd probably never make the time to do it between everything else. This gives me time to pick out some patterns and pick up some thread, and a definite timetable to get it done!

bettflow

July 1, 2005, 11:03 PM

Yes, count me in on this one. I am totally new to crocheted ornament. Just found some patterns today that I want to try. I am in a ornament exchange that last all year too, just joined. This will give me an opportunity to get some snowflakes made for the exchange, great.
Will you be sending out an email to let everyone know when you get the website up and running?
Betty in TN

vatonc1

July 1, 2005, 11:42 PM

Count me in on this one! I love snowflakes and any excuse to make more is a good excuse as far as I am concerned;)

Julie

July 1, 2005, 11:57 PM

Cool cool cool! I've got family coming in from out of town tomorrow so it will be sometime in the next week for a website. Since the CAL officially is only for that one week I feel I've got a little time to play. :lol I'm really glad you're all signing up!

dennymare

July 2, 2005, 12:31 AM

I'm in on this sounds like a fun cal:cheer

Mary

DesertCrocheter

July 2, 2005, 11:03 AM

Oohhh! Count me in! I always decorate my Christmas tree in white paper snowflakes, but this year I decided to crochet snowflakes, so a few weeks ago I picked up LA's "White Christmas in Thread Crochet." Don't know how good I'll be at it, but I'd love to try it and see if I really can. And if I need enough for a whole Christmas tree, I'd better start now! What a great idea!! Patty

123mama

July 2, 2005, 11:25 AM

I would cheat so I can't do it.:rofl I would be picking up something else and working on it to. Sounds like fun though. Like my doily for the swap or a pretty dress or something for the baby.

sondra

Brie

July 2, 2005, 06:40 PM

Count me in, too! Sounds like fun, and I love snowflakes :)

crochetlady

July 4, 2005, 02:40 AM

Oh Julie! I have been planning and planning every year to make enough snowflakes each year and every year I end up making a measly 10 or 15 :( So yes I would love to dedicate one week to making snowflakes !!! Does it matter that I have a few unfinished cals? lol:) PLease put me down for this cal!!!:D

Hugs
Vims

Julie

July 4, 2005, 11:31 AM

You're in of course Vims! Since this is only a one week CAL you can feel guilt free at having other CALs and projects waiting until it's over. And a week should get you those 10 or 15 snowflakes with no problem. :clap

Kimberly

July 5, 2005, 10:34 AM

Count me in on this CAL! :clap

I am really excited about this - for those who do not know me that well, I always try to do something new on my birthday, and since it falls at the begining of this CAL week, making crochet snowflakes will be my new "thing" for this year! Last year I tried sushi and the year before that I took some salsa dance lessons! I am a relatively slow crocheter, so no promises for a great number of snowflakes, but I should have fun trying the few that I do complete!

xantha

July 5, 2005, 10:37 AM

I'm in, though for me it will be a CAL (more thread snowflakes) and KAL (secret project). :)

yarncat

July 5, 2005, 10:59 AM

I'll join!Hmmm,now to think of ways to incorporate snowflakes into hats and lapghans!

snowflake

July 5, 2005, 10:31 PM

I'm already in! Can't wait to start. I've got all the patterns and thread ready!

Jovien

CatsCradleCreations

July 5, 2005, 11:04 PM

Go ahead and count me in; I have a few snowflake patterns I'd like to try anyway. Maybe I'll do some in light blue to add a little color.... :hook

motherofallneedles

July 6, 2005, 09:13 AM

Hi, I've never done snowflakes, so count me in! It'll be another skill learned, and great decoration at christmas! Now I need to work out how to get the button on my blog!
Alison

motherofallneedles

July 6, 2005, 10:38 AM

Can't do the button thing despite my best efforts! However, I found a great pattern for a snowflake granny, which I will produce, then join together as a gift for my first grandchild due in september! What a gift! Might even keep it towards christmas gifts!

Julie

July 6, 2005, 10:41 AM

buckynbabies

July 6, 2005, 05:45 PM

Well, this is my first anything along. But how can you go wrong with this one...one week, cute little snowflakes sounds perfect to me!:dance

Here is the link I found http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/Snowflake.html it is for a snowflake coaster, but it is really pretty!

Leanne

ttbookjunkie

July 6, 2005, 11:00 PM

Are there beginner friendly flake patterns? If so count me in:hook !

Amanda
http://ttbookjunkie.blogspot.com

Brie

July 6, 2005, 11:38 PM

I'm a beginner at working with thread, and I've found lots of easy snowflake patterns.

This is a good site for all kinds of snowflake/ thread crochet info and links : http://home.teleport.com/~noelvn/snowflakes (http://home.teleport.com/%7Enoelvn/snowflakes/)

ttbookjunkie

July 6, 2005, 11:47 PM

Thanks so much for the link:clap ! Count me in too.:hook

I'm a beginner at working with thread, and I've found lots of easy snowflake patterns.

This is a good site for all kinds of snowflake/ thread crochet info and links : http://home.teleport.com/~noelvn/snowflakes (http://home.teleport.com/%7Enoelvn/snowflakes/)

snbunch

July 6, 2005, 11:49 PM

For any who are interested, here's a free pattern for a snowflake afghan & pillow: http://www.acrilan.com/patterns/feb04/popcornsnowflake.html

I thought of this thread immediately when I saw it!

snowflake

July 7, 2005, 12:48 AM

Amanda, try this! http://www.geocities.com/crochetsal/snowflake.html

I'm a beginner crochet and can do it, I'm sure you can too!

motherofallneedles

July 7, 2005, 08:49 AM

You want to add it to your blog, right?
Use this code:

<a href="http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=9271"><img src="http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/withahook/sija.gif"></a>

That should do it. :D

:clap That did it!! Thanks for that! It looks really great!:cheer

I'm one happy crocheter :hook

Alison

Dee

July 7, 2005, 12:02 PM

Count me in as well. I love snowflakes! I haven't set up a blog yet (just figured out what that meant the other day (yes..I am somewhat computer challenged)
now..I've got an excuse to go shopping.... (not that I really needed one...).

snbunch

July 7, 2005, 12:05 PM

I've been hesitating, but count me in.

I'm still intimidated by crocheting in rounds, and have been trying to find a good project to get my butt in gear. This sounds like a good excuse to make myself learn :sweat

Marine_Wife

July 7, 2005, 04:02 PM

Count me in!!!

Well, I'm finally jumping in with both feet. This will be my first CAL and will also be my first attempt at thread.:eek

Linda

Mel2nsluvsCrochet

July 7, 2005, 05:33 PM

Count me in as well....I am starting it right now

Melannie:hook

Mel2nsluvsCrochet

July 7, 2005, 05:47 PM

I found a great snowflake pattern from JPF. Its a Pineapple Snowflake doily. The pattern says its not for beginners but anyone who has made a few doilies should be able to figure this one out.

Melannie

Mom w/a Motif

July 7, 2005, 07:44 PM

Questions: :think

Is there a quota we have to "fill"?
Do we have to do one every day?

I would like to do this, but am worried....:worried ?
I didn't go all the way through this thread (each page) so if someone else already asked these questions, sorry. :blush
Edited to say: I just put the button on my blog, and I'm in! :flake

Tina
Timeless Creations (http://timelesscreations.blogspot.com/)
Tina's Crochet Page (http://tinascrochetpage.blogspot.com/)

ttbookjunkie

July 7, 2005, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the link, I think I can do this one:cheer

Amanda
http://ttbookjunkie.blogspot.com

Amanda, try this! http://www.geocities.com/crochetsal/snowflake.html

I'm a beginner crochet and can do it, I'm sure you can too!

Mel2nsluvsCrochet

July 7, 2005, 09:09 PM

WOO HOO I already finished about :flake :flake :flake already. They have been stiffened are ready to go! :yay

Melannie

www.melscrochet.blogspot.com (http://www.melscrochet.blogspot.com)

dhaunae

July 7, 2005, 09:43 PM

I'm not TOUCHING these until the "official" Snowflakes in July time of the last week of July ... toooo much else I have to do! Plus that gives me time to buy steel hooks and thread, since I haven't done thread work in so long I no longer have them, and to find some patterns :) I'm hoping to make at least one flake a day, maybe more depending on my schedule; if I don't, hey, whatever I DO make is more than I would have otherwise :)

crothread

July 7, 2005, 09:48 PM

Count me in. I just joined in with you so this will be my first CAL. I'm looking forward to it. I love making snowflakes.

Lonna:cheer

Holiday

July 8, 2005, 07:39 AM

I'm in! This'll be fun, my first official crochet along :)

Holiday

xantha

July 8, 2005, 10:55 AM

Well, I'm set! I posted this on my blog already -- in addition to crocheting some thread snowflakes for this Along, I am going to work on something in Fair Isle. I swatched up my first Fair Isle snowflake last night:

http://www.xantha.org/gallery/albums/knit/DSC_2495.thumb.jpg (http://www.xantha.org/gallery/knit/DSC_2495)

Woohoo! Now I have a few snowflake projects for the week-long Along!

Julie

July 9, 2005, 11:00 PM

Sorry I've been AWOL for a couple of days, I've been obsessed with watching Hurricane Dennis make a beeline for my parents' and sister's houses. Lots of fun there!

I am updating the list of names, if I missed you by some chance please let me know. :)

Questions: :think

Is there a quota we have to "fill"?
Do we have to do one every day?

No quota to fill, the goal is just to get as many done in one week as you personally can. We're just going to be here to cheer you on is all. You don't necessarily have to do one every day, but the idea is to only work on snowflakes for that week. That way you have a guilt free requirement to make snowflakes ("Well, I should be finishing this WIP but I HAVE to make snowflakes. Julie said!!") :D

Back to the list. :)

Kimberly

July 10, 2005, 10:53 AM

I've set a goal for myself of doing one per day during that week. I am cat sitting a friends cat again, and I am not sure how much crocheting I will be able to get to....last time I had him he eyed my yarn the whole time with a mischevious glint in those eyes....I think he was being good to soften me up for his next attack...err...stay! :D

CatsCradleCreations

July 10, 2005, 02:34 PM

I've decided that I'm going to work on an afghan that week. I'm going to do a checkerboard pattern with snowflake squares and solids squares, so I'll work on my snowflake squares! It should turn out really nice; I'm planning on white and light blue. :D

lauravee

July 10, 2005, 04:17 PM

I have been thinking about snowflakes, now I have an excuse to do it. Count me in!

Stacey

July 10, 2005, 04:23 PM

Julie, I left a comment on your blog but thought I'd chime in here too. I decided to come play since I've been thinking about snowflakes for a while but never getting around to them. And now I have to! Because Julie said so! So I'll actually get some done :) I have some sparkly white thread that's been waiting for inspiration--I think I'm going to use it to make the snowflakes with...

Kimberly

July 10, 2005, 04:42 PM

We are not limited to just white are we??? I bought in Germany some custom made red thread that has red lurex going through it, and I would love to use that for my snow flakes....artistic liscense and all that jazz....plus the only white I have right now is still staind pink from some liquid soap that got on it.....I really need to get that taken care of *sigh*

MorMonsen

July 10, 2005, 07:42 PM

Count me in :) I just got a new snowflake leaflet that I "need" to try out.

JenC

July 10, 2005, 11:14 PM

:hook Count me in...I've wanted to try thread for a while. I just printed myself a bunch of patterns. I'm going to try to make snowflake ornaments for Christmas.

katecrochet

July 12, 2005, 04:39 PM

I'm in too! I luv snoflakes, esp w/beads!

buckynbabies

July 13, 2005, 10:34 AM

I'm in too! I luv snoflakes, esp w/beads!

Ooooohhhh, beads...I'd like to try some of those too!:cheer

snbunch

July 14, 2005, 02:14 AM

I don't think this link has been posted yet. It's a great resource for snowflake patterns! :hook

http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/pattern_links.html

motherofallneedles

July 14, 2005, 06:38 AM

I don't think this link has been posted yet. It's a great resource for snowflake patterns! :hook

http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/pattern_links.html

Thanks for that! Some of us need pointing in the right direction :clap

Alison :hook

Dee

July 15, 2005, 08:35 PM

that's an awesome site. A lot of links to snowflake patterns. Good find:cheer

ttbookjunkie

July 15, 2005, 08:43 PM

I love that site too I found so many patterns to crochet!:cheer

Amanda:hook

Faith

July 16, 2005, 03:01 PM

Count me in! :hyper I'm a newbie, this is my first CAL, and I've only recently started working with thread. Thanks for all the beginner patterns.

Faith

Dawn N.

July 18, 2005, 03:04 PM

Count me in, Julie. I have used a snowflake and snowman theme for Christmas for a few years now. This CAL is just the catalyst I need to crochet snowflakes for the tree. I will use the Garden blog (http://nevillefarmgarden.blogspot.com)for posting progress photos.

thanks,

buckynbabies

July 21, 2005, 11:14 AM

Thought this was really cute!

http://www.geocities.com/lindaslists/snowflakeph.htm

Leanne

kristen3dd

July 21, 2005, 03:43 PM

Sounds like fun... this will be my first crocet along!

Kimberly

July 23, 2005, 06:50 PM

Mel2nsluvsCrochet

July 23, 2005, 07:16 PM

Well, I have made snowflakes but don't know what to do with what I have left....everyone wanted them so I gave them as gifts. I only have 2 left
:yay

Julie

July 23, 2005, 07:19 PM

The start date is getting closer! I've been frantically trying to finish up some WIPs this weekend - trying to remove temptation because if I see it sitting around (or even know its in the apartment) I'll be getting the urges next week to do just one little thing here, or one little thing there other than my snowflakes...and I so want to be a good girl on this CAL!

I'm with you, I rushed to finish one doily and now I've got another doily that I'm working on for Mom. I know I won't even be close to finishing it by Monday, so I'll have to hide it somewhere in the meantime. If I see it I'm going to be so tempted!

xantha

July 23, 2005, 10:16 PM

Hm, so I guess this is a Monday-Sunday CAL? :)

Is everyone getting ready, planning out snowflake-themed items to make?

I'm hoping that I will be able to catch up on thread snowflakes from the few snowflake Mondays I missed, plus start and finish up my snowflake themed stranded knitting... :) Tomorrow I will get the yarn and needles ready for that as well as my white thread and lurex!

Hooray!

Stacey

July 23, 2005, 10:43 PM

I'm all excited! :yay I'm going to have to hide the thread hair kerchief I'm working on, though, since I know it's not likely that I'll finish it before Monday.

I have a couple of patterns picked out so far but am going to search out and print some more tomorrow...

Julie

July 23, 2005, 11:17 PM

Yes, Monday through Sunday. I'm hoping to get three or four done a day :ha but will do my best. That is if I can work without interruption and don't have to go to the grocery store, bank, post office, or pharmacy. Guess what? It isn't going to happen! But I'll be happy with two a day (I think), and hope to do more. I bought more white thread the other day too, now I just need to wind it with the Lurex. :jumpyay

CatsCradleCreations

July 23, 2005, 11:23 PM

Printed the afghan pattern I'm gonna do. I've decided on wool-ease sportweight in white-multi and blue mist.

motherofallneedles

July 24, 2005, 09:10 AM

Well I'm having a go at my first snowflake! Not sure if it'll look like the picture though!!

Alison :hook

Mom w/a Motif

July 24, 2005, 12:43 PM

I guess I never actually signed up, technically. I want to CAL, too. :D
:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

Tina

vatonc1

July 24, 2005, 10:48 PM

I just need to wind it with the Lurex. :jumpyay

Julie, where do you get your Lurex?

Julie

July 24, 2005, 11:10 PM

Julie, where do you get your Lurex?

I get it from Melanie at Fiber Options (http://search.stores.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=lurex&srchdesc=y&sid=12771232&store=Fiber+Options&colorid=5&fp=0&st=2&fsoo=1&fsop=1&submit=Search) on eBay. :D All the colors of the rainbow! :hook

vatonc1

July 24, 2005, 11:26 PM

I get it from Melanie at Fiber Options (http://search.stores.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=lurex&srchdesc=y&sid=12771232&store=Fiber+Options&colorid=5&fp=0&st=2&fsoo=1&fsop=1&submit=Search) on eBay. :D All the colors of the rainbow! :hook

thanks! I'll check it out!!:hook

Stacey

July 25, 2005, 02:59 PM

I forgot to bring my crochet bag to work today! I'll be minding the register for at least an hour and won't be able to crochet :eek (Not to mention my break...)

Ah well, it's a short day for me so I'll be able to make snowflakes at home...

xantha

July 25, 2005, 04:39 PM

thanks! I'll check it out!!:hook

Be careful, very careful! That lurex is addictive stuff! :)

:lol

vatonc1

July 25, 2005, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the warning LOL! :D

It's so hard to make out the colors online--- any idea which would look best with white thread? Maybe something that would be iradescent, but not to overwhelming? I would like to use it with future snowflakes first, then maybe move on to some colors...

Any ideas?

Julie

July 25, 2005, 10:46 PM

The iridescent (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8181800319&category=71221) is the best I think by far for snowflakes. I've bought the clear, pearl and iridescent and like that one the best. Don't be thrown by the photo, it's not a great one, but the Lurex is. Plus, it blends really well with other pastel colors too, so it isn't as if you would only use it with white.

-------------------------

I got one snowflake made this evening, an upset stomach kept me feeling up to much of anything this morning. I'm better now, so bring on the thread and hooks!

vatonc1

July 25, 2005, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the info Julie! I figured it would be safer to ask for opinions rather than trying to guess by looking at the on-line pic LOL!

I only got 1 flake done too:(...I was soo exhausted from being up all night with the kids- everytime I sat down to start crocheting...my eyes started to cross:lol! Maybe we'll both have better luck tomorrow!:hook

CatsCradleCreations

July 25, 2005, 11:44 PM

I've completed one block from my pattern; I'm not sure yet if I'm going to put them together as an afghan, a cardi, or a shawl. I'll see what happens when I get "done" with the blocks.

dennymare

July 26, 2005, 12:04 AM

I got four snowflakes done today but only because I am off today and had some time on my hands. May not get as many done the rest of the week but its fun anyways.

Mary:cheer

Julie

July 26, 2005, 12:32 AM

Yay Mary!! :clap

crochetlady

July 26, 2005, 12:41 AM

Oh boy here Iam at a familiar place with my cals!!My dd fell sick on her birthday and I had my hands full taking care of her and her puppy , a bassett hound which DH had presented to her!! More about the puppy in a separate post:) Hoping to make up for lost time yesterday(its 26th morning here btw)

Hugs
Vims
PS I could only drool at the lurex:( maybe I should add it to my wish list :)

Faith

July 26, 2005, 03:56 AM

Way to go Mary! :cheer

Well, these lil' snowflakes are a bit trickier than I thought! I got three done today, but only one in thread. I posted pictures on my blog (http://fibermeditations.blogspot.com/2005/07/first-thread-snowflake.html) if anyone's interested.

:flake :flake :flake :flake:flake:flake:flake:flake:flake

After reading everyone's posts, I think I'm going to have to make a quick trip to the JoAnn's or Beverly's tomorrow after work to pick up some glitter and beads to add some pizazz to my snowflakes.

Glad you are feeling better Julie.

crazzy cow

July 26, 2005, 04:24 AM

I made today are in the 99 snowflake book
#1,2 and 1/2 of #3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/crazzy_cow/snowflake2.jpg
sorry wanted to post pic but it work with me tonight too long of a day

Wanted to get more done, but daycare kids were a little off the wall today. :eek

ullafr

July 26, 2005, 04:50 AM

Hello:cheer

Nice to see your snowflakes.I'm also enjoying this along very much.
ulla

Kimberly

July 26, 2005, 05:51 AM

Great work on the snowflakes!! I promise to get some done tonight after work! I was a little bit preoccupied yesterday! :) I've decided to do some in a peach thread I have to go on my mum's Christmas tree (this years theme is Peach and Teal - its a two tree household - a formal fancy one by mom for the front window and a 14 foot mish mash of colors in the family room by Dad!) As well as some of the red thread with lurex for gift tags! But first I have a day of work to get through...is it time to go home yet????? :lol

Mom w/a Motif

July 26, 2005, 07:18 AM

I did two snowflake bookmarks yesterday, and started a snowflake coaster. I will probably have more time today, though. :flake

Tina

dhaunae

July 26, 2005, 08:28 AM

Well, yesterday I got 3 done and one about halfway, and I'll get some pictures posted later today. When I joined this CAL I had nothing scheduled for this week, but doesn't life just have a way of throwing us curves! It's going to be a busy week for me so I'm going to aim for 2 a day I think, to use as package toppers. I'm so envious of you ladies and your lurex though! I looked for any sparkly thread or lurex here, but once again Norfolk's reputation as the crafts wasteland holds up. Next time, though, I'll know to order in advance!

crothread

July 26, 2005, 08:52 AM

I started yesterday but only was able to get few minutes and was even able to finish 1 snowflake:embar Hoping for better luck today:2blush

rebeccav

July 26, 2005, 10:16 AM

saw a few pictures!:D
although i had to drop out of this cal, i plan to enjoy everyone else's!!

keep posting those pictures :clap

Julie

July 26, 2005, 11:27 AM

:flake Wow, you guys are doing great!! Today we are going to Sam's Club which isn't noteworthy - but the hour long drive in each direction is. I normally take something to work on in the car but don't know that snowflakes are going to work with all that bouncing. Little hook, tiny thread? I'll be gone for most of the day but will try to come up with something snowflake oriented for the ride if I can. If not, I will be clutching thread and hook and trying not to get too irritated. :flake

DesertCrocheter

July 26, 2005, 12:25 PM

Wow! Those photos are beautiful! Everyone's got so much done already and I feel terrible. I started my first snowflake last night (no. 12 in the White Treasures pattern book), got to the fourth and final round, and realized that round wasn't coming out right. I frogged it, made dinner, and had just started it again when a friend of mine unexpectedly showed up. I'd talked to her over the weekend, and had told her that my mom had taught me to knit while she was here earlier this month, but that a mutual friend, T, had seen me practicing and told me it was all wrong! So my friend M stopped by after work to help me out. Well, I couldn't refuse her offer of help, and I figured knitting wasn't crocheting, so I wasn't really cheating on the CAL. :blush Anyway, turns out my mom, who taught herself to knit, does it completely backwards, so she's working on the inside instead of the outside of the item, although it looks the same in the end. So I spent several hours with M relearning how to knit and purl (I still like crochet much better, but thought it was good for me to learn to do this). I will go back to my snowflake tonight and try to finish it and another one.

I agree, this is harder than I thought! I guess I got cocky after that bookmark swap, when I though, hey, this thread work isn't that bad. Hah! I thought the first large snowflake in the book would be the easiest; I probably was wrong.

Patty

JenC

July 26, 2005, 12:36 PM

:hook I finished three snowflakes last night. I'm using the Sweetie the Snowflake pattern for ornaments for Christmas. Today I'm going to try a snowflake square for the random square swap.

Stacey

July 26, 2005, 02:29 PM

I got one done! After forgetting my crochet bag yesterday I wasn't sure if I'd get one finished since the house really needed cleaned, but I got hubby to do the dishes and I did the laundry and crocheted in between :hook

Photo here: http://daisywreath.net/gallery/thread/snowflake01
It's blurry. All my thread project photos are blurry, the camera just can't handle it. But you get the idea... Shame it didn't come out clearer, though. The "metallic" thread isn't so much metallic as it has an iridescent strand running through it--at home it was mostly pinkish or bluish, but here (brought it to work since didn't have time to photograph it at home) it sparkles green and blue instead.

motherofallneedles

July 26, 2005, 02:57 PM

Stacey, that is really lovely, well done!!

I ended up frogging and redoing 2 snowflakes that at least look like snowflakes now!! :cheer They looked like washcloths for a while!:eek

I'm trying another pattern tonight, so wish me luck. How do you stop them "frilling" at the edge and get them to lay flat? :think Or is it a case of stiffening them up later with starch or something? Sorry for being dense.

Alison

Stacey

July 26, 2005, 03:12 PM

Thank you! :)

At first I was going to stiffen mine with starch, but I didn't think it'd be enough, and I remembered Julie talking about stiffening with glue. So I made a mixture of Elmer's glue and water (about half and half, but probably a little more water than glue) and soaked it in that, then blotted off the excess before I pinned it out.

I need to print out the snowflake blocking guide at the snowflake crochet site that someone linked to in this thread, too--I did this one by guessing if I had it lined up straight and it was hard to do that way!

motherofallneedles

July 26, 2005, 04:30 PM

Thanks for that.

Guess what? I've just finished a snowflake that looks like it should!! It was a Lion Brand wool-ease sport weight pattern and it looks great.:cheer

I'll stiffen it as you suggest.
Alison

mryam4

July 26, 2005, 06:04 PM

I am a day late but count me in
Mary Ann

I have been working on Christmas decorations this last week any way. Last week, not this week. I have made a candy cane holder and 6 snow fakes and five round ball ornaments that I crocheted around the sation ball ornaments.
I have been doing only yarn but this will get me doing thread snow flakes.
Now I have to lay down Dot's pinapple poncho. Till next week.
Waa!!!!!
Mary Ann
Can't share pics but can give the sites of the ones I make

happymollie

July 26, 2005, 06:16 PM

I just found this cal today. I have never been in one before. If I could make One by the end of the week I will be happy :) . I have read the other threads and saved some of the patterns. Could someone suggest the Easiest snowflake I should start with. I have never used thread and will need to get small hook, or is there something using yarn? I appreciate your help!! Your snowflakes are beautiful :clap :cheer

Colleen

CatsCradleCreations

July 26, 2005, 06:18 PM

I'm up to 3 finished and halfway through my fourth. I'm trying to get to ten before I go to bed tonight.

Also, my little snowflakes hex blocks are saying they want to be the bottom edge of a cardi. I'll get the bottom edge (including sleeve edgings) done, then it will be a ripple cardi! :manyheart

xantha

July 26, 2005, 07:27 PM

The iridescent (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8181800319&category=71221) is the best I think by far for snowflakes. I've bought the clear, pearl and iridescent and like that one the best. Don't be thrown by the photo, it's not a great one, but the Lurex is. Plus, it blends really well with other pastel colors too, so it isn't as if you would only use it with white.

I totally agree with this -- I have silver and a handful of other colors, and I just prefer the iridescent so much that I (ahem) am only using it for snowflakes now. Plus for some reason I have an easier time working with it.

Julie

July 26, 2005, 07:43 PM

I'm trying another pattern tonight, so wish me luck. How do you stop them "frilling" at the edge and get them to lay flat? :think Or is it a case of stiffening them up later with starch or something? Sorry for being dense.

Alison

That's not dense at all. Snowflakes need to be blocked and stiffened (if you're going for the hang-it-on-the-tree type). They'll lay flat as a pancake once you block them out, and stiffening will insure that all their little arms are standing up as they should. :U

I thought the first large snowflake in the book would be the easiest; I probably was wrong.

Patty

Snowflakes aren't always created equal. Sometimes big is easy, sometimes not so much. I just do the ones that appeal to me when I am ready to make a snowflake. I give myself permission to cut and run if I'm not getting it too. There are tons of great patterns available that I refuse to allow myself to stress over one I'm not understanding.

my little snowflakes hex blocks are saying they want to be the bottom edge of a cardi. I'll get the bottom edge (including sleeve edgings) done, then it will be a ripple cardi! :manyheart

Too cute Melissa!

I'm midway through my second one, but it's a biggie. I think tomorrow I'll finally be able to devote some real time to snowflakes, this being sick/busy thing is driving me nuts! :lol

Julie

July 26, 2005, 07:46 PM

Colleen and Mary Ann, I added you to the list. :D We're glad to have you join us!

Dee

July 26, 2005, 08:58 PM

I have finished one so far... my fat fingers seem to get in the way of the little tiny crochet hook and the thread sticks to me cuz it's so bloody hot & humid. when I get home from work...I'm a puddle. snpwflakes & christmas =cool weather & snow; both which seem so distant right now... did I mention it's HOT?

hopefully, I'll be able to get another one out soon... maybe two...

ttbookjunkie

July 26, 2005, 10:26 PM

Julie

July 26, 2005, 11:29 PM

the thread sticks to me cuz it's so bloody hot & humid. when I get home from work...I'm a puddle. snpwflakes & christmas =cool weather & snow; both which seem so distant right now... did I mention it's HOT?

I'm right there with you. I keep telling myself that if I've got a snowflake in my hands it must be cool.

It ain't workin'! :lol

xantha

July 26, 2005, 11:52 PM

woohoo! finished one thread snowflake today (well no blocking/stiffening or weaving ends in yet) and I got pretty far on my stranded snowflake project but decided it was too big and frogged :frog it. Doh! Ah well :) Tomorrow's another day!

vatonc1

July 27, 2005, 12:17 AM

I am pleased to report that I have 3 and 1/2 flakes to show for today's effort:D although technically....they aren't finished:blush They still need to be blocked and starched. I think I will wait until I have a few more and then block them all at once!:hook

dhaunae

July 27, 2005, 12:30 AM

My camera SO does not like close up pictures of anything. I really need a new digital camera :( But for those who enjoy blurry pictures, I've added a link in my sig for my flakes! I'm up to 6 done, one on the next to the last round that will be finished tonight. None of mine are blocked yet; I guess I need to have a block party tomorrow and get the finished ones blocked, or I'll have a huge job by the end of the week! My goal is 2 per day; I'm a little ahead so given everything else going on here, I'm happy.

And I second what Julie said about giving yourself permission to cut and run if a pattern just isn't working. I tried a pattern from the Martha Stewart site that just would NOT work for me. I don't know if I was having a particularly blonde moment or if it's poorly written or if it was a combination of both, but after I frogged the stupid thing the third time I moved on. Too many other pretty patterns out there to stress over one that isn't working out!

ullafr

July 27, 2005, 12:30 AM

Good morning from Sweden
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/snowflakes.php

Here we have many snowflakes.
Good luck
Ulla

DesertCrocheter

July 27, 2005, 12:11 PM

Well, I tried that pattern one more time last night, figured out half my problem but was still stuck, so I took Julie's advice, frogged it, and then made 2 and half little snowflakes! Yea!!:c9 The ends aren't woven in and I've never blocked anything, so I thought I'd just do them all at one time this weekend--I don't have either starch or white glue in my house. But maybe these little ones will help me figure out what the heck I was doing wrong with the big one.

I am having a blast with these! I bought 2 balls of white thread over the weekend (one Knit-Cro-Sheen, one white with pearlized threads), and still have quite a bit of the Sassy leftover from the bookmark swap, so I'm set.

I didn't bother to try to take photos of these little ones, since they're not completely done. Will probably wind up taking one photo of them all this Sunday. But please, everyone, post yours so I can drool! Patty

crochetlady

July 27, 2005, 12:36 PM

Well guys after 2days of taking care of my daughter I am back in business.. I finished 4 snowflakes today patterns came from the net not sure where all my printout reads is snowflake #1 #2 etc... Will post a pic tomorrow:) Its nice to see all the lovely snowflakes.. Its not hot here but quite cold and rainy..we are in the midst of our monsoon magic:) never snows here though:( I miss Rochester:(

Hugs
Vims

Dee

July 27, 2005, 02:21 PM

I have been working on this snowflake http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/03ornaments/prettysnowflake.shtmlall day and with the crochet thread I had what looked like a loose ball of knots, so I switched to red heart classics and I ended up with a tight ball of knots:oops

So I went froggin:2frog and I am still working on my first flake. It may just take me all week to make one snowflake but I am going to get it yet! It is so fun to try and make something that is not square:D .

Amanda:hook

I am so happy to know that I'm knot (couldn't resist) alone.. my first snowflake was all knots..the thread was not fun, the hook too small.. so I went a froggin' as well. I agree it's fun to do something different.... :D

CatsCradleCreations

July 27, 2005, 04:37 PM

I didn't make it to ten last night, but I'm up to 8, so that's good. That will just take care of the bottom edging of my cardi. Now, I need 4 more snowflake hex blocks for the sleeve edgings.

Anyone have any thoughts on joining a rippled sleeve to the cardi once finished? :think

Holiday

July 27, 2005, 04:42 PM

I'm still charting my major projects but I plan to make two of the snowflake (the pattern was posted by another member) coasters this afternoon. My biggest project is knitted,--I know it's a CAL but I remember reading it was ok if we used another medium--and is going to be an illusion snowflake scarf. I'm not pleased with my snowflake design yet. My second, is either going to be a motif scarf or my own coasters made from my daughter's snowflake cut-outs.

My goals for this crochet-along are seven snowflakes, none of them thread. I don't have anything against thread, I just plan to work a lot with it very soon and so I want this to be standard yarn. Plus, my crochet time is very stop-and-go lately and with the way my eyes are bothering me I'd rather do something I can see easier.

I've promised myself if I finish ten snowflakes--even if it's just ten potholders and coasters--that I will buy myself three balls of Imagine yarn by Lion Brand. It'll be my first time even touching ribbon yarn so I have quite the incentive. Plus, this is just fun; I haven't been able to join any local crafting groups and that's what swaps and CALs feel like to me.

Well, sorry for rambling, I just wanted to give ya'll my progress report. Also, I'm really enjoying reading about the snowflakes you all are making :)

Take care everyone
and happy hooking ;),

Holiday

Mel2nsluvsCrochet

July 27, 2005, 05:36 PM

Well everyone, I have made at least, let me count again to make sure.....
38 snowflakes. And I gave quite a few away as gifts. Then I was left with just two, but I continued on and made 36 more. So, do I have to continue? I ran out of white thread and have no white yarn....
:eek

dennymare

July 27, 2005, 11:32 PM

Here are the snowflakes I completed last night, finally got pics taken tonight. I haven't started any tonight yet but hope to get a couple done later.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/dennymare/snowflakes.jpg
Hope you all like them, I got the patterns from some old crochet magazines I had here and using gold, silver and ecru with metallic thread interlaced.
Mary

Julie

July 27, 2005, 11:34 PM

Those are gorgeous Mary!

Stacey

July 28, 2005, 12:14 AM

Melannie--38 snowflakes! :eek I'm still on my second one LOL

Mary, those are beautiful!

Brie

July 28, 2005, 02:26 AM

Those are beautiful, Mary!

I did 3 snowflakes tonight, which brings my grand total to.... 3 :embar I was planning on making at least two a day this week, but I haven't felt like crocheting at all. That's so not like me!

Dee

July 28, 2005, 09:20 AM

Dee

July 28, 2005, 09:23 AM

let's try this again...

38 snowflakes? OMG! I am still up to... 1 1/2. Had every intention crocheting up a storm last night.... then the storm hit us..and we were w/out power for approx 8 hours. I couldn't see to crochet by lamplight.... so I have major catching up to do.

It is fun, it must admit. The illusion snowflake scarf sounds great. I think knitting is fun as well.

I am also using old patterns found in some workbasket magazines that I inherited. I even have book dating back to the year I was born (1963). It's funny to look at the old add's.....

dhaunae

July 28, 2005, 09:31 AM

I can't even conceive of 38 *lol* I'd have to have been crocheting nonstop morning to night since Monday to even come close to that number. Actually I'm not sure I could have even then ... it's been so long since I've done any thread work that I"m pitifully slow :( But! I'm up to 7 snowflakes, 1 snowflake bookmark (which I adore and plan to make several of) and 4 snowflake centers for hexagons for a snowflake afghan. I'm happy with this, I'll have some beautiful package decorations and I'm going to make more bookmarks as stocking stuffers/decorations for book gifts. This CAL was such a good idea :)

Julie

July 28, 2005, 10:12 AM

I just finished my fourth one last night, which isn't nearly as many as I'd hoped to have done by now but it isn't like I'm going to just give up. :wink Hopefully I can get started earlier today. :xfin

Mom w/a Motif

July 28, 2005, 10:20 AM

Mary, those are beautiful!! I never thought to do a snowflake in anything other than white... I have some gold with a shiny thread running through it, I think I'll try one with that! I so far have: 2 snowflake bookmarks, 2 coasters, one snowflake from my new "Lacy Snowflakes" book, I finished last night! It turned out really nice, with the new thread I was sent by a special someone.... :manyheart I will add a picture in a couple minutes. (Need more coffee to think still...)
Okay here are my snowflakes. I put them on my dark olive green bathroom towel so you could see them better. :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_c2a6e71f.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/c2a6e71f.jpg)

I don't have anything to do today :clap so I will be able to work on some more snowflakes, I hope! I wanted to do this Snow Flower doily (http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/Other/Crochet/snow_flower_doily.pdf)(it's a PDF file, FYI) it looks too complicated for me, though. Technically, it's not a snowflake, either... So.... :)

Tina

lauravee

July 28, 2005, 10:23 AM

I am so bummed! I have been so sick with a sinus infection that I have not done any snowflakes! I still have time though. I will start tonight!

DesertCrocheter

July 28, 2005, 12:07 PM

:eek 38?!? :eek Holy cow!

Mary, yours are so stunning I'm glad I forgot to bring my camera to work to upload the photos of mine. They look, well, let's just say the look lumpy and dowdy next to yours. I'll hide them on the wall side of the tree. :P That is, if I get any better at making them and the rest aren't lumpy and dowdy.

I've made 7 small snowflakes. At this rate, by Chirstmas, I'll maybe have a couple dozen. Guess I'd better select a table top tree this year. :lol

Patty

Kimberly

July 28, 2005, 12:35 PM

I finished three snowflakes so far...Well two snowflakes and a mini one! It was a large snowflake but I decided that it was cute the way it was half way through the pattern and I did not want to go further on it!

I am being lazy today and do not want to re-size my pictures :blush So I have posted them on my blog where I can use html to shrink them up nice and small...all of them are clickable for a larger picture!

http://cityofcrochet.blogspot.com/2005/07/snowflakes-on-thursday.html (http://cityofcrochet.blogspot.com/2005/07/snowflakes-on-thursday.html)

38 Melannie????? :eek I don't think I could make that many in a one month span!!
Everyones Flakes have been gorgeous so far!! :clap Keep up the great work ladies!! :cheer

JenC

July 28, 2005, 12:36 PM

Mary - Your snowflakes are beautiful. I never thought of using another color.I'm going to have to go through the stash and do some experimenting tonight.
I'm at 6. I went to visit my friend and her daughter yesterday and didn't get to work on any:( .

dennymare

July 28, 2005, 12:36 PM

All snowflakes are special, and with practice it all gets better, take pictures we all would like to see them. :cheer I have done snowflakes on and off over the years and if you saw some of my earlier efforts you wouldn't worry about yours either.
Mary

Dee

July 28, 2005, 01:39 PM

For any who are interested, here's a free pattern for a snowflake afghan & pillow: http://www.acrilan.com/patterns/feb04/popcornsnowflake.html

nice pattern...thank you. I think the pillows will look really nice at christmas. Now only to find the time between my other projects....

tcsgirl

July 28, 2005, 02:36 PM

I was completing a bookmark for a bookmark exchange over at Crochet List, and I incorporated snowflakes in mine! There was a "Christmas in July" theme for those who wanted to do a themed bookmark. A contest, too. You think mine will win? I sure hope so! I had fun thinking it up and making it. The patterns are not mine, but I took 5 patterns and made a bookmark with them! Here's a pic!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/karlakc/Crochet/CLBMXJuly2.jpg

dennymare

July 28, 2005, 03:28 PM

Wow very cute, I hope it wins.:cheer
Mary

Stacey

July 28, 2005, 03:35 PM

Karla, that's adorable! It definitely deserves to win!

I'm still at one and a half snowflakes...I have three 12-hour shifts this week and last night when I got home I was just too tired to see straight. I'm hoping to get a chance to finish the current one during the day today. I'm finding the pattern confusing but I've toughed it out to the last round so I hope to be able to finish it. But I may give it up and start a different pattern if it keeps being so difficult!

Faith

July 28, 2005, 04:05 PM

Karla your bookmark is fabulous. It makes me want to go out and pick up something new to read!

Mary your snowflakes are beautiful.

For the last two days I've been :frog more than getting anything actually completed. I gave up on the thread last night and went back to sport weight. I've completed 4 snowflakes so far.

I like that snowflake afghan and pillow. I think I'll give it a go tonight after work.

jennmwalsh

July 28, 2005, 04:58 PM

CatsCradleCreations

July 28, 2005, 05:16 PM

Holy cow, Melannie! 38!?! I've just got my 8 sewn together to start my cardi!

To answer my own sleeve question, I've figured it out. I'm going to straighten the edge that needs to be set in before sewing it in. Now, I just have to go down a hook size or two and make the sleeve motifs!

Pics coming soon, I promise!! :gallery (wanted a shutterbug smilie...:P)

Holiday

July 28, 2005, 05:17 PM

Mom w/a Motif

July 28, 2005, 07:48 PM

Julie

July 28, 2005, 08:18 PM

Man I'm bummed. I had the whole day to do 'nothing', and didn't get one snowflake done.:angry I went to Michaels' (to see if they carried lurex), and I got lost. Not really 'lost' but went the wrong way on the highway, then on went west when I should have went east. Then, did the same thing on the way home, too. Grr... And, they didn't even have any. So, does anyone know of any stores that carry Lurex, or is it something you have to order online? We have Michaels, JoAnns, and I still haven't checked the LYS. I saw one, but don't know how to get back there. I'll have to go to Map Quest. (They don't show you the back ways, though.) Anyway..... :cry Maybe I will get to work on some tomorrow....

Tina

Ugh on getting lost!! :hug

I don't believe any stores sell Lurex like we've been getting it. You can buy the little Kreinik spools of metallic thread which are the same or at the very least very similar. The main difference though is the cost. Ordering by the pound on eBay, which is where Jess and I and others have bought ours, is SO cheap!! A two pound cone of Lurex from Melanie (http://search.stores.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=lurex+thread&srchdesc=y&sid=12771232&store=Fiber+Options&colorid=5&fp=0&st=2&fsoo=1&fsop=1&submit=Search) (and other vendors) will run between $10 to $14 plus shipping. I'm not positive about the yards per pound, but it would just have to be in the 1,000+ ypp. Jess, do you have a better idea? So $3 or $4 for the little Kreinik spools (to try, sure), or a bargain with more Lurex than you will ever be able to use if you order online. Yeah, I'm pushing ordering online, but I wouldn't if I thought you would regret it. One spool may well last you years and years and years, imagine how many of those little spools you would have to buy to make up the difference?

Julie

July 28, 2005, 08:19 PM

vhanna26

July 28, 2005, 10:06 PM

Here are the nine snowflakes I made so far...

http://vhanna26.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/snow1.jpg

I used some size 10 and 5 gold and silver thread I had lying around, and the patterns are from the ASN Book, 101 Small Doilies (http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1268). it's not a snowflake book per se, but snowflakes to me are just small doilies anyway.

It's fun to work on these while the temperature here in Charleston hits triple digits.

xantha

July 28, 2005, 10:20 PM

I don't believe any stores sell Lurex like we've been getting it. You can buy the little Kreinik spools of metallic thread which are the same or at the very least very similar. The main difference though is the cost...

Yeah, I think it must be over 1000 ypp. I haven't tried to do a measurement estimation yet -- it weighs so little I'd have to wind off a huge amount to get enough weight to estimate anything reasonable! :)

That said, if you can't order online, as Julie said above, the Kreinik spools are very similar, though the textures are slightly different. It works just fine, though.

I've seen the Kreinik spools (http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/home.php?cat=20) at AC Moore (mid-atlantic region only, I believe), Pacific Fabrics (PNW only, I believe), and at sewing/thread stores like the larger JoAnn's Fabrics and Hancock Fabrics (http://www.hancockfabrics.com/storelocator/storeandclasslocator.jsp). I've never seen them at Michaels, but my Michaels is awful (so is the JoAnn's it is right next door to).

The fabric shops might even have other metallic threads that you would be able to use, either by themselves or worked with the crochet thread you're using.

Sorry you got lost! Hope you can find some sparkley fun! :hug

Julie

July 28, 2005, 10:56 PM

I used some size 10 and 5 gold and silver thread I had lying around, and the patterns are from the ASN Book, 101 Small Doilies (http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1268). it's not a snowflake book per se, but snowflakes to me are just small doilies anyway.

It's fun to work on these while the temperature here in Charleston hits triple digits.

Vera, you're right, those do look like little snowflakes!! :clap Very pretty!

Mom w/a Motif

July 28, 2005, 11:00 PM

Ooo! We have a Hancock Fabrics right down the road! I know I won't get lost going there! YAY! :clap I know where I'm going tomorrow... I think I might like to try a smaller spool, anyway, because I don't think I am going to make that many snowflakes. Maybe if I started planning my day around my crocheting, then I could get something done, huh? :lol "Uh.... I need to finish this snowflake first, then I can clean the bathroom, (let the dog out, feed the kids, let the dog in, do the laundry...." ( Don't we all wish?) :D

I love everyone's snowflakes! I am going to try some in gold, too. (I have some of that, already.)

Tina

Edited to say: Our JoAnns doesn't have anything either, I moved from a smaller town w/ a JoAnns that was HUGE, and had EVERYTHING. Here, a big city, the JoAnns has NOTHING. :think I can't figure that one out. (Guess I'll have to go back 'home', eh?) :D

CatsCradleCreations

July 28, 2005, 11:33 PM

Here are a couple of (clickable) pics of my snowflake project. So far, I've got the motifs for the bottom edge and the first ripple row done. I'm contemplating whether I should do all my ripples with RS facing or turn, so I haven't gotten any further! :lol

http://photos23.flickr.com/29365782_88713c62ee_m.jpg (http://photos23.flickr.com/29365782_88713c62ee_o.jpg) http://photos21.flickr.com/29365783_c6f395680c_m.jpg (http://photos21.flickr.com/29365783_c6f395680c_o.jpg)

dennymare

July 29, 2005, 12:05 AM

What beautiful snowflakes that everyone is creating.:cheer I am trying out a pattern for a three dimensional snowflake will let you know how it turns out.

Mary

Julie

July 29, 2005, 12:05 AM

Very very cool Melissa! They look great! And now I want to do a snowflake afghan. :wink Those look great in yarn.

dennymare

July 29, 2005, 02:18 AM

Here are the two 3-d snowflakes I made. Boy were they a pain especially trying to block them. As you can tell by the picture they need blocked better but I can't seem to get them just right.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/dennymare/3-dsnowflake3.jpg

swapnae

July 29, 2005, 02:42 AM

Oh! How did you manage that? I wouldn't even have tried blocking!!!
Beautiful!

motherofallneedles

July 29, 2005, 10:32 AM

My snowflakes took a dive yesterday - my friend and colleague is in having tests for some unknown (as yet) lung disease, so I felt compelled to make a Prayer Shawl from the Shawl Ministry. :worried

I feel better about it all today, so, snowflakes abound tonight!!:manyheart

Alison

Julie

July 29, 2005, 11:29 AM

Here are my first five flakes, finally. They range in size from 5 to 7 inches. :flake

http://withahook.com/gallery/albums/Snowflakes/cal1.jpg

If I can get another five or more done by the end of this week I'll be a happy camper!

DesertCrocheter

July 29, 2005, 12:23 PM

WOW! Everyone's snowflakes are so gorgeous! I'm in awe! :nworthy And 3-D?!? :nworthy :nworthy :nworthy

I made one small snowflake last night and then decided to tackle that pattern that was giving me fits Monday night. Got it! Guess I just needed to step back for a while. But for some reason making snowflakes is bothering my left wrist, which I sprained May 29 (even though making the bookmarks last month didn't bother it all), so I only got those 2 done. More tonight, though.

Great job, everyone! There are quite a few really talented women in this CAL!
Patty

vhanna26

July 29, 2005, 07:20 PM

vhanna26

July 29, 2005, 07:21 PM

dhaunae

July 29, 2005, 10:01 PM

True conversation this evening:

Him: So I've been meaning to ask you, what the heck are you making anyway?
Me: <holding up snowflake> What does it look like?
Him: Hm. Um. Like, a snowflake?
Me: Yep!
Him: That's kinda cute actually.
Me: I made these too <shows him the other ones>
Him: I like that one .. and that one. And the big one. You know what, these would look really good on the Christmas tree!
Me: ....... Ya think?
Him: No, I'm serious!
Me: ......

I've always suspected he was totally oblivious, and now I have proof!

EDIT: Oh yeah, I'm almost done with thread flake #12 ... not as much time as I'd have liked this week to make them but I'm very happy with having this many done.

Julie

July 29, 2005, 10:43 PM

LOL Lani!! :clap So long as he thinks it's his idea! :wink

vatonc1

July 29, 2005, 11:22 PM

Julie

July 30, 2005, 12:44 AM

Julie-

Which book is the top left flake from?

Top left is from 101 Snowflakes (http://www.maggiescrochet.com/pages/Leaflets/ASN_Annies/ASN_1217_101_snowflakes_main.htm) - it's #23, bottom right on the front cover of the book. :)

jennmwalsh

July 30, 2005, 04:20 AM

Hi Jenn,

Nope, mine's not from Craftster, I'm still re-tooling my snowflake design to get it just right. Lol, most of my actual crocheting will probably take place tomorrow night and Saturday/mid-Sunday. I'll go take a looksie at Craftster and see if I can find the one posted there though. Are you colors heavily contrasted? I've noticed that the scarves that use very intense or bright colors seem to pop the most. How many motifs are you into it? I wonder if it isn't like some craft projects where you can see it from a distance but up close it's more of a jumble?...

I hope it works out :)

Take care all,

Holiday

Ah- The one I'm working on is from Craftster, in the knitting forum, under finished projects, then topic-surprise-Snowflake Illusion Scarf. I'm using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes in blue bonnet (a bright, almost royal blue) and cream. It has a good contrast, but I dunno- I think somehow my knitting is too spread out. So I'm re working the chart myself. I was two motifs in, but decided I couldn't see a darn thing, so I ripped it out. I'm about to start the second motif of the second try :) I'm not going to rip, I'm just going to try my version of the chart-one motif that doesn't "pop" isn't going to ruin the whole effect if it DOES work. I'm looking forward to seeing your design!

jennmwalsh

July 30, 2005, 04:27 AM

Top left is from 101 Snowflakes (http://www.maggiescrochet.com/pages/Leaflets/ASN_Annies/ASN_1217_101_snowflakes_main.htm) - it's #23, bottom right on the front cover of the book. :)

I like yours more than the book's picture! I'm going to be home alone tomorrow, so plenty of ME TIME. Hopefully I can get at least one more flake done before the week is over. I feel kind of bummed that I had to rip my scarf so often, and that I only got one flake done.

I was rather traumatized by that one flake though. My cat saw the lurex swaying in the AC, and took a jump- ran off when I tried to shoo her, with the lurex strand in her mouth! Both my boyfriend and I were petrified that she had eaten some, but she's been fine. But I'll tell you, I actually crocheted the rest of that flake (after re-attaching the lurex, grrrr) standing UP. And I'm not kidding.

happymollie

July 30, 2005, 10:40 AM

I finished one snowflake!! Sweetie the snowflake. I'm sure I found the pattern here but I can't find it. Does anyone know a way I could finish it to combine it to make say a scarf or childs blanket? I'm also half way through Linda's Snowflake potholder. You make 2 and attach them back to back. Sorry, don't know how to do pictures. :hook

Colleen

CatsCradleCreations

July 30, 2005, 12:30 PM

Sweetie the Snowflake (http://www.crochetsal.com/snowflake.html) :manyheart

To make a scarf, you could make another Sweetie so you have one for each end. Then, join in one of the top three loops (end), ch 1, sc in same lp, ch 2, sc in next lp, ch 2, sc in next lp. Turn. Use your favorite stitch combination to make half your scarf. Finish off.

Repeat for the other end, but don't finish off. Hold Right Sides together and slip stitch across the center seam of the scarf. Finish off.

For a lacy edging, join in any loop on Sweetie, ch 1, sc in same loop. *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) around Sweetie and evenly around the long edge of your scarf* until you get to the next Sweetie. Then repeat from * to * once. Ch 3, join in first sc. Finish off. :hook

vatonc1

July 30, 2005, 12:34 PM

Top left is from 101 Snowflakes (http://www.maggiescrochet.com/pages/Leaflets/ASN_Annies/ASN_1217_101_snowflakes_main.htm) - it's #23, bottom right on the front cover of the book. :)

Oh wow! :hook I don't think I've seen that book before! Just from seeing the cover, it looks like it has some interesting patterns- I've been pretty disappointed with the last 2 books I bought- (LA Lacy Snowflakes and White Christmas) the patterns have been pretty simplistic and I've noticed quite a few errors. I have been looking for some patterns with more intiricate designs I may have to check into this one:D

Julie

July 30, 2005, 01:20 PM

Oh wow! :hook I don't think I've seen that book before! Just from seeing the cover, it looks like it has some interesting patterns- I've been pretty disappointed with the last 2 books I bought- (LA Lacy Snowflakes and White Christmas) the patterns have been pretty simplistic and I've noticed quite a few errors. I have been looking for some patterns with more intiricate designs I may have to check into this one:D

I like the 101 book, and then I have 99 Snowflakes (http://www.leisurearts.com/christmas/item_detail.asp?from=&rec_num=6#) too which is pretty good. Most of the snowflakes I've done seem to be from those two books. I have Lacy Snowflakes and White Christmas; it took a while for me to be patient enough to do the ones in White Christmas, I'm not sure why. Lacy Snowflakes was the first book I bought. The other snowflakes I have made (and I finished 3 others yesterday, still need to block them) for this CAL came from Crocheted Snowflakes (http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/images/crocheted_snowflakes.jpg) by Mary Thomas. I think it's out of print, but I got my copy on eBay. Umm... bottom right the picture came from 101 Snowflakes too, but the rest are from Crocheted Snowflakes.

DesertCrocheter

July 30, 2005, 01:54 PM

Just my luck! I would pick the pattern book with errors and that even you thread experts don't have the patience to do. Vatonc1, which patterns in White Treasures had mistakes? Maybe that's been my trouble? I had no trouble with any of the small ones, but the bigger ones are more challenging and maybe I can blame it on an error in the pattern and not on my own incompetence?

Got one small one done last night and half of a large one. Hit a snag, though, in the third and final round and decided not to frustrate myself. So I practiced my knitting with a Warm Up America square instead. Don't want to cheat on the CAL! LOL

Patty

vatonc1

July 30, 2005, 11:36 PM

it took a while for me to be patient enough to do the ones in White Christmas, I'm not sure why.

I wonder what the "deal" is with White Christmas:think. I loved it when I bought it, but after sitting down with it and trying a few patterns...I find myself putting it down (in disgust LOL) and reaching for something else. I don't find the patterns especially difficult, maybe it's how they're written...:( (or it could be the lack of sleep I've had this week :lol)

vatonc1

July 30, 2005, 11:42 PM

Oh....I forgot to add..I picked up some Royale at Michaels today, and found some white with a "Pearle" filament wrapped around the thread. It reminds me of the Knit Cro-Sheen that has the metallic thread wrapped around it- but this is more iridescent. So...
I haven't gotten around to using it, but I was wondering about any suggestions for blocking....I usually just use the 'tried and true' starch and water method for just plain thread, but I think the starch will probably limit the "sparkle factor" with this thread. What are you all using when you block with Lurex? :hook

vatonc1

July 30, 2005, 11:48 PM

Just my luck! I would pick the pattern book with errors and that even you thread experts don't have the patience to do. Vatonc1, which patterns in White Treasures had mistakes? Maybe that's been my trouble? I had no trouble with any of the small ones, but the bigger ones are more challenging and maybe I can blame it on an error in the pattern and not on my own incompetence?

LOL Patty!:) I didn't write down the pattern #'s like I should have:blush...as you probably read in my other post, I have had little to no sleep this week (due to my 2 toddlers that refused to understand Mommy's need for sleep) so I am probably not as "rational" as I should be:lol!!!

I haven't completely given up on that book though, I just bought it a few weeks ago, and this CAT was the first time I had worked with it- I will definately keep notes the next time I use it regarding the errors I run into :hook

Julie

July 31, 2005, 12:29 AM

I picked up some Royale at Michaels today, and found some white with a "Pearle" filament wrapped around the thread. ...

I haven't gotten around to using it, but I was wondering about any suggestions for blocking....I usually just use the 'tried and true' starch and water method for just plain thread, but I think the starch will probably limit the "sparkle factor" with this thread. What are you all using when you block with Lurex? :hook

I just block it like I would if it wasn't there. I use Stiffy by Plaid to stiffen my flakes (I think it's a glue/water mix), and the Lurex shows through just fine. :D If you're worried, try to stiffen a little swatch to see how it works.

happymollie

July 31, 2005, 10:20 AM

Melissa, Thanks for the advise on making the scarf with Sweetie the Snowflake. I'm going to try it after I finish my 2nd Linda's Snowflake Potholder!!!

Colleen

ullafr

July 31, 2005, 01:06 PM

Hello all:cheer

My week has been full of activities so I have dine only the ones you can see on my blog.You can also see what more I hav been doing this week.

Have a nice new week
Ulla
www.textilejoy.blogspot.com (http://www.textilejoy.blogspot.com)

Mom w/a Motif

July 31, 2005, 05:02 PM

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/9a85a333.jpg])http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_9a85a333.jpg

(These aren't very good pictures, but...) Here are some gold and red ones. The snowflake is #31 in the "Lacy Snowflakes" book by Leisure Arts. The bookmarks are the snowflake bookmark from CPC.
Here is a white one, with the Lurex in it. :) It is #15 in the "Lacy Snowflakes" book, I am almost done with. (They all need to be stiffened, still.)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_dd684e2b.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/dd684e2b.jpg)

There is a glare in that one, sorry. So far this brings me up to 3 snowflakes, and four snowflake bookmarks. Oh, five snowflakes. I forgot about the two coasters I made. Oh well.. It's more than I thought I would get done. And now I am thinking about joining the Snowflake Monday CAL. ;) It has been fun. And I kind of liked that I couldn't switch around between all my three dozen projects because I 'had' to make snowflakes. I need more self-control. :lol

Tina

Holiday

July 31, 2005, 07:34 PM

Oh wow everyone, the pics posted, you all have made some truly lovely snowflakes :). I think I'll have to find out what Snowflake Mondays are and make some thread ones this year. We have two little mini-trees we use (limited space) and I just realized they might look perfect on them.

Jenn,

I have to find my camera and finish re-tooling the pattern but if it works out I'd be glad to share it with you if you want. I found the thread on Craftster, thanks for the information on locating it. How is your chart coming? *Smiles,* even if one doesn't pop the difference will be like true snowflakes--the way they're all different, you know? Well, here's hoping both of our scarves come out the way we want them!

-Holiday, who still needs to finish a few coasters :lol.

Ah- The one I'm working on is from Craftster, in the knitting forum, under finished projects, then topic-surprise-Snowflake Illusion Scarf. I'm using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes in blue bonnet (a bright, almost royal blue) and cream. It has a good contrast, but I dunno- I think somehow my knitting is too spread out. So I'm re working the chart myself. I was two motifs in, but decided I couldn't see a darn thing, so I ripped it out. I'm about to start the second motif of the second try :) I'm not going to rip, I'm just going to try my version of the chart-one motif that doesn't "pop" isn't going to ruin the whole effect if it DOES work. I'm looking forward to seeing your design!

ttbookjunkie

July 31, 2005, 10:19 PM

So I attempted snowflakes four times this week and I came out with zero snowflakes. I am going to keep going maybe in August I will actually have one to show you guys :lol !

Great snowflakes everyone!!!:cheer

Amanda:hook

Julie

July 31, 2005, 11:19 PM

Here are my last six 'official' CAL snowflakes, they range in size from 3Â½ to 6Â½ inches:

http://withahook.com/gallery/albums/Snowflakes/cal2.jpg

I'm thrilled that I was able to make eleven snowflakes, for a while there I didn't think I'd make it past four. :hook

For those of you that loved making snowflakes this week, you're more than welcome to grab the Snowflake Mondays button:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/yarngirl/blog%20graphics/snomon.gif

The idea of Snowflake Mondays is simple if you aren't familiar with it. The plan is to set aside your regular projects and make snowflakes on Mondays, every single Monday all year long. It isn't a rule or even an official CAL (though I could make it a webring, I'll look into that), you just have to promise yourself that more often than not when Monday rolls around you'll be making snowflakes.
If and when I make it a webring there will be additional details. :D I love surfing blogs and seeing snowflakes being made, so please join us!

Brie

August 1, 2005, 12:58 AM

ullafr

August 1, 2005, 12:59 AM

Hello all and especially Julie:cheer

What a great idea with Snowflakes every Monday.I join this too.This Monday I try to do one late in the evening because I have many activities before.

Ulla
www.textilejoy.blogspot.com (http://www.textilejoy.blogspot.com)

Mom w/a Motif

August 1, 2005, 09:33 AM

Julie, you make the most beautiful snowflakes! I just wish mine were that good! Maybe someday....

I had set a goal of 14 for the week, but I only did 9. I just couldn't seem to get in the crochet mood Monday and Tuesday, and Friday I had a little accident that left me out of it just about all day. It's always something, I guess!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/kidsandyarn/Im000442.jpg

A couple of them still need blocking (badly!), and some of them just aren't that good, but I'm still relatively new to thread, so I'll let that be my excuse!:hook
:flake :flake :flake :flake :flake
Yours are all beautiful, Brie! You did very nice work for being new to thread! I have been working with thread for 11+ years, and I still feel like I am not that good at it. (I need a magnifying glass to see what I am doing, for one thing...) Very pretty!:manyheart

Julie

August 1, 2005, 09:49 AM

Julie, you make the most beautiful snowflakes! I just wish mine were that good! Maybe someday....

A couple of them still need blocking (badly!), and some of them just aren't that good, but I'm still relatively new to thread, so I'll let that be my excuse!:hook

Brie, yours are beautiful! Believe me, I make plenty of mistakes. I constantly hear in my head "snowflakes in nature aren't perfect" and "that probably won't show up on a tree from a distance". :wink Oh, and my personal favorite, "blocking will probably fix that". I think the ones you've made so far are gorgeous, take a bow! :fame

I'm curious where you got your patterns, I see some I really like in your photo. :heart

Kimberly

August 1, 2005, 12:15 PM

I came very close to my personal goal of one per day.....I guess since I started the CAL a day late I still have tonight to make up for the missing one!

Here are my last three snowflakes!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/kaml2000/Crochet/2005_Crochet0132.jpg
I used a different hook for the red ones (Susan Bates) and found that I really like it and it worked up much quicker for me than the Boye hook I was using! The red ones has a strand of red lurex running through it! No fear, your computer color is not going wacky - the third one was one in peach!

DesertCrocheter

August 1, 2005, 12:33 PM

Brie, Kimberly, Julie--awesome flakes! They are gorgeous! Sorry, no photo to post of my own. I bought some starch yesterday but forgot that my pins were in my office at work, so I couldn't block them. But I realized that I have a lot of flakes to make if I plan on decorating. So I'm going to participate in Snowflake Monday for the rest of the year. Unless the class I'm scheduled to teach has enough students--since it's Monday nights, 6-8:30, and involves an hour and a half commute each way, I won't be getting any done on Mondays. Maybe Snowflake Tuesdays for me. :P

I think I completed 8 or 9, one still half done. What fun! Thanks Julie, for a great idea! Patty

Chie

August 1, 2005, 12:37 PM

I'm sorry I haven't done any updates on my snowflakes since I said I'd join this CAL. :(

I moved, and I didn't have Internet connection for 10 days!!! Gosh I tell ya, it was so frustrating to be disconnected from my online crochet buddies!

Anyways, I managed to make 14 snowflakes last week. They haven't been blocked yet, but I will do that ASAP, and post pictures here this week. :)

I haven't seen everybody's snowflakes yet so I'm off to do it now. :D

Brie

August 1, 2005, 01:34 PM

Thanks everyone! I realize that I'm probably just being overly critical of my own work, but I can't help it. I've always been like that!

Julie - all of the patterns I used were free online patterns, and I found most of them at CPC.

I finally broke down and bought a snowflake book, though. I managed to find Crocheted Snowflakes by Mary Thomas on ebay, so I went ahead and got it. I'm planning on joining in on Snowflake Mondays, too.

Kimberly - I :manyheart those red flakes! I never would've thought to use colored thread!

Stacey

August 1, 2005, 01:51 PM

I love everyone's snowflakes! :yay

I should have a photo of the rest of my snowflakes tomorrow. I picked a hectic time to join a week-long CAL ;) what with the 12 hour shifts during the week and then this weekend DH and I were helping move my stepdaughter into her new apartment.

But I did get 3 (or is it 4?) more snowflakes done. I would have finished more, but it seemed like about half the patterns I printed out were ones that I just didn't get--I'd be about halfway through it and just hit a wall and not be able to figure out what I was doing wrong. I got to the point where I needed to make something that wasn't a snowflake just to prove that I hadn't lost the ability to crochet :lol but what I ended up doing was the coaster version of Denise Augostine's Dreaming doily -- it looks very snowflake-y so I figured I could count it as a snowflake.

Oh....I forgot to add..I picked up some Royale at Michaels today, and found some white with a "Pearle" filament wrapped around the thread. It reminds me of the Knit Cro-Sheen that has the metallic thread wrapped around it- but this is more iridescent. So...
I haven't gotten around to using it, but I was wondering about any suggestions for blocking....I usually just use the 'tried and true' starch and water method for just plain thread, but I think the starch will probably limit the "sparkle factor" with this thread. What are you all using when you block with Lurex? :hook

That sounds like exactly the thread I've been using... I blocked it with a mixture of elmer's glue and water, about half and half but maybe a little more water than glue. It came out fine; since the glue dries clear it didn't hide the sparkle at all :)

I think I'll be joining in on the snowflake mondays thing. I definitely like making snowflakes (when the pattern isn't going horribly wrong, that is! :haha ) Maybe next time I get a 40% off Joann's coupon I'll see if they have any of those snowflake books...

crazzy cow

August 3, 2005, 12:42 AM

I only got 5 done . I was hopeing to get more done but I always have my snowflake Mondays to work on more. Julie this was fun Thank you.I wish I started this alot sooner.
http://photobucket.com/albums/v701/crazzy_cow/snowflakes/th_snowflake003.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/v701/crazzy_cow/snowflakes/?action=view&current=snowflake003.jpg) http://photobucket.com/albums/v701/crazzy_cow/snowflakes/th_snowflake001.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/v701/crazzy_cow/snowflakes/?action=view&current=snowflake001.jpg)

crochetlady

August 3, 2005, 01:26 AM

okay guys I finished 11 snowflakes but the last one I finished it yesterday so actually Ifinished only 10 which is not bad considering I started out 2 days after the cal started:) Thanks Julie for the cal and I am sure I will follow the snowflake monday too! I am having a major problem with my camera .. don't know what it is.. I even got it repaired but the darn thing will still not upload the pictures...Its all there in the camera though..Well maybe this weekend I can ask DH to take a look into the problem!!

I loved looking at all your lovely snowflakes!

Hugs
Vims

dhaunae

August 3, 2005, 01:32 AM

I managed to finish 15 (well, 14 and a snowflake bookmark) which makes me very, very happy considering what a wreck last week turned out to be. The last few are blocked and drying now and I'll have pictures of all up tomorrow. I definitely will be trying to do at LEAST one snowflake each Monday from here on out, I really enjoyed this CAL ... thanks so much for starting it up!

Chie

August 3, 2005, 09:11 AM

I LOVE seeing all the beautiful snowflakes! :clap
It's surprising that there are so many variations of snowflake patterns.:eek

I said yesterday I was going to block my snowflakes, and I did too. They are dry and still pinned now.... but to me, they are not solid enough. :(
All of my snowflakes are pretty lacy, and I wanted them to be really hard, but they aren't.
After I washed and dried my snowflakes , I soaked them into undiluted liquid starch, squeeze-dried them, pat-dried with a towel, pinned, and let dry. I am going to use acrylic spray later, but I don't know how much it helps. :think

Any suggestions pleeez. :)

rebeccav

August 3, 2005, 11:54 AM

BEAUTIFUL flakes, everyone!
:flake:rose:flake

dhaunae

August 3, 2005, 02:22 PM

Finally done with blocking the flakes I did during this CAL; I look forward to making more, but not to blocking them! I thought doing it all at once would be a better idea. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Next time I'll block them as I get them done, or a couple at a time. I do think I am getting better as I go, and I'll be doing Snowflake Mondays for sure

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/dhaunae/FirstGroupofSnowflakes.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/dhaunae/SnowflakesGroup2.jpg

MorMonsen

August 3, 2005, 03:55 PM

I have been a silent participant to this CAL as life got in the way. But I have been crocheting some snowflakes but not as many as I hoped for.

I have enjoyed looking at all the wonderful snowflakes you all have made :clap

I am going to crochet a lot more of them before Christmas and I enjoy it a lot :)

DesertCrocheter

August 3, 2005, 04:51 PM

Wow, Lani, gorgeous! I saved my 11 snowflakes (forgot to bring the camera to work to upload the images, again!) to block together, and now I'm wondering if that was a mistake. :eek I've never blocked and your post has me worried. Oh well. We'll try this weekend. Patty

Chie

August 3, 2005, 05:34 PM

Lani, your flakes are beautiful!!! :clap

August 3, 2005, 05:50 PM

*sniff* I'm so honored!

Julie made me an 'honorary' member of this CAL by gifting me with not just one but THREE of her amazingly beautiful snowflakes!!! :hug My whole family is so in love with them, my husband looked at the card and said "Small token? you're kidding! Look at the work that went into those!" I think it's really true that nobody appreciates the work that goes into crochet projects like other crocheters...and I am so amazed and thrilled with this beautiful gift.

Thank you Julie, I appreciate it so much! You really made my week.:manyheart

xoxo
Ro

vatonc1

August 3, 2005, 11:36 PM

I finally have pictures of some of the snowflakes I made last week:) I actually have some more to block, hopefully I will get around to it in the next day or so. Anyway, here is the first batch:D
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/vatonc/PICT1088.jpg

I noticed while I was uploading the pic that some of these are a bit "off" so they will probably get "re-blocked" when I work on the next batch:lol

DesertCrocheter

August 4, 2005, 12:04 PM

Here's the link to my first snowflakes from last week. Reminder, these aren't blocked yet, so they're curling and not flat at all. One is quite lumpy and doesn't seem right, but maybe the blocking will minimize that. Anyway, far inferior to the gorgeous examples posted here, but my first snowflakes so I'm pleased. :) Patty

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/DesertCrocheter/first_snowflakes.jpg

dhaunae

August 4, 2005, 03:17 PM

Looking good! Just wait til you get those blocked, Patty ... you're going to find that they aren't inferior at all :)

Brie

August 4, 2005, 04:55 PM

Everyone's snowflakes look great!

Julie

August 4, 2005, 11:23 PM

Big thank you's to everyone who participated in this CAL. I absolutely LOVED seeing everyone having fun talking about snowflakes which most of you know is my absolute favorite thing to make. I am totally amazed and honored; you guys, you all are thanking me for the CAL! :faint :manyheart :ghug

I'm so glad everyone had fun with it, and I hope you all keep up with the flake production throughout the year. The pictures so far are amazing, beautiful flakes everyone, really and truly! :clap :cheer :clap

We'll definitely do a Snowflakes in July CAL again next year, this was too much fun not to do again.

vatonc1

August 4, 2005, 11:39 PM

Can I just tell you all that I am totally OBSESSED with Christmas now! Between Christmas in July and the Snowflakes CAL - I can't seem to get back into the 'groove' with my other projects. I did break it up a bit and make a thread angel,;) but now I'm hunting through other Christmas related patterns! You've created a monster!:hook

Julie

August 4, 2005, 11:42 PM

dhaunae

August 4, 2005, 11:55 PM

Julie, we should all be thanking you for doing this for us! If you hadn't started this CAL, I would NEVER have gotten 15 flakes done already. Never. Heck, I wouldn't have gotten 15 flakes done by Christmas, good intentions or no. And yeah, I'm also obsessed with Christmas now *hehe* I've found all sorts of nifty things to make for myself and my daughter and my mom and and and ... it's great :)

Julie

August 5, 2005, 12:01 AM

:2blush Thank you Lani, I'm so glad you're having fun. It keeps me inspired too. :hug

Stacey

August 5, 2005, 12:31 AM

Julie, we should all be thanking you for doing this for us!
Yes, exactly! I've been admiring your snowflakes for ages without ever getting off my butt and actually making one, and now I've finally gotten started :yay

I still need to block my last 3 snowflakes. Life keeps getting in the way of my crochet habit :P My 12-hour shifts this week were yesterday and today (I'm 11 and a half hours into today's--is there a falling over with a thud smiley? :lol ), so I'm thinking tomorrow I'll manage to get them blocked...

Stacey

August 6, 2005, 01:32 PM

Woohoo! Blocking has been accomplished!

My last three snowflakes:
http://daisywreath.net/gallery/albums/thread/snowflakes02_04.thumb.jpg (http://daisywreath.net/gallery/thread/snowflakes02_04)

I plan to make some more on Monday, too. :yay

Chie

August 8, 2005, 01:25 PM

Stacey your snowflakes are so BEUTIFUL!!! :manyheart
I enjoy seeing everybody's snowflakes

I finally blocked some of mine to and posted a picture on my blog.

http://chies******************.blogspot.com/2005/08/my-first-snowflakes.html

I have 4 more to be blocked. :blush

crothread

August 8, 2005, 06:32 PM

I did do snowflakes during the week. :D My Grandma is now here for visit so taking longer to get things posted. I managed to get 7 snowflakes blocked. I have 3 others waiting to be blocked 1 of which I need to figure out it should be 3-D if done correctly. Will get a picture of them posted ASAP.:blush

Kim M.

August 8, 2005, 09:42 PM

I love your idea. I have never made a snowflake before. How do you make them. What kind of yarn or thread are you using?

DesertCrocheter

August 9, 2005, 12:49 PM

Well, since yesterday was Monday and I can still make snowflakes on Monday (class starts in 2 weeks), I finished off one of the placemats for my Mom for Christmas. It's the pattern you can link to via CPC, minus the green ribbons. I used cotton ease for the placemat itself (thanks to whoever posted two weeks ago about the cotton ease at Tuesday Morning; that's where I got three skeins for $6). I used On line Paloma for the snowflakes, and I'm not happy with them. It was very slippery to use, and then when I weaved them into the placemat itself, they look kind of, well, bad. I may try using thread snowflakes on the next one. Or maybe just no snowflakes. Mom has a red kitchen, so she could use them year round if I took the snowflakes off. It's hard to tell that they look stupid in the photo, but trust me, they do.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/DesertCrocheter/gifts/placemat.jpg

Patty