Squiggly-Wiggly CAL

[Krakovianka]

I'm in the middle of making a squiggly-wiggly potholder similar to the one here:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=53986

I wondered if anyone would be interested in joining me to make a few? The pattern can be found here:

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/proj...crochet_2.html

That pattern can be confusing, because it looks like only the black lines should be crocheted. However, the gray lines also represent rounds that are worked between them. Take a look at the back of the finished project in post number 94 to see a clear example of the way that the pattern is worked.

One neat thing is that you can adapt the pattern to make them in either thread or yarn (mine will be thread), and you can use up bits of leftovers that are hanging around. Another idea that occurred to me (because my 3yo keeps "petting" my potholder) is to make a little girls' purse with a couple of squiggly squares, or at least one on the front.

So...anyone else want to create something squiggly wiggly with me?

One reason I'm looking for joiners is because I'd like to see some adaptations or alternate designs. the design given is nice, but there is no reason you couldn't crochet your squigglies in other designs, too, and I'd like to see if anyone can come up with some interesting alternatives?

[Hooked]

I was thinking of doing a couple of these to go along with a wedding gift that I'm making. I've got about 3 other projects working right now, but I might be back. I like these potholders and I'd like to see how they are to make.

[QueenOfCrochet]

I need another CAL like a need a hole in my head but what the hey. It sounds like fun & the end result is beautiful.


I think i'll make one like the patterns first with peaches-n-cream cotton & then i'll venture out and make the thread one. I just wanna get the feel for the pattern first.

What yarn/thread are you using? Any particular color pattern chosen yet? I will probably be using pastels for my thread one because that's what I have ALOT of. I'm not sure about the thicker one yet. Maybe blue & purple.

[Krakovianka]

I'm using some rather yucky unmercerized thread (Grandma's Best-ha!) that turned out to be unsuitable for doilies, but is working nicely for kitchen articles. I'm holding 2 strands of the size 30 thread together (I have a lot of this--posted about in the thread folder), which allows for some nice color combinations. I'm making this one in the given design (which I recommend for a first try, definitely) in burgundy, gold, and aqua. It's very colorful!

I'm going to crochet up a grid in size 10 white or ecru (whatever scrap I can find), and use it as the basis of a "free form squiggly," using my leftover colors, but not following the given design. I'm also trying to figure out how to make a heart, so that I can use that design for a child's purse.

AND I'm planning to make a few more (as long as my "yucky" thread holds out) in other 3-color combos. I've got six colors to work with, so I'm thinking of one in purple, aqua and red (or gold), and another in brown, burgundy and red. Maybe with an aqua accent? We'll see. I have more red and gold than the other colors.

See why I need company for this?

[QueenOfCrochet]

Sounds like some pretty colors even if the thread isn't the greatest. Good Luck & i'll be here keeping ya company.

I'll start on mine later today. Have a good one.

[JulieKay]

Do I see someone named TABBY in here ?

Could it be we have TWO TABBY's that BOTH are using the same exact avatar today ?

Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.....

Tab, you know I'm just kidding, Squiggle away !!!

I actually saw a pattern for this exact same thing in a library book of patterns. It was a whole bedspread made into this design. The primary color was white, then had just a few lines of red, blue, yellow and green .

It reminded me of a birthday cake with frosting . VERY pretty .

Wish I could remember the name of the book .... Hmmmm..... I'll have to see if I can find it again .

This is a really neat pattern.

The bedspread took quite a lot of yarn , I think it was 108 ounces ???

[Barreira]

That looks so neat. Count me in. I can't wait to get started. This site is too addictive and so are these CALs!

[fran]

A couple of years ago Becks posted the first hotpads like this that I'd seen. The thread is here: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6787 and has some pictures, instructions and tips and a couple of pattern URLs.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Originally Posted by JulieKay

Do I see someone named TABBY in here ?

Could it be we have TWO TABBY's that BOTH are using the same exact avatar today ?

Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.....

Tab, you know I'm just kidding, Squiggle away !!!

I actually saw a pattern for this exact same thing in a library book of patterns. It was a whole bedspread made into this design. The primary color was white, then had just a few lines of red, blue, yellow and green .

It reminded me of a birthday cake with frosting . VERY pretty .

Wish I could remember the name of the book .... Hmmmm..... I'll have to see if I can find it again .

This is a really neat pattern.

The bedspread took quite a lot of yarn , I think it was 108 ounces ???

HeeHee, I got caught. I was hoping you wouldn't notice. But, but, but there's a method to my madness. You see, I plan on making it as a dishcloth so i'm not REALLY starting something new.

[SheffnJerri]

Those are the neatest things. I would love to join you, but I just put myself on the UFO Cal. When I knock out my 11 listed projects, I'd love to squiggle/wiggle away.

For those who are interested, Herrschners Blue-Ribbon Afghans has a red/white/green afghan called Bright Ribbons on page 82.