Christmas 2010 - 12 months of Crochet Christmas Caroling

[Braxxi]

Well, I finished my second sweater. This one fits better, but I'm still unhappy with the fit. I guess I'll have to frog both and try again.

[Colleenka]

220 day until Christmas! May's song has been posted in Post #2. Island breezes, tropical colours, lush greens. :dreaming I can't wait to see what you come up with!

[Colleenka]

Well, I finished my second sweater. This one fits better, but I'm still unhappy with the fit. I guess I'll have to frog both and try again.

 

Oh dear Well I'm glad to see you're laughing! Any pics of this one? What colour did you use?

[imanurse55]

Oh No Braxxi- frogging both? Like Colleen, glad you are laughing about it- I'd be crying!

[imanurse55]

I just looked at May's song- and only 220 days till Christmas!!! So many afghans to make- so little time:lol

 

I had never heard of this song- so I learned something new today!!! Colleen is right- for us northerners May is a wonderful time of longer days, green lawns, green trees, flowers budding. When I think of Hawaii, I think of beautiful water, tropical breezes, and lush surroundings.

 

Now to think of what I want to make!

[Colleenka]

I'm thinking pineapples on this one. But first I have some catch up to do :santa

[basjordan]

I think I know what I'm making. It's several levels of separation from the song, but that's what makes it fun!

I'm making my sister's Christmas gift -- a Pittsburgh Steeler's pillow.

 

The song is about Hawaii. The 2011 NFL Pro Bowl will be in Honolulu, Hawaii. My sister loves football, and is a huge Pittsburgh Steeler's fan, and there are bound to be a couple Steelers at the pro bowl, SO.....

 

It's perfectly logical, don't you think?

[tralee]

Beth~ I love your logic!

 

Not sure what I want to make yet.

[Colleenka]

Beth - That makes total sense to me.

[shellb37]

I'm thinking about a beach bag or beach cover up..something in green to go with the song lyrics:yes

Michelle

[imanurse55]

Beth- Your logic is wonderful!!!! Makes such total sense to me!!!! Why didn't I think to relate football to the song?:lol Love how your mind works!!!!

 

Still haven't figured out what I'm making yet- but hey, it's not even May yet, so I have time!!!

[dragonpuck]

I'm thinking pineapples on this one. But first I have some catch up to do :santa

 

pineapples for me too- green i think,

it's a mam that i have had as a wim for--- ever

actually have all the yarn in a bag ready to go, it seems that something else always pops up when i try to start it- not this time:hook

[basjordan]

pineapples for me too- green i think,

it's a mam that i have had as a wim for--- ever

actually have all the yarn in a bag ready to go, it seems that something else always pops up when i try to start it- not this time:hook

 

Sorry if I'm a dunderhead, but what's a mam?

[tralee]

A MAM is a mile a minute design. I think that they are worked in strips, but not sure because I haven't made one yet.

[basjordan]

A MAM is a mile a minute design. I think that they are worked in strips, but not sure because I haven't made one yet.

 

Thank you!

[Colleenka]

I'm thinking about a beach bag or beach cover up..something in green to go with the song lyrics:yes

Michelle

 

That sounds like a fun project! Can't wait to see it Michelle!

 

pineapples for me too- green i think,

it's a mam that i have had as a wim for--- ever

actually have all the yarn in a bag ready to go, it seems that something else always pops up when i try to start it- not this time:hook

 

Ohhh, a MAM with pineapples I can't wait to see that Lynn! Have fun!

[RaggedyAnn]

I didn't get to what I wanted to make for April's song project, - end of tax season, relative with medical issues.....but I did finish a couple cardigans for myself so I guess I gifted myself. Anyway, I was going through old patterns that have accumulated on me. Down at the bottom of the pile was the perfect pattern - and I know exactly who I'd make it for. I found a pattern for a can cozy that looks like a hula skirt. We have some friends that are Buffet fans & run a small restaurant with a casual, beach theme menu. Now I just have to get some size 10 green thread. ****, it looks like I'll have to make a special trip to the craft store.

[basjordan]

RaggedyAnn, your project sounds too fun!!! I can't wait to see the finished product!!!

[irishrose]

This is one of my FAVORITE Christmas songs! Especially the Bing Crosby version!

 

Last week I decided that I would make my cousin a baby blanket. Her baby is due this summer. So when I saw this song, I thought it fit perfect, because I picked out some bright, tropical colors. It wasn't until a few days later that I realized that it really IS the perfect project, because my cousin's husband is from Hawaii, and we all went there for their wedding two years ago! Can we say ??? Why did that not come to me first?!:rofl:rofl I'll be making a tropical blankie for a Hawaiian baby!!

 

I have already started the blanket, attic24's gorgeous ripple pattern! I'm addicted already!

[Colleenka]

Lori and Shannon - Those are wonderful ideas! Can't wait to see them!

[basjordan]

Shannon, what a totally appropriate project for this song! Can't wait to see it.

[dragonpuck]

ok just finished my sample piece for my pineapple afghan

 

included a bit of the first "round " of the first strip as well:D

[Colleenka]

Lynn, that looks great! I love the colours and the pattern looks very interesting (and challenging!). I can't wait to see your progress.

[shellb37]

I've never tried the pineapples, but it looks like it would be interesting to try. I love the colors...green is my favorite!

[basjordan]

Well, I'm finished May's project, except for the part where I add a pillow form, and due to storage issues (or lack of storage issues) I am not going to do that until the last minute. Here are pics of the top and bottom of my sister's Pittsburgh Steeler's pillow for Christmas!