Yo-Yo Afghan CAL

[hhensler]

Okay, here's what I've got so far - it isn't much

 

[Shaylen]

Afternoon Ladies..

 

Looking Good Heather.

 

Ive had a few questions by pm on how i join so im found a video on you tube that shows pretty good....hope this helps some,where he does 3 chains i only do 2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H80JyAAkiHQ&feature=PlayList&p=123785C000F0F8B0&index=7

[BreenyBeanie]

thanks!!!

[BreenyBeanie]

Okay, here's what I've got so far - it isn't much

 

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that's a good amount!

[hhensler]

Good morning ladies! I put in some work on my ghan last night...it's slowly growing - I'm starting to really like how it looks. I wish I had more scraps to work with...

[hhensler]

Thanks for the link, Shaylen!

[hhensler]

Well, so far I've made and joined 98 yo yos! I have a few more that I made, but haven't joined yet because I don't want two of the same color next to each other...I will have to wait for more scraps. I am resisting the urge to buy yarn specifically for this ghan...

[Shaylen]

Wow Heather....you are on a roll....i got a few more added in between packing(we bought a farm and are moving in 2 weeks).Even found more scraps while packing to add to my bucket.

 

So far.

[hhensler]

Oh my gosh...yours actually looks like a blanket! Mine looks more like a mutant - I'm trying not to put the same colors too close to each other, so it's kind of growing in every direction at the moment.

 

 

By the way, what do you plan on doing for a border?

[hhensler]

I've been working on a few projects, and now I have more scraps...I plan on adding a few more yo yos to my ghan this weekend.

[hhensler]

Well, it's official...I have a problem: I am now crocheting a scrap ghan from the scraps left over from my yo yo scrap ghan

 

[babypoohsmom]

Is anyone putting their yo-yo's together using the pattern in the link on the first post? Is it too difficult for a beginner?

[hhensler]

I don't think it's necessarily difficult...I just like to join mine as I go. You should give it a try!

[CeeMe]

I love seeing the projects coming together.

 

I haven't tried to put any of mine together. I have been just collecting them. I think I will play a game with my kids to grab a yo-yo for the afghan and then taking turns. Something we are working on. Therefore, I will be ok if the colors are together. I figure I will get about 20 together before interest is gone for the day.

[hhensler]

My daughters love to pick out my yo yo's for me..."oh, MOM! You can put this one right here..."

[yarn_geek]

I may have to join this CAL in a couple of weeks! I have a yo-yo ghan I started a couple of years ago that's begging to be finished. I'm also planning on making another one out of chunky yarn...

[msmusic]

Well, it's official...I have a problem: I am now crocheting a scrap ghan from the scraps left over from my yo yo scrap ghan

 

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Sorry your yo-yos didn't turn out as planned but I like the short repeats in this picture. It will look fabulous when finished.

[hhensler]

Oh, my yo yo's are fine...I'm just using the pieces of yarn that are too small to make yo yo's for the other scrap ghan...

 

I added a few more yo yo's yesterday, but not enough to warrent taking a new pic...

[CeeMe]

I can't wait to see updated pictures on all of the yo-yos! I have been making them but they are all wrong sizes. It will definatley look like a family project when I am done :-)

[Lilly Flower]

Is anyone putting their yo-yo's together using the pattern in the link on the first post? Is it too difficult for a beginner?

 

I put them together that way with black. It turned out wonderful that way! I don't thing it is hard for a beginner, just takes a little biut of getting used too.

[hhensler]

I'd like to see what the black looks like...I bet it's really dramatic!

[babypoohsmom]

Thanks Lilly. I did try a "test" block and it actually started to look like the picture (I only had 4 yo yos). You really do have to pay attention but I think it's worth it. So, so pretty!

I don't suppose you have a picture of yours?

[yarn_geek]

The one I started two years ago is outlined in black; they're pretty neat looking in black! I still have 16 1/2 rows to add... I didn't get the chance to take photos in natural light, so the colors didn't show up quite right (used RHSS Spring Green, Amethyst, Turqua, Blue, etc.).

[hhensler]

Oh! My! Gosh!!! That's GORGEOUS!!! It looks like stained glass...

[babypoohsmom]

Wow, that is AMAZING. Oddly, that is not the same joining technique that is in the link on the first post of this CAL!! Now I'm not sure which I like better. Do you have a link to the join instructions you are using?