63 Wannabe Club

[ann1207]

I wish I had known about this club last year!

 

I did make that afghan, minus several squares, LOL!! I couldn't figure out some of the stitches.

 

I think I'll go look for it and finish up with you. What a great forum!

[JulieKay]

Hi Ann !

We'd be glad to have you join us and we'll jump in and give you help when able. I'm sure one of us will be able to figure out the squares you had trouble with !

What colors did you use, and how many squares do you have done now ?

[ann1207]

Hi again

 

I used the same colors as the one on the cover. Don't remember how many squares I made. Went looking for it this morning and still haven't found it:think. I

would say about 50 something. This will give me a reason to clean the basement though.

[JulieKay]

Hi Ann

 

Well, get digging into that basement -- if you find yours , you will be crowned the new Wannabe Queen, since you are further done than any of the rest of us . Can't wait to see what you have done so far --- was it put together or still all in just squares ?

[JulieKay]

Ok guys,

I just published my photos in yahoo photos -- here they are :

 

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

 

**** Take note of the NEW name I made for # 11 --- MAN I HATED THAT SQUARE .

 

[Celestial Seasonings]

I'm skipping around the ecru squares, and have landed at 60. There's definitely something wrong with the stitch count in this pattern. . . has anyone else had a problem with this?

 

It seems to work better if you skip 2 sc in the beginning of row 2, rather than 1. . . that's also the only way the doubles line up. Tell me, am I crazy?

[JulieKay]

Hi Celeste ,

 

I'll see if I can get the time to try 60 today then get back to you on it. I was going in order so am way behind 60, but will move up there and try it for you .

 

Will let you know what I find out unless someone else beats me to it that has already done it !

[JulieKay]

Hi Celeste

I just started number 60 and it is working out fine for me . Are you coming up with a wrong number of stitches at the ends of the rows, or what ?

It seems to work out right in each row as far as the count. I didn't pay attention to whether the dcs line up in order right under each other, but it makes a real nice neat looking pattern when done .

Holler if you're still having trouble, or are you able to take a close up photo of it or explain better where you're getting stuck, then I'll try to help you more ?

Let me know !

 

Hey Celeste

I just finished the square and the photo will be added to my others in a little bit . Click on my link above to see it . Hope that helps ! ( It DID turn out a little lopsided, but not too bad )

[Celestial Seasonings]

JulieKay, your squares look great! My 60 is coming along fine, I'm just crocheting into the third sc when I do the dc rows. It's coming out pretty straight, with the doubles directly on top of eachother -- like yours. Idk whether it's me or the pattern, but it's working so. . . who cares! Thanks for helping me out so fast!

 

I'll get a pic up when it's done, but go to my blog and check out the other two I finished last night! 59 to go. . . I really need a new camera.

:: hangs head in shame, should be doing schoolwork ::

[JulieKay]

Very pretty ,Celeste !

 

I love the number 40 -- those big shells are beautiful !

 

Looks like you've been working hard this weekend ,and I'm sure your grandpa would love one of these afghans too. What colors does he like ?

[Celestial Seasonings]

My g'pa is a huge fan of green, just like my fiance. . . so I have a LOT of green yarn! I'll probably work his up in ecru, light green, and medium green yarn as soon as I finish mine

 

I've never kept anything for myself before, so this should be interesting!

[crochetlady]

Very pretty ,Celeste !

 

I love the number 40 -- those big shells are beautiful !

 

Looks like you've been working hard this weekend ,and I'm sure your grandpa would love one of these afghans too. What colors does he like ?

 

Hi Julie and all!

Julie your squares are awesome!! So are yours Celeste!.

I was MIA this weekend(happens all the time , the kids and dh hog the computer all day saying I have the comp the whole week ). I just managed to finish 3 squares and I too am going in order but I feel very bored doing that so may just do what takes my fancy!! After working the 4th square(remember I am doing it as a scrap ghan?) I find that the yarn is a tad thicker than what I was using for the other 3! So I had to redo that square in the thinner yarn! ok so I have the sc, hdc, tr and dc squares done and the colours are cream, purple, green(woodsy) and brown(not the chocolate brown but brown nonetheless) respy. I am edging the squares with cream. Will try to upload the pictures soon! looks like I still have to buy yarn !!!

 

Take care

hugs

Vims

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks, Vims! Hurry up with those photos so I can return the praise!

 

 

Yay, I have seven done! Law and Order is good for crocheting. . . and now I have one done for every day this week that I won't be able to crochet I have mucho papers to work on!

 

56 to go. . .

[JulieKay]

Great job, Celeste --- 7 done already . That's a really good start .

 

Your grandpa and fiance both have great tastes--- green is my favorite color too and I bet this would look STUNNING done in all greens !

 

Hello Vims !

 

Glad to see yu back. I know what you mean about the computer. When all my kids were still at home, we had to take turns with it, so I didn't get very much time to be on either .

 

Your afghan is going to be so pretty with all the different colors. Can't wait to see your photos !

[JulieKay]

Monday

Hello out there -

Today I am working on square 14. I finished 13 last night. Will post some more photos when I get another pile done so I can post them all at once .

 

How's everyone else coming today ?

[JulieKay]

DO NOT GET ALARMED ----

THIS IS ONLY A WARNING .

 

I have renamed the square # 17 ( Cluster Square ) ... .....drumroll please ...

The PREACHERCUSS SQUARE .

 

Do not attempt this if you :

1- Are babysitting a 3 year old with more steam than a locomotive .

2- Are watching BLUE'S CLUES

3- Are trying to also read the new Curious George Halloween book you just bought at Walmart .

 

DOGGONE --- WHAT A MESS ...

 

I WILL GET IT RIGHT .

1- Blue is now thrown across the room in the corner .

2-The 3 year old is safely home with Dad .

3-Curious George is Curious as to why a 47 year old woman is now cussing a BLUE streak .

 

Better luck to you all on this one .

 

Where are all my cheerleaders now ? IS ANYBODY OUT THERE ?????????

[pb&j]

Hi Sue !

 

You sure did make a BIG move, from one side of the country to the other !

 

Hi JulieKay! Sorry for the late response, I've been MIA. Yes, I did move pretty far. I had a 4 year stint in Tucson, AZ while I was getting my degree, then it was on to CA and I've been in the bay area ever since. I guess I've lived here longer than anywhere else so I could consider myself a native but there will always be a little bit of NY in this girl.

 

Square Update: I've finished 1-9 and am working on 10. I started this project from yarn from another abandoned project so I need to order more yarn today!

[JulieKay]

Good going, Sue !

Keep up the good work. You're almost 1/6 th of the way done .

[Celestial Seasonings]

JulieKay, you can do it!

[dhaunae]

LOL, Julie ... I do know how you feel, trying to crochet while doing 3 other things at the same time! I'm finishing up two other projects that fell by the wayside when I got distracted by real life this weekend, and then I'll be starting mine. I have my yarn, which is a big step forward!

[crochetlady]

Comeon Julie you can do it!! I am still with square #5 no problem just came down with a severe headache and couldn't sit up to do it!! Had a nap and am feeling a bit woozy(is that a word even?)

 

yeah Lani ! having the yarn is half the battle fought except ofcourse if you use it up for someother instant gratification project lol!!!

 

Hugs

Vims

[JulieKay]

Hi Ho Vims !

How are you today ? Sorry to hear you had a bad headache . I get those too once in awhile . They pretty much put you out of commission don't they ?

Hope you are feeling better today .

5 Squares down is a great start !

 

Vims-

I have also been meaning to ask you, when you said you lived over here for 6 years- what state were you in and how did you like our country ?

 

 

I'll have a few more squares to post in my photos tonite. My Little Buddy is still asleep this morning so I have had some time to work on a couple .

Everyone have a good day !

[Celestial Seasonings]

JulieKay is flying!

[faithpa76]

Wow JulieKay!! You're going to done before I even get my yarn!

 

Keep up the good work!

[JulieKay]

Thanks, Celeste and Faith --

 

I knew that the best way for me to do this was just to keep on working at it as much as possible so I wouldn't set it aside anymore .

 

Will post a few more photos tonight !

 

I wish you all the same success -- just keep at it once you start !