Tampa Doll Posted March 4, 2005 Heeeeeeeere’s Dora My inspiration Madison she is my youngest Granddaughter. She loves Jersey tomatoes and is prone to sudden naps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faithpa76 Posted March 4, 2005 How neat! I don't think I'd have the patience to make something like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Posted March 4, 2005 lol - you are SO fast!! Can't wait to see this one progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetdiva Posted March 4, 2005 I am blown away!!! I am still just thinking about what to do for my next project...and you have done so much already. Your work is fabulous!! Your granddaughters, and all who can see your work in person are very blessed.:not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empress Busy Bee Posted March 4, 2005 You make it look so easy. My daughter would love a Dora one, which is on my list. Way down on my list. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MommaChelle Posted March 4, 2005 Lookin good so far!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetingRev Posted March 4, 2005 Oh I can't wait to see it completly done.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthwhisper Posted March 5, 2005 Wow, that is great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvtocraft Posted March 5, 2005 It's looking good. Can't wait to see the finished project!! :camera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinfulkarmah Posted March 5, 2005 Wow you are sure fast on those graph-ghans! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nashville Crocheter Posted March 5, 2005 I can't wait to see the progression of "Dora" Your granddaughter is sooo cute. Did she fall asleep and squish the tomato? My kids used to do that too. Barbara Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayde Posted March 6, 2005 Do you cut your yarn every time you change colors when you do something like that? If not, how do you do it? Is there a tutorial somewhere? Cause I would really love to make my brother a Tampa Bay Bucs afghan like that, with their helmet and logo and name all on it in Bucs colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted March 6, 2005 Barbara, I use bobbins when I am working with more than one color yarn. The main color is the only one that is not on a bobbin. If you look at the finished princess project, you will see how it looks. Alls you have to remember is that when you are working on the wrong side of the afghan, the bobbins are in front and when you are working on the right side, the bobbins are behind. Good luck in finding a pattern with the Buc's new logo. Unless you can find a cross or counted corss stitch in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RebeccaVelasquez Posted March 7, 2005 i have a question, too..... so you've got the bobbins hanging there, it's time for one of the colors....do we just pull it up from behind and begin like it's a color change in any other project? so theres a length of unworked yarn from one row/stitch to the next??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayde Posted March 8, 2005 Thats what is confusing me too, Rebecca... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted March 8, 2005 In a nut shell, when you add the new color you do it as changing colors with the string hanging down. Now you do not cut it when you are done. You crochet around it till you are at least on stitch past where you will use it in the next row. When you pick it up, you start a single crochet in the stitch prior to needing and crochet it like you would a color change, but there is no string hanging down. I am getting together some pictures, so that you can see how it is done. I hope to have them today or tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RebeccaVelasquez Posted March 8, 2005 oh yay! looking forward to the pictures!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123mama Posted March 8, 2005 I am waiting to see the pictures to. I made a cross afghan and didn't want to keep cutting so I just left the yarn there to pick up. My question is "Do you outline every thing in the black?" I am going to try one. I have a stack of cross stitch books and thought I could try something little to start. Have you ever done Barbie? I love her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted March 8, 2005 Adding a new color to your work is like changing colors. On stitch prior to color change, do a sc till 2 loops are on the hook. Put new color on the hook, and pull through the 2 loops, new color is added. adding colors Some people don’t, but I continue to crochet around the main color, till it is needed again. Once you are ready to pick up the main color again, it is right there. Before you totally drop the next color, check on the next row and see how much further it is needed. You may need it one to ??? Stitches . This way, you can carry the color behind your work one to two stitches before you need it on the next row. When you pick up on the next row, you will crochet around the new color and then work like you are adding a color. This makes for less strings hanging down to be weaved in later. This is especially good if you have only one stitch to add. As to crocheting around the main color until needed again, some will tell you it is better to only carry it for 3 to 6 stitches. Let me warn you, that if you use bobbins for the main color, you will forever be making bobbins, as they do not hold much yarn. Another idea is to use 2 skeins of yarn. One for each side of the afghan. changing colors Some info web sites http://hostultra.com/~huggems/grafgfaq.html http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa072697.htm http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa041203b.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted March 9, 2005 Sondra, I only outlined what needed to be outlined. I did the faces and hands. I really dislike outlining. It is sewing and I am not very patient when it comes to sewing. :<> It is really up to the individual whether to outline or not. I had to show the chins, noses and hands with fingers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayde Posted March 9, 2005 Thank you for taking the time to explain this technique to us all =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted March 10, 2005 Updated 3-10 Dora’s Progress I think she is going to be bigger that my granddaughter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LORFML Posted March 10, 2005 Oh my, how wonderful. You do awesome work. Do you have room for any more grand daughters? - Lucy mllorf.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollier2002 Posted March 10, 2005 Awesome!! I am going to have to try the bobbin things next time I do a blanket like that.... looks tedious though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upmom Posted March 10, 2005 I can't wait to see it finished! You do such great work, and soooooooooooooo fast! Lori Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites