Van Gogh's Closet

[JulieKay]

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

 

(or , in VanGogh's case, lend me your ear. You can keep it attached .You don't have to HAND it to me .)

 

A Special Tribute :

 

 

 

 

With a great idea from a great pal (Thanks, Wendy ! ), comes the newest twist for a CAL .

 

I call this one VanGogh's Closet, because in order to do this, you will have to dig through your yarn closet and use some artistic talent to make up your own color design .

 

You will actually have your choice of ANY afghan pattern you want to use. Where the catch comes in is the way in which this afghan will be made .

 

You will need to use a large hook ( depending on the size yarn you are using, you may want to use either a K ,L or N . )

 

I think the pattern will probably be the easiest if you use either the round ripple, a straight ripple, a rectangle granny , or even 12 inch squares that will form the pattern .

 

I have seen 3 of these ,all in different patterns and colors and let me tell you, they are works of art. That's where I came up with the Van Gogh name .

 

You will be working with 2 strands of yarn throughout .Begin by using 2 strands of the same color . I will make up some colors here just to give you an idea of what I am talking about .

 

Say you start with 2 strands of pink .... do the pattern for as many rows as you want, then drop one strand of pink and continue using one strand of pink and one of red .... do this for a round or two, then drop the pink, pick up another strand of red, and do a few rounds of solid red. When ready to change, drop one red, pick up a blue and do a round or 2 of red and blue. then drop the red, add another blue and do 2 strands of blue.

 

If you are as thoroughly confused as I am at this point, then maybe showing you some photos will help . I found all 3 of these here at the ville and hope the ladies that shared them don't mind if I share their links here again .(I PM'd each of them ,but no word yet back from them)

If any of you want your photos removed, holler and I'll take them off .

 

Anyhow, here are the links to show you what I mean :

http://hseger.wordpress.com/2007/04/20/caution-may-need-sunglasses-for-this-one/

Thanks, Heather

 

http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c383/Chrome_Kitty/?=pasrr.jpg

Thanks Chrome Kitty

(* page 2, towards the bottom )

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35765&highlight=round+ripple

Thanks Fidgement

* Fidge sent me a note regarding yarn use if you make this into a baby-ghan. She said the Caron SS was very heavy when made with double strands ,so you may want to use a lighter yarn like baby or sport weight . Just a suggestion ~

http://www.******/crochet/scrofbea.html

Thanks Krystal

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/amdm/DSCN0228.jpg

Thanks Amdm

 

I think from the photos, you get the idea of what to do.

 

These would make stunning afghans ,no matter what pattern you chose to use. I am thinking something with rounds would show the design to the best benefit, but even a simple sc or dc afghan, using the double strands and changing colors every so many rows would give you the same effect .

 

Here are a couple of patterns to ponder :

Round Jacob's Ladder (*new)

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/round-jacobs-ladder.html

 

Round ripple

http://project-angel-kisses.150m.com/roundripple.html

 

Rectangle granny

http://www.onceuponapattern.com/custom/rectgranny.html

 

Wave stitch( dc ripple )

http://www.******/crochet/wavafg.html

 

12 inch squares

http://www.texasdg.net/daynascrochet/pattern.asp?id=25

 

http://www.texasdg.net/daynascrochet/pattern.asp?id=22

 

http://www.heartmadeblessings.org/patterns/Maggiessquare.asp

 

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/12-inchUSA.html

 

Come on, ladies ..... with the abundance of talent we have in this group, we could give VanGogh a run for his money ... and we'd still have both our ears in the end !

 

Who's in ?

 

*** In my CAL's we have started a tradition called Photo Friday, where we post photos on Fridays of our progress. Feel free to post photos anytime you want to, because we are always glad to see them, but if we set a specific day, it has really been a successful idea. It kinda gives us a day to shoot for, if we know Friday is the day that others will be sharing photos, Friday is kinda like our Goal Day to see how much you can do during the week to show on Fridays .

Like I said, though, photos are welcome ANY DAY ~

[Misa]

I'm in

[hseger]

I'm definately in I'm doing another one in greens but smaller. Then sometime want to do something for myself.

[losingmymind2]

I'm in! I've actually done this before, using all my blues and some black to make a special ghan for a special young lady I know.

[JulieKay]

Thanks Cara and Heather !

Great to have you guys along -- it wouldn't be any fun without you !

 

Heather- you have a jump on all of us since you have one going already and another in mind !

[q8_crochet]

sounds great but i don`t have that amont of yarn to use2strands together from the same color

i may do it someday when i have extra yarn

and thanks for you, wendy, and all the ones who shared their photos

[JulieKay]

Welcome, Kathy !

We always like to see new faces . Do you have a photo of the one you did already ? I could add that if you do .

[JulieKay]

Hey Athba

That's ok, maybe you'll get a nice stockpile of yarn one of these days and can jump in then. We'll probably be in here for quite awhile to come .

[tahlara]

Will it work well for vargiated too, even if they are mixed with solids ?

[busy-bee-lmt]

Hummmmm! I really like the look of the round ripple. I've already done a baby blanket that used shading and I really like the way they work and look. I think I'll probably join in on this, but I want to finish at least one of my current WIPs first. ...............Yeah, I'm in. Just won't start immediately. I think I'll do a round one for my mom for Christmas. If that turns out well, maybe I'll do one for each of my brothers and their wives. (I still can't spell worth a hoot today. Must be one of those days.)

[iamnichole]

oh wow! i dont think that i could make anything THAT beautiful.

lemme get some more yarn. little by little. i'll keep checking in until i can start. i want to see how this goes.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Okay, you've twisted my arm. This sounds good and I don't have to make squares. I won't be starting now but when I get this other ghan done & i'll buy the yarn asap. I know i'll be doing a RR most likely but I have no clue what colors. I really like the caron ss brites and the pastels so i'll have to think about it. I'll put my thinking cap on while I wait to start....... :think

[q8_crochet]

julie

you are very good person which made you bad looooool

now i am on my 5th row of my lollt pop RR

you made me think about it i wanted to make super fast RR with girly colors to look as alolly po so after thinking of this cal it`s really gonna be a lolly pop looking

put my name on the top of the list i made my dessision

q8_crochet (Athba) - Lolly Pop Round Ripple

[JulieKay]

Hi Diane

Well, I don't know , but I would guess it'd work with variegated too. You are the artist on this one, so you pick the design and we'll see how it turns out. That's what will be fun with this one- every one will be its own work of art ,interpreted by the one making it .

[JulieKay]

Hey Linda

sounds great-- whenever you get the time to rev up that crochet hook for another project, we'll be waiting here for you . As fast as you are, I bet it won't be long !

 

Nichole- we'd sure be happy to have you join in. Keep checking back with us and you can jump in anytime you are ready .

 

Tab- that's fine, you go ahead and get your other afghan done first. I know you are on more of a time table with it, so we will be here waiting. Then you'll have time to figure out your colors. It sounds like your brain wheels are already turning on them .

 

Well, Athba

It sure didn't take much talking to talk you into this. I may show up at your door someday selling sweepers. Wanna buy 2 or 3 ?

Just joking. I am glad you decided to join. You are a lot of fun .

Tell us what all colors your lollipop is going to be , do you know yet ?

[q8_crochet]

hello julie

looooooool you are so fun too

i wish if you were really next to my door

my colors are (white,orange, purple, claret, pink, lt,green)

[Midds]

I'm in! Sounds like it would be so much fun. It may take me a while to get started so I can finish another one I am working on. Sounds like fun!

[JulieKay]

Athba

How would you like to move to Ohio ? We have an empty house next door ! 3 bedrooms and a nice yard .

Your colors sound very pretty .

 

Midds-we'd love to have you join in. It's good to see some new people scattered in here with all my old pals . Jump in whenever you are ready !

[q8_crochet]

hmmmmmm julie i think that sounds good

my hubby`s dream is to live in the US i don`t know why he like living there ones few yrs ago he stayed for 4 months thats too much for tourism

i would love to come too but the tickets are too expensive and the hotles prices are set on a fire (which means too much expensive)

[JulieKay]

Athba

Where was your husband when he came over to stay ? Just wondering what part of the country he got to visit while he was here . What did he like best about it , do you think ?

The hotels are expensive in some areas, it depends a lot on what state you go to and if it's a big tourist type area .

If you came here, all you'd see is trees and grass and farms .

[justvicki]

Hmmmm, I am soooooooooo tempted..............

[Skysmom]

Oh Julie, what a wonderful idea...you are always so creative! I think I'll wait on this one until I get at least one other WIP finished, but will be watching what you all are doing!

[Krystal16]

I did this with the Scrap of Beauty afghan... my DS5 insisted it be a rainbow, so you can see just how bright it can be!

 

It was his "nap mat" at Kindergarten...it's actually on the Scrap of Beauty page.. let me see if I can find the link:

http://www.******/crochet/scrofbea.html

 

[Aussie]

Morning everyone,

 

Wow Julie you dont muck around. Great name for the new cal. I didnt realise so many people would be interested in it. This cal is on the 3rd page already.

 

Im definitely in. Not sure what colors yet. But I know one thing it definitely wont have orange in it.

 

Im going to have some breakfast and a coffee so I can wakeup some more.

[JulieKay]

Vicki - we'd love to include you in the gang if you are interested !

 

Mary- you are very welcome to drop in anytime and join in if you get time a little later on down the road .

 

Krystal -wow that really is pretty ! The picture almost looks like the colors are on an angle, but that pattern isn't done diagonally , is it ? Maybe it's just the way the afghan is laying . It is SO nice. I'll add it to the first post, if you don't mind .

 

Wendy- nope, I don't muck around . Thanks to you, this idea got off the ground really fast. Lots of interest already !

I kinda figured you'd lean away from orange this time around. I'm sure you'll find some other colors you like just as much .