63 Squares Crochet Along

[sewnsew]

Yeah I'm sure she will love it. Mine keeps going to the back burner because it's for me.

[candy4271]

:2rockI just finished the first row of my last square! Looks like I will be done in a few days!

[sewnsew]

Woohoo Candy that's awesome.

[remclave]

:2rockI just finished the first row of my last square! Looks like I will be done in a few days!

:manyheart:clap:cheerGood for you! I made a little progress over the weekend. I'm up to #38.

[Scorpio59]

I am getting ready to buy the yarn for this afghan.

The yarn I am thinking of is a Caron Pounder, I'm leaning towards "Lace" and want to do all 63 squares in the same color.

 

When adding up the material list I get 74 ozs.

 

Divided by 16 ozs. (the pounders) looks like I need 4.6 pounds.

 

Is this enough? Should I buy 6 just to be on the safe side with dye lots and stuff?

 

I can always find use for another pound of yarn!

 

Has anyone used Caron for this?

 

Were you happy with the outcome?

[losingmymind2]

I'm using Pounders, and really like them...WARNING No Dye Lot does NOT mean they are all the same. Take about 8-10 skeins and put them in strong natural light if possible at the front of the store...then buy 6 of the ones that are the same. Like you say, you'll find use for the leftovers, and better too much than not enough.

[remclave]

I'm using Pounders, and really like them...WARNING No Dye Lot does NOT mean they are all the same. Take about 8-10 skeins and put them in strong natural light if possible at the front of the store...then buy 6 of the ones that are the same. Like you say, you'll find use for the leftovers, and better too much than not enough.

 

Better yet, each skein DOES have a lot number so you can match lot number to guarantee the skeins will be much closer. I figured that one out when I was making a jumper for DH.

[Scorpio59]

MMmm- But I wanted to buy them online.

 

 

Knitting_warehouse.com

 

What to do?

 

Maybe I'll place my order on the phone.

 

Thanks Ladies!

 

Lorraine

 

Better yet, each skein DOES have a lot number so you can match lot number to guarantee the skeins will be much closer. I figured that one out when I was making a jumper for DH.

[mom2boys]

I just received my copy of 63 and 63 cable stitches. I can't wait to start ! I'm a beginner and have so far done scarves, shrugs and baby blankets. Can you please recommend the colour and perhaps the brand of the yarn which is suitable for a newbie like me ? I would like to make 1 for us and another one for my uncle and aunt ! I can't see well with darker color like navy blue, I think I'm getting far sighted since I'm almost 40yo! :

Thank you !

[Scorpio59]

Lyn-

 

I have a couple of websites bookmarked with pictures for this:

 

One here

 

Another there

 

And even another

 

Hope this helps!

 

Lorraine

[tahlara]

Thanks for the websites, Lorraine. I have 63 and 63 more books, not 63 cables book. Where can I get it, the cables version? I will be checking those threads on and off. It will be ages before I can join in. I hope to finish up about 25 WIPs first.

[mom2boys]

Lyn-

 

I have a couple of websites bookmarked with pictures for this:

 

One here

 

Another there

 

And even another

 

Hope this helps!

 

Lorraine

 

Thank you, Lorraine for the pictures ! They will help in a great deal in deciding what colors to buy for the yarn! I hopw to get the yarn this weekend !

[mom2boys]

Thanks for the websites, Lorraine. I have 63 and 63 more books, not 63 cables book. Where can I get it, the cables version? I will be checking those threads on and off. It will be ages before I can join in. I hope to finish up about 25 WIPs first.

 

I got my 63 and 63 cable stitches from a Canadian website. My 63 more is coming , I just got it from Ebay!

[tahlara]

Ah, thank you Lyn. Congrats on the winning bid.

[candy4271]

looks like everyone else is stalled on this right now too! I only have 1/2 square and I can start assembling. It's calling me from the corner of my room

[losingmymind2]

So close! Mine is just sitting quietly.

[sewnsew]

Mine has gotten lost under the pile of WIPs. I'm hoping to get back to work on this sucker in the next month or so.

[craftytoo]

I would like to join this CAL, I have the book, 63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine to Make An Heirloom Afghan.

[sewnsew]

Hi Linda. We're glad to have you here. Can't wait to see your pictures. What colors are you doing your afghan in?

[craftytoo]

Thanks, Donna. I haven't decided yet, I need to see what colors I have and I'll let you know.

[craftytoo]

I've decided to do mine in fall colors. I'm using Gold, Burgandy and Pale Yellow. I'm working on my first square now.

[craftytoo]

I just finished my first square.

[sewnsew]

Linda that is awesome. Those sound so pretty. I can't wait to see pictures.

[craftytoo]

Thanks Donna. I won't be able to post any pictures until Friday. I don't have a digital camera, but my daughter does. She's coming home from college then. I told my husband that I want a digital camera for Christmas, then I can post pictures whenever I want.

[sewnsew]

Linda, yeah it's nice to have one and they aren't too badly priced anymore. Hopefully you'll be able to get one for Christmas.