TammyNC Posted January 21, 2008 I'm still working on week one (got a little side tracked) but will get caught up this week (I hope). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mis1110 Posted January 21, 2008 I'm behind too. I had good intentions... along with my own pattern (well not "my own" but one I selected) I wanted to follow along with the weekly patterns... I hope I can take advantage of not having class tonight (yay for university observed holidays ) I can get three of my own and each one for here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busy-bee-lmt Posted January 21, 2008 I'm in the behind club, too. Did the one for last week this afternoon. Ughhhh!! I will NOT be doing a second one of THAT pattern. Way, way too many picots for my taste. Wasn't sure which one of the patterns was the one for this week, so I've done one of the first one (not too bad) and am working on the second one now (AGAIN - lots of picots!) and will see how it goes from there. :lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlholien95 Posted January 22, 2008 I'll start on a couple of these this week, I've been looking for this link, so thanks for posting it! Happy Crocheting, Marie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warrior Maiden Posted January 22, 2008 I tried doing #3 wiuth 5 thread and a 7 hook....not working, I think the hook is too small. Going to try again with a bigger hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warrior Maiden Posted January 22, 2008 I changed over to a 2 hook, and found some relief, but god tht pattern was crazy! I hated all those sl st's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazily Posted January 22, 2008 Here are 5 pretty Snowflake patterns http://www.hobbyloco.com/needle.html#crochet I am catching up. Still have week #1 to do but have done #2 & #3 snowflake. Wow, a lot of picots on one of them lol...they are turning out nice, even though I'm using #3 thread. They just come out a tiny bit larger which is fine with me. I'll take a pic today if I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazily Posted January 22, 2008 Does anyone use spray starch to stiffen their snowflakes? I have used a glue water mixture but was thinking spray starch wouldn't be as messy plus wouldn't need to be "kept" from drying out. How did the starch work...ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busy-bee-lmt Posted January 22, 2008 I changed over to a 2 hook, and found some relief, but god that pattern was crazy! I hated all those sl st's! Amen, Sister!!! Does anyone use spray starch to stiffen their snowflakes? I have used a glue water mixture but was thinking spray starch wouldn't be as messy plus wouldn't need to be "kept" from drying out. How did the starch work...ok? I've been using Knit-Cro-Sheen that is metal wrapped and the spray starch works quite well with that. I spray them fairly heavily on both sides and iron them after spraying each side and then let them dry. The metal wrapping of the thread seems to give them a little extra stiffness when used with the spray starch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busy-bee-lmt Posted January 22, 2008 Just for everyone's information, snowflake #4 makes up really, really pretty. Much nicer than the picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangled up Posted January 27, 2008 I HOPE I HAVEN'T DRIVEN YOU ALL CRAZY WITH THESE PATTERNS. AS I FIND THEM, I AM DOING THEM RIGHT ALONG WITH YOU GUYS. SO, HERE IS THIS WEEKS FLAKE: http://susaninstitches.blogspot.com/2007/11/free-crochet-pattern-southern-snowfake.html - 73k week 3!! im so excited that this is going so well!! here is this weeks link: its the first flake posted..... http://the-crocheted-bookmark.blogspot.com/2006/12/snowflakes.html i was browsing through all the past archives, and came across a cute post about every monday starting a new snowflake. i know there are a lot of freebie patterns out there, so everyone can make one. would anyone like to join this? i could contact site owners and see if they would let me mention thier pattern each sunday nite . this would give us a small project, and a year of snowflakes!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzidemars Posted January 27, 2008 Hmmmm is it just me or is anyone else REALLY behind? I'm still only 1/2 thru wek #1. That's bad isn't it. Maybe I should quit? Nah, I can catch up..... I hope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangled up Posted January 27, 2008 WEEK #4 JUST SO IF DIDNT POST RIGHT, I AM POSTING THIS WEEKS PATTERN AT THE BEGINNING AND THE END OF THE THREAD http://susaninstitches.blogspot.com/2007/11/free-crochet-pattern-southern-snowfake.html - 73k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smith Posted January 28, 2008 I do not like picot, I do not like them at all!!! I ripped and restarted, ripped and restarted. I get mad and throw my thread in the basket. I will, I will finish by Wednesday!! Do you have to mix the liquid starch? I use sugar/water but it molds in the fridge before I use it all up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smith Posted January 28, 2008 WEEK #4 JUST SO IF DIDNT POST RIGHT, I AM POSTING THIS WEEKS PATTERN AT THE BEGINNING AND THE END OF THE THREAD http://susaninstitches.blogspot.com/2007/11/free-crochet-pattern-southern-snowfake.html - 73k I so can handle this one!!! I might make a few of these! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TammyNC Posted January 28, 2008 Hmmmm is it just me or is anyone else REALLY behind? I'm still only 1/2 thru wek #1. That's bad isn't it. Maybe I should quit? Nah, I can catch up..... I hope. I'm behind too...I just finished the week one but haven't starched it. Think I'll wait until I get a few and do them all at once. Don't quit, you may have a week where you do more than one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzidemars Posted January 28, 2008 I'm sure I can, once that darn doily is gone! I have 4 rounds to go but the one I am on takes FOREVER and my daughter likes to "help sosay" (help crochet). I can't wait til she's old enough to do it herself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candipinki Posted January 28, 2008 I've always wanted to try thread crochet. Since I've never done it before, what do I need to know? Also, which snowflake pattern is the easiest? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busy-bee-lmt Posted January 28, 2008 Candi, WELCOME! Of course you can join us. The more the merrier. I'd have to say that the one for this week might be the easiest, but I haven't done it yet, so can't say for sure. Either that one or the first one. I use Knit-Cro-Sheen thread and a size 7 hook for mine. Most of the patterns give you the size thread and hook that they recommend. I've just had really good luck using this for all of mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warrior Maiden Posted January 29, 2008 Hi Candy! I'm using a size 5 thread, and a size 2 hook, the bigger size seems to make things a bit easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warrior Maiden Posted January 29, 2008 Wow, I love this snowflake for this week. I just finished it, and it is so pretty. It took me a bit longer than the others, but it is so pretty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheryl* Posted January 30, 2008 Hmmmm is it just me or is anyone else REALLY behind? I'm still only 1/2 thru wek #1. That's bad isn't it. Maybe I should quit? Nah, I can catch up..... I hope. :thinkI was wondering the same thing. I had other things I had to get done with crochet and other stuff and now I'm behind on this. I hope to be caught up soon, lol. I don't want to quit, I promised myself that these snowflakes would be christmas gifts, lol. We can do this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busy-bee-lmt Posted January 30, 2008 I was behind for a while, but these really don't take a lot of time. You can get caught up. And the one for the week is a lot easier to do than the last two. I really, really like this one. Come on guys, you can do it. :cheer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzidemars Posted January 30, 2008 I suppose I can put the doily down for awhile, but I'm almost done it's hard to!!!! I guess 1 day away from it wont kill me, and if I get a flake done before the kids go to bed I can doily this evening..... But then the mittens and 2 afghans get neglected..... Wow I outta finish something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstultz Posted January 30, 2008 I want to join!!! I guess I will really have to get hooking to catch up. Can some one fill me in on the patterns. Week 1 ? Week 2 ? Week 3 ? Week 4 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
