Snuggles Project CAL

[LPN1993]

Hi everyone!

 

I'd like to join in! I've made some snuggles in the past for the SPCA here in Norfolk, VA, but haven't done any recently. I plan to get busy and hopefully put a dent in my yarn stash!

 

Lori

[catsncrochet]

Hi Lori! I'm glad to have you join.

 

Just yesterday I started working on the Snuggles again. I got sidetracked...was working on an afghan for a bridal shower present. I finished that afghan over the weekend and am now able to devote most of my crochet time to Snuggles again.

 

Aimee

[2kute]

I got three more done. I'll post pics in my blog later.

working on my fourth one.

Well, actully ninth. I have donated 5 already.

[catsncrochet]

Here are a few more snuggles I've completed. A couple of them need to have ends weaved in, but I'll probably do that today.

 

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http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/catsncrochet/IMG_0198.jpg

 

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/catsncrochet/IMG_0199.jpg

 

Aimee

[MiniBooger]

What a cool CAL! I'm in!

 

I just finished 3 snuggles that I'm taking to my local shelter tomorrow along with a ton of toys. (I'll take a pic and post before I go.) I can't produce as much as catsncrochet, but I can definitely kick out a couple a month to support my local shelter!

 

Also, if you're interested, you might want to participate in the Daily Click to feed animals in shelters. It's free and no sign-up is required. All you have to do is click on the purple button at The Animal Rescue Site. For each click a sponsor provides over 1/2 bowl of food.

 

:dog

 

~ Mini

[catsncrochet]

Mini,

 

The only way I'm able to crochet as much is because I'm unemployed at the moment. lol. The job market is really bad right now. I figure as soon as I get back to work, I probably won't be able to produce what I am now.

 

Aimee

[MiniBooger]

I didn't get around to taking pics of the last batch, so I made a few more! These will be delivered today:

 

 

 

I keep it simple. I use Lion Wool-Ease Thick & Quick with a Boye P hook. It's just a starting ch of 31 and hdc with ch-1 on the ends for a straight edge. I crochet until the skein is done. A one-skein project! They're the perfect size for the cat cages at my local shelter.

 

~ Mini

[catsncrochet]

Mini,

 

Way to go on the Snuggles! They're really pretty...remind me of fall colors. I just love them.

 

I haven't worked with Lion Wool-Ease Thick & Quick before. Do you use a single strand or do you do double strand?

 

Aimee

[MiniBooger]

Thanks cats! I just use one strand. The yarn is so thick that it's like using 3 strands of worsted. These colors were originally going to be a 'Clint Eastwood' poncho for my husband until he swore he'd never wear it. So, I've got about 10 more skeins that I can use for snuggles instead

[mattsmom499]

How many chains in the foundation row? Can it be double crochet or single?

[MiniBooger]

Hi Mattsmom - I use a starting ch of 31. I haven't made one with sc or dc, so I'm not sure how the 'one-skein' concept works out, but you can certainly give it a go!

[mattsmom499]

Hey Mini,

Thanks for the hint. I want to make a 3 strand scrap snugglie to use up some yarn.

[catsncrochet]

Hey, guys...I've been slackin' the last couple months. About a month ago, I started working again (full-time) and it has taken me a while to get back in the routine of going to work and finding time to crochet either before or after work.

 

Yesterday, I started a Snuggle...this time I'm using the SC & DC pattern on the Snuggles Project website. I think this one is better than the straight DC pattern I'd been using...it's more solid than the straight DC pattern.

[chevy_chick95]

I am interested in join this. These are my next project.

[Kate's Mom]

I took the recent class on how to crochet a graph w/color changing. The class was taught using a graph of a cat. After reading this thread, I added rounds to make it big enough to donate as a Snuggle to the local animal shelter (we got our kitties from there). There are several mistakes in here (the biggest being that when I went back to finish it up and add the round, I used the wrong size hook ), but as it is for a kitten, I didn’t frog and fix.

 

[Mollyanna]

I'd like to join this one, too. I don't have many leftovers, nor do I have much of a stash, but I'm going to look for yarn sales to support this CAL. I got my 2 kitties from a shelter, and this seems like a great way to say thanks.

[Mollyanna]

I got this one done in about 2 1/2 hours. It took exactly 1 skein of Caron SS yarn - actually, I could have used a little more, because it is 15x16 and I would have liked it to be square. Oh well! The kitties won't mind.

 

I used the single-double stitch on the Snuggles site with a double strand of yarn, and I really like the texture of the fabric. I think it would make a really comfy scarf or lapghan for those who live in colder climates! Possibly one for my DIL in Germany...

 

[catsncrochet]

2 1/2 hrs?...wow...wish I could crochet that fast. How many chains did you do at the beginning?

 

It looks great. I know the kitties will love it. I'm currently working on a Snuggle with the single-double stitch with a staring chain of 69.

 

Aimee

[Mollyanna]

My beginning chain was only 44 stitches long. I am using a double strand of yarn and a K hook. Maybe that's why it went so fast.

[moomooo]

This is awesome... I did get the pattern to make a afghan but you just gave me a idea as well.. These would be great...

Now if i can only find a pattern of a doggie like this one too...

Ohhhhh I think I got one of a dog bone so cool..

 

I took the recent class on how to crochet a graph w/color changing. The class was taught using a graph of a cat. After reading this thread' date=' I added rounds to make it big enough to donate as a Snuggle to the local animal shelter (we got our kitties from there). There are several mistakes in here (the biggest being that when I went back to finish it up and add the round, I used the wrong size hook ), but as it is for a kitten, I didn’t frog and fix.

 

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[moomooo]

Okay ladies:

 

I think I'm in on this one too.... It will be fun making some for my local shelter and My foxie's vet animal hospital where i adopted her from.

 

I will keep you posted of progress...

So count me in...

[catsncrochet]

I have a few more snuggles done...just need to take pics of them...will probably do that later. I found another pattern called "Kitty Comfort." It's in the book "Afghans For All Seasons & Reasons."

[Lynn]

I know this is kind of an old thread and I was wondering if all you are still involved in this project. I have just founf this cal and the Snuggles website. I have wanted to do something for the homeless animals for a long time so began to research it. There is actually a shelter called Strays In The Garden that is in my hometown so I think I'll call them and see if they need any. They are on the Snuggle list too.

 

Lynn

[catsncrochet]

Welcome, Lynn!

 

This thread is still open...I started another snuggle yesterday. I need to go to the shelter next weekend. I have a batch of about 7 or 8 ready.

 

Aimee

[hey let's go]

Now this is a project very important to me. I'm going to start one of these as soon as I get some new yarn. The shelter near us in dire need of these.