Having Fun and Getting it Done 2009 - 1st Quarter!!

[econ-nerd]

I had so much fun doing the CAL for part of 2008 that Relynn (Dare2BDifferent) started up that I wanted to keep it up for 2009. I found it to be a great motivator (when I followed along)!

 

This CAL/KAL is going to be perpetual throughout the year, and it will be divided quarterly. Please list your “To Crochet” or "To Knit" (or both) list for the current quarter either in a response to this thread or in your signature (or both). Anyone can join any time.

 

Please try to keep your list realistic for your time available. Try to get as much done as you can. Don’t let perfectionism and/or overachieving get in the way. I say that because I’m usually guilty of it. If you don’t finish your list, adjust it for the next quarter. This CAL/KAL is meant to give you a sense of accomplishment, not a sense of guilt. Your list should be at least 5 items but not more than 12. We can always add more to our lists as we get items completed. Just don't overwhelm yourself from the get go!

 

Dates:

 

First Quarter 2009 - Jan. 1 - Mar. 31

Second Quarter 2009 – Apr. 1 - Jun. 30

Third Quarter 2009 - Jul. 1 - Sept. 30

Fourth Quarter 2009 - Oct. 1 - Dec. 31

 

This gives us a bit of time to get our list planned out and get ourselves ready to go

[hseger]

I might join this go round. I need to sit down and make my list.

[econ-nerd]

Hi Heather I am making my list too. We have some time before the 1st to get ready!

[HappyBunny]

I'm working on my list too!

[jessicagil]

Oooooooh if I join I might not get anything done.... yes I have been on here just way more then I used to be. I will join the 1st quarter. I got blankies to make.

[mamabear10]

I've been going through all my printed-out patterns looking for ideas for the New Year. The trouble is, it's just like the buffet line at a church potluck...my eyes get bigger than my abilities and time...How to choose?!? Oh the fun of plotting and planning:think:hook:think

[unicorn37757]

Oh i want to do this one this time & actually get it done! Have to get my list made up:yay

[detroitdeb]

Think I'd like to try this one for 2009! I'll work on my list and post it before or on the 1st, ok?

 

deb

[widdlejohn]

I could use this motivation too. Although I crocheted more in the past year than probably the last ten before that! I will make up my list over the next couple days too.

 

Thanks!

[econ-nerd]

Sounds like we are getting a good group together here I'm getting my list organized and will post on Wednesday. I have one more project I hope to finish before the New Year begins and if it's not done it will be number one on my list for the 1st quarter.

[ratdog]

OK. I'm in. My list for the Christmas 2009 CAL is in my signature (subject to change).

Here are the 1st qtr projects:

 

2 throws for my Godson and his brother for their birthdays.

Possibly (if she gives me the yarn from her abandoned project) a pink blanket for my friend.

 

hmmmm, I will have to think of two more projects to add.

[unicorn37757]

Well I've made my tentative list; might add more, have to see how it goes. I'm going to need to start making some things for my daughters wedding in May too.

[barbara james]

1. Put together Hourglass Afghans - pieces already made

2. Work on Granny's Daughter Afghan - some pieces already made

3. Frog and restart Between Meals Centerpiece

4. Weave in ends on lapghan already finished

5. Do more squares when needed for charities

6. Work on, and finish, freeform scrumbles for Round Robin

 

This is my list, and I think it is doable, for the first quarter of 2009. I hope.

Glad to know it is revisable, too.

[HappyBunny]

I'll have my list by the end of the week. I'm looking over my yarn stash and trying to figure out what patterns will work with the yarn I already have....

[ratdog]

OK, I am going to add a set of Golf Club covers to my list.

[detroitdeb]

I wasn't sure whether or not we had to finish everything on our list, but I see that some lists have "work ons", so here's mine (and I am going to a weekend retreat of nothing but crafting, chatting & eating in January):

 

1. Finish "Beth's afghan"

2. Work on blue knit afghan.

3. Make two scarves.

4. Make one lapghan for Hospice charity.

5. Make one kid's afghan for Victory Junction Gang Camp charity (Quilt blocks).

6. Start a 'prayer shawl' for my mom.

 

Deb

[econ-nerd]

Here is my extensive list for the first quarter It should keep me busy and out of trouble (especially if I can avoid adding to the list). I'm out of town fromthe 1st to the 9th so I won't be getting any crochet done then but I'll be getting busy when I return.

1) Finish Aimee’s Around the World Quilt-ghan (almost 75% done and must be done before the end of January - it’s a birthday gift for January 27th and this also needs mailing time to arrive)

2) Finish my pink Seraphina (partly done)

3) Finish the green Terry Kimbrough baby blanket (the body is complete - the border needs to be done)

4) Finish pink boucle cardigan (back is partly done)

5) Make the yo-yo ghan (lots of yo-yos made…)

6) Do something with the little squares that I bought online - there are enough of these to make a baby blanket that I can donate somewhere

7) Do something with the larger yo-yos that I bought online - there should be enough here to make a blanket of some sort

8) Frog the crochet socks so I can use the yarn for something else

9) Frog the test sweater and use the yarn for something else

10) Make something with the extra saltines I have left over from other projects (should be enough for several baby blankets…)

11) Keep working on knit washcloths for practice

[DoubleTreble]

Well, I guess I'll see if I can stick with it this quarter , but I think I will make monthly rather than quarterly goals. So for January:

 

1. Timeless Lace Afghan by Terry Kimbrough- about 10 rows in

2. Layering Cardigan- back 50% done

3. Two camo Lumberjack Hat

 

Now let's see if I get motivated

[LadiBug329]

oooo what a good motivator!! Here's my list:

1st Qtr Goals:

Legwarmers for DD

cell pouch (df)

purse for me

finish WIPs

stuff for May FleaMkt

 

 

 

Adding 1/21:

Baby Blanket (due mid Feb)

start on Jeff Gordon couch throw

potholders

[Feederofthepack]

OK, here we go again! This CAL was really helpful-until the last quarter when I fell off the wagon!

This time I'm going to go for and wedding afghan, a charity afghan, and finish a sweater that's been a WIP then a UFO for quite a while.

[debra way]

I have to take a quarter at a time.

Here it is:

1.Large bed blanket/afghan for daughter

2.Star ghan for dh in Dallas colors

If I complete this in time I can work on the next quarter!

[jessicagil]

This is what I need to get done this quarter along with everything else. But I will concentrate on these as the other stuff gets done in a half hour or so...

 

WIPs

 

1. Blue Star Afghan
   
2. Baby blanket
   
3. yellow garter stitch scarf
   
4. Scrappy Doo pet blanket for the local humane society
   
5. black & red rr for Tammy
   
6. HIV/AIDS Awareness lapghan
   
7. Pink & Grey Blanket
   
8. 12″ Square blanket (hopeing to get 63 squares to make it big enough for my bed)
   

WIMs

 

1. more knitted scarves
   
2. Victorian Christmas afghan
   
3. Aran afghan
   
4. Dustys double stranded ripple ghan
   
5. Halloween afghan for charity
   
6. Varigated Scrap Afghan
   
7. Cotton Scrap afghan
   

Finished Objects

If the below items are linked - they will be linked to whatever is on my ravelry.

 

• Ridged Hotpad Design
  
• red & white skull potholder
  
• first knitted dishcloth
  
• straburst hotpad
  
• cancer awareness lapghan
  
• bath scrubbie design
  
• red/black garter stitch scarf
  
• Circle Potholder Design
  
• Jeremys Scarf
  
• black & white skull potholder
  
• Ripple afghan in red & Black
  
• On the Road Again 8″ Square Design
  
• Davids Scarf
  
• January Scarf
  
• Dustins Scarf
  
• heart bookmark
  
• Vintage Verticle Stripe for Dusty (got turned into a scarf for Compassionate Creations)
  
• sapphire seed stitch scarf
  

 

My list of WIPs & WIMs is right here....

[Love2create]

I have several items I need to get done b4 March. This will help tons! I'm in!

 

 

Booties, hat, blankets, baby bunting, washclothes, coasters, slippers, socks, scarf for myself, fire helmets for fire department as gifts.

[Love2create]

I have completed one of my many projects for the first Quarter! Woot Woot!

 

I took picture of the booties and hat that I have finished.

[Wiste]

I think I'll go with monthly goals as well. Even 3 months is too overwhelming. Here's what I'd like to get done in January:

 

1. Crochet scarf for my friend (1-2 evenings) - 70% complete

2. 20 6" afghan squares (20 evenings) - 20/20 complete

3. Finish ami bear (4-5 evenings) - 20% complete

4. wash cloth (1 evening) - done

5. bath poof (1 evening) - done

6. Finish cellphone case (1 evening) - done

7. Finish slippers (1 evening)- done