Having Fun and Getting it Done 2009 - 2nd Quarter!!

[econ-nerd]

This CAL/KAL is going to be perpetual throughout the year, and it will be divided quarterly. This thread begins the second quarter. 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!

 

The first quarter wsa a great success and we managed to knock a bunch of things of our lists

 

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

[econ-nerd]

Here is my list to begin the second quarter. The first three items are left over from quarter one and are things that were not completed then.

 

1) Learn to Knit afghan for knitting practice (8 of 63 squares done - this is an ongoing year long project where one square is done each week - this one will still be on my list in quarter 4)

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

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

4) Irish Hiking Scarf (knit) (5 cable repeats complete or 7 inches)

5) Make some crochet fans bookmarks to have on hand for quick gifts

6) Do something with the squares made in various baby yarns that I have hiding in storage - there is probably enough for two baby blankets

7) Make something with the Simply Soft saltines (two round grannies) - design some sort of quilt-ghan with these.

 

this should keep me busy! And let's see what I can do this quarter! I am proud of how I did last quarter

[Daugherty4inNC]

Okay didn't find this place until halfway through the first quarter so I will join the second quarter.

Crochet:

1) Finish 2 prayer shawls that I'm working on

2) Start and finish 2 others that I have to do

3) Put edging on baby blanket and give it to mom

4) Finish putting blocks together for other baby blanket and figure out where the Lord wants it to go.

5) Start and finish DH's Irish Afghan

6) Do pattern by Katchkan

7)Finish Mother's day Mystery CAL

8) Remember to take care of family and house and bills too

[econ-nerd]

Hi Donna! Welcome

[flyinghigh]

This sounds amazing. I'm joining. I need something to keep me on task with life. Ugghh. Haha.

 

Here's my list.

 

1) Finish "n-hook ripple afghan" for my cousin's wedding.

2) Retry cowgirl tank top

3) Finish my round ripple

4) Pink & White baby blanket for charity at local hospital

5) Blue & White baby blanket for charity at local hospital

6) Beach wrap in time for summer!

7) Impromptu wrist warmers

8) Cut Away Cardi CAL

[~Elise~]

I loved last quarter's CAL...it kept me on track. Here is this quarter's:

 

 

1. Slippers for my daughter's birthday April 7th Done!!

2. checkerboard or toss game for eldest grandson's birthday April 30 Done!

3. Stuffed animal for baby shower in May done!

4. Finish baby afghan from last quarter 8 squares done-but moving to July for WIP Wrestlemania on Ravelry.

5. Valknut filet piece for my husband for our anniversary June 21st. Done!

6. Finish rune sampler putting this off till next quarter

7. Finish Broomstick lace shawl for Jennifer started in class. putting this off till next quarter

8. make coasters for swap Done!

9. get hair scrunchies for granddaughters - 4 each to start putting this off till next quarter

10. Keep going with dishcloth/coaster/potholders for daughters/step daughters New cotton yarn arrived to make what is needed.

11. bday gift for one of the granddaughter's-bday june 21 started 5/11, but not completing right now. Maybe Xmas.

12. French Maid Dress liquid dish soap cover putting this off till next quarter, too.

13. Dishcloth for swap on Ravelry done!

adding:

14. wedding glass covers - due 5/23 done!

15. Have to get Paradise skirt and tank top done for Croning 7/18 - started, but not very far along.

16. Hat and swing top for youngest granddaughter. Daughter is getting impatient.

[ratdog]

OK, I got stuff done first quarter it was just NOT stuff on my original list!

 

So THIS time I will get the preschool blanket done!

 

But first I must finish the prayer shawl by Monday April 6th. 1 1/2 skeins of five done!

[hseger]

Ok here is my list to start off the 2nd quarter. I'm sure I'll add to it soon

 

 

1. Gingerbread people doily 80% done

 

2. Finish off my Tunnisian blocks for a lapghan. 66% done

3. Geo shades quilt 45% done

4. 10 donut pin cushions for my Mom. 2/10

5. Finish Pinwheel quilt for DD 45/54 blocks done and then the border.

 

6. Double Wedding ring quilt 5% done

 

7. 99 granny squares to crochet. 9 / 99

 

8. Learn to knit squares 2/63

[fc1123]

Ok here's my list for the next Quarter:

 

 

 

1. make a wrap for myself
   
2. make a lamb for my youngest for her birthday which is May 19th
   
3. make a poncho for my oldest daughter her birthday is May 11th
   
4. make something for my middle daughter which her birthday is June 20th make her bear since she wants a bear done in soft sage and yellow yarn
   
5. make my sister 12 dishcloths for her birthday (almost to that goal I have 9 made for her for her birthday 3 more to go)
   
6. make an ami pig for my friend's birthday which is Aug 2nd
   
7. make a blanket for my friend's mom which is Sept 2nd
   
8. try to make my dad a hat for his birthday Oct 14th so I have time
   
9. learn how to do a cluster stitch
   
10. just maybe working on getting better with granny squares
    
11. work on single ridge pattern
    
12. work on edc and ehdc swatches
    

[a_stitchintime]

, all!

 

I just wanted to drop in quick and say hi!

 

I will be posting my 2nd quarter list a little later in the week... I am :crocheting:crocheting my brains out at the moment, trying to get a package sent out to a friend ASAP (I am already late on it )

 

Anyhoo... it sure will be fun to play this again, and with some new friends, too, I see!

 

TTYS

 

have a Stitchin' day!

[unicorn37757]

Well I have a tentative list:

 

1. Dad's afghan 55% done

2. towel toppers 60% done

3. animal towel rings

4. some Easter basket stuffers

5. bridal sachets 85% done

6. something for Mother's Day

7. bookmarks for presents

8. Christmas decorations

[smith]

 

Hello there! Can I join in round two??

 

-tan/brown ghan done 4/7/09

-purple granny rectangle (yarn purchased)

-blue/white granny rectangle? ripple? (yarn purchased)

-2 hats

-2 scarves

-dk blue/creme granny added 4/9/09

-white/soft green granny added 4/9/09

[~Elise~]

It's open to anyone, I believe and can be joined at any point. I think it says that on the first post.

 

Welcome!!!!!!

[minwifeof4boys]

Ok

wedding afghan due by May 30

wedding ghan due by may 2

Baby blanket due by june 27

layette due by june 27

[mum2lara]

Ok, count me in for round 2, here's my list -

 

1. Rainbow ripple baby blanket - due May
   
2. Parra Eels NRL ripple blanket (gold and royal blue) - Rugby mad parents, baby due June
   
3. Newborn set (hat, booties, blankie and maybe jacket) - in navy, red and white - baby due July
   
4. Rainbow squares blanket - baby due August
   
5. Mr Men toy for older brother of bub due August
   
6. Ten pin bowling set - Lara Christmas
   
7. Vest - Dad Christmas
   

 

I think that will do to begin with, we'll see how I get along before I add anymore.....

[ratdog]

I was on a day trip today so I used my time in the car to work with more leftover prayer shawl material. The "Prayer and A Wing" blanket will have a matching pillow.

 

The prayer shawl is still in progress (2 of 5 skeins done). I did not take it on the road because it is hard to remain properly focused in that situation.

 

BAD NEWS: the first quarter projects remail largely unfinished

 

GOOD NEWS: I am Finally getting these leftovers put togehter into useful items ... and these items are actually for ME!

[LEaD]

I think I'm going to jump in on this, but my list may be short.

 

1. Finish Sweet Lorraine scarf

2. Start a Sweet Lorraine in laceweight (for my sister)

3. Finish knitted baby sweater.

4. Finish Heirloom Baby Blanket I think I'm going to frog this

5. Get to the decreasing section of my cotton Prairie Blanket (that's been languishing since last summer)

6. Finish my second ribwarmer.

7. Start new lunch bag.

 

Hubby is having to travel a lot in the next few weeks. This will keep me occupied.

[Martha C]

I am going to craft fairs in the fall and one in particular at christmas time so I am working on a lot of things.

 

Here is my list for this quarter:

 

Finish baby set

T-strap Mary Janes

baby wash clothes

Baby bubbles sunsuit

towel toppers

Rooster pot holders

Cradle purses

dish mops

face clothes

soap sacks

thread dishclothes

cotton dishclothes

scrubbies

[Vicki loves yarn]

My list is a bit less ambitious. I need to finish a blanket that I am making for a friend (her birthday is in May ) and I need to finish a poncho (that one is alomost done! One more round to go! ). Then I need to at least try to start the blanket that I bought yarn for in December for me. Let's see how I do!

[Feederofthepack]

Almost forgot to update the list for the new quarter! I'm on it now!

[Jempast]

Hat for Hat Swap DONE

Socks (for me) Doing this pair for the sponsored Sock CAL

Fat Bottom Bag for me (from Stitch 'n Bitch book)

Toddler Hat (knit) 30% done

South Park Dolls (Stan, Kyle, Kenny & Cartman) 55% done on Cartman for my Mom

Round Ripple for me 20% done

 

 

Updated 4/20

[flyinghigh]

1. South Park Dolls (Stan, Kyle, Kenny & Cartman)

2. Scarves (2)

3. Homer Simpson Dishcloth (knit)

4. Apple Dishcloth (knit)

5. Round Ripple for me

6. Hat for Hat Swap

7. Socks 45% done

 

South Park dolls and a Homer Simpson dishcloth? Amazing! Might I ask where you found such patterns?

[Jempast]

South Park dolls and a Homer Simpson dishcloth? Amazing! Might I ask where you found such patterns?

 

 

I found them at Ravelry!

[Ladykats]

I would love to join into this CAL, I have so many projects that I need to get organized and done. I am very good at jumping around and not staying were I need to be. So this is my list of work I need to finish.

 

1. Cut away Cardi back& one front side completed

2. Baby boy quilt

3. unknown sex baby quilt

4. bears on my blanket ghan

5 crazy color baby ghan

6. Son's chess board blanket

7. Surprize ghan for friend

8. Hubby's blanket ( Amy's square ) In Grey & pearl White

9 Duster for DD

10 Matching Duster for DD BGF

 

That is all that comes to mind right now, I am sure I will remember more later...

wait forgot

12. Throw for couch in Living room for DH

[flyinghigh]

I found them at Ravelry!

 

 

Thanks a bunch!