Mystery CAL for Yourself

[imanurse55]

Hope it is ok that I'm joining this CAL which will be my first- I was a little apprehensive since I've only been crocheting since February and everyone here is so talented- I wasn't sure if I was up to the task- but:woo I tried it and it looks ok so far:) . I think I may have messed up on 1 little part (but hey, this is for me!) I am using RH SS in Delft blue (blue being my fav color).

Thanks Heart for doing this and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!:crocheting

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Here is mine in orchid. The first one is in a coffee color, lost the label, so I don't know the actual name, it's not a dark brown, but not tan either. It looks like coffee with a little milk in it.

 

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imanurse Sure! Glad you are crocheting with us! !

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Teakaycee Is that white or off white? That's really going to be beautiful.

[imanurse55]

I am so excited- I actually didn't mess up and mine looks like the others... ..

[teakaycee]

Teakaycee Is that white or off white? That's really going to be beautiful.

 

aww... thanks sweetie! I appreciate the compliment!!!

Its actually Aran. I decided at first to go with this because I wanted to see if there was going to be any opportunity to embellish it. I would have a color that would be good for that. Then I was wanting to make another one in a variegated ... so I have two going now... hehehee.

 

[LegalWoman17]

Just finished the first set of instructions a few minutes ago. So far, so good. All my stitch counts came out correct. Now that's a minor miracle in itself. :jumpyay

 

This pattern is written VERY WELL.

[Leaflyn]

I finished mine and here it is so far. I'm using hook H and some RHSS yarn cream with colored speckles in it. I'm a little worried because it's around 19" long, much longer than others i've seen. I hope it doesn't matter too much. I think it's because of stitch counting... it's not my favorite thing.

 

[darski]

Got my starting part done.

 

It's been a busy day today but can't wait for tomorrow

[cshell]

Well, I tried to resist but couldn't. A mystery crochet along, love it! And unlike a few of you, I have no idea what this is that I am making .

 

Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

 

Shelley

[imanurse55]

Tomorrow is now here---can't wait to see what it brings----too bad I'll have to wait until I return from work----oh, it will be a long day.........

[JennyBunny]

I worked mine up last night - I'm using RHSS Orchid, a pale lilac color, with a G hook. I think it's an older skein as it's soft and not too stiff. Is that going to be a problem Heart?

[Gardener]

Just finished the first set of instructions a few minutes ago. So far, so good. All my stitch counts came out correct. Now that's a minor miracle in itself. :jumpyay

 

This pattern is written VERY WELL.

 

Its a miracle when I get the stitch count right too. I agree, the pattern is very well written.

 

I will likely have to leave or work before today's instructions are up, but I'll be checking in the minute I get home!

[The Crochet Fanatic]

Tomorrow's here!!

Can't wait until the next part is posted! Anxiously waiting!

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I finished mine and here it is so far. I'm using hook H and some RHSS yarn cream with colored speckles in it. I'm a little worried because it's around 19" long, much longer than others i've seen. I hope it doesn't matter too much. I think it's because of stitch counting... it's not my favorite thing.

 

 

 

Love the speckes! Pretty!!!

 

 

 

I worked mine up last night - I'm using RHSS Orchid, a pale lilac color, with a G hook. I think it's an older skein as it's soft and not too stiff. Is that going to be a problem Heart?

 

 

JennyBunny It will be ok. I used orchid for my second one too.

[teakaycee]

running around the house .................... I cant wait for our next set of instructions.......................... whoa... I'm getting dizzy.........

 

 

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Ok, I know after seeing today's instructions you will be thinking, "IS SHE NUTS!" lol. Probably, but it is soooooooo worth it to do the fpdc. After a row, you just seem to fall into a zone and zip right through. I've done 2 and they didn't take to long. and I had to stop every few minutes or so anyway b/c with 3 kids, you never seem to have 10 minutes to do anything.

 

So, Please, Please, Please take your time, if your hands cramp, take a break, don't push yourself, just remember this is for YOU. There is a tutorial on my blog here if you need it, very simple and quick, just pictures, no video, if you need it. If you don't know how, it will be a learning experience, something new for you, if you are weary about doing a fpdc (front post dc) then you will be a pro after this. It is really, it helps the finished piece be all it can be. Plus it looks really, really neat, and it helps with the sturdiness.

 

If you still don't want to do the fpdc, for any reason, I understand some will not be able to, it's ok, you can do a hdc. The instructions are the same, I gave hdc count with the fpdc count. (follow the same inst. ) If you crochet tightly, make sure your hdc is about 1/2 to 3/8(centimeter) tall to get the sizing right.

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Front Post st tut click here

 

If you don't want to do the fpdc, you can do a hdc, follow the instructions, same for both sts. Do not do both fpdc and hdc, do 1 or the other. Make sure your hdc is about 1/2" tall, about a centimeter.

 

Day 2

 

R5 Ch2, (does not count as a st now and through out, just brings you up to stitch level) Fpdc around same st as joining, fpdc around each st around. Join with a slst to the first fpdc. Skipping the beg. ch2. (132 fpdc)

 

**If you don't want to do the fpdc, you can do a hdc, however, the fpdc gives the finished piece the sturdiness and stability it needs as well as it looks really, really, really good** (132 hdc if you aren't doing the fpdc)

 

R6-R9 Ch2, Fpdc around same st as joining, (NOT the ch2) fpdc around each fpdc. Join with a slst to the first fpdc. Skipping the beg. ch2. (132 fpdc or 132 hdc if you aren't doing the fpdc)

[The Crochet Fanatic]

I actually enjoy doing the fpdc. It just sounds intimidating but it is really easy!

Oooh! Can't wait! Really getting excited!

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Yay! After this, everyone will be a pro! It really is easy after you make it a few times. Your hand just gets used to putting the st in a different place is all. Glad you are making it! I get in a zone after the first few sts and just zip right through. When I first tried the st a few years ago, It me bunches. Now, I'm loving it!

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I had mentioned about the hdc (if that's the st you are using) being 1/2" or a centimeter tall, this isn't important to keep checking, some crocheters make a hdc really short by pulling tight, and it ends up about as tall as a sc, we need it to be a little taller than that. So, don't worry about sizing, just look at your first few sts, if they are taller than a sc, you are good.

 

Fpdc people, don't worry about this. Your st will be the right size.

 

I can't hardly stand when I have to keep checking gauge and all that , so I try to make things simple and fun, I didn't want to confuse anyone, so I tried to clarify a bit.

[~Kel~]

oh fpdc, I like doing that, can't wait to do this next set of instructions, I've also found a skein of RHSS in gold, so doing that as well with a g so I can see the diff bc my first one is with an h

[The Crochet Fanatic]

This is a great CAL!

I just got done with the second part on my first one. My baby is sleeping now so I can do the second part on the second one that I am doing.

Can't wait to get the third part tomorrow!

Have a great day everyone!

[ashlei]

Good morning! Today's instructions look fun. Going to get started right after I make my daughter some breakfast!

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Yay!!! I'm so glad you all are doing the fpdc. I was worried that not many would do it because of having to repeat it so much. I'm so excited I can't stand it!!! I could have given more instructions per day and made it into 3 days instead of 4, but I wasn't sure of everyone's level, (beginners and advanced) so I kept it at just a few rows per day to be fair to everyone. We will be done on friday.