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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 02:56:36 AM
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Would anyone be interested in doing a crochet-a-long after the first of the year? We would start in January using the following pattern:
http://www.countrywomanmagazine.com/2009/DJ09/afghan-craft.asp?RefURL=&KeyCode=&tdate=&PMCode=&OrgURL=
Then we could post photos when done.
It's more on the intermediate to advanced level. They are not that big if you use the hook and yarn size given in the pattern.
I thought we could make these together, then donate them to either local crisis pregnancy centers or neonatal/maternity wards at our local hospitals in time for Mother's Day.
Ann in Oswego
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 04:42:37 AM
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YES and double YES!!
I collect Angels so SURE I am in!! But do you mind if I keep it myself? Because sending it over....well YOU know the costs. Will try though and if it is not too heavy I might be willing to send it anyways.
Afterthought: OR I can give it to an elderly lady in my village, that is an idea too!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
Again new creations added, too cute lol
Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - dutchy on Nov 19 2008 04:43:29 AM |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 05:42:55 AM
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Thanks Ladies!!!
Absolutely Marian - Keep it on that side of the pond. And thanks for posting on my new blog. I was so excited to see a comment!
I will post when we officially start (I'm thinking in January to give everyone enough time)...
Ann in Oswego
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 08:21:38 AM
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count me in! I love to crochet and do a lot of baby size items for hospitals/charities now. It's a beautiful pattern.
Janie in waco, texas
farmgirl #390 |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 09:20:57 AM
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sounds like fun. add me in too! Just let me know when to start :)
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
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peggysue
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Peggy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
267 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 12:09:10 PM
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Sounds like we've got a great group already! Can't wait to start!
Ann in Oswego
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 10:15:40 AM
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I love this idea! Thanks for the bump and count me in. We are starting in January (after the holidays) right?
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 10:53:43 AM
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that sounds like fun. count me in! i collect angels in memory of my angel.
peace connie in alaska |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2008 : 06:16:48 AM
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Angie, I'm mailing her a copy today, but thanks for the offer! I hope this means you will join us, too!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2008 : 5:51:26 PM
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Oh good, wanted to make sure she has one.
I think I would like to do this too but I am a very slow crocheter but I think I can manage one in time for Mother's Day. 
Add me to list. 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2008 : 05:53:06 AM
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I mailed the pattern out yesterday afternoon, so be looking for it!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 06:33:12 AM
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Are we all set to go ladies? I am picking up yarn today... Can we agree to be done with row 25 by then end of January?
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 06:14:17 AM
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OK, the good news is if you concentrate on your counting it's pretty easy. I made it row 15 yesterday evening between dinner and about 9 pm.
I wanted to be sure everyone understands the cluster stitch because that's the key to making your angel, so here goes:
Step One: Yarn over and pull up a loop, then yarn over and draw through the first two loops only (like you are starting a double crochet). Leave that last loop on your hook (you should have two loops)
Step Two: Repeat step one (now you should have three loops on your hook)
Step Three: Yarn over and draw up a loop, now yarn over and draw through all five loops on your hook.
It took me a few tries to do this - I had trouble the first few times getting the five loops, and the pattern seemed a bit confusing (at least to me - maybe I've hit brain drain from school LOL).
Other than that, it's pretty simple, all single crochets. You may want to enlarge the pattern on a copier or your scanner. I know I'm going to do that tomorrow at the library.
Anyone else started?
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 12:24:15 PM
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I have my yarn and plan on starting this week. Thank-you for the info on the cluster stitch.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 04:23:50 AM
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I put on some more rows yesterday, and have most of the bottom of the angel's dress done. I have four more rows to go until I shape her wings. She sure is going to be sweet and cute.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:39:11 AM
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I really like this pattern! I'm shaping her wings this morning while kiddos do independent work for school. She goes together really quick!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 10:01:22 AM
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I think I'm missing something. I don't have a pattern, so could someone send me one or give me a link to it? I'll be way behind on this. I've got to get on here more often, but work and being sick is getting in the way! :)
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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