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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited January 2008

    Hi Laura,

    Yes, I have popped into the IL  thread a couple of times. How are you?Isn't this a fun project?

    Cherryl

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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2008

    So you ladies liked my 9 x 7 huh?  Neesie, I made my sister teach me yesterday but I hurt so bad - who says knitting is relaxing - ha - they haven't tried to work with my stitches or whatever you call them.  I think I got better after she told me to quit making them so tight because then it would go faster because  it would be bigger since it wasn't so tightly knit.  Whatever, I got 1 done.  Now I have to work on #2.

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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited January 2008

    Margaret, just adding my two cents and maybe someone did already.  Did anyone ever tell you to cast on with the next size bigger needle and then swap it out after the first row is knitted?  My mom taught that and I never get the stitiches too tight, well almost never.

    Vickie, my friend Marge is making squares too.  She has no project going and lots of leftover yarns.  I told her to crochet 9 x 7 and then I will give her your addy to send it.  Seems like I never to get to the P.O. anymore (hence your package is late for the holidays).  When I am up to driving more it will get out to you and Nate.

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  • LoriFL
    LoriFL Member Posts: 1,557
    edited January 2008

    I don't think it matters but the experts will tell you. It's great that you are doing the rectangles! It's so addicting!

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited January 2008

    Hi special ladies...finally getting a chance to post the pics of the afghan that I sent out last week...it should arrive any time!

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    I have another one almost halfway done.

    You are all the best!  So many stitches...so much love...I'm impressed by you all!

    Love and hugs all around

    Vickie

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2008

    Very Pretty Vickie!  Love the colors..........bright and cozy all together!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    These two pics are of the afghan Liz finished today:

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    Madison - did you have a rough day? That's your afghan you mailed. LOL Bless your heart. I wish I could figure out why I can't post pics anymore. Enjoy that glass of wine my friend!



    Hugs

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    Liz, I left the computer when I was uploading to photobucket and it didn't uploaded the pics....but I thought it did and posted......

    This time I have it:

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    Madison - you know I was kidding. I so appreciate you posting the pics.



    Vickie - beautiful as always.



    Back to crocheting. LOL

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  • wildabouthorses
    wildabouthorses Member Posts: 605
    edited January 2008

    Nice work VICKIE and LIZ!

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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2008

    Beth, no one said anything about that - I'll have to try that - course, that means that I need more knitting needles. I'll have time this weekend to try some more.



    Vickie, Liz, and Madison, you do such great work putting these togethers.



    Neesie, I can't post pics here anymore and I haven't had time to figure out why.

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2008

    All the hugaghans are beautiful!  Each one is so unique, like it was made special for a sister in need..............

    I feel like goldielocks and the three bears here.  I've been KK again.....trying a couple new stitches.  So Now I've got a few that are 'to loose', a few that are 'to thick' and some that are the 'same' as before!  I'll send them all so I can get an opinion......but looks like I'll stick with the tried and true method!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    Nessie,  I love your squares...........I have been "hording" your squares so I can include at least one in each afghan....I think I have only 1 left because I am in the process of completing another afghan.

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    I love all the squares that are sent.   And I DO INDEED try to keep squares from everyone so I can include at least 1 from everyone in each afghan.........

    Gotta go, believe it or not I am crocheting on my lunch hourSmile

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  • LoriFL
    LoriFL Member Posts: 1,557
    edited January 2008

    I have a crochetting question... looking at all the beautiful squares, I am wondering how to change colors without tying a knot and it showing? any ideas? I am up to 5 or 4 a day...Look out!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Hi Cherryl! Yes...I think I "remember" you. I'm doing good - how about you? Yes, it's fun making squares (or rectangles).

    Liz - I sent you a box today! Please let me know if I should make any adjustments for future ones...I am still a beginner, and I have thick skin...LOL so feel free to make suggestions, etc.

    I forgot to count how many I sent...

    I think a 7wx9 has a slight advantage of a 9wx7...there's a smaller number of the dreaded first row (the one into the chain).  Maybe it's just me...but I hate that darn first row! LOL 

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    Lori - when I change colors, I tie the new yarn to the old and clip off the excess.  Not sure if that's the proper way or not but it works for me. 

    Laura - can't wait to get your squares.  I know, I hate that first row also.  LOL 

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  • AlaskaDeb
    AlaskaDeb Member Posts: 2,601
    edited January 2008

    To make a striped square, you can crochet two rows and then don't cut the first color (A), instead of wrapping it around your hook, just pull up a loop of the second color (B).  The crochet two rows of color B and pick color A back up.  The unused color just stays flat against the edge of the square.  I will try and find a link to some photos tonight...it is hard to explain but easy to do.

    If you want bigger areas of color, and you don't wnat ot carry the unsued color along the edge, just stop at the end of a row like you would above, pick up your new color the same way and then cut both tails of unsued yarn about 3 inches long.  Leave them until you are done with your piece and then weave the ends in. 

    I'll try and find links to some video or photos.  It is really easy to do, but I bet I lost you :)  It is hard to describe!

    Deb C

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  • wildabouthorses
    wildabouthorses Member Posts: 605
    edited January 2008

    LORI>I tie a tight knot in my yarn when I change colors and weave the ends back in to the same color yarn after I'm done with the rectangle. I don't remember if I was taught that by someone or if I just automatically do it.

    LAURA>That first row can be hard either the yarn you change to might make a difference in width despite using the same chain amount or its hard to hang on to barely nothing doing that first row into the chain. I'm playing with the broomstick lace pattern right now and thats a challenge using a knitting needle and a crochet hook at the same time! Plus I"m doing it in a very tight smaller size than the broomstick handle...

      At least its easy to pull out thost first couple of rows and start over if ya need to. I always check it against my 7x9 cardboard to see if I'm heading the right way with size.

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    Laura,  I have been crocheting for YEARS and I still HATE the "first row"..........

    Jan, I also have a 7x9 cardboard that I measure each square I make against.......

    Laura, I drop the yarn of the color I am using.............then hook the new yarn on (leaving an inch to weave in)...............cut the old yarn about 2 inches from the square and weave in this yarn.........

    I am a good weaver innerSmile so if you don't weave your ends in I'll do it.   When we put the black border on the squares we "lock in" all the loose yarn.

    There also are a number of crochet websites that have instructions that may help.

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008
    LOL - knew I wasn't doing it right.  Hey whatever works is my motto!  Madison you can show me how to do that at Pinkstock.  Laughing
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2008

    WOW!  Denise is lost for words.............and that does not happen often!! Little did I know that when I commented on the beautiful colors in the last hugaghan Vickie posted...............that it would end up at MY HOUSE!!

    Thank you all so much................I know there are many who need hugs..but I am so happy to have one of my own!!  I've been having some wierd days lately...........and do believe this may be just what the Doctor would have ordered!

    Love you all..............now I must go curl up with my new hugaghan and make some squares!!!!

    Hugs,

    Denise 

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    Neesie - wrap yourself in our hugs and love.  I loved your comment and thought - yep she's going to love it. 

    Lots of hugs girlfriend

    Love

    Liz

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  • cassieruns
    cassieruns Member Posts: 12
    edited January 2008

    Your afghans are beautiful.  I wish I knew how to do this.  Maybe someday.  I'm sure the ladies who receive them are very appreciative.  Who do I send a suggestion to? 

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    NEESIE, NEESIE, NEESIE,

    love ya, wrap yourself up in the hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited January 2008

    Cassie, suggestions can be sent, via PM, to newvickie, Liz, or myself.

    We will need their real name, and address.

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited January 2008

    Neesie...yes yes yes...your hug has arrived...enjoy it sweet lady...every stitch made with love!

    Cassieruns...you can send suggestions to Madison who is the official "keeper of the list" LOL...if you send them to me I will lose them...I'd lose my head if it weren't screwed on tight.  I just put them together and Madison tells me where to send it off too.

    Love ya all and great work!!

    Vickie

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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited January 2008

    Neesie,

    Enjoy the hugs,  you so deserve them!!!!!

    Cherryl

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  • wildabouthorses
    wildabouthorses Member Posts: 605
    edited January 2008

    Oh how nice....neese got one! Enjoy your hugs NEESE!

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