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

    okay...I will try the color switching w/o a knot later today. But I am a visual learner and I would love it if you would come down here and sit next to me and show me how to do it!! 

    I have used up all the hand me down yarn and now buying colors I like!

    When I see all the beautiful designs, I get envious! Guess I better get my butt to Niagara Falls this summer to learn more!

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited January 2008

    Neesie,

    That's wonderful ... a beautiful afghan for a beautiful lady!!

    love,

    Bren

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

    Thanking you all for the sweet words you've had for me!  Hugaghan Hugs to all of you!!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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

    OK guys...I found a couple of links that might help with the color change directions.  The first two are just for color change.  The last one has lots of tips and ideas....nice photo directions

    http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa072697.htm

    http://pandacrochet.8m.com/hidden_ends.htm

    http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/instruction_directory.php

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  • Boo46
    Boo46 Member Posts: 539
    edited January 2008

    Yipppeee Neesie got a hug!!!!!!

    Sue

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

    Liz -

    I just went to deb's posted sites, to learn how to change colors and realized the single crochet stitch that I have been doing is not exactly like the one in the step by step, single crochet stitch instructions at that site. (My friend taught me how to do it. I'm gonna kill her! LOL) Although, I don't think there's a big difference, but I want to do them the correct way. I always had trouble locating the last chain in the row and now I understand why. So I'll be practising this. And also, I noticed the majority of the squares in your latest afghan are 7wx9, so I'll do all of mine that way. Thanks.

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

    I finished another afghan last night.......it is in the dryer at the moment.

    I'll take pics before I box it up........

    Thanks bunches.......

    Laura, I am sure the squares you send will be awesome.  

    Hugs, Madison

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  • wildabouthorses
    wildabouthorses Member Posts: 605
    edited January 2008

    LIZ>Another box will be on its way to you today!

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

    Laura, trust me I'm sure they are great.  You should have seen mine when I first started.  Can't wait to get them.  When the afghans are put together all the squares are arranged by the 7x9.  Doing a square 9x7 just changes the direction of the rows.  Do what you like and enjoy! 

    Jan - great!   I have 4 rows done on another afghan and will be trying to finish it this weekend.

    Thanks again for everyone's help. 

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

    You girls are great!

    Thanks!

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

    This one is boxed and ready to goSmile

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

    Madison ... that is Gorgeous!  So many pretty squares and so nicely put together!

    Neesie ... yea, you got a hugaghan!!!  Love mine!  congrats!

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

    Madison - gorgeous! I know she's going to love it.

    Thanks everyone!

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  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 577
    edited January 2008

    (((((Neesie)))))  So glad  you have a hugaghan for your very own.

    You deserve it!!!!

    Pam

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

    The colors on this new one are beautiful! And such pretty interesting designs! 

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

    Gorgeous Madison!!  You're going to make another very happy!

    I'm still working on squares...........have 20 or so done...............I figure I'll knit through the weekend and then send them off............sooooooooooo....who will be needing squares??? Keep in mind that I don't know how to 'weave' those blasted ends in!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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

    Neesie, I have some coming so maybe send them to Madison or Vickie?  I'm working on one now and have 4 rows done.  I'm hoping to get it finished by Monday. 

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

    Congrats Neesie...from what I read here...you are quite deserving. Be well! And Be Warm!

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

    Madison...great job. So exciting...you girls are angels in disguise!

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

    Neesie,

    I have only ONE of your squares left in my "stash"........so you can send the squares my way.......Don't worry about the ends......I am a good weaver innerSmile

    Vickie, do you need Neesie to send you some also?

    Hugs to all

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

    I have an afghan nearly finished and I am nearly out of squares (will send it out Tuesday as there is no mail on Monday and I need a name...I do have a suggestion though and I will pm it to you)...I may be able to get half an afghan with what is left...so...you take the next stash and I'll keep working and wait for the second stash. 

    great job all..

    Love and hugs

    vickie

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

    Vickie - I mailed a box of squares to you today!  Hope you can use them! 

    I'm working on row 5 I think.  My wrist is hurting so am having to stop for the night.  Darn it!  LOL  I'll get back to it tomorrow.

    Hugs

    Liz

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

    Wow ladies, I think we need to have our very own "afghan awards"........!! You all are whipping them out.........................Hollywood can have their Oscars, Academy and whatever else they have, but I've got 3 candidates for the the "afghan award" and I KNOW they are all WINNERS!

    Madison, the squares will be on the way to you the first of the week!

    Hugs,

    Denise

    Thanks Laura!  And glad to see you have joined us!! 

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

    I received some squares in the mail and will border them and mail some to Liz and Vickie so we will all have a variety of patterns and styles for the afghans.

    I think I'll work on bordering  squares this weekend so I can mail them Tuesday (Monday is a Federal Holiday).

    Hugs, Madison

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

    Liz should be receiving my package o' squares, any day now. I'm nervous! LOL  Smile

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

    Laura...don't be nervous...I haven't gotten a square yet that I didn't love! 

    Looking forward to more squares coming...lots more time to put them together now that the holidays are over...yipppee

    love and hugs and you are all the best!

    Vickie

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

    Ladies, Ladies, Ladies.....

    Yesterday, I was on the messages boards and had to stop to pick up my son from school. I opened the front door and found a box w/Liz'a return address on it.

    I CRIED! I knew what was in it and let me tell you.....I don't deserve it!

    I brought it inside and left to get Sean. I cried the whole time in the car. Sean thought something bad happened to me! I told him...something beautiful happen. On the way home, we went over to my husband's office and I told him what came today. He made fun of me because I couldn't open it. But I thought about it and this is why........

    When I started making the sqaures, I thought (in my mind)

    I was doing this for someone that is sicker than I am. I am the giver, not the receiver.  So what this beautiful gesture made me realize is that I really do have stage 4 mets (duh!) and that all of you REALLY care about me. 

    I thank you from the bottom of my heart! And I hope someday soon we will all meet and I can personally thank you for accepting me into your circle!

     ((hugs))

    Love, Lori

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

    Ladies, Ladies, Ladies.....

    Yesterday, I was on the messages boards and had to stop to pick up my son from school. I opened the front door and found a box w/Liz'a return address on it.

    I CRIED! I knew what was in it and let me tell you.....I don't deserve it!

    I brought it inside and left to get Sean. I cried the whole time in the car. Sean thought something bad happened to me! I told him...something beautiful happen. On the way home, we went over to my husband's office and I told him what came today. He made fun of me because I couldn't open it. But I thought about it and this is why........

    When I started making the sqaures, I thought (in my mind)

    I was doing this for someone that is sicker than I am. I am the giver, not the receiver.  So what this beautiful gesture made me realize is that I really do have stage 4 mets (duh!) and that all of you REALLY care about me. 

    I thank you from the bottom of my heart! And I hope someday soon we will all meet and I can personally thank you for accepting me into your circle!

     ((hugs))

    Love, Lori

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

    Lori,  you are indeed a giver.   We thank you for the support and the gift of your friendship.  

    Sending you hugs, and thank you again for the wonderful support you give to us.

    Hugs, Madison

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

    Lori - yeah!   I'm so glad it got there.  You are so giving and supportive.  Wrap yourself in our hugs and remember we're always here for you.

    Hugs

    Liz

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