Author Topic: Show me your yarn!! (Read 29302 times)

Triss · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 10:58:45 PM »

I avoid using my N at all, it just does not feel right though I was getting the hang of it after Carolyn and Van's wedding gifts. I still like the smaller ones. I cannot even imagine using a size P. WOW!

Wrennie · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 11:03:37 PM »

That pic of Skinny in Vixens thread.... the yellow granny square....I did with 3 threads of Worsted weight and a Q!!

Triss · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 11:06:10 PM »

Now I would probably use an I for that as well. For a long time the only sized hook I had was a g and I used it for everything. Then I found out hooks came in more sizes.

Triss · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 04:21:05 PM »

Updates on projects. I have been busy this week. I got the blue scarf done and just love it!

I am keeping this one for myself, the first of all the ones I have made. Thank you again Wrennie for getting those yarns for me. I had a blast with them.

And I have been working on my nieces afghan today... until I just ran out of yarn. Here is the update, into the 2nd of 5 rows of blocks.

Ok I got the clickable links working.

Wrennie · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 04:29:48 PM »

I love the blue scarf! Looks better crocheted than it did on the skein. Funny how some yarns are like that.
The afghan is coming along nicely too.

Triss · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 04:32:02 PM »

Both the red and blue looked better worked up than they did rolled up. I have the afghan back in its box now. Ran out of cream and could have sworn I bought one more skein but I cannot find it anywhere. So I get to start something new again.

Wrennie · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 04:58:05 PM »

Well it isnt done but heres the one i have in progress. It is a very soft yarn but pretty difficult to work with even with a large hook

*broken link removed*

Triss · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 05:02:53 PM »

I really like that one Wrennie. It is going to make a nice scarf.

I started with an eyelash yarn in about the same color, the stuff that Carol sent me. I am thining a shawl so I am doing the long side first, a lil over 6 feet and will go until I run out of yarn.

Wrennie · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 12:34:18 PM »

Ok slight dilemma. i have gone through 1 skein and itis about 26 inches long. SO, both will be about 52". Kind of short. This yarn is way to hard to rp out. I can look for one more skein of the same color. Dont know if I'll find it. I went on Bernats site and they dont list Galaxy any more.
If I find it should I go with the same color, since i wont be able to find the samde dye lot anyway. Or go with a contrasting or complimentay color?
Dark Lilac craft and yarn site Here are the colors i might find locally

Triss · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 12:44:42 PM »

Is there any way to get the person who sent it to you to check and see if they could maybe get one more skein? If not I would go with a different color in the middle like you did with the very first one you posted of the pebbles yarns. That looks really good.

Wrennie · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 01:01:47 PM »

It probably wouldnt be worth it to ship. She's far from me. I'll look in JoAnns, see if they have any. I think I might do the different colors on either end with the majority of red in the middle. I like the pebbles one too, but just to make it different.

Triss · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 01:07:31 PM »

That is a bummer. Hopefully you can find some that looks nice with it.

Tamara · « **Reply #37 on:** Sep 10, 2007, 06:58:56 AM »

Beautiful work girls.

I must take a few pics of some thing i did as well.
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Wrennie · « **Reply #38 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 09:11:41 AM »

As I cleaned out one of my craft bins I found an old crochet project I had started. I cant remember how long ago it was or exactly what I was thinking, but it looks like I'll have another lapghan by winter!
Also
JoAnnes had the Vannas Choice yarn on sale 2 for $5 if anyone was interested (ahem Triss) in getting some for themselves.

Triss · « **Reply #39 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 03:08:10 PM »

So what does it look like Wrennie?

I could not find your yarn, lots of Bernat stuff but no galaxy at all. I picked up some Vanna's stuff for 2.99 each. I do not have a clue where JoAnnes is in this area. I also got some peach colored baby yarn for a new afghan. That will make 3 I have in progress right now.

Wrennie · « **Reply #40 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 03:40:02 PM »

It's pink white & blue variegated yarn. Granny squares that are 11 rounds each. 2 of them are a darker version of the same colors. I got a big ball of white to connect them or maybe vary white squares with the colored ones.

Triss · « **Reply #41 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 03:43:32 PM »

Sounds very pretty. How far along are you into the project?

Wrennie · « **Reply #42 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 03:57:41 PM »

I think there were 7 squares made. One of the dark ones is a few repeats shy of done, so I may rip out one row and make them 10 rounds with a white border round, or two. I think I was figuring 9 squares, but I'm not sure of the placement of the 2 dark ones. Maybe I'll make 2 lapghans. One with the 2 dark, 2 light and white. Hmmm, going to have to look at them and see what jumps out at me.....

Triss · « **Reply #43 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 04:01:46 PM »

Those ones sound very pretty. How large are your completed squares?

Wrennie · « **Reply #44 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 04:05:38 PM »

uh, 11 rounds is about 16 inches square, maybe. I'll measure when I go home.

Triss · « **Reply #45 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 04:08:44 PM »

That is pretty good sized then. How large do you like the lapghans to be?

Wrennie · « **Reply #46 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 04:14:27 PM »

Just enough to cover my lap and legs while watching tv in the winter. The cats claim most of them for themselves.

Triss · « **Reply #47 on:** Sep 13, 2007, 04:23:29 PM »

My kids claim anything about that size so there are bunches hanging around but they sure are perfect for them.

Penny · « **Reply #48 on:** Sep 14, 2007, 09:13:56 AM »

Our cats claim the 2 that my step-mom made for us years ago, after all the washes and tumbles in the dryer, they are the most comfy thing to curl up with!!

Tina · « **Reply #49 on:** Sep 15, 2007, 02:00:02 PM »

Wanna see my yarn? Ted and i took a trip to Michaels today. I wanted to look for a certain kind of bead and didn't find it. I also wanted to look for a larger crochet hook than I can find around my house.. I did find that. So I'm checking out their yarn trying to find Wrennie's galaxy (mars) and a lady comes down the aisle passing out cards. 25% off of your total purchase. Whoopee!!
I went to their $2 yarn bin and loaded up. I bought 39 rolls. I went to the checkout and put everything through and she scanned my card. Bells and whistles!! I get an additional 25% of for a total of fifty percent. The $2 yarns were only $1, too. So 39 skeins of various yarn and a crochet hook cost me a touch over $20 with the tax.

It feels so good.

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Author Topic: Show me your yarn!! (Read 29302 times)

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