Crochet Along: Week 6

Welcome Back! It's our last week,of this Crochet Along. And I for one, am very excited! How about you? Our goal for the week, is the edging. :) That's it! And we're done with our Bunny Blankets!!!

Lola has been working on 2 separate blankets. And finished 1, over the weekend. Lola will be posting some tips, for the edging today. I'd definitely go over to her blog, to read up. I'm sure it will be helpful, before you start your edging.



This has been a very fun project to work on! And I can't wait, to wrap up my blanket, for a precious new baby! Hopefully, very soon, Lola and I will get another Crochet Along started. If you're interested, come back soon. Please send us your project ideas! We'd love to hear all about them. Now, all that's left, is to finish our blankets. And enjoy them! Thanks for all the fun! :)

~Manders

Crochet Along: Week 5

Hi Crochet Along Pals! How are your blankets going? Mine is going well. I'm actually +5 rows right now. I got lots of crocheting done, while traveling this weekend. :)

This week is big! We're working on rows 67-87. That's our last "bunny block!" Essentially, the same set of work, that we did Week 3. At the end of this week, we'll be done with the blocks!



I'm very excited. Actually, the baby I'm making this for, is almost here. So I better get working! Life has just been so busy. Literally, the second half of March, is always crazy for us! Our 3 kids have birthdays. We have a lot of traveling. And many of our friends' kids have birthdays too! Hopefully, I get my blanket finished. :)

~Manders

Crochet Along: Week 4

Hi Crochet Friends! How are you doing? Our blankets are halfway done! I'm so excited! Even my husband commented on my blanket. Saying that I should make one, for our house. :)

This week, our goal is to work on rows 46-66. We'll have 3 "bunny blocks" by next Sunday! What makes me more excited is, I don't have to carry around the pattern. Because this week, is just like Week 1!



On a personal note, it's been a little tough, to stay motivated. I know, that if I'd been working on this alone, I'd have put it down a few times. Between working, party planning, and just life, it's been a little difficult to make time to crochet. Yesterday alone, my daughter had a dance performance. And we had a Baby Shower to go to.

That's why I like the idea, of the "Crochet Along." It keeps you motivated. And moving in the right direction. Have I mentioned all your e-mails? They keep me motivated too! So many great notes. That you all, are enjoying this too!

Well, today, my baby turns 5! And we have a day of fun ahead of us. So I'm almost positive, that my crocheting, is going to wait until tomorrow. Then I'm going to try and jam as much into Monday and Tuesday nights. Because my twins turn 2, on Wednesday. And this week is Spring Break. Oh, so much to do! But I'm determined, to work on my blanket! :)

~Manders

Crochet Along: Week 3

Hi everyone! How are your blankets coming along? Good I hope! Lola happened to post some tips, this past week. If you're having some problems, you might want to read her post. If your particular issue wasn't addressed, please leave us a comment. Or e-mail us!

This week, our goal is another "bunny block." Rows 25-45. I'm pretty excited to see this block. I want to know how the bunnies are going to look. Together. Going in opposite directions.



I had a few issues this week. My issues were more because, I didn't like the way my work was looking. So I experimented, with different sized crochet hooks. But now, things are moving along nicely.

I also didn't have much time to crochet this week. I'm 4 rows short, of last week's goal. Mostly because, I'm trying to get my kids' birthday parties together. Oh, and I've been working. Since midweek. So I haven't had much time to just crochet. I hope to remedy that, this week. Tomorrow night, I look forward to some uninterrupted crocheting time.

~Manders

Crochet Along: Week 2

And we begin! Week 2 of our Crochet Along, is were we start crocheting! For this week, our goal is to begin our blanket. And to get to row 24. This will complete the first "bunny block."



Remember, if you are having problems, feel free to leave me or Lola a comment. Or send us an email. We're here to help. As much as we can! Everyone encounters a problem, from time to time. And we'd love to help out, wherever we can.

As for me, we're just starting Week 2, and I already had a problem. A sorta major one. But I called up Lola. Who helped me out. You see, before we decided on a pattern, for this Crochet Along, there was a big sale. On yarn! The sale ended over 3 weeks ago. I figured the stores would have restocked by now. No luck! That's what I get, for living in a small town!

I went to Wal-Mart too. But between 2 crafts stores, and 2 Wal-Marts, I couldn't find enough of one color. :( Like I said, I called Lola. Who gave me this idea. Since I'm making this blanket for a Baby Shower present, why not use baby yarn? I ended up buying 2 big skeins of Bernat's Baby Sport. In the baby yellow. The skeins are 10.5 oz. And under $5 at Wal-Mart. Lola insisted, that I'd have more than enough with 1. She makes a similar blanket, that is larger, with 1 skein. Because it has to do with yardage, not weight. But I bought 2. Just in case!

Along with using Baby Sport, I'm going to use a G hook. Lola said this is essential, because of the weight of the yarn. It will make for a "neater" looking blanket. I might make some modifications to the pattern as well. Depending on how large the blanket is. Maybe add one "bunny block," in both directions. Again, I'll probably consult Lola. So if you are considering what I'm doing, and want me to post the modifications, let me know.

See, I told you that we all have problems from time to time. That's what this Crochet Along is all about. Helping each other out. Getting ideas from each other. And in the end, having a blanket to be proud of.

Personally, my goal for this week, is to try and get 5 rows done, a night. Because I know better. The weekends are tough for me. I like to spend time with my family. And there is usually little, to no time for crocheting. How are you doing so far?

~Manders

Crochet Along: Week 1

Welcome Back! This is Week 1, of Lola and I's Crochet Along. This week, is going to be simple. If you'd like to join, you can still let Lola or I know. You can email me, at MandersinLove (at) yahoo (dot) com. Or Lola at SweetNightingaleSing (at) gmail (dot) com.

Week 1 is going to be simple. Remember, this is just about having fun. And having others to cheer you on! Just print out this pattern. And do a little shopping. For the yarn. The pattern asks for 35 oz. And a size H crochet hook. That's it! You've got a week to get your supplies.



I have had a bit of trouble, trying to figure out who I'm making this blanket for. Do I make it for a Baby Shower that I'm going to? Or do I make it for an Easter throw, for our home? I decided to make it for a baby. And it's going to be yellow. To match a cute little nursery theme. I'm so excited! And I hope that you join in, on all the fun!

~Manders

Filet Crochet Bunny Blanket Crochet Along

Do you remember when Lola and I hosted a "Crochet-Along" last year? We'd always planned on doing another one. Hoping that we could "get it together," last Fall. But it just didn't happen. Very unfortunate. Never fear, Lola and I are finally planning our 2nd one. :)

Let me tell you, it wasn't easy, finding a pattern. There are so many free patterns available, that we just couldn't decide on one. But guess what? We picked one. Perfect for spring and Easter! The Filet Crochet Bunny Blanket.



Isn't it adorable? We picked this pattern for a few reasons. It's not a difficult pattern. It's absolutely adorable! And it can easily be used for Easter, Spring, or a baby. I don't know about you, but I've been invited to so many Baby Showers lately! I would LOVE to make this blanket, for one of them. :)

Are you interested yet? If you are, please leave a note here, or on Lola's blog. You can also email either one of us. My email is MandersinLove (at) yahoo (dot) com. Lola's is SweetNightingaleSing (at) gmail (dot) com.

This will be a fun project to work on. The way we have it planned out, every week, we'll work on a small section. Every Sunday, Lola and I, will post that week's plan/goal. For example, next week, will be week 1. When we buy our supplies. If everything goes as planned, our blankets should be done, by April 1st!

I hope that some of you are interested. Because it's really a lot of fun. Doesn't it always seem to be more fun, to work on these projects, with other people? Well, if you're interested, I hope to hear from you!

~Manders

Week 1: Let Our Crochet Along Begin!

Today we begin our Crochet Along. Every Monday we're going to check in. Post about our progress and our goals for the following week. And if you have any questions, please leave a comment on my post for the week, or on Lola's blog. We'll try and help you out.



Here's our Crochet Along Schedule. We're trying to allow progress over time. And still get our project done by Easter. Remember, you can join at anytime. You can also email me (MandersinLove at yahoo dot com) or Lola (SweetNightingaleSing at gmail dot com). And you don't have to follow our schedule. It's just a rough outline for all of us.

Week 1 (March 14-20): Buy supplies, print pattern, and work to Round 10.
Week 2 (March 21-27); Work Rounds 11-25.
Week 3 (March 28-April 3) : Work the handle.
Week 4 (April 4-10): Work ear #1.
Week 5 (April 11-17): Work ear #2.
Week 6 (April 18-24): Put your bunny basket together and enjoy!

I hope that we can work on this project together and enjoy! It sounds like so much fun. And honestly, I can't wait to start. I've got my yarn waiting for me to start. Is it bad that I'm looking forward to "Naptime" today? I hope not! Lola and I have received 24 emails together. So it sounds like there are lots of interested people out there. Now let's have some fun!

~Manders

Amigurumi Bunny Basket Crochet Along

Lola and I have been talking. And since a few of our friends know how to crochet, we thought we'd do a "Crochet-Along." Lola looked for a good project. Something easy for beginners, fun for all, and interesting enough for more advanced crocheters.

We've decided on the Amigurumi Bunny Basket from Lion Brand. What do you think? Would you like to join in?



If you would, please leave a comment on this post, or on Lola's blog. I think this could be fun! And we have a while before Easter. I'm thinking that this basket could be great for a kid. For their Easter Egg Hunt, or to have in your house. I might put candy or a plant in mine! I hope some of my wonderful readers will join in on the fun!

~Manders