First Timer!

[LiterateHousewife]

I am also a first timer and I can't wait to get started. I've got my yarn on the ready. I picked colors that will look nice in my living room. I am planning to bring it all with me to work tomorrow morning so I can get started during my lunch break. I am looking forward to working out this mystery with you.

[disneypal]

Clue #1 will be posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (US)

Whoo hoo - It is finally almost here !! I'm still so excited !!

[AuntieEm]

Hi all, I am a newbie here. Have been crocheting for a number of years - but never participated in anything like this. In fact, never heard of anything like this before. Came across it while searching for patterns...can't wait to get started.

[patbeth]

Hello

I'm a beginner crocheter and this is my first CAL. I love making blankets and am very excited for tomorrow and meeting fellow crocheters!!

Happy Valintine's everybody,

[Shandeh]

Welcome everyone!

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you, as we make our blankets together.

[crochetqueen]

Last year, I think I was one of the very last ones to finish my blanket.
But, it was not a problem. And I had a beautiful blanket when I finished! [/quote]

I still haven't finished last years CAL!!! I have all the squares done, I just can't force myself to spend all the time that it is going to take to join them all!

[TwinkleToes2day]

What worries me though is that the Reference notes say that we will be doing several sections and then joining them. You all do NOT know how much I absolutely HATE joining (sigh). I might just do all the sections and stare at them for a year before I join them...

I think there are a LOT of us that don't really enjoy joining. But, maybe we can plan a weekend joining party in here one weekend. We can talk about silly things, and encourage each other that way, posting photos of our achievements and disasters. Let's make it fun!

That's a great idea A JAL may be just the medicine needed for lots of folk by the time we've finished the CAL/KAL no crochet emoticon I love emoticons
This is my very first CAL too but am looking forward to it really In fact I only found this about 20minutes ago
I have seen mention of CAL's many times but never knew where they were and didn't want to seem by asking. I need to go check out what yarn I have available now so I can start. I'm in the UK so am unsure what time the first clue will appear for me. Anyone know Thanks

[Shandeh]

the first clue will be revealed in about four hours and twenty minutes. 10 a.m. EST

[Tiffanna]

I still haven't finished last years CAL!!! I have all the squares done, I just can't force myself to spend all the time that it is going to take to join them all!

I was really surprised, but last year I managed to have each square blocked and joined, and the finished afghan blocked in about a day. I just took a Saturday and did it. It was a really good thing my husband has no problem watching our 3 kids on his own since I doubt I would've finished that part in a day if I had been focusing on them too. Even with the kids though I probably could have finished it in a weekend. It took way less time than I expected, and I had been dreading it too.

[delgram]

My first Mystery afghan too. Looking forward to having fun and learning some new stitches. I hope I can keep up. Delgram