CAL 2012

[Shandeh]

I have been reading a lot of posts on blocking. I have been crocheting for years and have never blocked anything. Will it be necessary to block during the CAL???
If so I think I will have to find out how to do it.

I think blocking is a personal preference thing. I've never blocked squares for an afghan, but several crafters block everything they make. So, it's your decision whether you block or not.

[Shandeh]

My color choices are: White (MC), Mauve Glow, Fresh Flower, Princess, Greek Sea
I will be out of town when the first clue comes in but I will jump right on it the following Monday - I'm very excited - I've never done a CAL before !

Pretty colors!
I'm sorry you'll be out of town when the clue is released.

[donna]

just recieved my yarn, this is my first mystery crochet along, can't wait to get started!

crochetmawmaw

Me too !! The idea and timing of this is perfect for me. I just chose colors on what appealed to me at the time and made sure I ordered plenty. Got the yarn today and I must say it is going to be interesting. What a great "gift" we'll be giving ourselves right ???

Have fun with this everyone.

[kathieh]

I have been reading a lot of posts on blocking. I have been crocheting for years and have never blocked anything. Will it be necessary to block during the CAL???
If so I think I will have to find out how to do it.

I think blocking is a personal preference thing. I've never blocked squares for an afghan, but several crafters block everything they make. So, it's your decision whether you block or not.

Thank you Shandeh!! I think I will just go without blocking since I have never done it before!

[LuckyRainbow]

I have been reading a lot of posts on blocking. I have been crocheting for years and have never blocked anything. Will it be necessary to block during the CAL???

If so I think I will have to find out how to do it.

Blocking is not strictly necessary, but it helps with the seaming. There is plenty of help here and on the web.

[HG]

I can't wait to start on the new cal!!!!

[Shandeh]

Thank you Shandeh!! I think I will just go without blocking since I have never done it before!

You and me both, my friend! I only block when things don't fit together right. But, most of the time, they work out just fine.

[sugarmag69]

I just ordered my yarn for the CAL. I'm making it for my 7 yo daughter so she picked out the colors. We're going with Fresh Flower (MC), Princess, Mauve Glow, Blue Gown and Birch White. I'm just picking up crocheting after not doing it for a few years. I'm excited to get started again. ~Brenda

[Sweepea1020]

I am a relatively new crocheter!(about one year).I am also self taught. This will be my first CAL,I hope I will be able to keep up. I ordered my yarn today. I can't wait!!

[Shandeh]

Welcome, new members!

I'm excited about our CAL also.