tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post4605639813079115529..comments2024-03-12T21:23:43.553-05:00Comments on Ranger 911: x's and o's.Vickie @ Ranger 911http://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-4735841758820439982016-04-26T13:48:52.236-05:002016-04-26T13:48:52.236-05:00Congratulations and welcome to the Dark Side!! I a...Congratulations and welcome to the Dark Side!! I am not the least bit surprised that your first attempts look splendid. You are an artiste my dear. I hope crochet is a bit easier on your digits too. xo<br />TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423318209101053785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-85903531073703993612016-03-28T10:42:41.986-05:002016-03-28T10:42:41.986-05:00Good for you! Your first square is leaps and boun...Good for you! Your first square is leaps and bounds better than my first crocheted square several years ago. We did back and forth patterns for a dishcloth. Not nearly as fun. I left my first crochet class with blurred vision because I looked at nothing but my crochet for so long and so hard. I hope you like crochet. You're an accomplished knitter, but I think crochet is so much easier -- especially correcting mistakes.Sweet Posy Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915541210527642552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-48318164120285640442016-03-27T18:40:59.766-05:002016-03-27T18:40:59.766-05:00An afghan in your home would look charming !An afghan in your home would look charming !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736566039475026513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-14118007259522778512016-03-21T10:28:48.199-05:002016-03-21T10:28:48.199-05:00Knitting is what I usually do, but nothing can be...Knitting is what I usually do, but nothing can beat a pretty granny square afghan. Just one at a time will get you there, if not a great coaster. Congrats on learning!Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-75647029724564692862016-03-20T12:10:15.422-05:002016-03-20T12:10:15.422-05:00You are so creative, Vickie, I'm not surprised...You are so creative, Vickie, I'm not surprised how quickly you picked up crocheting. I have a feeling you'll have your beautiful afghan completed way before your finish date. :-))<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-17737066536828516322016-03-20T07:24:12.453-05:002016-03-20T07:24:12.453-05:00Your blog is amazing!
I am your new ranger :-)))
Your blog is amazing!<br />I am your new ranger :-)))<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134585202269840926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-12418602653951682962016-03-18T11:19:30.299-05:002016-03-18T11:19:30.299-05:00Gorgeous!! Gorgeous!! ProtectorofVintage (Ann)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-30512530652453962682016-03-18T07:20:36.643-05:002016-03-18T07:20:36.643-05:00Vickie it's looking so beautiful!! Good for yo...Vickie it's looking so beautiful!! Good for you for learning something new!! I actually watched a learn how to crochet video not too long ago. I'm so intimidated by any kind of thread and needle. I didn't even give it a go. <br />I hope that snow you told me about melts away quick!! Have a great weekend and thank you for all of your sweet comments! xo SallyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725595222916122199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-62323357770146003012016-03-16T20:43:50.132-05:002016-03-16T20:43:50.132-05:00Ah but it will look gorgeous when it is done and y...Ah but it will look gorgeous when it is done and you can enjoy all the pretty colours in the meantime. Congratulations for sticking with you.Rustic Maple Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216744907648848408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-49328168082458576582016-03-15T17:23:37.001-05:002016-03-15T17:23:37.001-05:00It will get done eventually ! Lovely circles thus ...It will get done eventually ! Lovely circles thus far ! I had to smile as I'd tried knitting about 2 years ago and gave up and just stuck with my quilting but still had learning to crochet on the bucket list. Most of my quilting projects are painstakingly slow so I can sympathize. Hand word is so relaxing though, isn't it! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-34628688960881952382016-03-13T01:43:04.976-06:002016-03-13T01:43:04.976-06:00I'm definitely marking my calendar for April 2...I'm definitely marking my calendar for April 2025 to see that goregous finished crochet work!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-57892064558181074922016-03-09T22:13:10.286-06:002016-03-09T22:13:10.286-06:00Oh, how wonderful, Vickie!!! But be advised, croch...Oh, how wonderful, Vickie!!! But be advised, crochet should come with a warning, it is highly addictive.<br />Amalia<br />xohandmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-74721533158316258802016-03-09T19:32:19.867-06:002016-03-09T19:32:19.867-06:00That's a beautiful afghan. It does look like ...That's a beautiful afghan. It does look like a lot of work to make though. I tried my hand at crocheting when I was a teenager. I never made more than a bracelet. Ha! Good luck with your project. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-10564054072312120102016-03-09T07:58:10.216-06:002016-03-09T07:58:10.216-06:00They are beautiful. I can't crochet to save my...They are beautiful. I can't crochet to save my life. Keep up the good work.<br />I have a hard time even spelling crochet.<br /><br />Kathy<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-71526778360109533182016-03-09T07:54:22.889-06:002016-03-09T07:54:22.889-06:00Vickie, those squares are beautiful. You are somet...Vickie, those squares are beautiful. You are something else. I have crocheted one afghan with granny squares. I learned in high school and it took me until I was married to actually finish it. I still have it though and love it dearly. Your's is going to be amazing. Keep it up girl!craftyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400302405215258750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-25360100836986998012016-03-08T23:50:30.395-06:002016-03-08T23:50:30.395-06:00You're amazing! I can't even imagine doing...You're amazing! I can't even imagine doing those beautiful circles and you did it. They're beautiful too. Good for you, my friend :)<br /><br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-6014501647488252452016-03-08T18:10:49.834-06:002016-03-08T18:10:49.834-06:00Hi Vickie, Well you are incredible learning to cro...Hi Vickie, Well you are incredible learning to crochet. Your work is beautiful. I've been crocheting for 40 years and love it. It does get faster and easier as you go along. However, you have already master knitting so I'd say you are ahead of most. Have fun and enjoy the process. Everything you touch turns to gold!! xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-20736102242153663922016-03-08T01:11:39.354-06:002016-03-08T01:11:39.354-06:00Crocheting is fun and easy once you get the hang o...Crocheting is fun and easy once you get the hang of it. I do lots of crocheted edges on napkins and table runners and I crocheted 6 Christmas stockings the first year I was married. We still use those stocking 45 years later. But, I have never made an afghan. Maybe I should make one.<br /><br />The more you crochet, the faster you will get so I know you'll have that afghan finished by the end of this decade!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-89978132279338299682016-03-07T20:55:03.147-06:002016-03-07T20:55:03.147-06:00I love your sense of humor! You won't be surpr...I love your sense of humor! You won't be surprised to hear I don't crochet. ;-) Your work is beautiful. Doesn't matter if you're slow or it takes you until 2025 to finish an afghan. Just enjoy the process. And hey, since your hubby is retired, HE can put dinner on the table! There you go, more time for you to crochet! :-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-57724467594516561862016-03-07T19:17:08.710-06:002016-03-07T19:17:08.710-06:00You are so entertaining...and talented! When I fir...You are so entertaining...and talented! When I first glanced at the text, I saw "I'm currently working on my doctorate". Say whaaat?? Well, if it makes you feel any better, when I took that jewelry making class, I kept saying we needed to be in the remedial course - I was so slow! My daughter caught on really well, but it surprised me that my doll-making sister (who is also very talented in other artsy things), was as slow as me. What didn't surprise me is that sister went home, like you, and accomplished the earrings (we didn't finish them!), and made another bracelet. The instructor later posted on FB that the class would be scheduled for 4 hrs (it was supposed to be 2, but we took so long, she decided to alter course, lol).<br />Seriously, though, I love FLowers in the Snow (didn't know the name), and granny squares in general. I collect the cotton potholders. Believe it or not, I crocheted back in the 70s - I think I burned those brain cells, though. :/Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-59893503734672481922016-03-07T17:55:39.635-06:002016-03-07T17:55:39.635-06:00You crack me up, Vickie. LOL I think you'll fi...You crack me up, Vickie. LOL I think you'll finish your afghan before 2025, doctorate or not. Solveig's afghan is beautiful. How cool that you were able to connect with her and share it with us. My mother was a keen crocheter and taught me when I was in my teens. I quit crocheting after I married and haven't picked up the hook since. It's really popular these days. Have fun! xo ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-28154344102760407512016-03-07T16:36:48.472-06:002016-03-07T16:36:48.472-06:00The only time I crocheted was in high school durin...The only time I crocheted was in high school during home ec. Remember that? It was a pink and white granny square blanket but I never finished it. I could never quite get the hang of the tight stiches and it was always too loose looking. I held onto that thing for over 30 years thinking some day I'll finish it. Nope.<br /><br />The blanket you showed is stunning. I can't imagine how much work she put into that. Actually, yes I could. I'm in awe.<br /><br />It looks like your squares are nicely done. Maybe you're not as fast as you would like to be, but slow and steady wins the race!<br /><br />XXX<br /><br />(I've changed my blog so don't be confused). <br /><br />XXXDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-10486411304852744862016-03-07T15:18:56.049-06:002016-03-07T15:18:56.049-06:00So pretty, Vickie! I love the charming colors...a...So pretty, Vickie! I love the charming colors...and the afghan is gorgeous! Good for you!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-65864138469554451932016-03-07T14:33:54.379-06:002016-03-07T14:33:54.379-06:00Wonderful! I love crochet, your blanket will be go...Wonderful! I love crochet, your blanket will be gorgeous AND finished before then! Find a new-to-you show to binge watch on a slow (?) weekend, haha! Then, crochet til your hands want to curl up and fall off. Or not. But, slow and steady gets the blanket done. Since David has been home, we finally discovered Gilmore Girls and watched ALL SEVEN SEASONS in a matter of weeks. We made ourselves stretch it a little, but good grief, did we get sucked in! Michelle Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13142493059955332647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-8689446136664313222016-03-07T12:41:21.009-06:002016-03-07T12:41:21.009-06:00I adore a colorful granny square afghan - but I do...I adore a colorful granny square afghan - but I doubt I'll ever have the skills or the time to make one so maybe....ETSY???? :)Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.com