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[Processing Crafts] CROCHET ALONG - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 13

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Post time: 2014-1-21 01:24
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Good morning everyone! Welcome to Week 13 of the CA!!! :D

Well from the looks of the threads it is only myself, @waterlillie and @crochetnmama that are still working on these happy hippos. I want to ask you girls, where are you at with your CA projects? I just want to know if I should speed up the schedule or leave it as is. Seeing that it's only a couple of us we can decide what to do from here. I am finished and ready to start week 13, but I am thinking about wrapping up two weeks in one from here on out...I am just sooo excited to get this hippo done! I have some fun ideas to finish her and I cannot wait!!! :loveliness:

So what do you think? I can always leave the schedule as is too that is certainly not a problem, but if you both have the extra time to do a little more each week please let me know and we can make the decision together! Don't worry though! If you would rather I keep it as is I will gladly do so! I just want to know what your thoughts are. Thank you so much! ((HAPPY HIPPO HUGS))


For your reference, below are the links to all the previous posts for this project:
Crochet Along - Project 2: Idea Submissions
Crochet Along - Project 2: Vote
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 1
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 2
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 3
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 4
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 5
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 6
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 7
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 8
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 9
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 10
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 11
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 12


QUICK REMINDERS:
- If your motifs are wavey or uneven this will fill out when you stuff your Hippo (W1, Pg 3, Fl 21)
- If using dark or brightly colored yarn and you are concerned with the stuffing showing; you can use colored pantyhose/stockings to fill with stuffing first and THEN stuff your Hippo with the stuffed stockings!
(W2, Pg 2, Fl 12) ***Weblink for more tips/tricks see W1, Pg 4, Fl 36***
- You can use the invisible join technique for changing colors, see W2, Pg 3, Fl 20, 23


Previous Post Highlightes:

WEEK 1:  Pg 2 (Fl 11, 12) Discussion about using different hooks and yarn sizes
WEEK 4:  Pg 1 (Fl 4, 5, 6) Discussion and advice on using safety eyes with this project
WEEK 7:  Pg 2 (Fl 12) Great technique for joining colors / new rounds without a slip stitch
WEEK 11: Group progress check point


CROCHET ALONG - STITCH SCHEDULE
**I do have a favor to ask, if any of you have already worked an African Flower Motif and you could share with us some advice or alternative tips outside from the pattern, please share with us below. I grately appreciate it in advance!

10/28/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 1
Please take this time to download and review the pattern in its entirety! READ IT THOROUGHLY! You are going to want to design and plan out your colors for each piece. Take note of any materials you may need to acquire and take this time to do so. I have posted some pictures above to help boost your creative minds :)

This is a very extensive pattern that includes some new techniques you may or may not be familiar with. All the details are included within the pattern download and I HIGHLY recommend you follow it completely. Practice these new techniques and learn the different motifs! For a successful finished project you will need to know exactly what to do and how to assemble the pieces. If you come across any concerns or questions simpily reply to this thread and we will work on it together!

11/04/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 2
Weekly check-in thread -
continue practicing your motifs and techniques from the Week 1. Gather your materials and plan out your project. Decide which joining method you prefer and how you want to proceed. It seems like many of us are using the join-as-you-go method, this is not mandatory, you can choose to make all of the pieces first and join them at the end.  Your preference! Please take note that I will be following the pattern for the stitch schedule and the pattern is based on the join-as-you-go method. Again this is all up to you and what you are most comfortable with.

NOTE: The designer has chosen to start the motifs with Ch 5 and slip stitch to form a ring. If you prefer, as I do, you can substitute the Ch 5 for a magic circle. If you do not know how to work the magic circle, YouTube has some wonderful tutorials! I find that it makes it easier when using the magic circle and it gives you the ability to adjust the tightness of the inner circle simply by pulling on a piece of yarn! Look it up and judge for yourself! **Please note, this only stands as a reference, you do not need to use the magic circle


11/11/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 3
STEP 1 - HIND LEGS - Make (2) hexagons and (2) pentagons and join per instruction, Weekly check-in thread


11/18/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 4
STEP 2 - BUM OCTAGON - Make (1) large octagon and join, Weekly check-in thread


11/25/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 5
STEP 3 (1 of 2) - BUM PENTAGONS - Make (2 of 4) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

12/02/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 6
STEP 3 (2 of 2) -  BUM PENTAGONS - Make (last 2 of 4) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread


12/09/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 7
STEP 4 (1 of 3 - LEFT SIDE OF BUM) - Make (1) hexagon and (1) pentagon and join, Weekly check-in thread

12/16/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 8
STEP 4 (2 of 3 - RIGHT SIDE OF BUM) - Make (1) hexagon and (1) pentagon and join, Weekly check-in thread

12/23/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 9
STEP 4 (3 of 3 - TOP OF BUM) - Make (1) hexagon and join. ROUND 2 COMPLETE! Weekly check-in thread

12/30/2013 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 10
STEP 5  - BELLY OCTAGON - Make (1) octagon and join, Weekly check-in thread
***ALMOST HALF WAY THERE***

01/06/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 11
STEP 6 - ROUND 3 HEXAGONS - Make (2) hexagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

01/13/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 12
STEP 7 - ROUND 3 HEPTAGONS - Make (2) heptagons and join, Weekly check-in thread     


*** HALF WAY DONE ***  {:3_59:} {:3_48:}
01/20/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 13
STEP 8 - FRONT LEGS - Make (3) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread


01/27/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 14
STEP 9 (1 of 2) - ROUND 4 MOTIFS - Make (2) hexagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

02/03/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 15
STEP 9 (2 of 2) - ROUND 4 MOTIFS - Make (3) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

02/10/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 16
NECK (1 of 3) - TOP OF NECK - Make (1) pentagon and join, Weekly check-in thread

02/17/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 17
NECK (2 of 3) - SIDES OF NECK - Make (2) pentagon and join, Weekly check-in thread

02/24/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 18
NECK (3 of 3) - LAST NECK MOTIF - Make (1) pentagon and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/03/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 19
HEAD - EYE MOTIFS - Make (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/10/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 20
HEAD - CHEEK MOTIFS - Make (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/17/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 21
HEAD - UNDER MOUTH - Make (1) hexagon and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/24/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 22
HEAD - TOP OF NOSE - Make (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/31/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 23
HEAD - NOSE PATCHES - Make (2) "nose patches" and join, Weekly check-in thread

04/07/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 24
HEAD - NOSE END - Make (1) pentagon and join, add eyes to your liking, then stuff the Happypotamus!!! YAY SOOO CLOSE!!! Weekly check-in thread

04/14/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 25
HEAD - EARS - Make (2) "modified" hexagons per instruction and join! Weekly check-in thread
***Please post a picture of your finished hippo this week as soon as possible so I can get them together for the final vote***

04/21/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 26
Final check-in and vote for best project! PLUS....PRIZE ANNOUNCMENT!!! YAHOO!!!



If you have any questions or concerns, advice or suggestions, pictures to share or anything else you would like to add please reply below. Be sure to check back soon for added information and shares!

Have a great week and as always happy stitching!!!
Amanda :loveliness:

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Post time: 2014-1-21 01:30
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I am going to still be working... even if you want to kick me aside ...lol
I keep getting distracted ... so sorry

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one day I will get a cord or a new phone :) lol  Post time 2014-1-22 00:49
Awe bummerific! :(  Post time 2014-1-21 12:09
I will but I do not have a cord to do that DERN IT  Post time 2014-1-21 02:38
Post some pics of your progress girly! I want to see what you've done so far! :D  Post time 2014-1-21 01:36
I have the back legs and the bum together LOL  Post time 2014-1-21 01:35
or own paces! I just wanted to see what you girls thought. Honestly I'll probably just follow along with the original schedule anyways....I keep starting new projects hahaa!  Post time 2014-1-21 01:35
LOLOLOL! #1 no way would I kick anyone aside silly! And #2 I know all about being distracted...why do you think mine isn't done yet LOL! Don't apologize! This is a group project and we all work at...  Post time 2014-1-21 01:33
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Here is my happypotamus! Finished and ready to start week 13! Cannot wait to get more done! :D :D





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Looking great!  Post time 2014-1-21 13:15
Aww the bunny wabbit's gone :( ... It looks great though :) Soon you will be stuffing it :)  Post time 2014-1-21 10:16
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I have made the pentagons for the front legs, haven't joined them yet. Got distracted by the valentine activity. I was a little ahead until now.  

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Oh yay you started it! I need to get that going too but had a last minute project I have to do first. Eeee YAY I can't wait to see your heart!  Post time 2014-1-21 12:12
I am sure you can catch up :)  Post time 2014-1-21 10:35
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What happened to everyone?????????????????????????  I know Dracana has hers almost done she was not sure what she was doing with the eyes.  But I know there were more when this started.

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Yup sorry....killed your bunny....but now you can find something else in my hippo bum! LOL  Post time 2014-1-21 12:13
Mostly everyone is already done or some decided not to join in because of lack of time. It's ok though! Now we 3 get to hog the spotlight! LOL :D  Post time 2014-1-21 12:11
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Very nice! Beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing !!!
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Verry nice work!!! Thank you for sharing:)
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¸.•*´¨`*•.¸¸.•*´¨`*• Nice work, well done •*´¨`*•.¸¸.•*´¨`*•.¸
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Very nice thanks for sharing
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