CROCHET ALONG - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 20

ReptileGirl · Post time: 2014-3-11 02:45

Hi all!!! Welcome to the CA Week 20 check-in thread! :)

I don't know about you, but I am sooo excited to say we are sooo close to being finished with our happy hipppos! It has been a long, challenging journey and we now only have 2 weeks left of stitching before the big show! Ahhh YAY!!! :loveliness: :D

I am so pumped up to finally have all the ideas, colors and finished works together in ONE POST!!! You have all done such an amazing job and we all deserve that spot light appearance! Without further ado....let's get to stitching!!! {:3_48:} {:3_46:} {:3_59:}

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
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 13
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 14
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 15
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 16
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 17
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 18
Crochet Along - Project 2: WEEK 19

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  **UPDATED**
**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 2) - TOP OF NECK AND (1) SIDE - Make (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

02/17/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 17
NECK (2 of 2) - (1) SIDE AND LAST OF NECK - Make (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

02/24/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 18
HEAD - EYE MOTIFS - Make (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

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

03/10/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 20
HEAD - UNDER MOUTH AND TOP OF NOSE - Make (1) hexagon and (2) pentagons and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/17/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 21
HEAD - NOSE PATCHES - Make (2) "nose patches" and join, Weekly check-in thread

03/24/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 22
HEAD - NOSE END AND EARS - Make (1) pentagon and (2) "modified hexagons" per instruction and join, add eyes to your liking, then stuff the Happypotamus!!! 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 project showing***

03/31/2014 - PROJECT 2 - WEEK 23
Final check-in and show case of project 2 hippos!

PLUS...A SPECIAL 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 WONDERFUL WEEK!!!
Amanda :loveliness:

ReptileGirl · Post time: 2014-3-11 03:09

Here is my happy hippo! I only have one more motif to attach then the ears and he's all done!

@waterlillie - to make the tail I cut about 12 or so pieces of yarn about 12" long. I threaded these pieces through the "joined" area of the rump motifs, through one side and out directly across the join (see pictures). When I split 3 sections to braid the tail, I took the top part horizontally then split the remaining bottom pieces in half vertically to help hide that gap from the joined motifs. I braided as normal, tied the ends with a small rubber hair band and added a pretty small bow. I hope that all makes sense! ;P

I did some tugging and pulling on it and the tail stays in there and doesn't even really stretch those joins out. I think it would hold just fine with a little one attached, dragging him around the house by his tail LOL :lol: Play with it a bit I'm sure you'll figure something out :)