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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

C.A.L. Granny Rose Week #1 of 5

Happy Spring Everyone!
and 
Welcome to the Granny Rose 
Crochet-a-long!!!
I never promised you a rose garden but I did promise you a rose crochet-a-long. Tee, hee. :-)
Are you ready to make a Granny Rose pillow?

WEEK ONE:
Choose Colors and Gather Supplies
This introduction to the granny rose CAL complete with photos
 is now available for purchase in my Etsy shop here:

The other steps are available for purchase, as well.
Click for the week you would like to see:

Click for the week you would like to see:
Week 1 -  Gather Supplies 
Week 2 - The Rose 
Week 3 - The Leaf Row 
Week 4 - The Granny Row and Joining Squares 
Week 5 - Joining Sides, Edging and Buttons

Or all 5 steps

 
In the mean time, go buy yourself some roses; 
it's great for inspiration. :-)
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34 comments:

  1. Special 'K'March 20, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Wow, it is so beautiful. You are extremely talented. I am always so excited to find and follow new special places. I have no doubt I will enjoy engaging and supporting this wonderful space you have created. Thank you for sharing, I am so glad to meet you. I hope you will find some time to come visit me soon. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  2. French NannyMarch 20, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Hi!

    I'm going to do this one - do you have a button for your CAL?

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  3. Flora's DIYMarch 20, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Beautiful.. will definitely be joining... already have half thr supplies... looking forward to next week... keep up the good work.. still love your blog...Flora

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 20, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Wait a minute! I have everything I need. Let's get started! :) See ya next week. Tammy

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  5. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Wow....FABULOUS! Can't wait to get started.......how exciting!
    Happy spring :-)
    Carole x

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  6. sweetpetuniababyMarch 20, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I'm so excited to start...it's going to be a long week of waiting! Maybe I'll break out the Daisy Square afghan again to pass the time (yes, I'm crazy about your crochet!) See you next week!
    ~Dawn

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  7. Mrs. MicawberMarch 21, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Love those citrus-y colours! (I shall follow your CAL progress with interest, gathering tips in case I ever decide to hold one myself.)

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  8. AstriMarch 23, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Owww...I am excited too! Thanks for your interest. Tuesday the real fun begins! Mrs. M - oh yes please do a C.A.L. I would be most interested in whatever you come up with. Don't count on me to know what I am doing though as I have never done one of these and am just winging it. :-)

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  9. Crystal Rose CottageMarch 23, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I just became a follower and I am excited to see this CAL and such a pretty one! I love this pattern and the colors that you chose. Can't wait to get started!~Patti

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  10. Tracy WallerMarch 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I have all these colors in my stash!! I am so excited! cant't wait until next week.

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  11. heidihillMarch 25, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I just joined your site and crochet along,are you going to notify when the next week starts,or do we just go to your site-I'm really looking forward to it,just not quite sure how it works! By the way,you are a most gifted and generous designer,and want to thank you personally for sharing your patterns.

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  12. AstriMarch 25, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Welcome, welcome, welcome!

    There will be four more weekly posts and they will always be posted on Tuesday's. I will also include videos. :-)

    Upon completion I will dedicate a post to your projects if you would like to share your photos. :-)

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  13. MaggieMarch 25, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I've just found your blog through i-crochet. So pleased - I would love to take part in this CAL. Those roses are beautiful! Maggie xx

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  14. Cheryl WellsMarch 26, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I have been looking for granny square roses to crochet for some time now and I finally found this link! These roses are absolutely beautiful!! I want to crochet a yellow rose bedspread to present to my daughter for her high school graduation in memory of her Grandma. My Mother passed away November 17, 1998 from lymphoma and yellow roses were her favorite flower. What do I have to do to participate in the CAL? Or is it possible to send me the pattern so I can get started? I look forward to hearing from you. Cheryl ;-)

    (I apologize for deleting the previous post. I did not proofread prior to submitting.)

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  15. AstriMarch 26, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Hello Maggie and Cheryl. So glad you will be joining the CAL.

    I will be posting every Tuesday so that there is plenty of time in between posts to prepare for the next step.

    Cheryl - what a lovely gift for your daughter! Please email me at digger.lizzie@gmail.com and I will send you the information to get started and then you could email me any questions.

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  16. lindaMarch 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Hi just found your blog and I would love to join in too, that cushion is so beautiful and roses are my favourite flower. I will assemble my supply's and I am looking forward to next week :)

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  17. christyMarch 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    New follower also can't wait til next week..:)

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  18. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    new follower definately making the case

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  19. Fee xxxMay 1, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your granny rose, I think your video tutorial on You Tube is excellent, I cant wait to start a pretty afghan with these squares, thank you so much for a wonderful pattern :-) xxxxx

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    1. AstriMay 2, 2012 at 4:36 PM

      Oh an afghan will be so cool! Hoping you will share with photos. :-)

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  20. UnknownMay 13, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you very much for sharing this pattern!! This flower is really beautiful, I am going to use it to make scarves, when I publish them in my blog I will make a reference to your blog. Thank you very much again!!

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    1. AstriMay 14, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      Ooooowwwww a scarf will be fun. I can't hardly wait!

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  21. heidihillMay 20, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    thank you for making me remember my childhood today,with Puff, the magic dragon-I cried then,and 50 yrs later,I'm still crying! I love your site! thank you for all your patterns,music,and generousity-oh,here comes another fave,Martina McBride,thank you,thank you!
    Regards,H

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  22. AstriMay 20, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    You are welcome Heidi! Thank you for stopping by...we must be close to the same age to love those same songs! I have a happy ending to the Puff story that I will post one day...stay tuned!

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  23. DaCraftyLadyMay 22, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I just love pillows and these roses are gorgeous, I am your newest follower...~~Debb

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  24. CraftybegoniaJune 28, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely pattern!

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    1. AstriJune 28, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      Thank you Crafty Begonia, and thanks for stopping by!

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  25. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    i wanted you to know that finding ths crocheted rose was such a treat for me! i was making an afghan for my sister and using this pattern of yours, i created a 12 inch block out of it in her afghan colors, very neutral, and it turned out sooo sweet!!! thank you so much for sharing it!
    heres the project page for it in case you want to see it!
    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kindredcottage/debbies-garden
    thanks again!
    michele

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    1. AstriMarch 1, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      I love it Michele! The colors are so warm and inviting. That's makes me so happy, thank you for leaving the comment.

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  26. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:27 PM

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  27. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    It is gorgeous!!

    But I have none it the colors :(

    I am going to make A LOT of these!!!!

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    1. AstriJune 21, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      That's great Mary! I hope you get some of the colors. :-)

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