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BLOGTEST #1 – WEEK 1

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SO, HERE THE FIRST QUESTION FOR JANUARY, 2010.  If you don’t know how the blogtest works, please refer to my blog post of January 2, 2010 for all the rules.

WHAT IS YOUR CROCHET GOAL FOR 2010?

Be sure to post an answer ON THIS BLOG IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.  Do not send an email to me or respond elsewhere if you want to be counted as an entry.

And, oh, yeah.  The first prize is this sweet little book:

crobots book 0409What a sweet little deal!

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89 Comments so far

  1. Nima on January 4, 2010 3:16 am

    I have just started to work on the crochet afghan i need to finish before next christmas. Along with that i’m working on designing a doily pattern.

  2. Salihan on January 4, 2010 3:36 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to crochet my first afghan. It will be king size and made of eco-organic cotton. :)

  3. Jonnie on January 4, 2010 5:16 am

    My goal is to finish the afghan I have in progress, edge another finished afghan for granddaughter’s birthday in Feb, and see if I can figure out the pattern to restart a strip afghan that began probably 12 years ago. Sort of looks like I’m in ‘afghan mode’, huh? LOL

  4. dianne on January 4, 2010 5:36 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to do some more filet crochet. I finished a project for a Christmas present this past year, and was so pleased with the results, that I’m ready to tackle another project…I think they are so pretty when done…

  5. Bobbi jenkins on January 4, 2010 5:36 am

    I hope to learn how to crochet sweaters,My goal is to learn how to make the arm holes I always get confessed an then toss it SO I hope to accompish(sp) this as my main goal.Thank you for this contest

  6. Michele Bentley on January 4, 2010 6:20 am

    My goal for this year will be to finish the 50 projects I started last year! I have about 25 afghans, 6 baby outfits and bunches of other things like doll outfits,toys ect.

    Happy New Year!

  7. Heather Riggin on January 4, 2010 6:26 am

    My goal is to finish all my current WIP. Not to say I won’t start new ones but some of my in proress afghans have been in progress for over a year. :)

  8. Molly on January 4, 2010 6:46 am

    My goal is to make a hat that actually fits and looks decent (hats are my crochet achilles heel)

  9. Cristina on January 4, 2010 6:47 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to crochet a ripple blanket for my 4 years old son.

  10. Janet A on January 4, 2010 7:00 am

    My goal is to use yarn on hand to finish a baby afghan, several scarfs and a scrap afghan.Organizing my supplies would also be a nice goal. Thanks!

  11. Stephanie Deese on January 4, 2010 7:37 am

    My goal is to try some of the new patterns I’ve amassed this year. I’ve been busy making for other people–now I want to make some things for myself–wearables & afghans.

  12. Shelly on January 4, 2010 7:38 am

    Ooh – I’ve wanted this book for awhile but haven’t yet purchased it. That would be perfect!

    My crochet goal for the year is to make everything in my Amigurumi Two book (so cute!) and to give it all away via The Toy Society. Not only can I brighten someone’s day, I can whittle down my yarn stash in the process. Win-win!

  13. Cathy on January 4, 2010 7:48 am

    My goal this year is to make 55 or more cancer and/or winter caps for kids. In August I will be 55 years old, born in 1955, so decided 55 was a good number!

  14. Jordan Anderson on January 4, 2010 7:53 am

    I have two afghans that are on my new years resolutions list to finish! I’ve been working on the one for probably 5 years (ridiculous, I know!) and the other for about a year.

  15. Sandy M on January 4, 2010 8:15 am

    My crochet goal for 2010 is to start crocheting again. I did it for many years, and just stopped. Now I want to do some baby afghans for my new granddaughter and a few for my house, including a King size for my bed. not sure on patterns yet.
    sandym204 @ gmail dot com

  16. Lauren on January 4, 2010 8:27 am

    Quite a few! My closest goal to completion is a huge Super Mario for a friend as a belated christmas/birthday present. Then I get to teach myself how to really work in a round, make some amigurumi for another friend overseas, and a bunny doll for my daughter. Like Salihan, I’d like to make my first afghan, though not quite as large! I’m really looking forward to lots of projects and new stitches =]
    Have a great week!

  17. Julie on January 4, 2010 8:29 am

    My goal is to crochet a queen size bedspread form my bed.

  18. Mary Anne on January 4, 2010 8:36 am

    My crochet goal for the year is to finish working on a throw which will be a wedding present for my son & d-i-l to be.

  19. Kathryn on January 4, 2010 8:49 am

    Great question! My goal is to complete 20 different types of crochet projects in 2010.

    Each year since the 2000 I’ve done a “top 20″ resolution. I’ve tasted 20 different wines, seen 20 movies by one actor, read 20 different books on one topic, etc. This year’s 20 is the crochet goal.

    I just learned to crochet a few months ago and think this goal is going to give me a great opportunity to work on a variety of different short-term and long-term projects. Wish me luck!

  20. Cookie on January 4, 2010 9:04 am

    I want to complete a top for myself. I usually only crochet for others.

  21. Angie Willey on January 4, 2010 9:19 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to crochet something for as many categories as I can for our county fair. Usually I just go to my stash to see what I have made, and then find a category for it to fit in. This year I want to make so different items.

  22. Dee on January 4, 2010 9:29 am

    my crochet goal for 2010…to finish my christmas gifts for 2010. I’ve got a list made of all the things I want to make for everyone (i.e., sweater for sis, cardigan for bil, afghans for nieces, etc). I’ve already started…went out and bought yarn for two of the sweaters yesterday. Now to get organized and started. :)

  23. KristiLou on January 4, 2010 9:34 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to keep crocheting even after my newborn arrives in mid-April! I have a couple of cute sweaters I want to crochet for her and am hoping to have time to make multiple sizes. Also, I want to make a beautiful ruffled capelet for myself.

  24. Mimi on January 4, 2010 9:36 am

    I have two crochet goals this year: One is to put together some granny squares that my mom crocheted (she has since passed on) and the other is to learn how to make circular granny squares (if that makes any sense!!)

  25. Polly on January 4, 2010 9:54 am

    My first goal this year is matching yarn in my stash with patterns. The project plan is for crocheting hats, scarves, prayer shawls,soldiers beanies and premature infant caps for a variety of charities.

  26. Bev on January 4, 2010 9:56 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to attempt to crochet a wearable garment for myself. The past year I crocheted wearable things for my 1 year old granddaughter and everything fit!

  27. Sharon Hanley on January 4, 2010 10:05 am

    I’m new to crochet. My goal for this year is to try progressively challenging projects. One thing I really shy away from is any item that calls for color changes. The next “scary” project is clothing, so since I have a new grand daughter to be born Feb. 1 I WILL make her a baby sweater, hat and booties.

  28. Julia P on January 4, 2010 10:08 am

    My crochet goal is to design my own pattern!

  29. Donna Peterson on January 4, 2010 10:11 am

    My goal is crocheting for a new great niece or nephew and a wedding present for a dear friends daughter. I am thinking a very nice shawl for the wedding, have the pattern picked out need to shop for a very nice white yarn. Then for the baby a sweater set. I have always had problems with sweaters, so I have a pattern and I am going to do it if it takes all year. My niece does not want to know what the sex of the child is going to be until it happens so I have to work with green and yellow yarn. Will be shopping for that also. Can’t wait to get started.

  30. Mary Haper on January 4, 2010 10:13 am

    I am planning on using up all my cotton crochet threads by crocheting kitchen washcloths for gifts. I also plan to use up some of my wool yarns by doing some crocheting, then felting and see what happens. I live in a warm climate so wool sweaters are not appropriate!

  31. Stephanie Hill on January 4, 2010 10:38 am

    This is the year I plan to make my first full size afghan, and I’m finally going to make a prayer shawl for myself.

  32. Loralynn on January 4, 2010 10:54 am

    My crochet goal this year is to reduce my HUGE stash of yarn! I want to make a multi-colored medallion type afghan too!

  33. Hope Mitchner on January 4, 2010 10:57 am

    My crochet goal for this year is to crochet one square of a white crochet (size 10 thread) bedspread every week. I think at this rate I can complete a queen size bedspread by years end.

  34. Sarah on January 4, 2010 10:59 am

    12 crocheted blanket for Project Linus, 1 sweater for myself, finish UFO afghan for my parents and figure out crocheted cables (in regular and afghan stitiches)

  35. Shay Williams on January 4, 2010 11:01 am

    My goal is to make an afghan for both my mother and my sister

  36. Lydia A on January 4, 2010 11:04 am

    I am working on my first afghan…25 blocks of crochet ribbing plus a border!

  37. Nancy Davis on January 4, 2010 11:05 am

    This is my year to finally start (well, restart) my crochet business. First, I am going to start a blog. I am working on crochet designs to post and to sell via Etsy. I also will make items to sell also via Etsy. This has always been my dream and, as I am nearing 50, it is time to make it come true.

  38. Karen on January 4, 2010 11:18 am

    My main goal is to use up my worsted stash to create afghans, lapghans, etc., and donate them to a local shelter for the homeless. It sure is cold outside! My personal crochet goal is to sew some new hook roll up bags in order to keep my dozens of needles straight!

  39. Lisabee on January 4, 2010 11:26 am

    I started crocheting socks as 2009 was ending. My goal for 2010 is to modify my current sock pattern into the PERFECT sock pattern for my feet. Once I’ve done that, I’ll have to make new edits (and write them down!!) for my important family members who are going to be getting socks.

  40. Andrea on January 4, 2010 11:35 am

    My crochet goal this year is twofold – one, to try to crochet at least one day a week, and two, to follow a pattern that is more difficult than “beginner”. I really want to hone my skills and create some of the beautiful things that I am inpired by from this blog!

  41. Christy on January 4, 2010 11:40 am

    My crochet goal for 2010 is to finally crochet a pair of socks. Sweater? Did that in 2009. Afghan? Done and done and done. But socks? Those are intimidating to me. But I’m up for the challenge!

    And thanks for the blogtest!

  42. Becky Stancill on January 4, 2010 11:41 am

    My crochet goal is to figure out how to crochet! I can do the basic stitches but have trouble keeping the stitches consistent. I suppose it just takes practice, huh?

  43. Jenn@FFP on January 4, 2010 11:49 am

    My crotchet goal for this year is to perfect the basic techniques, learn to read patterns, and crotchet something a bit more difficult than a scarf or wash cloth!

  44. Amy in TX on January 4, 2010 12:08 pm

    For 2010, I want to finish more projects than I start :o ) I also want to make more items for me. I am blessed with some loved ones who deeply appreciate hand-made gifts but I spend all my time crafting for them.

    Most of all, 2010 I will fear NO project! I have the skills to crochet anything I want and darn it, I’m going to do it!

  45. Beverly on January 4, 2010 12:49 pm

    First and formost for 2010 is to finish up ufo’s from 2009. Then I want to make each of my children(3) new hats and scarves, and possibly mittens. I also have about 100 other projects that I would love to do, time and stash permiting.

  46. MamaKnits2Much on January 4, 2010 12:57 pm

    To crochet some vintage doilies and a shawl.. there are some really great patterns out there that I really want to try. Since I also knit I want to fit in some socks and some knit lace as well. Gonna be a fun year!

  47. Karen Daniel on January 4, 2010 1:05 pm

    My crochet goal is to use up all my old yarn so I can buy some nice new yarn!

  48. Mindy on January 4, 2010 1:25 pm

    My goal is to continue to use up my stash by making colorful ripple afghans, granny square afghans and hats. I am going to search charitable organizations to donate some of the items to and set some aside for Christmas presents. I am also determined to find a decent mitten pattern. Once my stash is gone, I am going to reward myself by making a soft afghan in colors that appeal to ME and I will wrap up in it and crochet some MORE!!!

  49. milai on January 4, 2010 2:14 pm

    My crochet goal for this year is to crochet each of my children an afghan.

  50. Isabell Sandoval on January 4, 2010 2:29 pm

    My goal for the year 2010, is to expand my knowledge in crocheting. I want to tackle patterns that I want to do. I have never tried the ripple, and want to make an afghan using this pattern. I want to try to crochet amigurumi items. I have the Grim Reaper pattern and want to make it. This requires reading a chart. I want to be comfidant in my crocheting.
    Thanks.

  51. Ronnie on January 4, 2010 2:58 pm

    For 2010, my goals are to do everything in the CALs that I have joined – at least 10 shawls, 10 12×12 inch blocks, at least 1 class a month at HPKCHC, etc.
    Oh, and to do at least three skirts for me, while trying not to stress out about my son (who is currently deployed in SW Asia).
    Starting the projects is not the problem, finishing them is…oh, and trying to do the majority from my stash.

  52. ACreativeDreamer on January 4, 2010 4:32 pm

    I just found amigurumi…I’ve been out of crocheting for a while. Last year I crocheted 3 animals for TheToySociety toy drops, this year my goal is to do at least one a month to continue the drops.

  53. Paula Shimmel on January 4, 2010 4:35 pm

    Finishing at least one small project a month and FINALLY making something for myself a sweater and a new bedspread. Oh ya and finishing this fine crochet bedspead that I have been working on for TEN YEARS!!! Time to get going on that I think.

  54. Becky on January 4, 2010 4:35 pm

    My crochet goal is to learn to crochet!

    I have the basics down but just can’t seem to make the stitches consistent. So I usually give up and knit instead.

  55. melissa pierce on January 4, 2010 4:55 pm

    My crochet goal is to use up all the yarn in my stash (which is outta control!!!) and to make and finish at least one project every month. I also want to learn tunisian crochet.

  56. Brianna Walling on January 4, 2010 5:05 pm

    My crochet goal for 2010 is to learn how to read crochet ‘patterns’. I want to learn the lingo well enough to complete projects, right now I just know a few stitches here and there.

  57. Ann Kelley on January 4, 2010 6:10 pm

    I goal is to finish a sweater I started in Feb, 2006 for my DIL. I was about 2/3 done when I had a stroke. I was spared any physical damage but the brain is another thing! I was immediately able to crochet but couldn’t read/understand patterns. I’ve slowly worked my way back and am ready to tackle this again. I want to have it done for her birthday Feb 15. Then I’ll start on other UFOs.

  58. Vanessa on January 4, 2010 8:03 pm

    I’ve thought quite a bit about what I want to resolve to do with my crochet. Eventually, I really want to turn my crafting into a legit business (not just the odd contract piece). So, I’m resolving to work on perfecting techniques and finishing–to really give my work that extra “something.”

  59. Terri on January 4, 2010 8:12 pm

    Actually, this is going to sound weird.My 2 year old grandson is totally in to ROBOTS! MY daughter had just done a painting of one for his room, and I commented that I had to find a pattern to crochet one for him. So that was my immediate goal.

  60. amyfishgirl on January 4, 2010 10:56 pm

    I want to make a teddy bear for my son, who is turning 1 this week. A quality-looking 10″ or so sized one that can be his “Forever Teddy.” If you know where I can find a good pattern, just let me know. Thanks! Happy crocheting!

  61. Sarah on January 4, 2010 11:01 pm

    My goal is to get my nine year old daughter hooked on crochet. Actually…any of my children, but I’ve been softening her up. Now I’ve just got to grasp that hook and show her how much fun it can be.

  62. Essie on January 5, 2010 12:19 am

    My crochet goal for 2010 is basically threefold. 1. To finish off the projects that are lying around almost finished. 2. To make more baby outfits for the charity that I belong to. 3. To really make an effort to do some Tunisian crochet and do it properly and finish it.

  63. Tracy Lee on January 5, 2010 12:47 am

    My crochet goal for 2010 is to complete one amigurumi character a month.

  64. lee ann beausejour on January 5, 2010 5:34 am

    crochet goals: finish daughter black & gray afghan; design &make son’s purple, black & red afghan; make slipper socks for everyone’s Christmas visit; make bed slippers for hubby; Make 2 shawls/month for church charity project; Design & make dresses for large porcelian dolls-showcase items; join CGOA & take master crochet course.

  65. GJ Amber on January 5, 2010 6:42 am

    For 2010, I have promised myself that I will stop making things for me that I won’t wear. I find enticing frilly things that I just love, make them, and then am not comfortable wearing them. I will continue taking those ‘unwearables’ apart and making something that I will use with the yarn. I really hate wasting yarn!

  66. Tong on January 5, 2010 6:48 am

    My crochet goal in 2010 is to learn how to crochet! I’ve been admiring other people’s beautiful works for a couple of months now, and I think it’s time that I learn it myself!

  67. Crystal on January 5, 2010 6:58 am

    My crochet goals for 2010 are to finish an afghan by joining a block-a-month group, creating my own patterns, and making things for myself as well as others.

  68. Shawn on January 5, 2010 8:40 am

    My goal for 2010 is to make more presents for my family crocheting or knitting. Also to make more items for myself.

  69. Stacy on January 5, 2010 10:13 am

    I will finally get back to crocheting once my wrist has healed. I will finish my daughters afghan that’s 2/3 of the way complete & also continue crocheting the scarfs for the caritas men that my church supports.

  70. Deena on January 5, 2010 1:03 pm

    My goal this year is to crochet enough items to have for a booth at a yearly craft fair held every November here. Plus, my sister-in-law is pushing me to sell my crocheted items and write down my patterns. Lol, looks like a busy year for me.

  71. Carol on January 5, 2010 9:18 pm

    I’m 8 months pregnant and so my crochet goal is to make something for baby this year!

  72. Diana on January 6, 2010 2:40 am

    I recently moved from Canada to Austria, so my 2010 goal is to learn to read crochet patterns in German to be better able to make use of all the resources here.

  73. ~dawn on January 6, 2010 7:50 am

    Goals… I have some but I am not exactly sure what they are… they are more like vague ideas on where I want my life to go… things like I want to make more time to crochet and paint and design jewelry… but I have to finish all the UFO’s first, then the WIP’s, then get the craft room organized after I figure out what I’m keeping and where I’ll put it…
    So I guess my goal is to make some time every day to work toward these things… maybe one day I’ll crochet, one day make jewelry, one day go thru my stash of fabrics… but if I tackle a little every day after a while my goals will be accomplished.

  74. Margarita Cordero on January 7, 2010 7:58 am

    My crochet goal for 2010 is to keep learning new patterns and stitches. I also want to finish a sweater set for my grandnephew who is going to be born around August

  75. Karin on January 7, 2010 12:22 pm

    My goal is to continue busting my stash by making cat beds for a local rescue group.

  76. Judith Gellerstein on January 7, 2010 4:46 pm

    My crochet goal is to finish a NY Yankees afghan I just started and to start making patterns that are in the intermediate category and get away from simply single and double crochet projects.

  77. Marcia on January 7, 2010 5:24 pm

    My goal for this year, is to quit work, and crochet for my home. I have so many places in my home begging to be crocheted for. I have started to lay awake at night thinking of things I can crochet for each and every room. I think I have some crochet illness. I’m sure you all must have the same condition.

  78. meowy on January 8, 2010 1:11 am

    My main goal right now is to finish my first afghan ever! I haven’t ever made one, it seems like such a huge project but I chose a good one I think. I’m doing the sampler afghan 6401. Yippie! I’m working on the third block now :) It’s only 48 total (only.. heehee)

    So I’ll make a blanket and get to practice 48 ways of stitches!

    Here’s the pattern I’m doing
    http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/afghan-patterns/vol64-no6401

  79. Michele on January 8, 2010 5:58 pm

    My goals are twofold:
    1. Finish my middle son’s afghan-in-progress
    2. For new projects, crochet only from stash (with a near-certain falling off the wagon at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival)

  80. Kim Lincoln on January 9, 2010 7:33 am

    My crochet goal this year is to crochet at least 6 items. I work fulltime and have a 7 year old daughter who is into activities and homework so my crochet time is very limited. I have already begun by crocheting a Granny Square Christmas Tree (pic on Crochet Partners), I’m working on a caplet now for my daughter’s fist communion in March and I want to make some things for me. So, for me this is a big goal

  81. Teresa Maddox on January 9, 2010 10:03 pm

    My goal is to finish the afghan that I had started for my husband to give to my grandson since my husband passed away on January 6, 2010 and this little guy will never know his papa.

  82. Maven on January 10, 2010 3:20 pm

    I’ve had a Babette in my queue waiting to be hooked seems like forever. I’ve got the yarn, and have started working on a few squares. Let’s see if 2010 is the year I finally finish an afghan.

  83. Amy Stymiest on January 11, 2010 6:18 am

    I intend to finish the Dale Earnhardt afghan (so much larger than an afghan) that I originally started 3 years ago.

  84. Carmen on January 11, 2010 9:09 am

    I just started learning crochet at the end of 2009 and when my best friend found out she said she wanted me to crochet her a waistcoat for Christmas 2010. So that is my goal to be able to crochet her waistcoat by this coming Christmas :) Eek!

  85. Lokree on January 14, 2010 1:37 am

    Hi , my goal is to to teach as much and to as many as possible the dying art of crochet . I also want to distrbute maximum profit to each one of my NGO girls for all the hard work they put in . So guys , please pray that all our exhibitions here in India area a roaring success !!

  86. turtle on January 14, 2010 11:54 pm

    To feel more in control, proficient, comfortable with it. I still feel like i am stumbling around, or guessing. But with the help of the internet and a few good books with photos i am getting htere!

  87. Brenda on January 16, 2010 8:46 am

    My goal for 2010 is to use all the Red Heart Super Saver yarn (tubs full) that is not soft enough for hats, scarves, afghans, etc. BEFORE I buy any more yarn! I inherited the yarn from my mother and sister and feel guilty every time I buy other yarn to make a project.

  88. Katie on January 18, 2010 8:20 am

    I want to make my daughter a doll afghan — shouldn’t take long!

  89. Kristin on January 19, 2010 12:57 pm

    I would love to learn more than just the basics of crochet.

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