Week 6 already?????? Who would have guessed we are already 1/3 of the way done with this CAL?!?!?
This week we not only have a character, but an integral part of ALL of the movies – an X-Wing Starfighter! This spacecraft is one of the most recognizable pieces of all of the Star Wars Saga. And then of course, who better to pair it with than Admiral Gait Ackbar – author of the manual used by all Galactic Empire pilots.
We are truly enjoying your posts in our Facebook Group and cannot wait to see what our members have in store for us with these squares. If you haven’t yet started this CAL, there’s still time, and as time seems to be flying by so quickly on this particular CAL – you may want to grab your hook, a basket of scrap yarn, and mumble a bit of gibberish to the Force asking for help weaving in the ends…. and get started….. before time marches on and leaves you standing there while everyone else is flying by (see what I did there? 😂)
Admiral Ackbar: (Gial Ackbar)
Profession: Admiral – Ackbar became the leader of the Calamarian Council following the formation of the Galactic Empire
Homeworld: Dac
Born in Coral Depths City
Species: Mom Calamari
Eye Color: Orange
Skin Color: Mottled Brown
- became the foremost military commander of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and its successor government the New Republic
- During the Clone Wars, he was in charge of the Mon Calamari Guard and fought in the battle that had secured Prince Lee-Char’s way to the throne as King of Dac
- He was freed as an Imperial slave by Captain Juno Eclipse and was recruited to join the Rebellion
- Authored the manual for the New Republic Fleet Academy, titled Fleet Tactics and Combat Methodology
Without Admiral Ackbar and his people, we would all be the Emperor’s slaves.
MON MOTHMA
Manufacturer: Incom Corporation
Model: T-65 X-wing starfighter
Class: Assault Starfighter
Characteristics and Statistics:
- “X” shape of four wings, known as S-foils
- originally developed for the Galactic Empire
- one X-wing was stolen by a stormtrooper
- In service of the Rebel Alliance, New Republic, and Galactic Alliance
FUN FACT: X-wing fighters were originally to be blue, however they were changed to red and white because the blue color blended in with the blue-screen during filming and they disappeared on screen
The Incom T-65 X-wing is the fighter that killed the Death Star. An almost perfect balance of speed, maneuverability, and defensive shielding make it the fighter of choice for Rogue Squadron. GENERAL CARLIST RIEEKAN
X-Wing c2c by Stacey
YARN COLORS FOR WEEK 6:
- Black
- White
- Apple Green
- Cream
- Pumpkin
- Dark Olive
- Medium Thyme
- Olive
- Taupe
- Light Grey
- Burgundy
- Pastel Yellow
- Sky Blue
EVENT LINK: >>click here for event<<
PATTERN LINKS:
Admiral Ackbar – Single Crochet Admiral Ackbar
Admiral Ackbar – c2c Admiral Ackbar
X-Wing – Single Crochet X-Wing Fighter
X-Wing – c2c X-Wing Starfighter
All previous CAL release weeks and articles can be found by clicking >>HERE<<
Suggested Colors for Week 7:
- Orange
- Pumpkin
- Buff
- Cream
- Brown
- Chocolate Brown
- Black
- Sky Blue
- Light Grey
May the Force be with you as you search for more time on the clock, in your day…. for crochet….. until we meet again…..
Happy Crocheting,
Jo💗
P.S. – issues with event link on Facebook