Crocheted Pink Coasters Yarn Along 115

Crocheted Pink Coasters

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I have been spending much of my time the last two weeks making these little coasters I am loving these... I put a few sets in my Etsy shop. I can sit outside under my umbrella and crochet many of these in one afternoon.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop...

I hope you have had a good week reader,

Many Blessings to You!!

Renee

Crocheted Brown Bow Cowl My First Design Yarn Along 114

Crocheted Brown Bow Cowl My First Design

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I am so excited to show you
my original design cowl. I have named it "A Summer Bow Cowl"  I have never designed a cowl or really any item so i am so excited to share this first of many with you. You can find it on Etsy!

I hope your having a very blessed summer reader...can't wait to see all that everyone is knitting, crocheting and crafting.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

Many Blessings to you,

Renee

Crocheted Pink And Yellow Cotton Coasters Yarn Along 113

Crocheted Pink And Yellow Cotton Coasters

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I have been keeping busy crocheting for my Etsy shop. I have also been crocheting these colorful cotton coasters. It has been well up in the 80's almost too hot to crochet outdoors with Wool or Acrylic but with this soft cotton and with these being a little smaller than my scarves they have been a lot of fun to crochet.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

I hope your are having a good week reader.. thank you for stopping by this week.

Many Blessings to you!!!

Renee

Crocheted Long Beige Cowl Yarn Along 112

Crocheted Long Beige Cowl                                          

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I am still working on my scarves /cowl. I am slowly filling up my my Smiling Rabbit Etsy shop. I have been working on some coasters I hope to share them with you next week.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

Thank you for stopping by today reader,

I hope you have a Very blessed day!!

Many Blessings,

Renee

Crocheted Cream Twisted Cowl Yarn Along 111

Crocheted Cream Twisted Cowl

 It's so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I am still crocheting and filling up my Smiling Rabbit Etsy shop. I have been missing my knitting but crochet is still so pretty and I love making my scarves.

I hope your spring has been a good one.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

 Thank you for stopping by today reader.....

Many Blessings,

Renee

Crocheted Long Gray Cowl

Crocheted Long Gray Cowl

Its begin a while since I have been able to show you what I have been knitting or crocheting. I have been crocheting a few scarves for my Etsy shop. The one shown here is made of Wool and Acrylic and I love it. I think the length is perfect...it will wrap around your neck at least twice. It is not a heavy scarf which I also like.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

I hope your doing well reader and thank you for stopping by today.

I would love to know what you are knitting or crocheting :) :)

Many Blessings to you!!

~~Renee

My First Knitted Sock Yarn Along 110

My First Knitted Sock

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop.....

Thank you for stopping by today reader.

 I hope your day is full of blessings!!

~~Renee

First Sock And 18 Inch Doll Crocheted Granny Square Blanket Yarn Along 109

First Sock And Crocheted 18 In Doll Granny Square Blanket

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I am still working on my sock...look at all those needles. I finished my gusset which probably isn't perfect but I am still very proud of it. I sort of wish I would have just knitted a plain sock without  the knit and purl rows on top ... I am sure I would have been finish by now but the top row is taking me so long. I feel like I am actually getting the hang of the double pointed needles. I am not sure if I am ready to do a whole sock with them just yet.

I am still filling up our Etsy shop with my doll blankets. I bought some new yarn this weekend..so there will be many more blankets crocheted up very soon.


Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop.....


Many Blessings to you,


~~Renee

First Sock And Crocheted Granny Square Blanket Yarn Along 108

First Sock And Crocheted Granny Square Blanket

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. We have had more snow so that means more crafting. I made another doll blanket this week for our  Etsy shop...and started another one. I have been having a lot of fun sitting and making Granny squares while listening to my pod casts. I didn't find much time to work on my sock..but I did turn the heel which I am very proud of. :)

I hope you have a wonderful week reader..thank you for stopping by today.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

Many blessings to you,

~~Renee

Working With 9 inch Cord First Knit Sock Yarn Along 107

Working With 9 inch Cord  First Knit Sock

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I have been busy knitting and crocheting. I finished a couple more doll blankets for our Etsy shop. I have started crocheting a few squares for another doll blanket which I need to piece together as seen in the picture above. I really like the pink and blue together. I love making granny squares so quick and easy and great way to use left over balls of yarn.

I have also started another sock..this one I hope will be more of an ankle sock. I never wear real long socks so I am hoping this will soon be one of my favorite lengths. I am using my 9 inch circulars which I am still loving. I did buy a set of double pointed needles to help with the gusset. I have never been able to use double points except for helping with decreases such as a hat. I am so thankful for my 9 inch circulars...but I am thinking about trying double points for making a sock sometime in the future: )

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

Many Blessings to you,

~~Renee

My First Knit Sock In The Round Yarn Along 106

My First  Knit Sock In The Round Sock

It is so good to be with you during this weeks yarn along.

I spent most of my week reading and re-reading on how to make a sock. I decided to just go for it.. and that is what I would like to share this week. This sad little sock is not perfect and I am not sure if I completely like it..but it is a sock never the less. I am still slowly learning the anatomy of a sock.

I decided to go with the band heel because there is no gusset to worry about and that meant less thinking and more knitting. I decided to go with the star toe which I didn't really like and will not do next time.

I really like the yarn I used which is Deborah Norville Serenity  50% Merino Wool, 25% Rayon made with Bamboo and  25% Nylon. The sock is so warm and cozy. I am really excited to make a real pair with this yarn. I don't have enough yarn to make another long leg sock....so I have decided to use the rest of the yarn to make a ankle length sock for more practice:) I bought a skein of Patons Kroy which is 75% Wool and 25% Nylon. This I hope will make a nice pair of socks..but not until after I have one more practice of making a good heel and a toe:)

Thank you  for stopping by today friend..please tell me what you  have been knitting and keeping busy with...and always I like to thank Ginny for this weeks yarn along.....

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

Many Blessings to you reader,

~~Renee

Crocheted Doily Yarn Along 105

Crocheted Doily

So good to be with you during this weeks yarn along.

I am still working on my hooded cowl. It probably will be a while before it is finished.  I needed a doily for one of my tables so I crocheted one up real quick only took about an hour. I received this cross stitch kit from a very good friend. I have been spending my Sunday afternoons working on it..I am loving it! Out of the blue I decided to cast on a wrist warmer on Monday. It is the first time I have ever made one in the round. I am using  my 9 inch cord... I am slowly getting used to it.  I still really want to learn to make a pair of socks in the round...so these wrist warmers are really helping me practice getting the hang of them.

Come and see what's new in my Etsy shop...

I can't wait to see what everyone else is knitting, crocheting or crafting. Thank you stopping by today reader...

Many Blessings to you,

~~Renee

Knit Wurm Hat Yarn Along 104

Knit  Wurm Hat

So glad to be with you during this weeks yarn along. I finished my Wurm hat which I really love. I started knitting it  flat and then towards the end finished it in the round. I really love the finish look. I am still working on my cowl...hope to have it finished next week. I am itching to cast on something new..just don't know what yet. I haven't worked on my Granny Square blanket this week.  I am still reading A Book Thief  I am over half way finished and loving it!!! I have been reading a little each night..I wish I could find a little time during the day:)

If you have time please stop by my Etsy shop...

Thank you for stopping by today reader...

Many Blessings to you,

~~Renee

Crocheted Cowl Yarn along 103

Crocheted Cowl

It is so good to be here with you during this weeks yarn along.

If you have time please stop by my Etsy shop...

Thank you reader for spending a little time here with me today..

Many Blessings to you...

~~Renee

Homemade Sugar Scrub For The Holidays

Homemade Sugar Scrub For The Holidays

My youngest daughter and I have been working on a few handmade gifts for Christmas. I really wanted to share this one with you because you just might have all of the ingredients in you kitchen cabinet right now...

I found this recipe on Pinterest under  " homemade sugar scrub"

2 cups white plain cheap sugar (remember you will not be eating this but rubbing on your dry feet or elbows)

1/4 cup coconut oil

a few drops peppermint Essential Oil

A few drops food coloring


We mix everything together well.... except the food coloring..then separated it as even as we could. In one bowl we added the food coloring. We then layered each color but trying to pack one color at a time..we use the back of a spoon.

We made these for my daughters youth group...we will soon add a ribbon and the ingredients just in case someone would be allergic.

I love handmade gifts:) :)

If you have time please stop by my Etsy shop.....

 Many Blessings to you reader,

~~Renee

Crocheted Brown Scarf Yarn Along 102

Crocheted Brown Scarf


I am still working on my Wurm Hat just a few more days and I should be finished. I have enjoyed making this hat and I can't wait to show it to you. I love the slow pace of my knitting lately trying not to rush...just enjoying having something to keep my hands busy in the evening I knit a few rows each night...loving it!

I hope your staying warm reader..thank you spending a few minutes here with me today!

Please stop by my Etsy shop...

Many Blessings to you,

~~Renee

Easy Knit Hat " Flat Knitting" Yarn Along 101

Easy Knit Hat " Flat Knitting"

So glad to be with you during this weeks Yarn Along. I just finished my hat that I was working on in Yarn Along 97. I always have to many projects going on at once. I used to start something and finish it..now I start something and almost finish it....but then cast on something new.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving reader...thank you for stopping by today:)

Please come and see what's new in my Etsy shop....

Many Blessings,

~~Renee