NewYear Projects

Hello Friends...As we're well into January, I would like to wish everyone a very belated Happy New Year! I've been quiet, but busy finishing off another big squishy blanket order, and have another in the works.

I've also been playing with some different crochet stitches for some new blankets. I haven't quite decided on the yarn as of yet, but I've been testing things out on my Vanna's Choice stash, with different colour changes. I'm sure I'll go back and forth on ideas and yarn possibilities before I land on something, but it's always fun to play around.

Check out my project progress...

Crochet Cat Bed / Blanket

Hello Friends...I recently tried my hook on the popular Bernart Blanket yarn. I found some on clearance at my local Michael's, so I couldn't resist.

Not long ago we added sweet Maya to our family, a small rescue cat from a  local rescue organization. She loves to look out our front window...I think she likes her new cushy spot to lounge on. Knead, knead, purr, purr:

Free Pattern Scarf Sneak Peak

Hello Friends...New simple scarf WIP for donation. Stay tuned for free pattern...

The Beckett Baby Blanket

Hello Friends...here's an adorable and easy baby blanket I recently made for my nephew to be. Pattern details here.

MIA

Hello Friends...I know I've been MIA of late, but ah, life gets busy.  I have however, have had time to squeeze in some crochet time.  Here's a couple of projects that I've managed to finish off so far this year:

My first shawl!

 

Cowl with scalloped edging:

New Project Sneak Peak

Hello Friends...I have not been doing a lot of crochet lately but I've recently started a new project.  So far I'm happy with the way its turning out.  Here's a sneak peek...more to come in the next few weeks:

Crochet Cowl with a Stripe

Hello Friends...As promised here is the other crochet cowl I've been working on.  I love the contrasting colour in the stripe.  This would look great is many colour combinations.  The yarn I've been using is Red Heart Soft Touch and as the name says, it is quite soft and cosy.  If you're interested in making this cowl, I have the pattern listed in my shop. Take a look:

 

 

Finished Baby Blanket

Hello Friends...so I'm finally finished making the baby blanket for my sister's new little one on the way...

Cosy Cowl

So, I've been on an outerwear kick lately...a simple crochet cowl done in the round.  It's super bulky, cosy, yet lightweight...this one is going to be a custom order for my shop. 

Giant Granny Blanket - Finished!

Hello Friends,

As we're getting ready for our Labour Day long weekend and for the new school year to begin next week, I wanted to finish off a quick summer project that I'd started earlier this summer.  Some of you may remember, that in the midst of boxes and moving, I was in crochet withdrwal...so I began working on this ribbon blanket for my daughter.  A simple, mindless project to squeeze in some much needed down time in between all the maddness.  I'm really happy with the way it turned out.  Ribbon yarn is not the easiest yarn to work with, but it is very cosy, cudly and soft. 

Now that school and the fall is upon us, I look forward to working on some new crochet projects...

Crochet Withdrawl

Hello friends...I knew it would happen eventually.  All this running around, cleaning out the house, avoiding packing for our up coming move in less than 30 days....that I would begin to go through crochet withdrawal!  I've essentially put all projects on hold until after we move and get somewhat settled in our new home.  Crochet is not a pass time I can really afford right now, I keep telling myself.  However, last week when I was rooting around in my cupboard of yarn stash, I found some of this ribbon yarn that was gifted to me awhile back:

It wouldn't have been something that I would have purchased for myself and when I first got the yarn, I tried a simple square and realized that it was really difficult to work with.  Anyway, I thought I'd have another go at it because my youngest caught sight of the yarn and fell in love with it (it is soooo soft) and she's been on me to make a blanket for her.  So, I decided I'd just make one big old granny square out of it until I run out and that will be it.

Once I got going on it, it's been surprisingly quick.  It took a few rounds to get used to working with the ribbon yarn, but inserting the hook into granny holes is much easier than into a regular stitch.  Here are some pics. so far:

So, a much needed break from moving activities has been a nice change of pace - a simple project to give me my crochet fix...Happy Sunday to you all!