Just a small doily and dishcloth

I made the small doily last night. I really want to keep working with thread as well as yarn but I want to keep practicing. I want to make a bigger doily eventually.

The dishcloth is a 9" square I also made one in 8" just to see what size I liked better. I love these dishcloths the thickness of them and the size are just wonderful. Never again will I buy dishcloths!

Nothing really to update on my afghan, I am still making granny squares for it. I know I could of had the afghan done by now but I picked up thread and a hook and started to play.

I also have to finish a blanket which is not crochet, I am making for one of my nephews I started it awhile back I just need to sew on the finishing edge. Its really neat though, the blocks are all Americana type blocks and the back is navy blue. When I get that done I will post a pic of that.

I am also going to make something for my niece and my other nephew but not sure what yet, I have been thinking about crocheting them each a round ripple afghan.

I just want them to have something that I made. Probably sounds corny but I don't get to spend time with them, like I would like to. This way they will always have a part of me with them.

Shades of the past!

I got the biggest crack up today. I have been looking for this pullover forever, I go to start laundry and there it was laying on top of the dryer. My oldest had found it and washed it for me. How cool was that.

Anyway I thought I would share this. My dads Aunt Claire had made this for me when I was just a little chit. Somewhere floating around my parents house is a picture of me wearing this when I was little.

She had passed away years ago but I still have very fond memories of her. She was the greatest, wonderful sense of humor and loved to pick on us kids. I also remember she did crochet a lot but sadly I can't remember what.

I was so happy Cody found this, I had started to think it grew legs and walked off somewhere......Now to find the ripple afghan my Grandma had made me when I was a kid! I know its put up but I can't remember where I put it lol......I'm really good at that.

I have always kept everything that was made for me, to me that is the best gift anyone could receive. Till next time! =)

What I Am Thankful For

Recently I received one of those emails that are similar to the Myspace surveys and questions games asking me what I was thankful for, that friends and family send. Although I didn't respond to it or forward it on to my friends and family I am just going to put it here.

I am most thankful for my wonderful husband and our two boys I can't imagine anything without them, they are my everything. I am thankful for our families through all the years their love and support has gotten us through some very difficult times. I am also very thankful for our dearest friends they have also been through some real fun times with us, its never been a dull moment here.

I am also thankful for humor, if I wasn't able to laugh I would definitely cry.

Although I posted this a little early I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
God Bless!

My newest wip and update on afghan

Ok so I learned a new nickname wip= work in progress......I love that I learn something new everyday lol........

Anyway I started my very first shawl here is what it looks like so far, I ran out of yarn oh the horror...... I found my first pet peeve about crocheting I absolutely despise running out of yarn! Don't mind the crinkle lol I forgot to smooth it out before I took the picture my bad.......I really wish I could remember where I found the pattern for this I would post a link to it as it was sooooo easy and a very fast working pattern. Great for a noob like me!

Yay I have an update go me! This shawl is called bottom up granny shawl and I found the pattern here I am so glad I found it again. It truly is an easy pattern to follow.

My update to my nine patch I have a whopping 8 more rows to go I am so thrilled how its coming along. I cant wait till its done but will a post a finished afghan pic. I can now officially make the basic grannies without looking, which really comes in handy when CSI Miami is on tv yup I am a sucker for the red head lol......

I'm going to close this out with a link that literally has over 1,000 crochet projects be sure to check them out I can guarantee your eyes will never be the same.......

My HQ

Side Tracked!

I keep getting side tracked while working on my nine patch. Wonder if this is normal.......I have recently made clothesline clothes from Vanna's book once I get the final touches done I will post a pic. Then last night I made a rug for my bathroom to set in front of my washer and dryer as well as trying to learn new blocks. I also made my very first kitchen towel topper, it turned out ok I seriously need to practice this one.

I have decided to try thread crochet again, but no guarantees because it just hurts my hands, living with oa really does n't help much. I would so love to do this and make doilies.

I really appreciate all the hard work that goes into these projects. I also do counted cross stitch so I know about time and pain! The results are always worth it in my opinion.

I don't know why it took me so long to look at yarn companies websites there is are a lot of great free patterns on their sites. Here is a few links that I have bookmarked.

Bernat

Red Heart Yarn

Yarn Market

Caron

Lion Brand Yarn (membership required to view free patterns)

Cascade Yarns

Coats and Clark

Lily Sugar & Cream

Berroco

NY Yarns

Crocheting with plastic bags

Ok so I have been crocheting my plastic grocery bags as I get them. I don't know why, I just wanted to try it. I think I will turn what I have into a plastic bag holder. Its actually quite addictive.
There are so many things you can crochet with plastic bags.

Here are a couple of links to check out. Also do a search through google on crocheting with plastic bags it will turn up quite a bit. There are also a couple of videos on youtube as well.

HGTV

Canadian Living (I love this one I wish we had that blue of plastic bags)

Thrifty Fun (one of the many ways to make a rug out of plastic bags)

nine patch granny afghan update

So far I have four rows assembled, I did have a little mishap with the first nine patch square which I was able to go back and fix. The first picture shows the fixed square and my lovely mailbox shadow, and the second shows the mishap I had. I take my pictures outside as the flash has stopped working with our camera, but the porch is new we are also in the middle of remodel chaos.


Once again if you would like the pattern I got it at All Free Crafts. Click Here For Link.