I finally finished the three small Afghans for my three little grandsons. Since I'm fairly new to crochet they all have quaint little "quirks" about them, signs of a beginner crocheter! Lucca's afghan seemed to have turned out a bit more symmetrical than the other two so it is the one I'm showing. I used a half double crochet and basic acrylic yarn (Vanna's Choice), since it's sturdy, washable and should withstand the abuse of wild little boys! I used different colors for each afghan and finished them with a scalloped edging.
I had the brilliant idea to add the boys names to each one and started (and ended) with Lucca's. I attempted to couch freehand and this is what I ended up with. It's way harder than I had expected.
I'll just tell Lucca that I was nipping at the cooking sherry while working on his name...it looks like the work of someone that's been hittin' the hooch! I decided that I will forgo adding the other names until I have practiced a bit...and stopped nipping at the cooking sherry!
I'm very excited about my newest creation, The Crochet Clutch. My Hanging Circular Knitting Needle Holders have been quite popular with the knitting folk so I thought I'd create something for the clever crochet gal, such as myself. This clutch came from my frustration of getting all comfy and cozy on the couch, ready for a few hours of relaxing crochet, only to realize that I didn't grab my glasses...hrrmph! Get up, grab my glasses, sit back down, get comfy...shoot! My lips are feeling a bit chappy...hrrmph! Get up, grab my chap stick, sit back down, get all comfy...poop! My hands are dry and I can't crochet productively with dry hands...hrrmph...(get the picture?). This sweet little clutch has 5 interior slots that will hold up to 10 crochet hooks, plus, a pocket for a small pair of scissors. Deep enough to hold other miscellaneous items so that everything is is contained in one little pouch. Just stock it with your necessities of choice and keep it in your project bag you're ready to roll!
Yes, I know it's only July 1st, but we're heading out to go camping with the kin-folk today. I love July Fourth and did not want to miss a commemorative post (mmmm...pie!) 
I recently taught myself to crochet. Several of my friends are knitters and yarn is their "thang". I wanted to join the fun but was not quite ready to step into the knitting pool so I started crocheting. I LOVE it. It has even brought my teen-aged daughter and I closer as now I can join her on the couch while she watches her very favorite, quality, educational programs (16 and Pregnant, The Kardashians, Jersey Shore, oh my...). I sit there and completely tune-out the TV and I crochet away... (Ok, I might peek at the TV a tiny bit, I'm so ashamed!)
Crochet Hip Purse, Iron and Wine. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Cranberry, Grey Marble, Oatmeal and Charcoal. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8" x 6.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.
Crochet Hip Purse, Mossy Plum. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Pea Green, Olive, Cranberry, Grey Marble and Dusty Purple. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8.5" x 7.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.
Crochet Hip Purse, Berry Patch. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Rose, Eggplant, Cranberry, and Dusty Purple. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8" x 6.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.
I know, I know...where the heck have I been? Too busy for my own good, that's where I've been. It's a busy time of year, graduations, birthdays, parties, street markets, etc... Sewing has been limited, just no time. So I've been satisfying my creative needs by plopping on the couch and crocheting after a long day of busy-ness. Afghans, totes, scarves, hats...just in time for summer! I was able to make a sweet baby quilt for a friend and I'm beginning to look at my fabric stash with fresh eyes. The craziness has almost subsided and my sewing machine and I will be inseparable once again...hopefully...in a few weeks...if I survive!
