Well I was started back up on the Granny Square project, but then I got an order for an afghan on my Etsy shop. So now I’m working this up again real quick this week to ship out. Then it will be back to the grannies again, again, again.
Afghan Order
Filed under Afghans, For Sale on Etsy
September – Square Seventeen
September – Square Seventeen
I have finally gotten back to the grannies! This cute little square looks like a maze. It can look so different by reversing the order of the colors or by making it in solids. The pattern for this square can be found here and is really very simple if you are comfortable with post stitches!
I did modify the pattern for myself just a little bit. It called for treble crochet stitches where it wasn’t really necessary, so I only did trebles on the front post stitches. All other stitches I completed as double crochets. I also joined the corners with a double crochet instead of the chain 3 and slip stitch in the pattern. One thing I would do differently if I did it over would be to only do a chain 2 for the corners instead of a chain 3 to tighten things just a little.
So the Granny Square project was supposed to be a 2014 project, but is going to take me well into 2015. There are so many projects that I want to do and just not enough time!
Filed under The Granny Square Project
Boot Cuffs Facebook Special
Now taking orders for boot cuffs at $20 a pair for the first 10 Facebook Fans only! FREE Shipping (Continental US.) Share with all your friends who want their own pair of custom, handmade boot cuffs!
- One size fits most – cuffs are 11.5 inches around unstretched and 6 inches long.
- You will be invoiced via Paypal (Don’t worry, you can pay on Paypal even if you don’t have an account.) Work will only be started after payment is received.
- Available colors include light brown (top left pic), white, black, dark brown. Other colors may also be possible, just ask!
- Cuffs will be made-to-order on a first-come-first-serve basis. It takes me 2-3 days to make a pair so if you want yours sooner than later, order now!
- I am only committing to 10 orders at this time. If I receive more than 10 orders I will let you know.
- PM me your orders now via Facebook with your color choice and email address for Paypal billing!
Filed under Christmas Presents 2014
Boot Cuffs
Happy 2015! Welcome to the new year. After last year, I am just exhausted. I feel like I could curl up in bed and sleep for 3 months!
Here is one of the gifts I was working on for Christmas gifts last month. My sister asked me for a pair last year, but it was just too close to Christmas when she did and I couldn’t get them done so I tried them out this year. It seems they’re even more popular now.
I did create the pattern for this and am working on putting it together. I made a pair for my sister-in-law and my niece too. I’m also working up a pair for my Mom right now too as she wanted a pair after seeing my sister’s. I would even like a pair, but I actually don’t own a pair of boots!
After I finish my Mom’s pair, it’s Granny Square time!
Filed under Christmas Presents 2014
Merry Christmas!
My posts this time of year always seem to slow down because I can’t share what I’m making yet to avoid spoiling a surprise. Usually that’s because I’m making presents, but this year I also have what I made for my family’s Christmas card. Since I have sent it out, I can now post it!
The pattern for the hat can be found here, and the pattern for the bobble beard can be found here.
Christmas Cocoon and Santa Hat
I finished up this little treat this weekend! I wish I had known that Bubba was going to be a Christmas Eve baby or I would have made this last year and used it for his newborn pictures!
The finished cocoon and Santa hat are for sale on Etsy here.
The pattern for the set can be found on Ravelry here.
Filed under Baby, For Sale on Etsy, For Sale On Ravelry, Patterns
Black Friday Sale on My Ravelry Shop!
I have 12 patterns available in my Ravelry store. Seven are for sale and the rest are free! No pattern is more than $5.00 full price.
Starting today and running through this Sunday, November 30, 2014 take 50% off your entire purchase with the BLACKFRIDAY2014 coupon code! There are no limits. Purchase all of the patterns or just one!
Have a great holiday season!
Filed under For Sale On Ravelry
Pattern – Basket Weave Baby Afghan
Here is the afghan I have been working on in payment for my new graphics. I really like how it came out. It is a basket weave stitch with a faux ribbon edging similar to the Ribbon and Pearls Christening Afghan. It also has a double ruffle in two colors with a picot edge.
The pattern for this afghan is now available for sale on Ravelry! I’ve set the price for it at $5.00. I would love to hear from anyone who purchases the pattern and see pictures of your completed afghan! I may even post your picture on the site here! Click on the picture to see the Ravelry listing, or just the “buy now” link. Enjoy!
Filed under Afghans, Baby, For Sale On Ravelry, Patterns
A Short Break and a Gameplan
After finishing the kids’ Halloween costumes I am taking a short break to read a library book that is overdue – Wild by Cheryl Strayed. The movie comes out in December but I wanted to read the book first. I was going to renew it but it’s on hold by another person so I can’t. I didn’t want to return it before reading it though because I knew that I would never check it out again if I did. I started reading it yesterday and am half-way through it. That’s pretty typical for me. If I start reading something I don’t usually do anything else until I’m done.
After my short break I need to make the baby afghan in payment for my logo work. I’ll be creating a new pattern with it so not only will the recipient receive a hand crocheted afghan, but they will also have had the pattern for it designed specifically for them. I think once I get it done and complete the PDF I’ll also send them a copy of it for good measure. I need to get it done and delivered before Thanksgiving. I’ve been thinking about the design I want and looking at some books for inspiration. I know the edging that I want to do but still haven’t decided on what to do for the body. The Ribbon and Cross Christening Afghan is rows of shells so I don’t wan to do that. I was thinking about a basket weave stitch, but I’m not sure if that will go with the edging I want to do. So I’m still mulling that over this week as I read. Once I get that done, I think I want to make up a few quick Christmas presents.
My poor Granny Square Project keeps getting pushed back. I WILL FINISH IT! Once I get this baby afghan and Christmas presents finished, it’s back to the Grannies until they are done! I have 4 months left of squares to do, which means 8 squares. Then I’ll have the arduous task of joining all those squares.
I also have pictures of Halloween costumes that I will post here shortly. I had started to write-up the pattern I created for my son’s costume and want to get that finished and for sale somewhere in there too!
Filed under Misc., The Granny Square Project
Very Hungry Caterpillar Cocoon and Beanie PATTERN
The pattern is now available for sale on Ravelry Here!
Crochet this adorable cocoon and beanie for your newborn’s photo shoot or Halloween costume!
Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar is brought to life in this delightful pattern featuring the subtle color variations of the beloved children’s book through the use of variegated yarn. The impression of Caterpillar’s body segments is achieved by alternating rows of both loops and back loop only stitches.
Baby can scrunch up inside the cocoon for those adorable newborn pictures. This is only available in newborn size and will fit babies up to 10 lbs.
Pattern includes pictures, gauge, crochet and assembly instructions. Enjoy!
I would love to see pictures of your finished project! Email them to me at the address on the pattern.
Filed under Baby, Designs, For Sale On Ravelry, Patterns
Stitched In Love Crocheting 