It has been 10 days since my last post, so I thought I should sit down and write something to put on my blog. I’ve been sitting here for much too long, and not really coming up with anything to say…am I getting out of practice? OH NO!

Anyhow, the past few weeks I’ve been busy crocheting washcloths. My aunt has been coming over a couple times a week for “crochet pattern reading lessons”, and we’ve started quite a few projects: bookmarks, afghans, washcloths, pot holders…anyhow, we’ve been having fun, though we’ve got so many projects going I must admit to feeling a tad bit overwhelmed. The pressure is building to finish something….and so today, I completed a set of matching washcloths, tied them up with ribbon, and put them in a box ready and waiting for Christmas gift giving. (AHHHHH….”so much time so little to do. Strike that, reverse it” ha ha)

My aunt came up with this simple pattern on her own…and I absolutely love it. It makes for a nice scrubbing washcloth, that isn’t too thick, and in my opinion is just the right size.

The pattern:

SC: Single Crochet

BLO: Back Loop Only

Chain 30 (or more if you like big washcloths). turn.  *In the 2nd chain from hook SC in BLO, continue to SC in BLO in each stitch across. Ch 1. Turn and repeat from * until you have achieved your desired length. Finish off.

happy crocheting!

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This past week I have been having a lot of fun learning how to crochet these vintage ribbon bookmarks. I had never crocheted using thread before…so it was kind of exciting to try something new. When I first started I felt like I had these huge monster fingers because it was so hard to not drop my {itty bitty} project…but a few bookmarks later and I think I’ve {mostly} got the hang of it.

These patterns are the actual property of my great-aunt,  she didn’t include a hook size with her pattern, but I suppose it doesn’t really matter since the pattern would work with any “thread” sized needle. I ended up using a hook size 1.90MM —but anything around that range would work, it just depends if you like a tight or loose look.

SHELL (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc – in same sp)

BEGINNING SHELL (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp)

ch 12, turn, sc in second st from hook,
sc in each st (to hide the tail of the beginning thread include it in the sc)
turn, sl st to third sc, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same st,
*skip three sc, shell in next sc (repeat from *)
Turn, sl st in dc, st st in ch sp, work beg shell, shell in each ch 2 space.
Repeat rows to desired length (about 21 rows)
Turn, sl st to ch 2 space, ch 5, shell in middle sp, ch 5 and finish off.
Thread ribbon.

Ch 12, turn, sc in second st from hook, sc in 4 sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in 4 sc, turn,
Row 1: Ch 5, 5 tr, ch 3, 5 tr in sp, tr in last st, turn,
Rep row 1 until desired length.
Last Row: turn and ch 6, sc in sp, ch 6, sl st in end tr.
Sc all around.
Finish off and thread ribbon.

ENJOY!

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So, I just finished crocheting another hat. I really really really liked the way this one turned out. I know it is springtime, and not really hat season anymore—but my grandma wanted a hat. So this is the one I made for her. I am thinking that after all the hats I have crocheted, it is about time I made myself a few.

Anybody have any fun summer crochet projects/patterns? I was thinking maybe washcloths or something…

You would think I wasn’t interested in doing anything else but crochet flowers! I promise though that someday I will move on and post about something else…before I bore you all to death! he he.

Anyhow, I just had to show off all of these cute clips I made for Easter. I am in charge of our family Easter egg hunt for all of the little kids, and I made these for clips for the 4 littlest girls. I am so excited! YAY for cute little girls and cute little hair clips. They really make me happy…

Get the flower pattern here

I am getting SO excited for Easter!!! Every year my family has this huge Easter party at my grandmas house. I’m not even joking when I say  it is literally one of my favorite days of the entire year!

Anyhow, this year I thought I would make a few cute little Easter cards. I really like making mini cards—because everything’s cuter when it’s small RIGHT!?! Well, I think I heard that somewhere…hmm.

Anyhow, I just crocheted some little crochet flowers and then hot glued them onto my card, then I drew a stem and leaves and a few little Easter eggs. When my husband saw them he was amazed at my artistic ability…ha ha, I know it’s not THAT good—but he was nice enough to flatter me

This one I just made using a 3X5 index card, folded right in half:

For this one, instead of gluing (uh, that word looks really weird?) the flower onto the card, I put the flower on a hair clip and then cut 2 little slits in the card for the clip to fit through…just perfect for my little girl:

Happy Easter Everyone!!!