Scarves for Auction

I guess everyone has been busy during the summer and has taken off from posting. I have been crocheting and quilting but nothing that I can necessarily post here. Here are some scarves that I've made to be ready for December. As you see the solid cream is not done yet so I need to get that one done. My quilt guild has an auction (both silent and regular bidding) and Christmas luncheon at our regular meeting. Everyone is encouraged to donate. Not only quilt related items but other types of crafts, needlework, services, baked items, etc. It's a fun time. Last year we raised about $1400.00 for the guild.

My especially great thing is the yarns for the striped scarves was only $1.00 per ball on sale-it takes about 2 1/2 balls for each. It's Yarn Bee Icelandic Jewels from Hobby Lobby-normally $5.66 each-which is really a lovely yarn. Needless to say when it's been on sale I had to buy some. I have enough in some other really pretty colors, for a few afghans. I like making the scarves, though. Almost instant gratification.

Some crochet stuff...

Cupcake for my boyfriend's birthday





Elf inspired hat and booties for friend's baby shower





For more information on these two gifts, see my blog.

Thanks!
Rima

Hello all! I have been lurking for some time, and I finally joined. You all are an inspiration to me. I like to try new things, but sometimes I get stuck with what I want to do next. So it's really neat to see the projects other people post. Here is my most recent completed object - a baby blanket for some friends of ours. It's a little curly/wavy, but I didn't totally understand the pattern and I'm sure it's because of my "modifications." I LOVE how these look though.

Another coin purse

I made a very cute purse, and in the front I put a lucky clover. Better get the good vibrations into the purse, it carry’s money, you know!

You can see more photos in my blog

I'm still here!!

Here are some things that i've been doing.

A crochet bag.



I really like this bag.

And a experience that i made with some t-shirts.

Yes girls. If you have holes in the t-shirts, and want to take advantage of that material but don't know what to do. Here is the answer. Just make a rug for your home.





If you would like more information about the making of the rug. Go and visit my blog

Have fun girls

Bad Television, Granny Square Neckwarmer

Bad Television, Granny Square Neckwarmer
(if you are wondering about the name of this project (!), details on my blog)

Rima

This email came to me ...

Comments and help would be most welcome ...


Dear Carola,
I trust I am not imposing on your good graces. I am a Carmelite nun in Baltimore Maryland. One of our Sisters has crocheted a granny square afghan for a full size bed. She backed it so that it could be used as a coverlet. Now we would like to sell it – but no one has the slightest idea how to price it. I found your site online and wondered whether you or any of your granny square friends might have sold one – or be able to give us an idea of what to charge. Thank you ever so much for your attention. God bless you – one and all!!

Gratefully,
Sister Robin Stratton

The Granny Swap

Remember the new Granny Along Swap.

Check this post for rules and this next one for the questionnaire.

Make sure you read BOTH posts before joining, or asking questions!

If you are still unsure about something, email me at crochetalong (AT) gmail (DOT) com

You don't have to be a member of the Granny Along Blog to participate.

Carola

Kitty Kat Kid Bag

This crochetted bag is on its way to Las Vegas as a birthday gift for my friend's three year old daughter. For more information regarding the bag pattern and its accessories is on my blog.

Rim

Log Cabin Crochet Sqiuare

Here's a pic of one of my new crochet tries. It worked out ok so I plan to make probably a lapghan size from the squares. I happened upon the Log Cabin Fever Blog and saw the neat things there and decided to try something new. I've perfected Granny Squares (I have started making more for another grannyghan) and did pretty good with my first ripple(about three more rows and It's done) so my hooks are itchin' to try something new. I've also made some triangle grannys (posted at the granny along). A year ago, all I could crochet with ease was a basic granny square. I'm so happy at what I have learned the past months. And it's thanks to everyones posts at all the alongs and the great blogs that have given me such inspiration to try over and over and practice till I get it right. I'm looking forward to seeing more great things this year from all of you.

Changes

Notice anything different? More info, here.

Twin Mr. Monkeys

Now there are two!

Mr. Monkey

Meet my new friend...


You can read more about him on my blog, here.

Geometric

I just made two more Christmas presents. These are my little mini Geometric Pillows.

They just measure about 22cm; they are very cute for a girl’s room.

I made the same way has the Bobbles pillow, only this time I used geometric crochet to decorate the front.

Hoppe everyone is ok!

Finished off several different things lately

I have been on a roll getting some projects finished. YAY!!!


The one above is a Christmas gift for my husbands Aunt.




The one about is a Christmas gift for my SIL









I have been a a roll with the Round Ripple afghans. There are more pictures and stuff for some of these at my blog.

I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas.

Happy Christmas!

The Christmas season is here.

These are some of the things that i'm doing to put my house in Christmas spirit!

But i didn't forget my girls!

Happy Christmas everyone :)

Granny-swap

All right, I'm in the really swappy mood here, and after asking for swap partners in my blog and being entirely unsuccessful ( I suspect nobody reads it anymore since I've been so inactive for so long ... ) I'm starting a Secret Swap here. I'm thinking it's a little late for "Secret Santa" or what do you guys think? A month to fix something and send it off, is that enough in these busy holiday season preparations?

Deadline for entering is November 23:rd.

I'm thinking you enlist - anyone who wants to participate email me your:

1) nickname online
2) URL to blog (if you have one)
3) Real Life Name
4) Snail Mail address

Swap packages would/should/could (?) consist of

1) One crocheted item made up of granny squares, any color, any fibre of your own choosing. It could be anything from a pencil pocket or a small purse, to a larger bag or perhaps even a lapghan. Or whatever else strikes your fancy.
2) Some of your favorite yarn. A skein or two would be nice.
3) Something indicative of where you live - food stuff that's typical for your place of habitat or maybe a few postcards, a Christmas ornament or whatever else you think represents you or the place you live.
4) Anything else you'd like to include.

Once the deadline is up and everyone has enlisted, I'll fix you up with someone to swap with. Please, spread the word wherever you can and link back to this blog post.

How notorious are you?

Okay, so I'm sorry I haven't been around for *ages*. Life's been crazy lately, and I haven't had time to post, let alone crochet anything for quite some time. I've been helping a friend get her house in shape for selling, and it's been lots of work

But now I'm back and I hope to be back for a while. I've taken up my crochet hook again and am working on my ripple blanket for the first time in a couple of months. I would like to get it done for Christmas to give away.

While crocheting I just thought of something. How nit-picky are you when you crochet. What kind of mistakes - if any - do you let slide, and does it depend on the project?

hi everyone i wanted to show my first amigurimi kitty
he was very easy to make and im looking for a name
im going to go and get him a tag and thinking of making
him some clothes.. Well everyone have a nice holiday

Bobbles!

This is the cutest project that i ever done in crochet!
I really ad a nice time doing it.
Here's one idea for Christmas time. If you want to know how i did it, you can go to my blog for more photos and information.
Nice weekend everyone.
And happy crochet:)

Halloween Amigurumi

Here are some pics of a couple of
my amigurumi's. Just the punkin on the left (Boyd's Bears holding him) and then the candy corn man. These are my first real tries at amigurumi and it's kinda fun once you get the hang of it. These were actually pretty simple compared to some of the intricate things I've seen the expert amigurumi makers do. Pattern for Candy Corn Man came from Emily Miller's Emporium at Etsy.

I've been busy!

Since the spring is coming to this side of the world, I'm trying to make some soft projects. And some extra ideas for Christmas presents too!

This one is a Flower fridge.

Some soap sachet for your clothes.

And my crochet business card holder.

This is my first tutorial.

If your interested in more information you can go to my blog.

have a nice weekend everyone.
And happy crochet :)

I finally have pictures!!! Wooohoooo!

This is a smallish afghan that I'm doing for my parents' new room warming/Christmas present. My dad built a new master suite on the back of their farmhouse and this is just perfect for it. The afghan is in Wool Ease using a double crochet stitch. It measures about 45 inches wide and will be about 75 inches long. I hope to have it finished by the end of October or very latest by mid-November.

Don't you think the colors will go well?




Here's the dressing area, closet and bathroom.


And the main part of the room. We were there for vacation, they had not officially moved in yet so it is a bit messy.

A few things I have finished here.

I have been working on some smaller projects here for the last month or so. I have an afghan going, but I am taking my time on that one right now.
First is Neo. He is my Ice Cream Bear.

Next we have my Lil Pretties Mouse. She was fun to make. :)

I have also finished up a couple of scarves. Although it is is still in the 90's here. Way to hot for one. LOL



Hopefully the weather will start to cool down soon. A little rain would be nice also.
Have a wonderful day everyone.

Cytrus Potholder

This should be my show and tell...




This pattern is here. And you can go to the side bar where it is orange slice pot holders.

I'm already in the second one.

My Kitchen is going to be very colorful :)