The colors of Fall

Out of all of the seasons I think Fall would have to be my favorite.  There is just something about the way the air smells and the magnificent colors.  It's always fun to try and capture the colors in crochet.  I finished this one a few days ago and it is already in it's forever home.  I have to say I really really loved the way this afghan turned out.  I plan to make another one in similar colors to keep for myself so I can be surrounded by fall all year long.

Stars and Stripes Corner to Corner afghan

I recently finished a huge corner to corner afghan using the free pattern from RedHeart which can be found here:   http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/crochet-corner-corner-throw

The stars pattern was a pinterest find and if anyone needs it I'll be happy to hunt it down for you or you can go to my pinterest boards which can be found here:  http://www.pinterest.com/swilson05193/boards/

I call this my stars and stripes corner to corner.  It is big enough to fit a queen size bed.

For the border I did one round of granny and then a scallop round after that.  I wanted to keep it simple as not to take away from the afghan.

My inspiration for this afghan came from a quilt that I found online.  I don't quilt so I did the next best thing and crocheted it :)

Inspiration comes from many places, whether it be nature, or other things in our surroundings.  Do what inspires you make it yours and share so you can inspire others. :)

Afghans

My absolute favorite thing to crochet is afghans.  Granny squares are my favorite, but I'll try almost any pattern.  Recently I've been asked by a couple people to make specific afghans.  I finished one of these over the weekend and now they have ordered another one in different colors.

I'm also working on a granny square afghan that should be finished tomorrow or the next day.  It's turning out really nice and it's going to be one of those I wish I could keep.

I'm also working on a Sunflower afghan for my mom and mother in law for mother's day.  Hopefully I'll be able to get them finished.

 My daughters boyfriend has been asking for an afghan as well, so I'm going to be very busy for awhile.

But most people know that my favorite thing to crochet is afghans so I'm in crochet heaven right now.

That's it for now, as always Have a wonderful day, and Happy Crocheting:)

Polymer Clay Hook Handles

I've been seeing hooks everywhere with handmade polymer clay handles.  I have a lot of hooks laying around the house from losing them and going and buying another and then finding the lost hook, so I decided to try this clay handle phenomenon...lol.  It's not really as hard as you think it might be, and if you crochet, knit, paint, ect. your already creative so give it a try.

I can't wait to get more hooks and clay.  These would make great gifts for crocheters.

Until next time have a wonderful day and happy crocheting:)

Free Patterns and Pattern Resources

I get asked all the time "where can I find that pattern?".  Free patterns are my favorite although I also like to visit and purchase patterns from many wonderful Indie designers.  I will start listing link to some of my favorite free patterns here.  So check back often and see what's new.  Also if you see something you like and the pattern isn't listed always feel free to ask.  If it's a pattern I've purchased I would be more than happy to share the designer and where you can find the pattern :)

http://zoomyummy.com/2011/12/05/new-pattern-crochet-christmas-owl-ornaments/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hello-kitty-patches-american-eng

http://crochetmaryellen.blogspot.com/2007/06/easy-daisy-granny-square.html

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-bag.html

^^^^^^One of my favs....her use of color is amazing:)

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/prairie-star

^^^^^This is the pattern for the Quilt'ghan

There are many pages out there that offer free patterns some of which are:

www.redheart.com

www.bernat.com

http://www.allfreecrochet.com

www.ravelry.com

^^^this one has a lot of free and paid patterns :)

I'll do my best to keep the list updated

Until next time:  Happy Crocheting

Random Stuff

I've been working on quite a few things lately.  I have discovered that I really like Amigurumi.  It's a lot of fun to see all of the little pieces come together into a full project.

Don't laugh....lol.  This little guy was just for practice and I didn't have any safety eyes at the time so I made my own.

This one is a current WIP, I had to stop on it so I could make a couple last minute Christmas gifts.  I now have safety eyes.  My hubby ordered me 40 pair in green, blue, gold, and brown, an early Christmas gift.

I made this little guy for a friend of mine for Christmas along with an amigurumi reindeer named Rudy:)

Here's Rudy:)...He turned out really cute and I wish that I would have had enough time to make a few more. There is always next year:)

This is what I have been working on the past few weeks.  I've made a few other snowman ornaments and am back to work on the doll.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!!
As Always, Until next time:  Happy Crocheting!!

More WIP's

I probably wouldn't be me if I didn't have a gazillion WIP's going on.  I guess I just get bored easy and need something else to go to as a distraction.  I'm sure most know what I mean.
I'm currently working on my last sibling afghan.  Then my 3 brothers and my sister will all have an afghan from me.

I love the bright colors that's going into this one.  It's another one that's going to be tempting to keep.  But if I kept them all I'd have more afghans than I know what to do with.

I'm also working on another quilt'ghan.  This one is in fall colors.  Not sure where this one is headed yet.  I have a lot of people in mind for it.  I may have to just put names in a hat and draw.  I like giving away at random without the person knowing they are getting it.  

This is the start of the quilt'ghan center piece.  Can't wait to see it finished.

Until next time:  Happy Crocheting:)