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:)

Thanksgiving

I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving holiday.  Enjoy spending time with family and don't over stuff yourselves.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Until next time:  Happy Crocheting:)

Christmas Orders

I've been busy working on some Christmas orders.  They are coming out so pretty, I even whipped up one for myself.  I haven't put the fabric liners in them yet but couldn't wait to share what I have done so far.

 The two tone brown is the one I made for myself.  I really love how it turned out and can't wait to get the liner put in.

 The two tone pink kitty is a custom order....you can't tell in the picture but the white yarn has sparkle.  I'm not partial to pink but it's too stinkin cute not to like:)

I think this two tone purple is my favorite so far.  I have actually really started loving the caron one pound yarn.  It has a totally different feel than the red heart yarn and it works great for this little totes.
I'm working on another two tone purple with the sparkle white and then my tote orders will be complete.
My daughter who is in Junior High has asked me to make her one in the two tone purples.  She wants it a bit bigger so she can use it for a hipster bag to carry some of her school supplies in, minus the kitty of course:)
Thanks for stopping by and having a look.
Until next time have a Wonderful day and Happy Crocheting:)

Hats, Scarves, and Everything in Between

I've been working on many different things lately.  My 10 year old son hounded me until I finally made him a Mohawk Earflap Hat.

I finished it the day before his birthday.  He's such a ham...lol.  When he wore it to school the principle asked him if I could make one to be raffled off for the Boy's only tailgate party, of course I said yes, it was an honor:)  Then one of my husbands friend saw it and asked if I could make one in Pittsburgh Steeler colors.

I've been asked by two other people to make them in Ohio State Colors.  It's still a little weird for me to have people ask.  I've always just made things and gave them away now I actually have people asking if they can order.

I've also been working on some Christmas orders for the Kitty tote bags.  The smaller version of the large tote has turned out to be the perfect size for little girls.  Here is one that I did.  I didn't get pics of it after it was totally complete with lining and kitty applique but it turned out better than I thought it would and I actually love it better without the applique.

I'm now finishing up on two in purple tones and another pink.  I'll make sure I post photos.

My daughter is in her senior year of Marching Band and has a highlight concert this Friday, then this Saturday my son has his championship pony league football game.  It's going to be cold so I wanted to make a scarf and put music notes on one side and a football applique and my sons football number on the other side.  This is the first scarf I came up with.  It is a simple half double crochet in back loops only making it have ridges.  When I finished it I really wasn't happy with it because of the length and the blue was a shade to dark.  But it's a nice scarf all the same and has already been claimed by my oldest daughter...lol.

I'm still working on the appliques for the second scarf and will post pics when finished.

Thanks for listening to me ramble on and checking out my projects.

Until next time, Happy Crocheting:)