Finally, it's finished! This blanket was started at least six months ago, shortly before my husband and I got engaged. Today, I was able to give it to my mother-in-law, after some strategic sneaking around with the project when she's been over. It really didn't take a tonne of work, but I didn't have a tonne of spare time for crocheting or loom-knitting whilst planning our wedding and moving into our new house. But now? Now I can start crocheting again! Yahoo!
I wanted to whip up a quick Christmas gift for a friend. Easy-peasy, and made with things already on-hand at home.
Pattern: here A good friend and her husband are about to have their first baby, and I wanted to make something special for their new, little family member. I saw a project online that Sarah Zimmerman had started, but her pattern wouldn't be available right away. I did some online searching and found a stitch that looks very similar to the one she was using, and I created the blanket from there. I tried several different edging stitches, and none of them matched the blanket's look very well, so I continued with the ribbed edge already on the blanket, and used it as the final edging.
Pattern: here
These pads are made with 100% cotton yarn. I used a 3.75mm hook instead of the suggested 4.00mm, as I couldn't find my 4 in time to start the project. This particular set has 7 pads - one for each day of the week. I was able to make them all in one day, while sitting at the kitchen table, or between errands while I was out for a bit. Pattern: here
These little crocheted cacti are great for people who are really good at forgetting to water their indoor plants, or for people who like cute fake plants. The pattern works up super quickly, and is easy to follow. Pattern: here
About a year ago, I bought a Kobo Aura e-reader. I love reading on it, and it I may even prefer it now to actual paper books. *gasp* This was a spur-of-the-moment kind of project. Sarah at RepeatCrafterMe.com has been posting photos and instructions for a Christmas-themed c2c (corner-to-corner) pixel squares blanket, and a pile of crocheters have been making the project right alongside her.
These adorable tea mug cozies are definitely going to be available at the craft show - only 19 days away!
Base pattern: here. Adjustments for the gold, blue, and mauve tea mug cozies:
Adjustments for the aqua tea mug cozies:
See the first tea mug cozy I made from this pattern: here. See the light sage set of tea mug cozies I made yesterday: here. Pattern: here.
These tea cup cozies are awesome. I have one (you can see it here), and I use it every day with my morning coffee. They're cozy (hah, get it?), soft, warm, and serve as built in coasters - and, you won't be holding a piping hot mug of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or cider with your delicate bare hands! Plus, they look cool. Your friends will be jealous. I made a few minor adjustments when making mine: -dc 12 in first ring -hdc after second dc ring -sc around in back loop of hdc for a more distinct bottom "corner" edge I made 9 rows of grit stitches to make the cozies this height. I've made shorter and taller ones, but this height seems like a good middle ground for a range of standard mug sizes. This item is stretchy, and slips right over top of your favourite mug. Sloshed your coffee down the inside of your cozy on your way to your comfy livingroom chair? Just throw it in the washing machine and dryer. I fully recommend this pattern. If you're too lazy to make one of these adorable tea mug cozies for yourself, at least come to the craft show and get a few for your friends... They'll love you more because of them. ;) (And, you can help fuel my crocheting obsession!) |
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