The Yellow Octopus Finger Puppet

I just crocheted 4 finger puppets which include 3 octopusses and a monster. I only got good photos of the yellow one so I'll post those now. Sooner or later I'll get photos of the other ones.

A Little of This, a Little of That

I'm going through a weird creative phase where I want to start new things every day. I enjoy the process, but I don't finish anything. So I started 3 amigurumi mice, and I worked on a squid I started ages ago, and as fast as I make things I think of 3 or 4 things I want to make. I just had an idea for a crochet 'cocoon' necklace. It will have an interesting texture. And I'm still working on my multicolored flower scarf. Then just this morning I realized St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and I only have one green thing in my Etsy shop. I really need to get more into my shop.

Hood and scarf

I just started 2 new crochet projects. One is in Vanna yarn and will be a cowl with a hood. I can wear it when I'm walking to keep the chill off of my face, head and neck.

Then I also started a new twirly whirly scarf in a variegated (ombre) pink yarn. I'm doing it lengthwise, so each row is about 7' long. I started it Wednesday at Carl's Jr.s but haven't had any more time to work on it.

It's after 1 AM so the projects will have to wait for another time. My eyes are all blurry with fatigue.

I still want to make a 'scood' which is a hood with a scarf attached.
Ah well, off to dreamland.

Purple Choker

I'm making a crocheted choker and now I need to run some ribbon through the openings and put on a clasp.

Ornamental Scarves & Blogroll

I just started a blog roll for other bloggers who crochet. Or is that crocheters who blog? So if that applies to you let me know so I can add you to the blog roll.

Right now I have a leaf scarf in the works, a flower scarf coming along, and some freestyle projects. Busy busy.

I just found a jumper pattern (Butterick B5100) that is the perfect backdrop for crocheted and knitted neckwraps, scarflettes and cowls. So if I can manage to make a few of them, I'll have something nice to wear to interviews and luncheons.

Crocheting a Tam/Beret

I'm crocheting a hat and making a video tutorial at the same time. I don't really have a good set up to make videos nor do I have the face for it but I'm plowing ahead anyway. I love the colors and the way it is coming out.

Designing a Vest

A vest made of circles. I just started it today.

potholder

I just finished a black and white crocheted potholder that someone else started. It feels good to finish something.

Repurposing yarn

Today I was untangling some black and white yarn and found it was hooked to a project. It was a potholder in a pattern I learned to make as a child. It must have come from my boyfriend's grandmother's house. So it seems not only did I learn that pattern growing up in my family, but his family used the same pattern. So I'm finishing up the half finished potholder. I think there will be just enough yarn to finish it. I can tell by the label the yarn is probably 20 years old. Not that it seems to matter with acrylic. It seems a little stiff but I'm sure it will wash up just fine once I'm done. It feels good saving an old project from the trash pile. Granted, most crochet patterns aren't that easy to jump in at the middle and finish them right. There are some afghans in there I seriously doubt I will be able to finish. But I can add any pieces to freeform crochet items like vests, coats or purses. Nothing will go to waste that way.

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The week sure went by quick. I had a lot more planned but didn't have the energy to do it. My hands are still sore from woodcarving, and so I've had to lay off the knitting and crocheting. I'm looking forward to the weekend. My daughter may visit. We'll see.

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Special Olympics Scarf Project

I'm thinking of getting on board with this project for the Special Olympics. http://www.crochettoday.com/pdfs/CTSO08scarf.pdf

Crocheted birdie finger puppet

A great use for a little bit of yarn.

Pirate stitch

I'm going to call this Pirate Stitch because the stitch is YO YO YO pull through. In crochet YO stands for Yarn Over. This piece will go on my freeform vest probably.

The Handmade Dress: Granny Square Baby Blanket Tutorial

The Handmade Dress: Granny Square Baby Blanket Tutorial

Trio of Crocheted Bells

I designed these today and I really like the way they came out. I need to make more to add to hats, gifts, or to hang anywhere that needs a spot of color.