Summer's Over!

Here are two Amis that I made last month for swaps, and DD modeling a shawl I made for a shawl swap. The shawl is from my own pattern. Both amigurumi patterns are from Gourmet Crochet pattern books, and were pretty easy to make.

Summer is over for the kids here, school starts tomorrow. DD is going into the 7th grade and very much into her "Look". I think she tried on 30-40 pairs of blue jeans on Saturday when we went school shopping and only wound up with 2 pair of Jeans and one pair of jean capris!

I permed her hair yesterday. She's been begging me for 2 years. I finally broke down and did it for her LOL. It's really cute.

Lots of swaps this month, and I am beginning to host swaps on swap-bot. It's really nice there so far and I love the people there!

July Potholder Swap

In Yahoo! Group, Swapaholic Crocheters, we did a Potholder swap in the month of July. These two awesome potholders below are what I received from my partner. They are double thick and nice and big.

The potholder and matching dishcloth below is what I made for my partner. I used Peaches & Cream 100% Cotton in Daisy Ombre. For the potholder, I crocheted two stranded with white, and it is also double thickness, so it's super sturdy for HOT STUFF :-).

Another Create A Christmas Aghan Swap

I am hosting my first swap at swap-bot.com

I decided to run another Create A Christmas Afghan Swap since it's working out so well on my Yahoo! Swapaholic_Crocheters Group!

If you join the swap, you have a choice between Victorian or Traditional Color Schemes.

These are some of the Traditional square that I have made to send out.












Here are some of the Victorian squares I have received so far.








Traditional colors are:
Red (e.g. Red Heart Worsted Weight in Cherry Red)
Green (e.g. Red Heart Worsted Weight in Paddy Green)
White (e.g. Red Heart Worsted Weight in White)

Victorian colors are:
Dark Red/Brick Red (e.g. Red Heart Worsted Weight in Burgundy)
Dark Green (e.g. Red Heart Worsted Weight in Dark Sage)
Cream/Ivory (e.g. Red Heart Worsted Weight in Aran)

You DO NOT have to use Red Heart Worsted Weight.... these are just color examples. But please make sure you match the colors as close as possible.

Create A Christmas Afghan - 12" Square Swap

Create A Christmas Afghan - 12" Square Swap At Yahoo!Swapaholic_Crocheters

Swapping 12" squares in Traditional or Victorian colors.

We will swap in July, August, September, and October. (November swap will be added if needed)

Four squares each month.

Then we will have a minimum of sixteen 12" squares to complete an afghan during the month of November, and then will have a GORGEOUS afghan to help decorate for the holidays!

I can't wait to get started!!!!!!!!

Crocheted Flip Flops

I made these crocheted flipflops for my secret pal today. I used a K-hook and slip stitched on and single crocheted 2-stranded around the flipflop strap. Scrunching up (technical term) the single crochets back towards the beginning to make sure the plastic strap was nicely padded. My daughter modeled them for the picture and now she wants a pair. I worked them up in like 20 minutes! What a great fast summer gift!

I got some really nice things from my Unknow Secret Pal over at the 'Ville yesterday. The purse is gorgeous!

15 Walmart Recipe Cards

A fabulous lined purse

1 skein Patons Divine - Richest Rose

2 skeins Yarn Bee - Cabana

2 skeins Bernat Bling Bling - Moulin Rouge

2 skeins Bernat Softee Chunky - Country Ombre

2 skeins Lily Naturalee - Caribbean Blue

2 skeins Patons Classic Wool Merino - Wedgewood

2 skeins Bernat Bamboo - Water

Matching washcloth & soapsaver

3 coffee samplers - Arabica House Blend, Vanilla Nut Cream, French Vanilla

Cocoa Reserve by Hershey's (hot cocoa)

Celestial Seasons Honey Vanilla Chamomille Tea

Interesting Blog

I came across an interesting blog while surfing this evening and I thought I would share. It fascinated me. Check it out.

Micro-Fiber Militia

I love it!!

Crochet Games of Ancient Greece at Crochetville

Crochet Games of Ancient Greece are coming up at Crochetville. Click on the button in my sidebar for more info.

I am participating............. just to decide what to make.

Gourmet Crochet Lisette? Drops Circle Jacket? There are a couple of Caron Tunics/sweaters I won't mind trying. HHHmmmmmmm Time to put the thinking cap on.

Today is Momma's birthday, so we will be heading over to celebrate here in a bit, that is if DD ever gets out of the shower. Sheesh..... she's not even a teenager yet and it's 30 minutes in the shower or more. That's can't be a good sign... maybe I should go flush the toilet or something.

Well, I'm off to fold laundry and contemplate what to make for the Games at the 'Ville.

I've been tagged!

My crochet friend, Gina @ Crochet Creations has tagged me....

Here are the rules:

1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.

4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.


So, here ya go!

Seven random things about me:

1. I am totally addicted to LOST ..... I can't miss it.

2. I hate to thread crochet and am jealous of those that can LOL

3. I love cats

4. I love Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee

5. Gary Dourdan is HOT!!!

6. I miss being a SAHM

7. I want to start my own craft store some day


OK, now whom to tag back?

1. Kimberly

2. Amanda

3. Beth

4. Umme Yusuf

5. Sherri

6. Mermaiden

7. Jimbo

Secret Pals at the 'Ville

My Spring Secret Pal Kim aka happybunny was wonderful! She sent me all of these amazing things in these two pictures below. The shawl was stunning and made of Moonlight Mohair...AMAZING!!! The pattern books were fabulous!!! She even sent gifts for my daughter! She sent a pile of beautiful KnitPicks, that I think I am going to make myself a shawl out of. She also sent me two Gourmet Crochet pattern books for Amigurumi, which I used to make the Amis shown below, which my family quickly acquired LOL. I made the blue shawl for the Secret Pal that I was sending to JenC using the Easy Breezy Wraps book that Kim sent me! It's a great book! Kim was an amazing Secret Pal, and I was luck to have her! Thanks again Kim!!

63 Square Afghan Finally Complete

So............. In March, I finally completed it! I gave it to my dear friend and coworker Bev, pictured below. It was a late Christmas/Birthday present. She is the one that I mentioned in a previous blog about this afghan.

I am very happy with the way this afghan turned out. The border is amazing, and hides the slightly uneven edge. I don't think I will ever attempt this afghan again though.

More Swapping Squares

Here are some of the squares I have made for RAOKs and Swaps so far this year. The pink ones are both 12" squares and the Monet and Purple/Varigated Purple are 8" squares. I love square swapping :-) All squares are done in RH WW and a J-hook.

I am super excited 'cause I am going to Vegas this weekend! YAY! Hopefully I will have TONS to share when I get back!

Finally getting well

Well everybody in our house has been sick this past month, and none of us at the same time. But we are all still trying to shake it. So needless to say, I haven't been doing much crocheting, just a little here and there. I am stalled on my 63 square again. Maybe now that I am feeling better I can finish putting it together. We just got assigned our swap partners at the 'Ville, so it's time to get busy making stuff to send to my Secret Pal. YAY!

I made this scarf for my mom this morning. I put a Spider Stitch on each end for decoration.
I made this poncho for myself a couple of weekends ago when I wasn't feeling well, but needed to get my crochet on. LOL It's a 2-strander and I used a Q hook, no pattern, I just started to crochet and this is what the result was, it's super cute on :-)

Quick and Quirky Q Hook Poncho Weekend

Well I broke my New Year's Resolution of not starting any new projects until I got the two afghans I have in the works finished. But I just couldn't resist this great pattern "Quick and Quirky Q Hook Poncho" at That Girl Crochet Blog. I made one last night while watching movies, and the other this morning. My daughter is modeling both ponchos :-) the orange one is mine and the purple one is hers.

The orange one was made using Patons Bohemian in Copper Chaos (single strand) and the purple one using Phentex Fashion Thirteen Chenille Purple (double stranded)

Starting my own swap group!

I have finally made the decision to start my own "Yahoo! Group" It is going to be a FUN FUN FUN crochet swap group! I have added the link button in this post. Come check it out! I can't wait to start swapping!


Click to join swapaholic_crocheters

63 update

I have finally completed the last squares :-) Now just have to finish joining them all together. I have about 6 more squares and then I can start the border. It feels great to have it almost finished after working on it for about 5 years LOL. Now I just have to decide what I am going to do with it. I could keep it for myself, but one of my girlfriends' birthday is this week, and she just loved the squares and colors when I showed her. She keeps telling me how much she would love to have it. We will see !
Below are a few more dishcloths and have been doing to keep from being bored.

Spiderman Round Ripple DONE!

I finally finished this Spiderman Round Ripple for my nephew last night. I used RH WW yarn & a j-hook. Thank you to AngelCrafts for the pattern. It was really easy!

The afghan that I am working on now is from "40 Favorite Ripple Afghans", it's called Aztec Sun. I am using RH WW in Soft White & Monet. It is working up pretty quickly. The pattern in the book called for three colors, but I decided to use what I had on hand and not buy more yarn...... I really like the way it is turning out.

2008?!?!

Finally, the holidays are over, and the kids are back to school. All of the company has returned to their own homes and I can get back to blogging & crocheting! :-)




I already have many projects in the works that I didn't finish before the end of the year. My New Year's Resolution is to complete the 63 square afghan that I just haven't been able to finish for the last 4 years (or 5.... I forget)

Here's a picture of my Grams with the Halfmoon Shawl (Red Heart Kooky Fuschia) that I made her for Christmas.

The giant granny below was a Christmas/Housewarming gift for a friend. Crochet with 2-strands of RH WW Cherry Chip & Brown.

I am still not finished with my Spiderman RR......... but hopefully this weekend. :-) Now over to Crochetville to catch up on everything..... I've been absent from posting for awhile :-(

Victor's birthday

I finished this blanket late last night. It is for my nephew's birthday, which is today! Talk about cutting it close. Used 2 yards of Tony Stewart Polar Fleece and RH WW Orange & Black. I think I used a J hook. Fleece is cut into 10" squares.

2 down......... lots more to go!

I finished this baby blanket for a family friend. They had a baby boy the day before I finished, so it worked out perfectly. This is my first none pattern project. I just started crocheting and this is how it turned out, I must say that I am pretty happy with the results!


This wonderfully colorful blanket is for my "nephew" (my best friends son). He was admiring an afghan I was making one day and asked if he could have it when I finished it. I told him he couldn't have that one, but that I would make him one, and asked him what colors. He said he wanted something colorful............ so that's what I gave him :-)
I watched a freeform crochet class on "Uncommon Threads" yesterday Prudence Mapstone was the guest. I am now inspired to try my first freeform purse, I plan on getting the stuff for it today!

Catching up

I've been busy trying to get gifts completed for Christmas and working on swaps. I wanted to thank my C'ville Secret Pal for the lovely packages that she sent. She really did her research.

The little Webkinz black cat in the front has been adopted by DD.

I absolutely love the Tea Spot cup and loose leaf tea she sent me. I loved EVERYTHING she sent! Thanks Paula/OzRebel!!!!

This is the 12" square I made for my swap partner on Yahoo! Swappin_Squares. It's RHWW shaded purples. I used a Sunburst Square Pattern from Heartmade Blessings.

And this is one of my WIPs. It's for my best friends little boy for Christmas. I am using a pattern from Bella Dia - Vintage Vertical Stripe Crocheted Blanket Pattern. It's turning out great, and it's super easy to work.