Archive for Crochet
Hope Elizabeth · 04/13/07 at 2:14 pm · Filed under Crochet
I’ve been surfing the web and, let me tell you, if anyone ever needed a reason to learn how to crochet, I do believe I’ve found one for them! Check out this absolutely adorable baby lamb. It’s the most precious little bugger I’ve seen in awhile and, believe me, I’ve seen some pretty gosh darn cute critters out there. She is just oh so sweet! I really wish I could run to the craft store to get some fun fur right now!
Planetjune.com has a wonderful assortment of crafty ideas and precious patterns. Take a few minutes to check them out. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed
Hope Elizabeth · 01/29/07 at 10:28 pm · Filed under Crochet
I decided it would be nice to do something that I don’t really have to concentrate on to complete, so what do you think I decided to make? I decided I would crochet an afghan. I’m making some decent progress on my project too, just not enough progress to show to you quite yet. Maybe soon, okay?
Anyhow, I chose to do a wavy rippled afghan and I’m using Caron’s One Pound (acrylic). Now, now - before you turn up your nose at the mere mention of acrylic yarn, allow me to remind you that not only do I have two children, but I have an assortment of pets. If I’m going to crochet a blanket, it needs to be somewhat durable and extremely washable. Acrylic yarn is, in my opinion, the best choice for this project.
In case you’re wondering what colors I’ve chosen, I’m using lace, rose and country rose. I think they look great together.
In other news, one of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to quit biting my fingernails. How do you think I’m doing? I know my polish is chipped and I need to shape my new nails, but I’m pretty gosh darn proud of myself. Hopefully I can break this nasty habit for good.
Hope Elizabeth · 09/05/06 at 10:38 pm · Filed under Crochet
You know, it’s really not necessary to pull this beanie down over the ears. It no longer looks like a beanie to me, but now reminds me of a hair net. The lovely expression on my child’s face doesn’t help much. Trust me, with his tongue in his mouth and part of his ears showing, it looks much better.
I’m thinking Tim doesn’t care for the beanie I crocheted. He didn’t come right out and say he didn’t like it, it’s just a feeling I get - mother’s intuition, I guess. Oh well, that’s okay. I tried. If nothing else, I discovered I crocheted faster than I thought.
I would have loved to knit him a beanie, one of those cool-looking skater-dude sorta beanies that you can buy at Dan’s Comp or CCS, but I just didn’t have the time and I’m not sure I have the talent. Maybe eventually I’ll come across an awesome beanie pattern that he loves and I can accomplish. We’ll see.
Hope Elizabeth · 09/05/06 at 7:11 pm · Filed under Crochet
My son wants a hat in the worst way and, just to make things difficult, he wants it tomorrow for the first day of school. Why? I have no clue, he just does.
So, because he wants one, I’m going to attempt to crochet him a hat tonight. I’m not going to guarantee anything, because I crochet almost as slowly as I knit, but I’m going to try to complete one anyhow. I chose a simple pattern to help me out and luckily my darling son approved. Wish me luck - please!
