For the Love of Crochet Along

Penguin

2012-01-18T22:02:00.001-08:00

The pattern of this cute little guy is available on Lionbrand. Go here to find a link directly to the pattern.

Garland Hearts

2012-01-18T21:49:00.000-08:00

I'm enjoying crocheting a few hearts that I intend to join together into a garland. Still have a few more to make. The free pattern can be found at Crochet Geek:

using up bits

2012-01-17T01:06:00.001-08:00

and making coasters

LiLu Studios: Photography, Crafts and Mayhem: Super Spiral Hat: Hat #1 of the 30 day Hat Challen...

2011-12-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

LiLu Studios: Photography, Crafts and Mayhem: Super Spiral Hat: Hat #1 of the 30 day Hat Challen...: Hat #1 of the 30 Day Hat Challenge Super Spiral hat Hook: "I" Red Heart Worsted Weight Yarn Pattern: Ch3 R1: 11 dc in first ch, sl st...

Crochet projects in Use

2011-12-22T06:52:00.000-08:00

I have to say a huge SORRY to all of you who have in the last 6 months sent me emails wanting to join. Since the birth of our little girl I haven't been online much at all and thus have not read my emails and sent invitations to those of you wanting to join. Now with her being able to entertain herself for a while I've found time to reaquaint myself with my blog friends and will soon be able to reply to 'I want to join' requests!

If you remember I did quite a bit of crocheting and sewing while I was pregnant. Here are some photos of those projects in use! At the moment I am trying to crochet a pentagon ball will post some photos when I'm finished. Hope everyone is well!

Christmas Crochet

2011-12-21T23:18:00.000-08:00

Rudolph Christmas Ornament

Still looking for a few Christmas crochet patterns? Here are a view that you might like. Just click the name underneath the picture to go to the pattern.

Christmas Light

Christmas Tree

Stars

Christmas Angel

Granny Baubles

2011-12-11T01:27:00.001-08:00

A lovely simple pattern that can transform plain plastic baubles into Christmas handmade

wow! You can find Pips' tutorial free!

FOR SALE: Wagon Wheel Afghan Crochet Kit

2011-11-09T00:20:00.000-08:00

Mary Maxim Wagon Wheel Afghan
Crochet Kit

The above picture is one I took of the kit I have for sale.
The below picture is the image & information from the Mary Maxim website.

Due to carpal tunnel, I've had to cut way back on my crocheting.

I will never make this afghan.

I bought the kit from a Mary Maxim mail order catalog a couple of years ago.

It's the complete kit...yarn and pattern to make the Wagon Wheel Afghan.

I paid $69.99 plus shipping/handling for it.

I am asking $50 for the kit, plus $12.50 s/h within the continental US.

(No s/h will be charged if the purchaser is able to pick it up in person rather than me having to ship it).

The kit has been safely stored in a clean and dry environment.
Contact me if interested!

{yellow and gold}

2011-11-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

I am really into yellow and gold colors this autumn, so I made a new soft sculpture using that color palette. I like the shape of this piece, too, it's really modern even though I recycled the base from a 1970s wood plaque!

has it started yet ?

2011-11-03T19:23:00.000-07:00

i've not posted for long here and well, nothing is new, i still crochet shawls, wristwarmers & scarves... but this weekend as i finished sewing the halloween costume my 12 yo daughter had ordered, i just awoke to the thought it was time to start my little handmade Christmas presents !

over the years, i am more and more aware of who to make things for, and who will not care (for these last my hands can rest). i usually write a list ahead of time with a few gift ideas next to each name. it isn't about how much you make or how big, but how pertinent the gift will be and how much love you put into it, is it ?!
i started gathering some crochet links (click to go to the pattern page) these past two days and would like to share a few ideas (most of them being quickly made, it shouldn't be about skipping your beauty sleep, right ?) that might come as a reminder to you, or that you may have not come across yet.

stars, snowmen, christmas stockings, an afghan with sleeves...

3D stars in the colors of your choice

a moustache for small ones & older ones to have fun on christmas day

some pretty hangers that you could pair with a jar of homemade laundry detergent & wood pegs

a hook case for your fellows crocheters

a flower frame with the photo of a loved one (or several small ones as tree ornaments)

two love birds, on a pretty branch as a mobile for some new fiancés ?!

a reusable grocery bag for the farmers market

a hearts & flowers table runner

a set of mini storage baskets, maybe wrapped with small craft supplies

some votive candles covers (i want to make these using hemp, linen or a matt cotton !)

a slouchy hat

some scalloped bracelets (& some beauties/make-up supplies for your favorite teen girl)

some tulle dish scrubbies (along with a jar of homemade & some nice tea-towels ?!)

and some slippers, of course !

that's all for today... i was wondering... wouldn't it be nice if we could all share a few handmade ideas for some pre-Christmas crochet inspiration during this month of November ?

Simply Blankets

2011-10-31T09:39:00.001-07:00

The weather is getting colder and the seasons are changing. Here are a selection of blankets all available in my etsy shop

Click here to visit my shop.

Fall Beanie with Flower, Crochet Pattern (all sizes from newborn to adult)

2011-09-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

For the pattern Click Here!

free form crochet

2011-09-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

I just finished a custom made crochet piece over the weekend and I love the way it turned out! It's a free form crochet soft sculpture done in shades of cream and beige...

The yarns are all vegan and I had a really fun time picking them out at my local yarn shop! I used Sublime Soya Cotton, Louisa Harding Merletto, and Plymouth Yarns Jeannee cotton - all of them were a pleasure to crochet with.

Mushroom pattern

2011-09-18T02:13:00.000-07:00

I found the pattern for this mushroom about a year ago and I still love it. You can find it on this page of my blog where I've collected a lot of free crochet pattern. Enjoy!

International Crochet Day 2011

2011-09-12T01:31:00.001-07:00

International Crochet Day is Monday, September 12! That gives you a little time still to plan how you will celebrate.

Here are ten ideas to get you thinking.

10. Teach someone to crochet. Reinforce your teaching by hooking the person up with our eBook: Learn to Crochet: Instruction on How to Crochet and 5 Free Crochet Patterns for Beginners.

9. Yarn bomb a co-worker's cubicle. Or your spouse's car. Or your kid's lunchbox.

8. Vow to bust your stash. We'll help you out with patterns priced at crazy stashbuster prices. Check our Stashbuster Sale.

7. Make a hat. Give it away.

6. Enter a contest to win a crochet hook crafted by award-winning hook-carver Jimbo, who is a big fan of International Crochet Day. See Jimbo's Front Porch for details. Contest ends at noon on Monday.

5. Get started on your holiday gift list. If you can't find just what you're looking for in our 5 Free Patterns for Beautiful Handmade Gifts, check out our other free crochet patterns.

4. Crochet a flower or two or ten. Give them away at random to people you haven't met yet.

3. Leave us a comment here or on Facebook to let us know how you're celebrating International Crochet Day.

2. Crochet in public.

1. Crochet in your favorite spot for as long as you like.

Source: Crochetme.com

Boo Witch Basket for Halloween

2011-09-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

This is my new Crochet Pattern for Halloween. Do you like it?
For the free pattern Click Here!

Crochet and Flower Loom Cushion.

2011-08-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

My first attempt at crocheting in the round!

I even added an edging.

More photos and what I did here.

I am just a little pleased with this as I am trying to teach myself to crochet with some books, Youtube and a lot of guessing!

Orchid Sandals Crochet Baby Booties Pattern

2011-08-24T11:48:00.001-07:00

This is my latest crochet pattern for babies. How do you find it?

For the pattern Click Here!

Daisy Granny Square Blanket

2011-08-22T06:51:00.001-07:00

Hoodie for a new born

2011-08-09T00:23:00.000-07:00

hai friends how is this hoodie? i found this pattern from http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/turning_stone/turning_stone_1.html

African Flower Hexaon Coaster

2011-08-07T15:40:00.000-07:00

This patten is based on the African Flower Hexagon listed in Ravelry. I have added a couple of things to make this hexagon work as a coaster.

My preference, in coasters, is to make them a double thickness. I HATE it when the moisture from a glass or bottle, or the heat from a cup, saps through a coaster.

Materials Used:
I Love This Cotton, from Hobby Lobby (A. Purple, B. Pink and C. Cotton Candy)
Crochet Hook: E
Tapestry/Yarn Needle

Name: African Flower Hexagon Coasters
Pattern: The Fur~Babies Momma

reduced to a hanger

2011-07-25T04:01:00.001-07:00

After spending hours going through patterns looking for a new project I became confused, said confusion rendered me into a state of catatonia - so back to basics I returned and made a hanger.

divinehat

2011-07-21T00:54:00.000-07:00

hai friends..this hat is i made for my friends son

Giveaway which has buttons too

2011-07-13T11:38:00.001-07:00

I am having a 700 post blog giveaway if anyone fancies joining in...........there are buttons involved which are often useful for crochet projects.

Click here to join in.

Good luck.

Crochet Sporty Sandals Pattern

2011-07-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

When we walk into shops, we see plenty of choice for little girls but just a handful for boys. Isn't it the same story everywhere? Crochet patterns are no different. This unisex crochet sandal pattern tries to fill that gap. Take a look.......

Go to my blog for more details, Click Here

Dust Bunnies Only a Mother Could Love

2011-07-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

These are my Dust Bunnies and their cousin Pietro Pear. You can find their individual stories on my blog: Confessiona of a Crochet and Cross Stitch Pattern Slut They are designed as key rings/back pack charms.

Blu Bunny


Veronica Variegated


Pietro Pear

These are available in my Etsy shop, PaulaGaumerTooke. Hope you will visit my blog and read about the Bunnies and their families. They are interesting characters.

Crochet Patterns

2011-07-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

This is one of the patterns I designed just recently. I love frogs, and this is my favourite (-: my patterns are available in my Etsy-shop.
*** Until this Friday my patterns are available with 25% discount***

Crochet Baby Flip Flops, a must have for Summer!

2011-07-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

I always kept wondering what people would crochet once the winter is over. I am not one for using cotton thread as I am not patient enough for projects that take as long as my 6 year old to grow. I have always wanted quick projects and my baby Flip Flops design is no exception. It is fun, summery, quick and have oodles of the cute factor. Take a look……..

I made matching sun hats to go with them, Yippee, I love them both, do you?

More Details On My Blog, Click Here

Plum Blossom Dishcloth

2011-07-04T19:47:00.000-07:00

hai friends........i got this beautiful pattern from crochetville.it is very interesting to make

Little pink handbag

2011-06-28T23:08:00.000-07:00

Hai friends,.......i made this little bag from leftover yarn.it can be used as mobile pouch

I love this color...

2011-06-26T21:34:00.000-07:00

I finished two sculptural crochet pieces over the weekend! I totally love this color! The round piece was a custom order and the smaller piece (which reminds me of bubbles) was just for fun.

Introducing ‘Tutti Frutti Daisy’ Granny Square Blanket.

2011-06-23T10:46:00.001-07:00

Well as promised I’m delighted to be able to introduce and show you my newest creation. Tutii Frutti Daisy blanket – I so love the colour combination here, and hope you do to.

The blanket is constructed from 7 rows of 7 squares across and 7 rows of 7 squares down. A total of 49 squares. Each square has a pink central daisy flower and is then surrounded by 7 different colours.

I think the colour work in this pattern is gorgeous and so very pretty and cheerful. The pattern contains explicit colour guidance for each and every square – so 49 different colour combinations.

The finished blanket measures 54“ x 54“. The blanket could be made larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing the amount of squares used.

More details on my blog Click here.

frogbag

2011-06-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

hai friends how is my frogbag?this wonderful pattern i got from crochetville.the designer is brendaKbrown

Crochet Crocodile

2011-06-16T13:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a crocodile I 'invented' myself :-) I wrote the pattern this weekend. You can read more about it on my blog.

Fishbag

2011-06-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

hai friends..i love to do fishbags.ifound this pattern from http://www.angelfire.com/pa/ChloesCorner/MarjorieCrochets/index.blog?topic_id=1053912
this fishbag is i made for gift to my neighbour

prettygirl wallhanging

2011-06-12T03:40:00.000-07:00

hai friends.....here is my another wallhanging .I hope all you liked my prettygirl

How to Crochet Granny Squares Together

2011-06-12T01:41:00.001-07:00

How to crochet granny squares together.

I have recently been asked how to crochet granny squares together and
so an impromptu tutorial. The concept seems much more difficult than the
actual process is. The important things to remember are.

Lay your squares out exactly as the pattern states or as you wish them to
be crocheted together.

Always keep your squares right side facing.

I always work from right to left.

I always crochet together all horizontal rows first and then vertical rows
second.

I always work from the bottom right hand corner and row progressing up
the way, 1 row at a time.

Abbreviations used:
ch – chain
sp – space
sc – single crochet USA, dc –UK

For the full tutorial please visit my blog here.

flowerbasket wallhanging

2011-06-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

this flowerbasket pattern is a dishcloth but i converted to wallhanging

Yellowbutterfly

2011-06-10T05:25:00.000-07:00

butterflybookmark

2011-06-08T20:38:00.000-07:00

i found this bookmark pattern from crochetville

Baby's First Granny blanket

2011-06-05T00:06:00.000-07:00

I've actually been doing a lot of crocheting and stuff for the baby but have forgotten to actually blog about it. Here is one of the 3 blankets I've made for the little one who is due to arrive in about 4 weeks. It was a great way to use up a bit of my stash. Nice and colourful for playing on I think!

I will eventually have to post some photos of the other things I've made. Hope everyone else is well. It's getting so cold here in Melbourne, hope you are all warmer!

My crochet acorns

2011-05-30T13:22:00.000-07:00

My crochet acorns. More about my crochet projects here and here.

soft sculptures

2011-05-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I scoured my local thrift shop for frames to use in free form crochet projects. I hit the jackpot and found quite a few that were half off (you can see a photo here)! For the last two weeks I've been working on painting, crocheting, and gluing, turning each piece into a soft sculpture to hang on the wall!

I love the turquoise piece with scalloped edges... it's my favorite so far! I still have a stack of frames to use, I just have to choose a color palette and get to work!

Each of these pieces (as well as any new ones) are listed in my shop, I've been getting great feedback on the soft sculptures I've sold so far : )

Flower Power

2011-05-29T05:27:00.001-07:00

I have some activity days coming up in June at school and I am going to run an accessories workshop. We shall be making different types of corsages, bag charms etc. Crochet might be a bit much with 25 students but I have been going back over how to make these lovely flowers in the evening as part of my thinking for the workshop. I have been too busy to get the sewing machine out and too tired as well. Picking up a bit of wool and a hook is very spontaneous and portable.

The above is a conventional flower which can be found on the Internet, but I found that if a add another row or two I can get it to crinkle up and gain a different shape. Swapping the colours for the rows also adds to it. I am still trying to expand my skills and this may be nothing new but it was a bit of a landmark for me. For once I was able to decide what the flower looked like rather than keeping my fingers crossed that it might look like the picture in the book!

I am working on another style but more on that another time.

Is is possible to create other types of flowers via crochet?

I have found some help on Youtube but was not sure if I could be looking somewhere else.

Happy Sunday!

Garlands

2011-05-29T01:29:00.000-07:00

I made these garlands for a Crafty Market called The Holy Stitch that's taking place this weekend here in Holland. I really enjoyed making them and I think they look very happy together :-) If you want to read more about my crochet projects, click here.

abstract scarf

2011-05-20T19:51:00.000-07:00

Just rings with single and double crochet all round and joined individually

Colourful Blanket

2011-05-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

I have not posted here for a while, it does seem to take me quite a while to make anything.

Here is my second crochet blanket using stripes this time. Inspired by Attic24.

My last blanket was rectangular so I decided to make this one square. I also used 50% cotton 50% acrylic yarn called Kon-Tikki by Stylecraft.

It is a lovely yarn to use, soft, heavy and glides over the hook making it much easier to crochet that acrylic wool.

I then went around the edge with a little picot stitch to finish off the edges where the colours were added in every two rows.

I am pleased with the way this has turned out and my daughter had put in an order for a pink and purple version for use in front of the television, especially on chilly evenings.

I have a mind to try and make something to wear. I have made scarf which I posted on this blog, but I am wondering about something else. I shall have to have a think.

Hat and booties for an Angel

2011-05-07T20:25:00.000-07:00

i made this hat and booties for my friends baby

Tracy's Prayer Shawl

2011-04-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

Hi, I haven't posted here in quite awhile since I haven't had much time to crochet lately. I just wanted to share my rendition of Bernat's Prayer Shawl. It's a pretty pattern using clusters and chains. I used a nubby yarn called Dante made by Berroco. I had to change the pattern, you can read about it here. This was a birthday gift for my friend Tracy.

I also wanted to wish all the crochet along-ers a Happy Easter and or Passover. Hope you eat lotsa chocolate eggs and get to spend it with loved ones!

crochet flowermat

2011-03-16T01:19:00.000-07:00

hai friends here i am presenting a flowermat it little hard to me ,but when i finished i feel happy

He's finished!!!!

2011-03-13T11:02:00.001-07:00

I've finished Shaun the Sheep!!! It's taken about two weeks on an off. I'm really pleased with him.
Great work on all the other crochet items being uploaded to the blog, all fantastic and lots of work.

My blog (when I joined this one, I joined whilst still logged in with my other email, so...) is A Creative Muddle if anyone wants to have a look on there too... anytime you're bored lol.

shell hat for my DD

2011-03-12T20:17:00.000-08:00

hai friends this hat is i made for my DD and she loved it

freshly finished

2011-03-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

Here is a new project I just finished last night!

I just found a tiny thrift store near my neighborhood, which I where I discovered this little frame. It just needed something fun to go in it!

What do you think?

Crocheted Ipad Cozy

2011-03-11T08:49:00.000-08:00

Could not resist to crochet a cover for my new iPad. I always want to dress up everything I own in crochet :)

I crocheted the cozy in two pieces. Crochet double crochet(dc) around the edge. And leave holes where all the buttons and sockets are. Sew the two pieces together.

I pinned the pieces to the right shape with needles and sprayed a little water on them so they could be formed easily.

If you are curious about more of the steps of making this. There are more images on my blog at www.hellocraftlovers.com
Kind Regards
Inger Carina

Dolly A New Granny Square Blanket

2011-03-10T04:29:00.001-08:00

Here is my latest creation Dolly – named after the dolly mixture sweets that the colours remind me of. The blanket is 60” square and available in my Etsy store. I will be writing and releasing the pattern in the coming days.

I do hope you love it as much as I do

Sofa Tissue box covers

2011-03-08T00:13:00.000-08:00

hai friends here is my experiment of sofa tissue box covers

A Portrait of the Past (Wisconsin)

2011-03-06T20:34:00.001-08:00

My parents have a book titled "Portraits of the Past: A Photographic Journey Through Wisconsin". I was looking through it not too long ago when I came across a neat photo and description... Just wanted to share this with you...

Here's what the description reads under the photo...

"...in the early 1900's was this kind of feminine gathering. Charles Van Schaick photographed his wife, Ida (standing), entertaining the members of the DMC club in her wind-protected backyard. Nettie Lake had named the group after a brand of French crochet cotton used in fancy patterns, and though the ladies insisted the letters stood for "Damn Mean Crowd," no one watching them daintily sipping tea and lemonade and nibbling cookies would believe it."

booties

2011-03-06T01:56:00.000-08:00

these are my experiments with booties

Help with Labels?

2011-03-03T14:15:00.000-08:00

I'm in need of some fabric labels for my sewing projects (I have a ton of labels for my crocheted projects, but none for my sewing projects...and I can't afford to spend almost $300 USD on labels right now...that's what I paid for the embroidered crochet project labels 2 years ago). I don't have an embroidery machine, nor can I do hand embroidery. I've tried the printable fabric, but the ink tends to wash out of the labels, so this route just doesn't work well for me.

Is there anyone out there who can offer me some suggestions? Anyone out there know how to make labels that I could hire you to make some for me??? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

hats hats hats

2011-03-02T21:23:00.000-08:00

hai friends here is some hats i made for my DD and her friends
ear flap hat
cable hat
divinehat
hat for new born
hellokitty hat

my try on coin purses and fish bags

2011-03-01T19:26:00.000-08:00

hai friends i love to do small purses
flowerbasket coin purse
cupcake purse
elephant coinpurse
.butterfly purse
.cradle purses
.fish bags

I can hear you!

2011-03-01T07:52:00.001-08:00

.... but I can't walk yet! LOL! I received this pattern, free, from Purplelinda.co.uk and I've been making him for the past week. I still have four legs to make. I love making Amigurumi creatures, they're SO easy!!

My try on crochet hand bags

2011-03-01T01:08:00.000-08:00

hai friends here is my try on crochet bags

1-chakrapurse(free pattern)

2-watermelonbag(my own pattern)

3.hobobag(freepattern_

few more amigurumis.............

2011-02-28T03:38:00.000-08:00

here is some more...........

My amigurumi works

2011-02-26T02:47:00.000-08:00

hai friends here is some of my amigurumi works, amiboy,crochet cake,honeybee,marioplushie,nemo,strawberrykeychain,bunny,tiger

Soft Sculptures

2011-02-24T08:53:00.000-08:00

I recently finished two more soft sculptures made using crochet techniques... I'm so pleased with the results!

Both are inspired by coral and the ocean.

cheep and cheerful

2011-02-21T18:52:00.000-08:00

Tiny Granny Garland

2011-02-21T08:29:00.000-08:00

I whipped up this simple garland using leftover yarn over the weekend! I love little projects like this!

Hello...

2011-02-21T07:40:00.000-08:00

Hello... I'm so excited to be joining in For The Love of Crochet Along! My name is Sara. I'm a wife to David and a mom to three girls. I also host a blog called Tangled Happy. Tangled Happy is a crochet pattern collective where I feature free crochet patterns found on weblogs of other creative people and also share my original designs. There is also a category list to help in your search for just the right pattern. Here are a few of my favorite original designs.

Granny Stripe Boutique Bag

Granny Stripe Headband/Earwarmer

Tangled Happy Wands

Sweetheart Bracelet

I am always looking for well photographed crochet projects with clear instructions to share. If you have a free pattern you would like to submit email me and put submission in the subject line at tangledhappy@gmail.com. Hope you will stop by! Your sure to find something to get you inspired!

Apple Coasters

2011-02-21T05:22:00.000-08:00

I love apples, so it was time for a crochet Apple Coaster! I've made them in red as well (I blogged about those here) and now they are available in my Etsy-shop. Maybe I'll go make a set like this for my mom who's celebrating her birthday next Saturday. Happy birthday mam! (-:

p.s. I've never written down the pattern, but I'm sure if you google for Apple Coasters, you'll find some gorgeous patterns.

crochet vest

2011-02-20T23:27:00.000-08:00

hai friends i liked this blog......here is my humble project, a crochet vest its very easy to make .first make two half circle for the front part then make a rectangle for the back piece then join it then work seams for neck ,outer and sleeves

I'll jump straight in...

2011-02-14T05:23:00.000-08:00

... and introduce myself, then do a bit of "show and tell" and then shhh, lol.

Ok... I'm 44 and live with my lovely other half, Justin, who is ONLY 33! We have been together for 12 years and met online! (NOT in a dating chatroom though!) We live in Cambridgeshire, England. I've got a 22 year old son, a 10 year old, and an 18 month old grandson. So a houseful of men...

I took up crochet about 18 years ago (blimey, I didn't realise it was that long!). I'm still learning after all this time. I've never made an item of clothing, just lots of blankets and a few amigurumi - they are SO easy to make! I've made a dragon, two reindeers, and two teddies... although to be honest, the teddies looked a bit distressed... here is a link to some of the crochet that I've done in the past...

Now some pics...

Here is a picture of the granny stripe blanket that I'm making, inspired by Attic24. (Ignore the lilac colour on the right... that's an old blanket I made).

I changed it half way up into shades of colours instead of any old colour... I still love it!

Here are the amigurumi dragon and reindeer.

I also make baby blankets for babies that die in A&E... it's a bit strange making a blanket knowing that it's never going to be used for a live baby... but they are for the parents to use something more personal to have their final cuddles with their babies with. They take the blankets home afterwards, and thankfully, I don't have to make too many of those.

I'm having a go this morning at making a doily... with size 6 crochet cotton, and using a size 2mm hook! Not sure if I'm liking it or not...

Well that's my introduction done, I hope I haven't bored you all already. Thank you for allowing me to join in the fun x

Love Roz x

Multi-coloured Magic Granny Square Scarf Wrap

2011-02-10T08:29:00.001-08:00

After sewing in what seems like 10,000 ends my mini granny squares are now a fabulous fun scarf. Blogged here.

90 little granny squares.

Crocheted Mesh Bag w/Sewn Liner

2011-01-29T01:11:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile! I have to admit I just don't crochet as much as I used to. Since learning how to sew I find myself spending more time sewing than crocheting. Well, I finally buckled down and worked on another crochet project.
Here I made a crocheted mesh bag...however, I couldn't just leave it plain & simple...I sewed a polka-dot liner for it and added button embellishments. I found some really cute pink & purple polka-dot ribbon at Hobby Lobby, so I used the ribbon for ties at the top of the bag.
I used Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn in "swimming pool" color. The pattern I used for making this bag was found on the back of the Lily yarn label.

Beanie - ing along

2011-01-15T16:45:00.000-08:00

Girl Beanie:

Boy Beanie:

Flower Garland

2011-01-15T08:56:00.000-08:00

Last month I found out how incredibly addictive it is to make garlands. I made this garland yesterday. It took quiet some time but I like the result.

Pilates Mat Bag

2011-01-14T10:57:00.000-08:00

Yeah! I finished it. I used Red Heart Collage yarn called Landscape Green and trimmed it in some TLC stash yarn I had on hand. It's much easier to carry it from car to class now. I'm happy with how it turned out. It's a little bit like putting socks on a baby, though. Do you have any ideas for getting it to slip on better? Let me know, thanks!

cozies

2011-01-13T07:20:00.000-08:00

Ice cream cozies!

I've been making up this pattern to use leftover yarn...

Bluebells Granny Square Blanket

2011-01-12T14:04:00.001-08:00

Here’s my latest completed blanket. The blue yarn reminds me of bluebells and so the name was born.

Almost finished baby jacket

2011-01-09T18:11:00.000-08:00

Blessed is the second trimester! Tummy troubles are down to a minimum and I feel quite energetic (most of the time, still need my afternoon naps) Hence I am flying through some baby crochet projects. Here is the latest!

I haven't finished it because I want to wait till I know if it's a boy or girl. If its a girl I'm going to finish it off with a scalloped edging, if its a boy I will finish it off with a double crochet edging and not so girly buttons.

I've already started another project, a vest made from 4ply wool using a 2.5 hook. I am just making up the pattern as I go because I can't seem to find patterns for 4 ply yarn. I bought a little t-shirt that I'm using for size and dimensions. Will post when I get more done. I don't think this baby is goi ng to know what bought clothes are. My mum has already finished knitting 3 items and has yarn for 3 more! I've got a whole heap more that I want to use up too.

Hope you are all well, loving the projects that have been blogged about!

Blanket WIP for 2011

2011-01-07T09:19:00.000-08:00

I have not posted here for a while but thought that you might like to see my latest project. I stated it on Christmas Day evening.

I have already had a go at a Granny stripe blanket with the guidance of Attic 24 and decided that I would like to try something else.

There is more info on my blog and I hope that what you see here is alright as I am self taught and I do not have anyone locally to ask.

This is going to take a little while to do but it is great fun for in front of the TV! keeps my iknees warm!

soft sculpture

2011-01-01T16:36:00.000-08:00

I made this soft sculpture by adding little crocheted pieces to a secondhand wood frame. The pieces are a form I love to crochet... like barnacles, fungi, or seed pods. I think it's a cool piece!

Baby Blanket

2010-12-31T23:39:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone it's been a while since I posted. I have been crocheting but just haven't kept up with taking photos and blogging. Today I'm showing off a little blanket I've made. It's just a simple granny square with a scalloped edging. I've been making baby clothes for all my friends and family who have had babies now I finally get to make things for MY baby!!!!!!!!!! Yes I am 14 weeks pregnant and planing all sorts of craft projects. Unfortunately the nausea and exhaustion has taken much of my desire to crochet and craft away. I actually had another blanket in mind, a cute one with bunnies on it but my brain couldn't handle anything that required it to work so I started tying to get back to crocheting with the most simple thing I could think of hence the one BIG granny square which I can practically do in my sleep.

Here's a photo of the blanket. I made it using pure New Zealand wool. It is quite heavy and measures about 60x60 cm

And just because I can, here's a photo of our bub at 11 weeks scan...

Anyhow I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and New years! We had a nice quiet one with family, just the way I like it. Keep up the posts, loving what is being posted here awesome stuff as always!

Meeting the Granny a Day Challenge!

2010-12-31T00:08:00.000-08:00

My cookie jar of crochet squares

This is my first post! And on the last day of the year too - very apt though as I've actually managed to crochet 365 squares - one for each day of 2010, though it did become more of a 'Granny every few days Challenge'!

These squares are small but perfectly formed and I'm going to carry on with them into 2011 to make a gorgeous big throw in a rainbow of colours. I'm using 100% 8 ply wool from the Spotlight Basics range.

The simple granny square - an oldie but a goldie!

The Granny a Day Challenge was hosted by Meet Me at Mike's - I'm hoping there will be another challenge for 2011, but it's a great site to visit for inspiration.

Wishing everyone a fantasic 2011 and may there be many crochet adventures! :)

Shell Stitch Teapot Cozy

2010-12-28T11:59:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! I'm glad Inger Carina posted. I forget to come here and show my crochet projects sometimes until I'm reminded when others post theirs.

Here is a teapot cozy I made last weekend. I posted a free pattern for the body of it on my blog with some links to free flower and leaf patterns.

Hope you all had a nice Christmas!

Crocheted Christmas decorations

2010-12-28T06:24:00.000-08:00

Hello Crochet Lovers! , this is my first post on this blog. My name is Inger Carina and I'm an enthusiastic Crafter from Sweden...
I'm a frequent visitor to this blog and I love all your work, posts and links on this site! :)
My Christmas tree fell over last year so I had to crochet me some new decorations.

Happy Holidays
Kind regars
Inger Carina
www.hellocraftlovers.com

Star Garland

2010-12-21T08:18:00.000-08:00

Here's one of the garlands I recently made for my Etsy-shop. Just recently I found out how much fun it is to make them. I blogged about one of my garlands too. You can read the story about the I Love My House-Garland here.

Inside Crochet Issue 13 Pandora’s Cushion

2010-12-01T08:52:00.001-08:00

Preview here

Pandora's Cushion Inside Crochet Issue 13 by The Sunroom

Mice

2010-11-29T13:31:00.000-08:00

Looking for a nice mouse to crochet? I made these for the birthday party of my 5-year-old niece, so she can hand them out to the little guests at the end of the party to thank them for coming. The pattern is on my blog.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-24T15:36:00.000-08:00

To all the Americans in the states as well as abroad, hope you get to spend time with your family and friends; eat, drink and be merry (and find time to hook a bit)! We are blessed!

Felted cornucopia is from cozycottagecreations on etsy. I have no affiliation with them, I just liked it!

ENJOY!

One Millionth Visitor Giveaway

2010-11-23T05:17:00.001-08:00

It’s difficult to imagine what one million people look like or for that matter what one million pounds would look like.

A year ago I said that I would have one million visitors to my blog in this year and here I am at 996,909 visitors to date. I have no way of knowing who will be the 1,000,000 visitor but thought I should celebrate with a giveaway.

Next problem what to giveaway. . . . . Okay the winner will get a $50.00 gift voucher to spend in either my Etsy Store or my ravelry store. Everyone who enters will also be a winner as I will email everyone an exclusive crochet pattern PDF.

To win the bonus ‘mystery’ prize which will be a package of indulgent goodies you will need to leave an estimate of how many visitors will have been to my blog on Friday 26th November at 12.00 GMT.

So what do you need to do to be in to win.

1. Visit either of the above stores and have a browse and leave a comment here telling me which is your favourite pattern and why.

2. If you wish to be entered twice, if you link from you blog to this post, again leave a comment and I will enter you twice.

3. To allow me to send you the exclusive pattern please email me at thesunroomuk@googlemail.com in the title mark it as ‘one millionth giveaway’ and let me have your email address to send the pattern to.

Best of luck to everyone. I will let this giveaway run until Friday the 26th November, 2010 to allow as many as possible to participate.

So Dotty Cushion Cover Crochet Pattern

2010-11-09T09:20:00.001-08:00

'So Dotty' cushion cover crochet pattern PDF. A new pattern based around my concept of the grandad square and closely related to the granny square. A richly textured and pretty cushion. The pattern is for a 16" cushion insert. Learn more on on my blog. To find out more about the grandad square click here.

My Monet Lion Brand Pattern Half Moon Shawl

2010-11-06T13:47:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

Hope everyone's having a lovely weekend and finding time to do some crocheting! Here's my completed Half Moon Shawl. It's a fairly easy pattern and the hard part for me was the lumpy bumpy yarn. Lion Brand has several Half Moon patterns to accommodate different yarns.

I'm really happy with it and I still need to choose a front closure for it but otherwise, it is ready to wear. Only problem is, we've had 90 + degree weather here the past few days so I'll have to wait a bit longer.....

Here's my post about the shawl and it contains a link to the pattern.

crochet tutorial :: bow headband

2010-11-03T10:36:00.000-07:00

I have a new crochet tutorial for this cute bow headband on my blog! Find it here.

Let’s Make a Gift of a Healing Blanket – Ravelry Group

2010-11-02T13:37:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone I thought I’d just let you all know about this wonderful ravelry group. Working together all members use crochet energy and skills to produce gorgeous healing comforting blankets for people in times of need. The group is moderated by a lovely lady named Channelle and her ravelry username is goodbody.

Members will be required to send in at least one 5” x 5” Granny or knitted square a month. You can send in more if you like. A healing blanket will be made from all of the squares that members send in and made with love. At least one blanket a month will be made and sent to a person who our group members feel needs it the most. Group members can nominate family members or friends who are ill or in need of healing. How special would it be to have a blanket made from all over the world…

To join the group click here.

If you’re not already a member of ravelry click here to join.

Jim's Blanket

Ronnie's Blanket

Thomas's Blanket

Carol’s Blanket

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T16:00:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite holidays is Halloween. I was recently involved in a Halloween swap on Ravelry and couldn't share this until after my swap partner received what I had made for her.

I frequent the Lily Sugar'n Cream website for patterns, since I love to crochet quick and easy projects for swaps. I found these awesome patterns on the website and made them for my swap partner...

Bat Dishcloth by Lily / Sugar'n Cream

Ghost Dishcloth by Lily / Sugar'n Cream

Skull Trick or Treat Bag by Lily / Sugar'n Cream

I filled the Skull Treat Bag full of goodies and sent it overseas to my swap partner in Somerset, England.

I chose not to put eyes and mouth on the bat as indicated in the original pattern. I just didn't care for them, and figured they'd be problematic if using the bat as a dishcloth anyways.

Bright Stripes Cowl

2010-10-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

I crocheted this cowl using puff stitch, the thickness of the stitch gave the cowl a lot of body. The yarns are all cotton and really soft. If anyone has any favorite patterns that use puff stitch, I'd love to hear about them --- I'm totally addicted to it!

Remember this pic?

2010-10-27T18:33:00.001-07:00

Hello to you all!

Do you remember this pic??
Well... now look closer...
It's the same sweet feet I show you months ago...
Now our baby boy is here and we and big sis are enjoying this new adventure...

We are a happy family...

Hugs and Kisses from Chile.

Pam

My 1st Anniversary Give Away

2010-10-23T10:05:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
I hope you don't mind me mentioning my 1st give away which is an e book PDF format with instructions for Irish Crochet projects. I thought it would be appropriate to call by and mention it in on For the Love of Crochet Along. Please follow the above link (Which I hope will work as I haven't done this before) Happy crocheting
Jayne

Red & Mint

2010-10-20T20:03:00.000-07:00

I was trying to come up with an idea for using red & mint colored yarns in a project and came up with these hot pads... the strawberry was a must!