Sunburst Pullover WIP

Most of the back crocheted together. All of the pieces have been crocheted. Hopefully I can finish it this weekend. This is just a teaser photo.

WIP Valiant Afghan in Blues Update 5

My previous model was not available at the time of photo shoot (sorry).

 I am making progress, but it is starting to feel like a forever project. I spread the afghan out on our king size bed to give dimension to the pictures.

 I am trying to use up some of my stash, but this is definitely not the right color. Luckily I have another ball that is the right color. I just hope that it is enough to finish the project.

WIP Valiant Afghan in Blues Update 4

Almost half way done.

Butterfly stitch Slouch hat

Made a quick hat for a Cowboys fan. Added the flower for a feminine touch.

Baby Blanket for Dylan

I made this baby blanket a couple of years ago for a friend's expected grandchild.

I love the pattern, because it is not the same rectangle or square that you can buy in a store. The star gives you peaks and valleys that you can tuck in and around babies, car seats, and such.

I no longer have the pattern, but there are plenty of free star blanket patterns available on line. The yarn was a Bernat Baby Yarn that I also cannot find. That is disappointing, because I really liked it's gender neutral colors.
I hope that this inspires some one else to work outside the box and create a one of a kind gift. Update: While going through my yarn stash I found a ball of this yarn! It is Bernat Softee Baby in Garden Ombre.

WIP: Valiant Afghan in Blues

5 rows and then repeat 2-5

A good friend of mine surprised me this week with a quilt. I do not have words  to describe how I feel about that and may dedicate a blog to it in the future. Included in the package, however, were two crochet books! One of them was 50 Ripple Stitches by Darla Sims. 

I of course wanted to start trying all of the patterns right away. I was already one ball into a challenge of crocheting using my left hand. What was I to do? Well, I had already proven to myself that I could do it. Anyone who knows me can see this coming...I ripped the entire thing out. After all it was just practice.

Valiant WIP

It was difficult for me to choose one pattern to start with, but I narrowed it down to the Valiant or Gentle Swells. Since I had a variety of blues I opted for the pattern calling for three colors, the Valiant. After two days I have the base rows done and am ready to get busy with it. I will keep you posted on the progress.

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Rebecca

My First Afghan

Mike Eddings Christmas 1985

I thought that I would start with some of my beginning crochet projects.  This is the very first afghan that I ever made.  It was done in a single crochet chevron stitch with variegated blue and trimmed in white.   Not sure of the exact size, but it was made to be a throw blanket. I started the project as just something to work on with no end purpose in mind.  That was good, since I actually took three years to complete it!  I was a teenager and found many other things to do besides crochet.  I happen to finish the afghan just before Christmas.  I had drawn my Uncle Mike's name in our family gift exchange and had no idea what to get for him. I discussed with my mom about giving him the afghan. I wasn't sure that he would appreciate the significance of my gift. Mom said that it would be a great gift for him.  You can see from the picture above that I had no cause to worry. The experience instilled me a joy of sharing my crochet and I have been doing it ever since.