Scarf for Nancy's friend

I made this scarf for a friend to give to a friend.

She wanted a warm scarf, so she picked a simple SC.

I used 1 (4.5 oz) Loops & Threads Impeccable Amethyst and an "I" hook.

It's 18 stitches x 183 rows. It measure 6" x 54".

 

 

Ruby's Blanket

I made this shell stitch blanket for my husband to give to a co~worker. I used 4 (5 oz) Bernat Softee Baby Soft Lilac and an "F" hook. It measures 36" x 45".

Parker's Blanket, Sweater & Beanie

I made this "Hug Me Tight" afghan, sweater, and beanie

for a family friend's son.

I used 5 (5 oz) Bernat Softee Baby Pale Blue.

The afghan measures 38" x 38".

The sweater set fits newborn to 3 months.

The beanie is my own pattern using the same stitch.

Hayley's Purchase

I made this shell stitch blanket for a friend

to give to her friend.

I used 3 (5 oz) Bernat Softee Baby Soft Peach

and an "F" hook.

It measures 36" x 40".

Nancy's Scarf

I made this scarf for a friend.

She wanted a warm scarf, so she picked a simple SC.

I used 1 (6 oz) TLC Amore Grape and an "I" hook.

It's 24 stitches x 85 rows. It measure 6" x 44".

Christian's Afghan

I made this diagonal box stitch afghan for my nephew's baby.

I added a border of 6 rows of FPD/BPD, then finished it off with a row of reverse single.

I used 6 (5 oz) Bernat Softee Baby Denim Marl and an "E" hook.

It measures 36" x 36".

Jonathan's Blanket

I made this diagonal box stitch blanket for a friend's baby.

I added a border of 6 rows of FPD/BPD,
then finished it off with a row of reverse single.
I used 4 (5 oz) Bernat Softee Baby Denim Marl
and an "E" hook. It measures 34" x 34".

Fair Results

I won 2nd place for my doily!

My blanket didn't win. :( It wasn't even unfolded. :(

I know this because I folded it specifcly to make sure at least one of the corners and some of the border was showing. I suppose I should be happy that it wasn't unfolded, because some of the baby blankets were hung over a drying rack with rubber bands holding the blankets, kind of like a curtain tie.

I think I'm OK with this. Not a single baby blanket won an award. All blankets are judged together, there are not seperate catagories for full size and baby size.

The blanket was made for a friend, so it was made for a purpose, not just the fair.

Diagonal Box Stitch Afghan In Progress

I am making this diagonal box stitch blanket for my son's best friend's baby boy.

I used 3 (5 oz) Bernat Softee Baby Denim Marl and an "E" hook. It measures 34" x 34".

I'm still trying to decide on a border.

Fair Deliveries

Today was the day to drop off fair entries.

This is the blanket I submitted. It measures 40" X 43".

I entered a specific class, "afghans, mixed stitches".

I used an "E" hook and Bernat Softee Baby; 10 oz White,

5 oz Mint, 5 oz Pink, 5 oz Lemon, 5 oz Pale Blue.

I Did It Again!

I entered the local county fair again this year.

I will be submitting two items this time; the Vintage Poinsettia doily I made in December and a white baby afghan with pastel colored cables.

After the fair, the afghan will be given to a friend who's having her first baby

Here is a swatch of the afghan I will be submitting. It is my own pattern.

CAL 2008 New Surprise Stitch Pattern A Week

I joined another CAL over at Crochetville.

Here is the stitch pattern for this week.

{this is not a new stitch pattern for me}

Stashbusting CAL Game

I joined the 2008 Stashbusing CAL at Crochetville

My stash is not large, I just don't have the room to store a lot, and some of it is years old. This CAL is my motivation to use up as much as I can this year before buying more.

My current inventory of yarn is:
3 Bear Brand Nylon 'n Wool Gray
1 Bernat Baby Coordinates Lemon Custard
1 Caron Perfect Match Black
2 Caron Premium Acrylic Cray
1 Caron Simply Soft Dk Sage
2 Caron Wintuk Lt Gray
1 Coats and Clark Red Heart Classic Jocky Red
3 Herrschners Afghan Acrylic Winter White
8 Jamie Baby Mint Print
1 Knitting Yarn Pink
1 Lion Brand Baby Soft Baby Pink Pompadour
3 Lion Boucle Multi Popsicle
3 Malina Red
1 Patons Bohemian Wandering Wines
2 Red Heart Super Saver Multis Ombres Aspen Print
6 Red Heart Super Saver Multis Ombres Bikini
1 Red Heart Super Saver Multis Ombres Blue
6 Red Heart Super Saver Multis Ombres Girlie Girl
2 Red Heart Super Saver Multis Ombres Painted Desert
1 Red Heart Super Saver Multis Ombres Wedgewood
2 Red Heart Ltd. Super Saver Solids Bright Yellow
1 Red Heart Ltd. Super Saver Solids Hot Red
1 Red Heart Ltd. Super Saver Solids Lt Sage
1 Red Heart Ltd. Super Saver Solids White
1 Sashay Black
1 TLC Amore Solid Black
2 TLC Amore Solid Grape
3 Unknown Gray
1 Unknown Cone Green

My current inventory of thread is:
1 ACE Hearthside Size 30 Cream
2 American Thread Giant Size 10 Varigated Yellow
4 American Thread Co. Puritan Size 10 Turquoise
3 American Thread Co. Puritan Size 10 Varigated Purple
1 Caron Grandma's Best Size 10 Navy
1 Caron Grandma's Best Size 10 Red
1 Clark's Big Ball Size 10 White
1 Clark's Big Ball Size 30 Off White
2 Clark's Big Ball Size 30 Pale Yellow
5 Clark's Big Ball Size 30 White
1 J&P Coats Big Ball Size 30 Tan
2 Knit-Cro-Sheen Size 10 Blue
1 Kint-Cro-Sheen Size 10 Varigated Pink
4 Knit-Cro-Sheen Size 10 Cream
2 Knit-Cro-Sheen Size 10 Varigated Yellow
1 Knit-Cro-Sheen Metallic Size 10 Gold
1 Red Heart Luster Sheen Bluette
1 Red Heart Luster Sheen White
5 South Maid Size 10 French Rose
1 South Maid Size 10 Blue
2 South Maid Size 10 Coral Reef
1 South Maid Size 10 Orange
1 South Maid Size 10 Spring Green
1 South Maid Size 10 Shaded Yellows
4 South Maid Size 10 Cream
1 South Maid Size 10 White
1 South Maid Size 10 Purple
1 Unknown Size 10 Purple
18 Wal-Mart Metallic Cord Gold
5 Woolworth 4 Cord Size 10 White
7 Woolworth 4 Cord Size 10 Ecru
1 Unknown Cone Size 10 White

My current inventory of kitchen cotton is:
4 Peaches & Creme White
1 Peaches & Creme Green
1 Peaches & Creme Yellow
1 Sugar 'n Cream Baby Pink

Pattern Stash

BOOKS
A Creative Guide To Crochet
American School of Needlework 1146 Learn To Crochet In Just One Day
American School of Needlework 6019 Grannies For Babies
Annie’s Crochet Stitch Dictionary
Bouquet 1305 Panorama Baby Afghans
Bucilla Volume 63 Baby Talk
Bucilla Volume 64 Crochet Primer
Dumplin Desings BD 504 Abbey Bed Doll
Florence Weinstein Crocheting Tablecloths And Placemats
Jessie Abularach Volume 4 Crocheted Favorites & Originals
Jessie Abularach Volume 5 Crocheted Favorites & Originals
Leisure Arts #2924 111 Easy Edgings
Leisure Arts #3014 Our Best Afghans A to Z
Leisure Arts #4382 50 Crocheted Afghan Borders
Leisure Arts Leaflet 417 Quick Crochet Vests
Leisure Arts Leaflet 555 63 Easy-To-Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine To Make An Heirloom Afghan
Leisure Arts Leaflet 2077 Dishcloths
Leisure Arts Leaflet 2146 63 “More”Easy-To-Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine To Make An Heirloom Afghan
Leisure Arts Leaflet 2335 Unique Baby Afghans To Crochet
Leisure Arts Leaflet 2573 A Year Of Baby Afghans
Leisure Arts Leaflet 2874 Big Book Of Little Doilies
Leisure Arts Little Books #75009 Beginner’s Guide Crochet Stitches & Easy Projects
Leisure Arts Little Books #75011 Ripples For Baby To Crochet
Leisure Arts Little Books #75033 Beginner’s Guide More Crochet Stitches & Easy Projects
Leisure Arts Little Books #75071 30 Easy-To-Crochet Pattern Stitches
Spool Cotton Co. Book 56 The Book Of Edgings
Star Book No. 62 Revised Beginner’s Manual

MAGAZINES
Annie’s Crochet Newsletter Nov.-Dec. 1987
Annie’s Crochet Newsletter Nov.-Dec. 1989
Annie’s Crochet Newsletter July-Aug. 1990
Annie’s Favorite Crochet August 2006
Annie’s Pattern Club May 1984
Better Homes And Gardens Creative Ideas Spring 1979
Coats & Clark’s Book No. 204 Gift Bazaar
Crafts ‘n Things March 2002
Crochet! July 2003
Crochet! July 2006
Crochet Home Aug-Sept 1993
Crochet Patterns May/June 1990
Crochet Patterns July/August 1991
Crochet Patterns October 1991
Crochet Patterns February 1992
Crochet Patterns April 1992
Crochet World December 1986
Crochet World August 2006
Hooked On Crochet! Nov/Dec 1987
Hooked On Crochet! March/April 1996
Hooked On Crochet! February 2005
Hooked On Crochet! August 2006
Hooked On Crochet! October 2006
Magic Crochet July 1984
Magic Crochet August 1984
Magic Crochet February 1986
Merry Pop’n Christmas Yarn Treeskirt
Mon Tricot 6/76
Needlecraft For Today March/April 1982
Needlecraft For Today November/December 1986
Old Time Crochet Patterns & Designs Spring 1980
Quick & Easy Crochet March/April 1990
Quick & Easy Crochet July/August 1990
Women’s Circle Crochet Fall 1990

PROJECT SHEETS
Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Candle Drapes
Aunt Lydia’s Denim Floor Décor Rugs
Aunt Lydia’s Super Value Double Delight Table Topper
Bernat Baby Coordinates Sweet Baby Hoodie
Bernat Cool Crochet Flowers
Bernat Cottontots Baby’s Hat and Booties
Bernat Cottontots Toddler Hoodie
Bernat Softee Baby Blanket & Booties
Bernat Softee Chunky Cute Kid’s Earflap Hat
Bernat Super Stripes Sweater
Caron Simply Soft Twisted Cable Afghan
Caron Simply Soft Brites Hooded Sweater & Hat
Coats Holiday Light Table Center
Coats Multiple Choice Doily
Coats Sunny Day Blanket
Lion Brand Chenille Pocket Scarf & Beret Set
Lion Brand Homespun Baby Plaid Baby Blanket
Lion Brand Homespun Diagonal Afghan
Lion Brand Jiffy Backpack
Lion Brand Micro Spun Ripple Shawl
Lion Brand Moonlight Mohair Eternity Scarf
Lion Brand Wool Felted Bag
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Frosty Snowflakes
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Purse
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Striped Two-Color Afghan
Michaels Bernat Cottontots Hooded Baby Blanket
Michaels Caron Cuddle Soft Baby Block Throw
Michaels Caron Sayelle Striped Pastel Delight Throw
Michaels Caron Wintuk Cozy Throw
Michaels J&P Coats Little Bag
Michaels Lion Brand Boucle & Wool-Ease Belt
Michaels Lion Brand Suede Evening Tote
Michaels Patons Classic Wool Merino Felted Purse
Michaels Red Heart Hokey Pokey Rainbow Days Afghan
Michaels Red Heart Hokey Pokey Crayon Stripes Cardigan
Michaels TLC Baby Elfin Stripes Cardigan & Hat
Moda Dea Flower
Patons Glittalic Scarf
Patons Nuance Scarf
Patons Rumor Bag
Patons SWS Curly Q Scarf
Red Heart Baby Clouds Baby Bunting
Red Heart Baby Clouds Baby Ripple Blanket
Red Heart Baby Clouds Ribbed Baby Blanket
Red Heart Baby Sport Little Boy Blue Blanket
Red Heart Baby Teri Teri Squares Blanket
Red Heart Casual Cot’n Elegant Cardigan
Red Heart Luster Sheen Textured Top
Red Heart Plush Ruffle Cardigan
Red Heart Plush Vertical Stripes Afghan
Red Heart Soft Baby Gentle Ripple Blanket
Red Heart Soft Baby Hat & Cardigan
Red Heart Soft Baby Quick As A Wink Blankets
Red Heart Super Saver Capelet
Red Heart Super Saver Hearts & Diamonds Throw
Red Heart Super Saver Reversible Afghan
Red Heart Super Saver Soft Waves Afghan
Red Heart Yarns Gotcha Covered #2 Hats
South Maid American Pride Flag
TLC Amore Harvest Afghan
TLC Baby Blocks Blanket
TLC Baby Toddler Set

YARN BANDS
Bernat Baby Coordinates Bib
Bernat Baby Coordinates Bobble Afghan
Bernat Baby Coordinates Twinkle Little Star Blanket
Bernat Coordinates Crib Cover
Caron Cuddle Soft Pastel Delight Blanket
Caron Sayelle Combined Neutrals Afghan
Caron Sayelle Lacy Stripe Afghan
Caron Simple Soft Baby Gingham Afghan
Caron Simple Soft Brites Top
Caron Simply Soft Scarf And Hat
Caron Simply Soft Star Bright Afghan
Caron Wintuk Princess Afghan
Caron Wintuk Rock-A-Bye Rickrack Blanket
Caron Wintuk Tri-Color Afghan
Lion Brand Homespun Hat And Scarf
Lion Brand Homespun Hexagon Afghan
Lion Brand Homespun Lacy Blues Throw
Lion Brand Homespun Throw
Lion Brand Jamie Pompadour Baby Blanket
Mainstays Light & Lacy Afghan
Nautra Meringue Raised Floral Afghan
Nautra Ultra-Aire “V” Nek Pulover
Nautra Ultra-Aire Chevrons Pullover
Nautra Ultra-Aire Diagonal Ribbons Afghan
Peaches & Crème Dish Cloth
Peaches & Crème Pot Holders
Red Heart Baby Clouds Boucle Blanket
Red Heart Baby Granny Square Blanket
Red Heart Giant Lacy Diamonds Throw
Red Heart Luster Sheen Disco Bag
Red Heart Soft Baby Lacy Squares Blanket
Red Heart Super Saver Mile-A-Minute