Doily for Thanksgiving

I finally finished the doily I began months ago. Here it is using the Omega 5 thread which I really enjoyed working with.

I actually added three border rows around the circles on the ends so they would be large enough for the candle holders I wanted to use and then added one more border row to the center to even it out.

I managed to get these photos without the dogs in the way but the old dog I am watching for my daughter leaves toys EVERYWHERE. This dog's nanny needs a break!

Pumpkin Toilet Paper Cover

I would like to say that I whipped up a pair of these but the first one was slowed because the pattern was for double roll size so I had to 'adjust' it.

The second one was delayed because I just plain had trouble finding time to crochet, because this really was a quick decoration.

Ghost Napkin Ring

I really like the spider napkin rings but when I saw this little ghost I just had to give it a try. I love the eyelash wiggle eyes!

The Great Pumpkin Costume

Here is my new baby granddaughter modeling her costume. Really just a hat and cocoon. She grew so much after I started it that I had to add the ribbed band at the top afterwards. I actually like it better.

Spiders and webs

Here is a photo of the projects we have been working on lately. We all crocheted spider napkin rings and decoupaged plates. Kristy and I made these candle sleeves but Stacy did not make it over today to do hers.

The spider web is one I crocheted a few years back and I am helping my daughter make one. Quite a project for a new crocheter but she is almost 1/3 finished already. Stacy settled for coaster size webs. LOL

It is fun to have a themed table setting!

Felted Teapot Coaster

This is the teapot coaster that I crocheted and then felted. Not particularly pleased with it. I think I need practice with this. Suggestions or advice anyone?

Spider Napkin Rings

It is October now and time to start thinking about decorating for Halloween, so I designed this spider napkin ring to add to my collection of decor. As if I need more!

Spider Napkin Ring

1 1/2" Plastic Ring
Vanna’s Glamour yarn
E - crochet Hook

(NOTE CORRECTION IN NECK SECOND SIDE)

ROUND 1)
SC around plastic ring.
SL ST in first single crochet.

ROUND 2)
FOUR LEGS WITH FEET) *SL ST in next single crochet stitch, CH 12, skip 1 chain, SC in 2nd chain from hook, SL ST in next 10 chains. Repeat from * 3 more times.

NECK) SL ST in next single crochet 3 times.

HEAD) In next single crochet (SC, 5DC, SC).

NECK) SL ST in next single crochet 3 times.

FOUR LEGS WITH FEET) *SL ST in next single crochet stitch, CH12, skip 1 chain, SC in 2nd chain from hook, SL ST in next 10 chains. Repeat from * 3 more times. SL ST in next single crochet.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

CH = chain
SL ST = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet

Tea Light Flower and Flower Petal Napkin Ring

I took time out from my other crocheting project to make up these samples to show the girls I craft with. They liked them so much that they want to learn to crochet so they can make their own. Now that is rewarding!

I will have to type up the patterns for them since I 'adjusted' both of them. The Tea Light Flower is from All Free Crochet but my holder is shaped like a flower pot so I adapted that to fit. The Flower Petal Napkin Ring pattern is from craftown.com and was designed for size 10 crochet thread but I had no problem using the same yarn I had used on the candle holder it just meant fewer petals.

While these were not from the same place and actually are done differently they made a pretty good match.

A bargain price

I started a table runner using some Perle Cotton Thread and looked over to see the price tag from the thread stuck to the bottom of my dear friend's foot. He wasn't too impressed with my interest in the bottom of his foot. Does this mean he is only worth $2.49?

Pansie Tea Cozies

I really like how these tea cozies came out. They were worth the extra effort. I started with a pattern from Sugar'n Cream but it did not list a size and started coming out too large so I frogged it a couple of times and ended up with the base for my larger pot. I like it being more fitted to show off the shape but because this is cotton yarn with out much stretch I ended up crocheting a little tie at the bottom under the handle which you can just see. Above that I crocheted loops and then strategically placed a couple of the pansies to use as buttons as it fits too snugly to just slide over the top.

The pansies were supposed to have yellow centers with half of them having lavender petals and the others purple petals but since I had this variegated yarn called Beach Ball Blue that had all the colors I wanted I used it.

For the smaller tea pot I had to once again adjust the pattern not only deleting repeats of the pattern but also eliminating rows to make it shorter. And then when it got to the shaping for the top I left off another pattern repeat because of the thicker neck for the chicken neck/spout. I even remembered to reverse the shaping on the second side. This one slides over so I did not have to mess with ties and loops which was a good trade off.

It is good to challenge yourself once in a while and while I ended up having to buy another skein of white to finish the last couple of rows, I did use up the colored yarn. The white can always be used on another project.

Now to sit down and write out my changes in case I ever want to make another set.