Lady Bug Crochet

I saw these cute patterns

for a baby hat and diaper cover

and toddler slippers later

that are a perfect match!

So the new granddaughters are getting 

matching items.

I had the three year old try the slippers on when she spotted them.

She was thrilled.

Scrubbies

Just to get out of a rut

I ordered some 'scrubbie' yarn

and tried out the patterns they offered.

My daughter spotted the scrubbies in progress the other day

and loved them so I promised them to her when finished.

They are finished and there was just barely enough left

to make a matching hot pad with added white cotton yarn.

Cute and practical but I prefer working with softer yarns.

That is easier on my hands too.

Latest Weather Forecast

Folks around here are getting a bit disenchanted

 with the accuracy (or lack thereof)

 of the local weather forecasts.  

So I figure my dog, Schatten, and I

 would take a stab at it.

Armed with our own meteorology equipment,

we went out back to take a reading.

No doubt about it...

it's fixin to warm up for the summer.

Spring is over.

Y'all can put away your winter clothes.

Spring Afghan for Mother

I just finished an afghan for my mother.

It is to replace the one that never made it back from the hospital.

I am not generally fond of granny squares.

All those ends to weave in...

But this one had such a different soft spring look to it,

and the four square piecing

just appealed to me.

What do you think?

I tend to struggle with random,

 but this one seemed easier than most for me.

Crocheted Belt

As I was going through mom's craft boxes

I discovered the rings and large hook 

and a pattern for a crocheted belt.

It called for shoelace yarn...

have never heard of this.

It was kind of neat done up in this belt

however I opted to use up some 

Chenille Thick and Quick

that she also had in her stash.

Another fast and easy project.

Makes me feel like I am doing so much.

Then again I am laid up with sore ankles right now

so I do have more time.

Just for fun for Easter

When I saw this pattern in the Crochet World Magazine

I just could not resist.

It was the April 2010 issue.

Fun is timeless.

Slippers after all should be fun!

I was sure my granddaughter would agree.

And I think she did:

Another Crocheted Hat

This is kind of odd looking sitting here.

But looks nice on.

And was a pleasure working on.

Periwinkle Hat and Cowl - Crocheted

I think these are cuter on than laying here flat.

At least the sparkly yarn shows up!

I really like them both but the hat especially.

They were both those repetitive patterns 

that work up quickly.

The added bonus is that the hat came out fairly small.

I have a somewhat small head and usually

need to adjust patterns to fit.

I thought the tiny sequins in the yarn would be bothersome

but they were not.  A win win for myself.

Sweater Vest

This time I think I have to say this looks better on me than on this mannequin.

At least I am getting to wear it with all this returning cold weather!

More from the Metallic Yarn

I have really had fun with this metallic yarn.

Of course these quick and easy patterns help.

This shawl is really pretty but doesn't show as well in the photo.

This view shows it better.  I can't wait to wear this.