Christmas Gifts

I am on a roll this Christmas - unlike my past Christmas' - I think I will be done early enough to rest a little. I finished 2 afghans for gifts, both came out really nice. I did another Hexagon Afghan (it works up so quick and is so easy you can do it with your eyes closed) and a square afghan. Both were done with Caron One Pound, the Hex is in Cream and the Square is in Taupe. Everyone is getting hand made goodies this year, and I can finally say I am happy I am actually getting them finished early. (Yay for me!) The Hex Afghan is pictured above.

Square Afghan

I also have a pair of dolls I crocheted for my newphews little girl, and for his 2 boys, I will make stuffed toys (dont have those done yet).

These are the dolls for my nephews little girl. She is such a gem! Love her to death.

This is Blossom and Andy.

Hexagon Blanket - Done!

Yay! I finished my Hexagon Blanket for my daughter. It came out quite large, I had a difficult time setting it up for a pic. I did this with Red Heart Designer Sport in Brick, took 10 skeins of yarn to complete. I started the hexagon pattern in a single crochet, which came out as the center base, then gave it a little dimension by adding a double crochet, then HDC, then finished it with a shell border. I used a G hook to start, then graduated to an H hook when I started the HDC. I really like how it came out, big enough to wrap yourself up and cuddle up for some warmth. It was a quick and easy project. Now I have to finish the one I started in Homespun (that one is for me =^.^= ) Now to pack it up and get it ready for my daughter. I am sure she will love it.

I used the pattern from a fellow Raveler (labpugglechi - her link is below). Thank you for sharing this pattern.

Another view

WIP - Crocheted Hexagon Blanket

Well, here I am, over extending myself again. 3 WIP's, not good, lol. I dont like to start something and then start something again before finishing it. But I saw this and thought it would be a beautiful blanket. So I started one (yes for my daughter, lol). Although it called for worsted weight, I am using a sport weight yarn, Red Heart Designer Sport, color Brick, which is crocheting just beautifully. I got the pattern from a fellow Ravelry crocheter, and you can find the pattern here:

http://labpugglechifreepatterns.blogspot.com/2008/08/hexagon-baby-blanket.html

It is super easy, works up fast. Her pattern is for a baby blanket - I decided to make mine a little larger, sized more for an adult. So, as I was crocheting, I changed the pattern just a tad. Of course I will post my finished project when I am done. I also started one for me, in Lion Brand Homespun, which is coming out great.

WIP - Crocheted Blocks Afghan

Well, my daughter has me on another mission - making a block style afghan for her. She wanted warm neutral colors, so I chose Caron One Pound Taupe and Espresso for the crocheted blocks (pictured above), and for joining the blocks and trim, Bernat Super Value in a Soft Rust. She cant handle wool, so I had to go with an acrylic yarn. I currently have 12 squares completed and need another 60 to finish (OYYY!!!). Although I have her Xmas gift, I hope I can get it finished by Xmas for an additional treat. It will be a nice big afghan, great to wrap yourself up and snuggle with.

I will post pattern information when I am done.

Caron One Pound

Espresso and

Taupe

Bernat Super Value
Soft Rust

I Finished!

YAY!! I finished the afghan for my girlfrinds grandson. Finished afghan measures 36" X 48", just the right size for him. Now he can cuddle up with a decent sized blankie =^.^=

Closeup of stitches

WIP - Knit Sampler Block Afghan

Wow, it has been a while since I picked up knitting needles. I have been so involved with crocheting, and lately needle felting.

It seems as soon as September rolls around, the year just zips by. Doesnt it seem to go faster each year? I feel like I just recovered from last Christmas, and it is almost here again! With that said and with Christmas rapidly approaching, I decided to start on some of my gifts. I usually wait till the last minute, then scarmble to get things done. I started this blanket for my girl friend's 2 year old grandson - I found out he is still using the baby blanket I crocheted for him when he was born! Well since he is a big boy now, he needs a bigger blanket. I am using a 4-ply worsted weight yarn for this blanket. The pattern of the blanket is done in blocks, with a basic alternating knit and purl motif and a seed stitch border. It is a simple pattern, great for a beginner. I will finalize the pattern and post it as soon as I am done.

My Ripple Blanket

My Ripple Afghan is finished! Well, I have to confess.... I made it into a large blanket, big enough to wrap yourself up and get warm and cozy. I used 4-ply worsted weight yarn, Taupe and Black combination, and used both yarns combined for the tassels. I followed her pattern exactly. If you want to try a Ripple Afghan, SusanB's Easy Ripple Afghan is the best one I found and a simple pattern to follow. This was my first ripple and I am proud.