Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Snooping


I was a holiday snooper. You know, one of those kids who sneaks around the house looking behind the pots and pans in the kitchen cupboards, under the hats in the coat closet, behind the curtains in my parents room and, just in case it was too obvious a place to hide goodies, in my piano bench under the sheet music. I am not proud of this, but my mother should be proud for hiding our gifts so well, that I never found anything that I can remember. We always had such delightful, fun surprises for us under the tree on Christmas mornings.

Each year, I try to make at least one little something for each person on my list and this year will be no exception. Would you like a peek? I need to be careful, because reading is not really like snooping unless there is something to snoop out, so you will just get a little peek. Don’t worry, I have pictures of finished items in their entirety to share with you after the wrapping is torn away and the bows are safely stowed for next year.

This is a special gifty for a blogging friend.


And this is for a special girl in my life.


This goes with that. She will love it.


And this? Well, this is quite a bit of project to take on so few days before gifting. Cross your fingers.


Happy holiday making! ~Kelly

Monday, November 9, 2009

My Scraps Ripple...

It fits a Queen-size bed and is super-heavy. I made it with mostly Red Heart SS yarn. I was trying to get rid of it all because it makes my nose itch like crazy when I crochet with it.

A close-up of the edging which is five rounds of sc with 3sc in each corner, then the last round is *3dc in same stitch, skip a stitch, slip stitch in next stitch, skip a stitch*, repeat between * and * all the way around.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Soft Baby Granny Blanket

Once upon a time, I ordered some yarn ...


Some Rowan Cashcotton. I started granny-ing!



And as I did, the softness of the yarn and the combination of soft blue and aqua with vi
brant geranium screamed out to me: "BABY"! Yes! This project must be something for a baby. A soft, cozy blanket.


As the blanket grew, I realised that it wouldn't grow too much as I just didn't have enough yarn. I could order some more and sit tight and wait. Who wants to do that though? So I decided to incorporate some whi
te yarn in to it. It just didn't look right. After frogging and trying again, I decided that I would just finish it off and hope for the best.


I do believe that the new-born recipient I have in mind for this blanket will be on the small side like his/her siblings!


So I'm hoping the blanket will be just right for the early days.


After a light block and
a spritz of lovely linen spray (Egyptian Cotton!) I'm putting this one away for the little one to arrive and be snuggled up in it.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Lallee Says Thank You

Sweet crochet diva, Lallee, is having a giveaway. If you would like a chance to win this sweet afghan, leave a comment on her blog. Of course, I have every intention of winning this sweet prize myself. It is perfect for Lucy.

~Kelly

Friday, October 23, 2009

Hexagon Afghan



I finally got started on the Hexagon afghan from Lucy's pattern. It is very easy to follow and once you make one you can go really fast on the others. I'm anxious to give this a try in thread just to see how it will turn out. I think these would make a great Christmas stocking, I may have to give that a try. Thanks Lucy for figuring this out for all of us.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Recently Completed Ripple Blanket




:: This Attic24 ripple blanket was made for snuggling up under on the beach.

More Grannies...


:: Grannie square bag


:: Birthday present for my mum



:: Made for charity


:: Made for charity


:: Highland Glen picnic blanket