Winter Warming Shells Accessories

 

It's cold and rainy and damp and I know all that is going to change but I just put this pattern pack out there in my Etsy, Ravelry and Craftsy.com stores so you can get a head start on fall projects. (or even Christmas....) 

 

 It is a pattern pack with 5 designs in it.

It's for a headwarmer/headband, cowl, fringed scarf, keyhole scarf and fingerless mitts. 

They are all quick and easy to make and the strips are joined on the go and angled on each end.

The headband, cowl and fingerless mitts all have buttons for decoration on them the headband and cowl they do open and close but it's not necessary to open and close them to wear, just pull over your head.

The pieces are 4" wide and the fringed scarf is 53" without the fringe, keyhole scarf is 42 1/2", headband and cowl 24" & 27" and the mitts are 4" laying flat and taper on the bottom to the outside of the wrist. 

 

The yarn used in these pictures is Paton Classic Wool DK Superwash but they could also be made in thinner yarns and used in the summer as well. 

 

If you are interested in the pattern pack it sells for $5.50 and is available at the store links above. 

Chevron Purse

 

Recently added to the pattern sales in my Etsy, Ravelry and Craftsy.com stores is the pattern for this Chevron purse. 

 

It is worked in size 3 crochet threads and simply lined with a magnet clasp.

From the top of the handles to the bottom of the purse it measures 18" and it 13 1/2" across the top and 10 1/2" across the bottom.  

The gusset is 2" and the handles are 1 1/2" wide. 

It is worked in all double crochets and works up pretty quickly.

Check out the links above to the sites if you are interested in trying this pattern.  

Beautiful weather

 

Finally some beautiful days after weeks of rain, fog and drizzle.  We needed the rain, tho it was getting really dry but now it's time to get some outside work done before the next rain. Got some turbo tilling in this week and some soybeans in the ground. The corn is enjoying the sunshine, too. So are the pretty flowers and the pretty birds that were outside the kitchen window this morning. It was a colorful bird morning around here just before that there was a red headed woodpecker whittling away at the old tree stump and a little blue bird sitting on the same hooks that flew away too quick for a picture. 

 

 

Happy Mother's Day

 

Wow it's been a long time since I've put any news on here but just wanted to wish all the special people out there a Happy Mother's Day!! 

 

It's been very busy lately and I have been crocheting as well but nothing I am able to post about for a few months yet.  Gotta keep some secrets until some magazines are on the stands.... :) 

Plaid Table Runner

 

What  better thing to do on this snow/icy/rain/whatever the weather is trying to decide to do day than crochet a pretty primitive looking table runner.

 

 

 

It is worked using 2 strands of thread together then dropping or adding colors as needed to make the design. 

 

It is worked in double crochet except for the accent thread which is single crochet

 

The worst part is keeping the thread untangled but the finished product is well worth it!!

 

Pattern available in my Etsy, Craftsy or Ravelry stores.  Check it out !!

Twin Cables Purse

 

A new pattern has just been added for sale in my Etsy, Craftsy and Ravelry stores. 

 

 

It is for a purse made out of nylon thread.  It uses 2 strands held together of LaEspiga #6 nylon thread.  The pattern features 2 cables in the design.  It works up pretty quick and easy although the thread is a bit on the heavy side making for a heavy purse.  The pattern includes instructions for a simple sewn lining and a magnetic clasp to fasten.

 

 

It is a very pretty thread and as you can see you can use different colors to accent parts of the purse. 

Check it out at the stores listed above. 

 



Time sure flies!!!

 

 

It can't be February already!!!!!  It's been so busy lately with babysitting and a bunch of other things to keep up with and this little thing we had 2 weeks ago called a BLIZZARD there hasn't been much time to update this blog.

 

 

But in between all the stuff going on there has been crocheting going on as well....

 

it's just that it's been projects I can't talk about yet.....

 

Like the one started above.  To see more of this one you will have to wait until it is published later this year :)  Maybe the rest of the winter will slow down a little bit!!  I hope!! I'm not ready for the rush of spring yet!!