Crochet Hook Book

Hello all!

I hope this post finds you well!

Today I finished the project I started earlier this week - a crochet hook case made with a mix of crochet and sewing.

I could not be happier with the way it came out!  Well, maybe I could be a little happier, since the day I sewed the fabric, I was unable to sew in a straight line...but anyways...

The outside is just a simple crochet rectangle.  I crocheted a nice texture pattern, just to make it that much prettier.

The inside is where it gets a little messy.  But hey, I just started sewing, and am still very proud of how far my sewing has come in such a short time!

I made a simple fabric rectangle, with a simple pocket; then I sewed (what were supposed to be straight) seams to hold the hooks and a pair of scissors.

Then it was just a matter of attaching the crochet rectangle to the fabric rectangle.

For this, I decided to use embroidery thread and stitch around the fabric and through the bars of the single crochet border.

I made this as a present, but I cannot tell you who is going to be receiving it in the mail, since they might read this post before it's delivered.

I am going to have to make one for myself too, because I am in love!

If you want to order one, please email me, and I will be more than happy to make one for you!

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Retro Girl Baby Blanket

Hello, and Happy Saturday!

I am just going to write a quick post about the new baby blanket that I just added to my Etsy shop!

This is one of my favorite baby blankets that I have ever done.  I think because it is different - color wise - than anything I have crocheted before.

I used Red Heart yarns for this blanket.  For the 12 squares, I used Red Heart with Love in Berry Red, and the other two colors are all Red Heart Super Saver in Hot Pink and Carrot.

The square pattern is called Tricolor Square, and is block number 35 from the book 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans by Jan Eaton.

For the border, I used Gold from Red Heart Super Saver.  

I found the pattern for the border on Pinterest, and it is available for free - but it is a graph, unless you understand Chinese.

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Best Wishes,

Alison

Engineering Blanket

Hello Everyone!

I know that it is Wednesday, and that I have not posted about my Crochet Mood Blanket in a very long time.  And, I am still not posting about it today....booooo!  I am a couple weeks behind, unfortunately.

I am here to tell you about another project that is FINALLY FINISHED!!!!

I started this blanket at the end of May 2013, and worked on it for a few weeks - until the weather turned scorching hot, and it was too much to sit under an afghan.

So, I put it to the side and started crocheting smaller projects.

  I then took it back out at the end of September, and finished the crocheting part.  

But, those pesky ends that my past self didn't sew in as she worked, needed to be taken care of.  I put the blanket up in the closet because I have been really busy with custom orders since October - thankfully!  Well, last night I decided to just take it down and get those ends sewn up.

I am so happy that this blanket is finally done!  Not too long after I started crocheting this blanket, Chris said that we had to keep it, because it reminded him of engineering paper.  I don't see the resemblance, but I am happy to have a pretty afghan for the back of the couch now.

It will be so nice for those random, unplanned naps!

I found the pattern for this blanket on Ravelry, and it is called Summer Mist Thorw - designed by Kim Guzman.  

It is a fantastic pattern!  It is fun, fast, and beautiful!

I used Red Heart Super Saver in Charcoal, Lemon, Light Gray, and Soft White - four skeins of each if I remember correctly.  And those twelve skeins produced a blanket that is 75"x78", plenty big enough for random napping.

Of course, Jixer is happy with the new blanket addition too!

Brynlee's Baby Blanket

Hello everyone!

If you follow me on Instagram, then you have seen a few black and white photos on my feed in the past couple weeks. If you don't follow me on Instagram - well shame on you! - you should click here and start following the fun!  

It is finally time to reveal the colors of the baby blanket that I had to post in black and white!  

FYI - I had to post in B&W because I didn't want to ruin the surprise for the mommy-to-be, but I will be at the baby shower when this post is scheduled to go live.  So, no more worrying about ruining the surprise.

I thought about so many different patterns to crochet for this baby blanket.

I was set on the colors I wanted to use - Brynlee's nursery is peacock theme, so this was my way of going with that, without being to matchy-matchy.

The good old granny square seemed to be the perfect fit to show off how fun these colors are.

A simple scalloped edge seemed to be the perfect edging for this project.

I am so in love with this blanket!

I think my dear friend, Holly, will enjoy wrapping up little Brynlee with this granny square blanket.

Thank you all for coming by to check out this baby blanket!  

Enjoy your day!