Finished!

I finished the "Sweet Potato Pie" Pot holder today!
I will be making more potholders to give as Thanksgiving gifts :)
This was a fun and quick project. Great for Beginners!

WOW!! Hobby Lobby has 40 % off! I'm there :)

My Dream Work Space!

This is how I envision my dream workspace....LOL

I could totally spend my winters here :)

What I'm Working On

Before I tackle the big project for thanksgiving - the pumpkin pie (shown in earlier post) I decided to start on " Sweet Potato Pie Pot Holders" to give as hostess gifts to friends and family.I found this awesome pattern ( shown below)! I'm moving along pretty good so far with no problems :)

I have already started on the back of the Pie (round 2)

I am using Brunt Orange yarn for the "pie filling" and Taupe yarn for the "crust"

I wanted this pot holder to resemble a Sweet Potato Pie- My favorite Fall time dessert

I can't wait to see the finished results !

Pumpkin Pie Potholder

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (Brown, Cream or Lt Beige)
Crochet hook, size H

Finished Size: 8 3/4" in dia.
Gauge: Not important to over all size

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Pumpkin Pie: (Make 2) (Using brown)

Rnd 1) Ch 4; (11 dc) in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs skipped count as first dc); join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3: 12 dc.

Rnd 2) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in joining; * (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 24 dc.

Rnd 3) Ch 3, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 36 dc.

Rnd 4) Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 48 dc.

Rnd 5) Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 60 dc.

Rnd 6) Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 72 dc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Edging and Joining: (Using cream or lt. beige)

Rnd 1) With both pieces held together, backs facing each other; join yarn to any back lp on top piece and through both lps of corresponding dc on bottom piece; * ch 3, dc in next 2 dc through both lps of top and bottom pieces, ch 2, sl st in front lp on top piece only, sl st in back lp of same dc on top piece and through both lps of corresponding dc on bottom piece; rep from * around; join with a sl st in front lp of last dc, sl st in base of beg ch 3; Ch 10, sl st in same st (handle). Fasten off, secure ends.

"Crocheted For You By" Personalized Label

Just Ordered my Personalized Labels! So excited!! Now everyone who gets a scarf this year will have my personalized label on it ....LOL

Available @ http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=2610

Pattern: Harvest Medley Magnets - Crochet Soirée

Pattern: Harvest Medley Magnets - Crochet Soirée

Cute! A special touch to holiday gift giving :)




Available @
http://www.crochetsoiree.com/shop/accessories/knitterella/28816-gift-tags-crochet/

Bearing Gifts for Thanksgiving!

My sister is the queen of baking in our family. One of her most requested items every thanksgiving..SWEET POTATO PIE!!

I am making this pie for her as a thanksgiving gift. I found these on Raverly.com

Hobby Lobby Coupon!

Available@ http://www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/weekly.cfm

What I brought at Hobby Lobby This Weekend :)

I'm on my way! This pass weekend I decided to take a journey into the world of knitting. Knitting looks so cool and there are so many more wearable patterns out there for knitting.

I'll keep you posted on how it's going. Between this kit, youtube, my friends on Raverly, and knitting books from my local library, I will learn to knit!!

I'm off to cast and purl. Those are knitting terms...LOL!!!!



This kit is pretty cool!
For anyone else considering this particular kit, it includes:

• Learn how to knit with a kit from the experts at Boye
• Knitting tutorial kit includes instruction book, two pair of single-point knitting needles, knit tally, cable-stitch needles, stitch holders, tapestry yarn, needles, cabone rings, point protectors and knitting gauge
• Needlework kit features instructions for left-handers
• Knitting needles in size 6 and 8
• Cabone rings size 0.75-inch
• Kit measures 12.5 inches high x 9.25 inches wide x 0.75 inches deep

Retails for $9.99 at Hobby Lobby :)
I love ME some Hobby Lobby !!!!

I really want to make a cute hat

This the hat I would like to make.

But for some reason my hats either turn out to big or too small !!

I will make a hat this Fall. If anyone has a really simple cute pattern, I would love to hear from you :)

What I'm Working On

My latest project is this Green and Black hair band. My 3 year old daughter , Lake loves to wear hair bands. I was practicing on making flowers and came up with this idea for this hair band.

It will have three chains as the actual headband. Green is one of Lake's favorite colors :)

I'm pleasantly pleased with how the flower came out! This is my first time making a flower.

How to Add Fringe to a Scarf | eHow.com

How to Add Fringe to a Scarf | eHow.com

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My Favorite Scarf Pattern- Beginner Friendly

Really Easy Scarf

Materials Need

Size J hook,

5oz Red Heart Worsted Yarn ( Your color of choice, I like mixed colors)

dc: Means Double Crochet

ch: Means Chain

Chain the length you want your scarf ( wrap yarn around your neck the way in which you would like your scarf to fall) chain that amount. Hint:I usually chain anywhere from 80-95 depending on how long I want the scarf

Row 1: dc starting in 2nd chain from hook

Row 2: ch2 and turn work dc in each chain

Repeat row 2 until your scarf is the width you like

Hint: You may want to stop at certain points to check width

Cut yarn in 12 inch lengths for fringe, attach and trim

Really easy, perfect for the beginner or if your trying to teach a child to crochet.

My First Project - Winter 2008

I fell in love last winter with yarn. I thought yarns, needles, and the likes was a hobby for well the more "mature woman" . I really didn't picture myself taking up the hobby of crocheting or knitting until I was much older and rocking on the porch with my dear husband. WRONG!!!

Crochet is AWESOME. My dear mother-in-law, came for a visit from Vegas and wanted to spend time with me by teaching me to crochet. "BUMMER" not only did I not learn, I was convienced that this was clearly not the "hobby" for me. A year pasted since my mother-in-laws visit and I was cleaning out my closet and came across the ball of yarn and the needles from our "ONE" crochet session. Something sparked my interest again! I can't really say what it was, but I was determined to give crocheting another chance.

I watched video after video on YouTube and ehow. And well the rest is history. Last year I managed to make everyone friend and family memeber a scraf. Yep, that's right a scarf! I mastered the scraf, as I have heard many beginners do. I attempted a hat....well let's just say I will be working more on that this winter. Crocheting is my fall/winter hobby. There is nothing for me more relaxing then turning on the jazz, grabbing a cup of tea, and attempting to create something beautiful. Oh yeah, and really cool young people crochet too!

I would like to thank my first to "victims", I mean models. My sweet baby boy and my loving, supporting husband (pictured wearing some of my first creations)