FO: Kniting Loom Scarf - Cabana Print

On small loom

Finished Scarve

Knit Design & Fringe

I started this scarf December 26, 2006 and I completed it on December 30, 2006 I really like it and I think I am going to make a stocking cap to match.

I made the scarf on the small round knitting loom (I bought the set of round looms from Hobby Lobby, they were 50% off) I don't really like the fact that it curls up, but that is probably because I only used one strand of yarn and not two (DUH!) oh well! I didn't want the scarf to be to heavy or thick.

FO: Step-Dad's Soccer Ball Pillow Case

Well here it is and with time to spare I completed my Step-Dad's soccer ball pillow case. It will fit a standard size pillow.


Front


Back

Obituary

Farrah Y. Bowin
KINGMAN - Farrah Y. Bowin, 24, died Dec. 6, 2006, at Kingman.
She was born Dec. 9, 1981, in Fort Collins, Colo., the daughter of April Ann Brownlee Theil. A resident of Kingman, she was employed by Sonic Drive-In.
Survivors include: a daughter, Justice Marie Bowler, Kingman; her parents, Lee and April Thiel, Murdock; a sister, Brandy Dillon, Kingman; and grandparents, James and Karen Brownlee, Murdock.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman, with the Rev. Karen Ault presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Murdock Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Farrah Bowin Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Farrah would have turned 25 yesterday. I will miss her everyday.

In Loving Memory

I was informed this evening that one of my Friends & Co-worker passed away. She was involved in a car accident and died at the scene. Farrah would have been 25 years old on Saturday, she leaves behind a 3 year old Daughter, and a town of family & friends that will miss her dearly. Please keep her family & friends in your prayers.

I was working on a Crocheted Coin Purse for Farrah for her birthday (I was planning on giving it to her on Friday, I was going to finish it tomorrow) she asked about it this afternoon before she left work and I told her that she would be receiving it for her Birthday, she said she was excited to see it.

I will miss you Farrah.

YARN!!!

Lookie at the Yarn I got from my Mom, she had a friend bid on it at an auction in September or so and he ended up winning all of it + A Yarn Winder for Around $5!!!


All The Yarn - Eight (8) Grocery Bags, One (1) 8 Gallon trash bag, One (1) Target Bag & Half of a Thirty (30) gallon Trash Bag!


Greens


Browns & Greys


Blues


Whites & Creams


Yellows & Oranges


Pinks


Reds


Variegated


Sport & Baby

Early Christmas from Mom!

Christmas came early for me this year (from my Mom that is)
We Went to town this afternoon and look at all my goodies!!!

Pattern a Day 2007 Crochet Calendar


200 Crochet Blocks by Jan Eaton


Stitch N Bitch Crochet the Happy Hooker


99 Little Doilies


99 Snowflakes


Kitchen Basics in Cotton


Lion Brand Split Stitch Counters, Clover Row Counter, Boye Knit Spool, Set of 6 SPARKLY Crochet Hooks

Second Hand Shop Finds

LOOK what I got at the local Second Hand Shop (Nu 2 U)

1. Woman's Day Uper Special 101 Sweater & Craft Ideas (March 1986)


2. McCall's Design Ideas SUPER Knits & Crochets (©1981)


3. McCall's Needlework & Crafts Best Christmas Issue (Nov/Dec 1982)


4. Columbia Afghans Volume 94 (©1940)


5. Tomorrow's Heirlooms Crocheted Elegance (©1984)


6. Annie's Attic Mile-A-Minute Crochet Baby Booties (©1991)


7. Pick of the Litter Puppies (©1985) Pound Puppies Newborns!!!


8. Fleisher's Knitting & Crocheting Manual (©1918) REALLY COOL!!!


9. Star Book No. 61 Handkerchief Edgings (©1948)


10. Star Book No. 65 Flower Edgings (©1949)


11. Clark's O.N.T. Book No. 256 Handkerchief Edgings (©1949)

I spent a Whopping 3.70 on ALL of those wonderful booklets! I'm so excited I want to Crochet a Baby Pound Puppy!

WIP: Step-Dad's Soccer Ball

11-28-06: I've decided today that I want to make my Step-Dad a Soccer Ball Wall Hanging I've used Red for the Main Color and Black and White for the Ball! I've decided to use this pattern. I will probably have to outline in black because the lines are kind of messy! I ended up having to go back forth on the pattern in a worm like motion! Kind of confusing but I've made it work :)

Here is my progress so far! (3 hours work)

11-30-06: I'm half way done (with the front) I've decided to go ahead and make it a Pillow! :) I think it will be really cool! I can definitely tell it is a Soccer Ball :)

I've been working on the Soccer Ball Pillow for my SD and I am on Row 68 (out of 80) on the front. Then All I need to do is complete the Back and embroider "Chivas" on it :)

12-11-06: I've completed the soccer ball front of my SD's pillow and here is the picture. I think I've got a few more rows of red left on the top!

I will keep you posted on the progress

FO: Family Christmas Stockings

I'm so happy I finally did these they are so cute!

I made my son a Red/White one, my hubby a Blue/White one and I made myself a Yellow/Turquoise one. I Embroidered our names on the cuff!

FOs

Here are a few of the Projects I have completed over the Past Year!




Turquoise Handbag I made for myself (it's my FAVORITE COLOR!)




Butterfly Capelet (Size 2-3 years)




Handbag I made for my mother (made myself a coin purse)



Purse I made for my Step-Mother for Christmas last year

Thread Crochet Bikini (Needs Lined)

Will be sure to post more when I get a chance!

Crochetville CAL

I'm involved in a CAL at Crochetville for the BICO (Baby It's Cold Outside) Sweater - I'm planning on using a color called "Soft Blue" "puff" yarn by RedHeart (it's almost like Dazzleaire, really soft and fuzzy) I will trim it in an Off White I think, we'll see how it looks. - 7:04 a.m.





Here's my progress so far! - 10:08 a.m.






Not to shabby for 3 hours! :)

Will probably finish when I get off of work at 2 p.m.



Well Here it is Completed!

I think it took longer for me to decide on how to do the flower than it did to make the sweater! - 8:19 p.m.

Crochet Exchanges

I'm involved in Two Christmas Crochet Exchanges right now, 1 for my eBay Group Crochet Club and 1 in my Yahoo! Group Luxury_Crochet

I love to crochet for other people as well as myself! I love the comments "Did you make that?" "Oooo, that's cute, where'd you get it?" Makes me feel good.

I will be sure to post pictures after the items have been shipped!





Here is the Stocking I sent to my Partner at the Crochet Club for the Stocking Exchange:

Stocking, Socks, Snowman w/Sugar free Chocolate Turtles, Crocheted Doily, Cotton Scented Candle

Here's the Stocking I received:

Stocking, Knitted Socks, Address Book and Pen, Christmas Card, 2 Crochet Pattern Leaflets

Here is the Stocking I sent to my Partner at Luxury Crochet for the Christmas Exchange:

Giant Stocking :), Socks, Snowman w/Andes Peppermint Crunch? candies, Pure Cotton Scented Candle, Pot Holder

Here's what I recieved:

American Flag Apron, Blown glass angel ornament, Santa Sleigh porcelain candy dish, Stitch Markers, Cranberry Vanilla Lotion, BEAUTIFUL Crocheted Angel Tree Topper

FO: Ripple Baby Cape

Ripple Baby Cape:
I guess I just got bored, I started this in April and I finally finished it on Thanksgiving Day! I was hoping to sell it and the Matching Blanket I've made on eBay.

Let me know what you think

Working

Dear Readers,
I've been working on the Ripple Baby Cape, I finished the Green Rows and I have started on the Pink rows, I only have a few rows to go. Hope to get some work done today we are traveling to Dodge City for THANKSGIVING (supposed to be 60 degrees) it takes about 1.5 hours to get there - should be enough time to complete it. I've got my fingers crossed. I should probably take a little project with me just in case I do get it done.

My next task will be to get my afghan done. Will probably start on that on Saturday! I'll keep you posted!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
Pamela
MrsCrochetPants

WIP: Granny Square Afghan

11-19-06: I've Started a Few Projects and haven't seemed to be able to finish them, I don't know if I just got bored or I got aggrivated and couldn't finish.
Here they are I would love to finish them, maybe someone can give me some words of encouragement!

Granny Square Afghan:

I need some help combining the squares, not sure exactly how to weave them together, I want a smoooooth surface no bumps, if that makes sense.

12-1-06:I decided I am just going to continue to make the Middle Granny Square Bigger instead of adding the Smaller squares around the outside Instead I Donated the Squares to Tiga at CrochetVille. Hopefully she'll have some use for them in her Comfortghans! I mailed the 16 of them off this afternoon!