Holidays in July #2

Wow! I received this bookmark from an elf in Oklahoma today! I am not very good at working with thread, so thread bookmarks was an item I put on my wishlist for the Crochetville Holidays in July. On the right you see my production center. I found Christmas cards at the thrift shop, some old wrapping paper in the closet under the stairs and now I am all set to be an elf myself. I have to make a trip to the post office tomorrow to mail out this bunch! It is fun to make a little something for each of these ladies and I have to admit, I am stalking the mailman these days because you never know when a little something will come in the mail for me!

Secret Pal Surprise

I got a package today from my secret pal in Washington! I started off the morning with a migraine and basically stayed in my room all day with the curtains closed. K brought the mail in with my package and I was so surprised. My pal sent me a lighted crochet hook! I have never had one before and it lights up so brightly that I could sit there in the dark and crochet with it! She also sent a book of dishcloth patterns and some beautiful cotton thread! Really made my day...it was the best medicine! Thanks Ann!!

Dishrags!

I love these dishrags! The verigated yarn adds a nice little highlight and you can never have too many of these!

Round Ripple Progress

Slowly but surely the round ripple for my daughter is growing! I am using a J hook and holding 2 strands of yarn together. It is turning out to be quite a heavy blanket and now too large to take with me so I have to work on it when I have time at home.

More of the One skein scarves!

You have to ignore the brightly colored table cloth, but here are 2 more of the one skein scarves from the SNB book. One is out of the pink camo yarn and the other out of a caron peach with trellis added.

remembrance square

I just finished a 12- inch square for a lady who is making a remembrance afghan in honor of her husband. He was a volunteer fireman who lost his life in the line of duty. His story is here:

http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6548375&nav=0RdDcgc4

She had requested 12-inch squares in red white and blue. This pattern is called the "World Trade Center Memorial Square" and can be found at this link: http://www.members.aol.com/elegantcrochet2/wtcmemorial.html

It is a pattern I would definitely use again!

One Skein Scarf

We had a Star Wars movie marathon in which we watched all six! We made pizza and other junk food and settled in for the long haul! Sounded like crochet time to me, so I decided to pick a pattern and stick with it for the duration. These scarves are the "One Skein Scarf" pattern from the SNB book. They are pretty scarves, lightweight enough for a summer accent and are fairly quick and easy to make! The scarf in the first picture is actually made from ribbon yarn and although the picture isn't the greatest, the colors are a beautiful combination of earth tones! You can click on either picture for a better view!

Baby Afghan

This is a baby afghan for a lady in our homeschool group. Several ladies made squares to contribute and this is the final product! Just in time for the baby shower on Friday.

Fat Bottom Bags

I already posted about a bag I made for my sister called the "Fat Bottom Bag." It is one of my favorite patterns and addictive...it is hard to make just one!

Secret Pal Strikes Again!

I have a really thoughtful secret pal from crochetville for the summer swap! Yesterday I received a wonderful book of historical fiction about Nebraska pioneers, a beautiful lighthouse bookmark (which I especially love since I collect lighthouses!) and some tea that I haven't tried before! A good book and a cup of tea...that is hard to beat! Thank you Ann!

Birthday Bag!

My sister finally received her bag I sent for her birthday so I can actually post a picture. It is the Fat Bottom Bag from the SNB book. Red is her favorite color...hope you like it Sab.

Summer Scarf Swap

This is the beautiful lacy scarf I

received from my summer scarf swap partner on Crochetville. Not only did she send this lovely dark green scarf, but some tasty chocolate, gorgeous yarn, and a bookmark, magnet and can cozy from Austin. Thanks Renee!!!!