Overlay Crochet Mandala Tah Dah!

Here it is...

The big reveal...

I have finished this challenging Overlay Crochet Mandala No. 4 by CAROcreated design. So that also means I have finished this fun Crochet-a-long (CAL). 

The overlay is really much easier than I expected. I'm pleased with my colors but it desperately needs blocked.  I was going to wait for the big "Tah-Dah" until I blocked but that might be like NEVER, so just in case I took a crappy picture of it but you get the idea right? I was surprised how thick and heavy and durable it is.  It would make a great pillow, (I think that is what I will do, check out the great pillow Casey made her mandala into) or cushion on top of a chair or wooden bar stool. 

The stats are on my Ravelry project page and unfortunately it didn't do much for my cotton stash-busting. It looks like it would be a HUGE yarn eater, but it wasn't. But it did get me started using up some of that cotton.  I have some little projects I am doing with it and I'll show you those later so stay tuned...

I leave you now with some more crappy pictures of my Overlay Crochet Mandala...

 

Happy Crocheting!

Hour and a Half Cowel

I don't know how I missed this one over at the Caron Notebook. Love this with a new large "U" hook!!

Christmas Stuff & Free Tree Skirt Pattern!!

Christmas is coming...

Finally, after being sick for the last week I am finally in the Christmas Spirit! I thought I would share some of my Christmas stuff around my house.

My daughter and I made this wreath a few years back for my front door...

Three Kings adoration nativity plate...

The Fifth Issue of NOEL VITRAIL. D'ARCEAU-LIMOGEs. 1979

I picked it up at a Antique store for $5!!

My Christmas tree...

and last but not least...

my beautiful Ripple Tree Skirt by SmoothFox...

Little Crochet Stockings

I absolutely love these cute Little Christmas Socks from Le monde de Sucrette.

These cute little socks work up really fast and I plan to fill them with goodies for my coworkers for Christmas. I haven't decorated mine yet but...you can add buttons, beads, baubles, etc. whatever you like. They are just too fun to make. The tutorial is great and shows you step by step how to make them.

Happy Crocheting!

Tah Dah! Giant Granny is Finished!!!

Tah Dah!! Here it is...Giant Granny is finished. 

Yes, it has been fun but...whoo...what a relief it is finally done. 

I finished the border last night and I LOVE it!!

It is the perfect size for snuggling under on the cold snowy nights we have ahead. My son doesn't usually say much about my crochet but...he told me, "Mom, you don't give yourself enough credit. This is nice craftsmanship." Isn't he so sweet? He is 26 years old and still, "My Boy".

Now...on to my next WIP. 

I started this in January. It is for my daughter, as soon as she saw it she loved it and I told her she could have it when it was finished. Well...it's time to finish it. 

My Rainbow Granny Stripe blanket!

 Isn't it so bright and cheery? I love the yarn, it is Plymouth Encore DK 75% Acrylic and 25% Wool so it will wash up beautifully!

I just have a few more rows and the border of course. I hope to have this one done over the weekend.

And just for fun...Check out these darling Turkey Coasters! This is a free pattern at CraftPassion

Source: craftpassion.com via Eileen on Pinterest

I hope all of you have a Happy, Happy, Thanksgiving!

Where I'm hooking up...

Tah Dah!!! BabyBlanket is finished!

BabyBlanket, a photo by EMCphotos on Flickr.

I am so excited I got this finished just in time to send with my friend for her daughter. The baby shower is Sunday in Chicago so...my friend leaves for Chicago tonight. Whew, I barely made it. Oh well, I hope she likes it. 
It's very soft and a cotton/acrylic, 50/50 yarn. It should wash up nicely. I deviated from the pattern on the border with just a pretty, delicate picot border. I thought the border with the pattern was too big for such a delicate blanket. Oh well, it's finally done and I can move on to some of my other UFOs. 

The project is on my Ravelry! 
I hope you are all having a great week!

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A square a Day #19

A square a Day #19, a photo by EMCphotos on Flickr.

My 18th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Ladybug Square

A Square a Day #18

A Square a Day #18, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 18th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Starburst Flower

A Square a Day #17-Lemony Lime Citrus Square

A Square a Day #17-Lemony Lime Citrus Square, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 17th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Lemony Lime Citrus Square

A Square a Day #16-Block Sunshine Lace

A Square a Day #16-Block Sunshine Lace, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

I substituted this square from the the book 200 Crochet Blocks.

A Square a Day #15-More Vs Please

A Square a Day #15-More Vs Please, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 15th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is More V's Please

A Square a Day #14-Violet 12 inch Block

A Square a Day #14-Violet 12 inch Block, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 14th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Violet Crochet Square

A Square a Day in May 13-Multi-colour Flower

A Square a Day in May 13-Multi-colour Flower, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 13th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Multicolored Flower

A Square a Day in May #12

A Square a Day in May #12, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 12th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Grandas Heart Square

This one was a challenge reading the pattern so I ended up following the chart and it was much easier to understand.

A Square a Day in May #10

A Square a Day in May #10, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

Oops! I got confused and posted my 11th square this morning. Sorry for any confusion. :) This one is my favorite so far. I will be making this one again. I loved the circle in the middle and am going to make potholders from it! It was a fun one to make and I got lucky on my color selection and it came out pretty good. It reminds me of the Mandala's I've seen on flickr!

My tenth square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Framed Flower

A Square a Day in May #11

A Square a Day in May #10, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My 11th square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Flowery Square

A Square a Day in May #9

A Square a Day in May #9, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My ninth square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Falling Star

A Square a day in May #8

A Square a day in May #8, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My eighth square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is On the Huh

I have links to all the Squares of May on my "Pattern Links" page

A Square a day in May #7

A Square a day in May #7, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My seventh square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.
Pattern is Purple Passion Heart Square

I have links to all the Squares of May on my "Pattern Links" page

A Square a day in May #6

A Square a day in May #6, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

My sixth square for the Square a Day crochet a long from Hooked On Handmade.