Pay it Forward Giveaway & In My Queue

What's in my Queue at Ravelry? First... this lovely shawl by Marty Miller! I hope to make lots of shawls this winter.

Second...this lovely Blue Mandala Throw by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby This would be so pretty on the back of my couch.

Last...Nancy's Waves Scarf by Cori Dodd. This might be my next project. I'm not sure yet.

Of course all of these patterns are free! If you haven't joined Ravelry yet...what are you waiting for? I'ts awesome!

 
 Stop over at Annaboo's blog and enter her Pay it forward giveaway! How cool would it be to have something handmade from Annaboo? Have a great week everyone!!

Progress on Blankets and New Project

Here is an update on what I've been working on. First... my Giant Granny CAL...Here is a pic from the last time I updated my progress...

Here is what it looks like now...

It's growing! I haven't counted the rows yet bu I still have a ways to go!


Now my Blues Granny Stripe...before...

...and here it is now!

I ran out of yarn so I had to stop and order more. It's on its way! Yay! Now, I had to start a new project of course...

This is a very delicate yarn with sequins! This will be a scarf when it grows up. I can't get a good picture of the pretty sequins but..this will be a beautiful, dressy scarf.

I haven't raveled it yet but when I do I will let you know. It is so fun working with this yarn. It's so light and it has mohair in it.Kind of a challenge for me since I'm used to working on blankets. I'll keep you posted on my progress. I hope to have more projects with different yarns like kid silk, alpaca, etc. My next project will be a lacy shawl. I'm so excited! The scarf is practice for me before I tackle the really HARD stuff! I hope you all have a great weekend and I do appreciate all of your sweet comments! Pin It

Crystal Palace Mochi Plus Yarn

One of my favorite yarns.

Crystal Palace Mochi Plus yarn. 80% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, Machine wash gentle cycle in cool water with mild soap. Use of mesh lingerie bag or pillowcase is recommended. Dry flat. I made this scarf last year and I love it! I wear it all the time. Here is the link to my Ravelry for the pattern and details.

Tomorrow I will have updates on my progress on my Giant Granny and my Blues, Greens, Granny stripe blanket! Have a great week everybody! Pin It

Crochet:Free Patterns from my Fave Blogs

Here is a beautiful free Zig Zaggy Scarf pattern from Sara London

...and this beautiful Bobbley Baby Blanket from Moogley

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Hook Size Dilemma

Yarn New Colors, a photo by EMCphotos on Flickr.

Well...this picture saved me! Thanks to Nancy who said:

I forget which hook I use on projects too:) But I found 2 ideas to help that over the years. I bought a zillion hook sets, so I can leave my hook with the project when it gets put aside. Or, when I take pictures of the project, I make sure the hook is in the pic so I can see it later :) 

I usually leave my hook with my project but I only have two H hooks and I used an H on my baby blanket so I must have removed it from the bag!!



So...I enlarged this picture and could barely make out it was an H hook. Yay! Problem solved!



Another great Idea from Debi who said:

A little trick to keep track of your hook size you are using: get some safety pins and some letter beads - insert the letter you are using on the safety pin and pin to your project.

Mindy suggested:

It was suggested to me to use the little plastic tabs on bread bags. Write your hook size on it, and hook it through your loop. It keeps your stitch and hook size all in one. ;-)

Susan also has this problem and suggested:

I hate when I put a project down and then I am never sure if I used a G or H hook (my two usual hooks). Sometimes now I take a photo of the work in progress and put the hook in the photo in case I forget. I can't wait to see the finished photo!

 Thank you all so much for your tips and suggestions. It was so comforting to know I am not the only one with this problem. I have to say, I didn't expect this great response for my little dilemma but all you ladies came to my rescue and without you I would be trying both my "go to" hooks, G and H and trying to tell which one matched the work I had already done. Not a fun task for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Happy Crocheting!

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Granny Stripe -Progress

Granny Stripe Blues, Greens and Yellows1, a photo by EMCphotos on Flickr.

Now that I have finished the baby blanket, I am moving back to my Granny Stripe in Blues, Greens, and Yellows. I am anxious to finish this one. It's so pretty with the summery colors and will get good use this winter. I just wish I could remember what size hook I was using...LOL! Do any of you ever do that? Set a project aside and when you go back to it you can't remember which hook you were using? I should document everything. Hey, maybe I put it on my Ravelry page. I'll go check that out now. No such luck. Oh well, I'll figure it out!  I'll keep you posted on my progress!

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We Will Never Forget 9-11-01

myscrapchick.com Freebie Friday
http://windowwoman.com/myscrapchick/freebiefriday/2011/9-11tag.htm

Thank you Debi Y!!

Debi Y over at Dly's Hooks and Yarns gave me this versatile blogger award. I love getting awards, this is only my second one but I feel so honored that she picked my blog. Be sure and visit her blog for great crocheting ideas. She definitely deserved this award.

Now... 7 things about me:

1. My children are Adam-26 and Angela-24 

2. I'm a Meeting Planner

3. I collect yarn, scrapbooking supplies, stamps, papers, etc.

4. I love crocheting and scrapbooking/card making

5. I have an English Cocker Spaniel named Sonny

6. I love walking and hiking with Sonny

7. My fave TV shows are Bones, House and Grey's Anatomy

These are some of my favorite blogs and I am passing this award on to them!

1.  Nancy's Crochet
2.  The Florida Crochet Garden
3.  PinkPaillette
4.  Annaboo's House
5.  Karin aan de haak
6.  cosetes petites
7.  Sarahndipities
8.  Little Woolie
9.  Room on the Left
10 .Annemarie's Breiblog

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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Sonny got a hair cut!!

Sonny got a hair cut!!, a photo by EMCphotos on Flickr.