baby blanket ideas

I'm fishing around for baby blanket patterns/ideas. I'd like something light, soft and easy. There are millions of patterns, but some just aren't..well..just right, if that makes sense. Looks like I may just have to dig deep into creativity and just start crocheting and see what happens. Oy! Pretty tough for a 'follow the directions' kinda gal. ;)

hat patterns

I'm looking for "the perfect hat" pattern. I'm interested in more of a "beanie"-type or one that some would label a "cap." I think they're the best fitting and looking. I want to try to make it for myself first, then see if maybe I can make some for babies and children, including adults later on.

I've recently seen Project Linus ads for blanket patterns, etc., but I also think a nice, soft cap would be great too!

I'd love feedback and any patterns you can point me to. :)

crocheting again!

I cannot believe how long it's been since I picked up a crochet hook (or even a knitting needle)! I have so many unfinished projects (some I've promised to folks for years now...AAACK!) I have and it's about time I .. er.. finished them. :)

I'm working on a pattern I thought I'd totally forgotten how to crochet yet, within minutes, I was going at it like a pro. I can't wait to share it with you! (Can you tell I'm excited?) You can't see the colors as true as I hoped, but I'm mixing a gray with rose then with a mint green. Sounds weird, but it looks really good.

found this great blog today...

There are a lot of people who tell me they can't crochet. I say it's really not that hard and I found a blog that helps folks "keep it easy." If you've had trouble getting started, check this out and crochet your heart out!! :)


http://crochetme.com/blog

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shawl/jacket

I started the shawl/jacket (since I can't decide exactly what it is, that is what I'm calling it) the other day and it's REALLY simple. It looks like I have to -- SO glad I didn't get too far into the pattern -- make it a little longer. As it stands, it would do well on a child and/or a smaller built teen/woman. Since I'm not either of those, I have to make it longer to suit my 'ape arms.' I'm being my own guinea pig for this. If it works, I'll make another for my friend. I'm always relieved to find out that a pattern is much easier than it looks at first, aren't you?

What are you making?

mini-jacket

I guess you'd call it a mini-jacket...I think. I found this great (looks simple too) pattern for a little thing that has arms and has a back panel. Does that sound familiar to anyone? It's kind of like a little jacket, ergo me labeling it a 'mini-jacket.' When I saw it, I immediately thought of my friend Em and she likes it. I'm hoping to get a good multi-colored yarn for her. She likes to wear mostly black (ugh! hehehe) so I have to find a combination that gives her color, but on the dark side. Make sense? :)

Anyhow, I'm REALLY looking forward to whipping it up and will post pictures when it's done. Doesn't look like it will take me too long. Yay for new patterns to try.

time, time time

I realize time is slipping by and I'm not getting anywhere with my crocheting. Granted, school is taking a LOT, if not all, of my time which doesn't leave me the luxury of crocheting. But...I will be finishing projects that are "in the works." After all, how can you really move on if there are so many loose ends?

I'm excited about a throw I'm finishing. It's fall-ish in color and I know that its final resting place (ooh...sounds like a death..it's not though..haha) will be a loving home. This reminds me that around this time a couple years ago, I was making blankets for the Peabody House here in Portland, but they shut down the house. Now, I'm left wondering what project I can contribute blankets/throws to. Hmm...

No matter, I will get on the ball and finish what I started so that I can jaunt off to the next one. Pictures to follow!!