St. Paddy's Day Version-Mini Felted Clutch Purse

This is felted from Lion Brand Wool yarn in white since I couldn't find a feltable green color I liked. It is made from my Mini Felted Clutch Purse pattern only extended for an extra 10 rows to give it a little more room. I like how the way this turned out and the decorations can be changed out for different holidays.

SWS EarFlap Hat

Again my reluctant but fabulous model strikes again! This hat is made from Patons SoyWoolStripe yarn. This yarn is very soft and crochets into so many things beautifully.

Kitty Kat Hats

The reluctant model for my style of Kitty Kat hats is my son. He says they are warm but way too girly for him. They are made by crocheting 3 strands of Carons Simply Soft together with and L hook.

Valentines Mini Felted Clutch Purse

I have made 2 more of my Mini Felted Clutch Purses for Valentines Day. For the pink one I used Lion Wool and 2 different size hooks so the top at the handles would flair outward. It measures 6 1/4" from handles to bottom and the width is 11 1/2". The second purse was made from Classic Merino in Rosewood-a variegated yarn I thought looked pretty in the store but I really don't like it after making the purse. I experimented and made this one deeper-very easy just added 10 rows. Maybe I will embellish this one and will like it better. My stepdaughter says its cool-looks like pink and purple camo to her. In my opinion I think the Lion Wool felted the best out of the two yarns and I will use this for these purses from now on. I am considering submitting my pattern for publication to several places-we'll see what happerns.

Felted Mini Clutch Purse

This is the perfect size for a wallet, keys and lipstick or compact-great when a big bag is too much. This is felted with Patons Felt It in Adobe. I think I will make a few more in different colors. A rose colored one with a felted heart would be perfect for Valentines Day.

Blue Fun Fur Scarf

This is a jazzed up version of a simple double crochet skinny scarf made extra long. It has an edging of fun fur to match the purse I made her for Christmas. Super easy and she really likes it.

Suede Fat Bottom Purse

This pattern is from another one from Debbie Stoller's "Happy Hooker" book. I used Lion Suede yarn in taupe crocheting with an I hook and the accessories came from Joann's-the flower is a pin so I can remove it and change to another color or flower if I like. The pictures don't do the ribbon justice-it is brown velvet and matches the flower. I like the idea I can switch the ribbon and flower-makes it a year round bag in whatever color palette I choose for the accessories.

Quick Weekend Crocheting

These are some quick fingerless mitts I made from Carons Simply Soft for my stepdaughter to go with her Fun Fur Purse. They are so quick and easy-the next ones she wants black with fun fur.

My Funky Little Black Purse

This is the first purse I ever designed myself. I call it My Funky Little Black Purse and I used Homespun yarn and 1 strand of an eyelash fur I picked up at my local Big Lots (it's going out of business and I got it for 80 cents). I used an I hook for nice tight stitching because I hate to sew linings. The button is for decoration only-I sewed a snap on the inside. I crocheted 2 side loops and made a chain from one side loop to the other and then slip stitched back over to make a nice thickness-I did used 2 strands of the Homespun for the strap. Homespun is not my favorite yarn to crochet with but I had this leftover from my dog's sweater I made her. I really like this!

This is my husband modeling his Anarchy Irony Hat-the pattern is from Debbie Stoller's Happy Hooker book. He has never asked for anything crocheted-he doesn't like anything homemade looking and would only wear this if I made it "professional" looking. Guess I passed.

This is a Christmas present for my 13 yr old stepdaugher. It is made with the big size Q hook with bulky Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick n Quick in Denim and 2 strands of Fun Fur in blue. It has a blue heart button with a crocheted loop and 2 snaps sewn in for closing. Very easy and fast to make.

Skateboarder Hats

My son has of course already lost the winter hat and 2 pair of gloves I bought him so I made these 2 skateboarder style hats for him last night. Since we got a lot of snowfall on Dec 1 and the temp has since dropped to about 9 degrees he really needed these-of course it helps he likes them and thinks they're cool.

2nd Purse

This is the 2nd purse I've made recently. I don't like this one as well-I don't think I did a really great job on this. Its made with Homespun yarn and lined with black. It looks better being held by the handles but I didn't have a model when I took the pics.

Newborn Bico

This is the second Baby It's Cold Outside sweater. It is a newborn size this time made with some navy Bernat and SWS yarn.

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Sugar N Cream Rug

This is rug made from a freebie pattern from Sugar N Cream. I'm not a sewer so I think I will ask my mother-in-law to sew some type of backing on so I can possibly use this as a bathroom rug.

Murphys Star Blankie

This is a star blankie I made for my dog Murphy. It was originally going to be a blanket in Cubs colors but I really liked this star pattern I got from The Diva Crochets! blog. http://yarn-diva.blogspot.com/2006/03/free-star-shaped-afghan-pattern.html
The pic below is Murphy crashed on the couch with her blankie.

Purse-first attempt

This is my first try at crocheting a purse. The pattern is from the Lion website. I used 2 strands - Homespun Baroque and Patons Shetland Chunky Tweed in Bisquit. I also used a different flower pattern and added a little bling in the center. The lining is packaged fabric from Michaels. I might try making another with plastic handles instead of crocheted ones. http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cctq-twoRedsBag.html?noImages=0

Baby It's Cold Outside Sweater

This sweater is made from the Baby It's Cold Outside pattern by Julie Holetz for the Crochetville crochet along. I made this last night while watching tv-very easy and fast. I used a J hook and 2 strands of Bernat yarn-a garnet worsted weight I had from a kit I never used and white Baby Coordinates. This will make a great holiday sweater for a little girl. I think I will also make a matching hat. http://www.crochetme.com/Feb_Mar_2005/patt_baby_sweater.html

Baby Sweater & Hat

More items for my pregnant sister in law who is obviously having a boy. These were made with Bernat Softee Baby yarn.