Water Bottle Cozy with Handle

I love this new water bottle for work-gym its by Aladdin it holds 32 oz of fluid and comes w/ a screw off top so you can add ice.. I am an ice addict and need lots of ice but I also like that you can drink it like a regular water bottle.... however I needed a cozy w/ handle since I always have my hands full when trying to get from the car to the house or car to the gym...Here is the place I found a pattern I used before for my mason jar cozy...and I am using the pattern again for my water bottle...

 

L-Shape Corner Granny Afghan

Just finished this L shape granny square...I used baby yarn however due to the lightness in the baby colors that picture is hard to see...I currently have 2 more of these blankets underway....so I will share them as well as soon as I finish them..

Phone Case w/ KeyRing

I just got a my first smart phone yippie...However I needed a better way to carry my phone around it's  way bigger then my previous phone.Plus I didn't want to have it get scratched or dropped either so I quickly whipped up a crochet baggie for it..This is nothing fancy just leftover yarn and a keyring..fits perfect :O) loving it....

Crochet Cord Detanglers

I have been in a crochet boredom for what ever reason and couldn't decided on the next shawl style to use so I just surfing the crochet site Raverly where I usually find interesting pattern and crazy ideas for some things... Well I am on a roll w/ wild and crazy I came across 2 different patterns for Cord Detangler for things like house holds wires or those ear buds you toss in your purse only to find wrapped  around everything in there and knotted.. How does it get a knot? and I knew right that then that this was perfect for what I needed to get me out of my slump as well as helpful but most of I see burning up my scrap yarn (that so badly needs used used up) and making a few dozen for Xmas 2015 for Xmas gifts for family members never to early to start on Holiday gift making....

Pattern one has a cool snap option/idea that is just perfect for what I need at home to keep those crockpot wires out of the way in the kitchen when cooking...

Pattern two is just as great for various button hole options to keep them wires snug and tight perfect for the purse or backpack..maybe even when you are running you could wrap in around your tank top to keep wire in place if you made then long enough to wrap..ideas I see many new ones coming my way....:O) 

Pattern 1 laying out flat ,see the button holes?

Detangler wrapped around ear buds

This is Pattern 2 showing the snaps

This is how the wire will snap in place

Wire/Snap in Place

Detangler Wrapped around the wire.

Mason Jar Cozy With Handle

I recently started taking a Homemade Vanilla Soy Chai Latte to work to drink on the way in the am since I start work so early...How every I was very worried after toting my mason jar to work and home I was very worried about dropping/banging it as I have to carry a few items from my car to the office....
Found a pattern online & printed the pattern but then got to work & forgot that pattern at home so I remembered how it looked and created it myself... But I need to give credit to the creator.....I started at the bottom and worked my way to the topish area I know from previous ones that I use on my water bottles they need the elastic & need to be a little short at first as they tend to stretch overtime....& wanted a shortish handle length worked great...Can't wait to try this out tomorrow...:O)

Quick Head Band w/ buttons

Just a quick pattern love it...Super Simple and perfect for me...I will be using this to make an order for a lady at work who I am sure will want a half a dozen in different colors to keep her hair out of the face when driving etc...

Part 2 I did a few modification do to needing the head band smaller in width from around 4 inches to closer to 2 inches...I skipped making the increase to 11 stitches and just stayed using 9 to get just the right width & then decreased as stated for 9 to 7 to 5 as previously written Just perfect I also decided I needed thinner yarn for 2 reasons one we live in ARIZONA where it is 115*F in the summer so extra nice thick Red Heart Super Saver for summer is out...I found some yarn in my stash that was thinner as in baby weight just perfect but I think my next few for this order will be w/some cotton as well :O) for moisture in the summer....
 

Grannie Bag

Loving my completed Grannie bag.. This bag took about 2 weeks working it here and there...The bag was simple it was the lining & sewing part that I had a hard time doing it but it turned out GREAT!! It was worth all the effort….Bag measurements are 12 from bottom to the start of the handles row and 12 wide.

Part 1 Using J Hook create the base chain 72 and using the I hook I crocheted the bag up to the starting of the handles…


Part 2 I measured the crochet bag & created a lining creating a middle (2 pocket inside style bag) 2 pieces plus the middle piece as well as a little bias to keep inside lining edging clean..(my mom helped lol)

Part 3 Sewed the bottom of the lining to the bag to the bottom open bag (using thread and did it by hand) I keep it open until finishing the handles..

Part 4 Finished the handles measuring 12 stitches from each corner (middle) then a chain 28 for the handle…same on the other side then 3 row of the handle…


Part 5…Closed the bottom of the bag using the same gray thread as the bag…looks perfect…when done…


Part 6 Took lots of Pictures and then enjoy…

2015 T3 Shawls for Hospice

2 shawls were donate today to Hospice..:O)

Xmas On The Go Bags

I just finished these 2 holiday bag/purse for Xmas..
I just love this pattern for purse/bags.. 
The Hello Kitty is for my sister-in-law

And this cute little owl purse is for my niece...

 

3T Shawls

Just finished up these shawls to donate love the quickness of the pattern and they use less then 3 skeins...

My Slipper Project

I came across a pattern from The Pink Slipper Project website that I will be using to crochet slippers for Hospice patients who could really use some new style slippers that will stretch to accommodate various sizes.. Thank you for sharing your pattern Judy Warehime for sharing your crochet pattern...:O)
I took the option to use single crochet for a tighter stitch to keep feet extra warm...

PATTERN STARTS A THE HEEL & WORKS TOWARD THE TOES

SIZE SMALL FOR CHILDREN ENDED UP MEASURING 9 INCHES

Basic Slouchy Hat 4 ME

Was looking for a hat or beanie that was not to big/too slouchy or even to tight around my head as even a lightly tied bandana can give me a headache with in like 10 mins....
So I came across this slouchy pattern and it worked up great w/ Black I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby that I had in my stash as well as some other random cotton brand I had in my yarn stash :O) 
I am whipping up a few to have on hand one for my car and one for when I am at work since I drive for a living I can really use this to keep the hair freezies out of my face when driving w/ the windows down...This multicolor hat was the first one I made & realized it was very tight (re-read the directions and realized I changed from a DC2tog to a sc2tog  and this made it super tight to me ie a headache I noticed this when I crocheted the black hat and made sure to not do this lol.. Fit perfect I see ripping the multicolor out and fixing in the future..)

AROUND WE GO BLANKETS

Whipping up different style blanket to donate or to gift for quick baby shower gifts if I stick them in the closet in a tote until  they are ready when baby arrives or if your DD#2 says Hey mom I need a blanket for someone as a gift ;0) can you make me a blanket please....The pink/brown/white blanket is 36 inch and the kaleidoscope color blanket is 46 inches...here is the pattern I used....

Slipper Time Part 2

I found the pattern I like (easy for me) and was able to create a few pairs of slippers that  will get donated to Hospice..
Right now I was testing it out since I made a few changes. I did a single stranded yarn vs 2 stranded & I changed the hook sizes....
I use 3 hooks sizes to create these slippers G-H-J
Kids Size 5-6 with J hook chain 50
Women Size 8-11 with J hook chain 60
Men Size 11-13 with J hook chain 70

Slipper Base: Create your chain then using an H- Hook single crochet in the second chain from the hook into chain and repeat to the across.. Chain 1 turn and repeat for 15 rows then ..End weave in all ends.

Then fold your piece length wise in half the stitch across the bottom, up the toe, then across the top stopping at these following numbers from the tip of the toe (you will stitch it up until this point go around this stitch a few times then weave in the ends then start the cuff.)
Instead of slip stitching as called for the in pattern I changed it to just sewing it up until that point stopping...

****Weaving close the top of the slipper up these many stitches
Kids-13 stitches
Womens-17 stitches
Men's- 20 stitches

For the Cuff:  Use the G- hook Do a single crochet in each stitch  around then keep single crochet in the round vs rows (w/ a join) to create a cuff .. I did 7 rows slip stitch close & weave ends in...

I will try to take some pictures soon to show the steps... My first pair is for a guy which I had to figure out the chain due to the changes I made...I think if your guy has a bigger foot  length increase the chain a few more stitches..& if the person's foot is thicker increase the number of rows up...

These blue slippers fit a man's who wears a size 12 shoe..as you can see it stretches nicely to fit....

 




 
   

Slipper Time!!!!

At Hospice they want me to whip up some slippers for the clients who tend to have cold feet? Say what? I can't make to things match can I .. and what about sizes? S-M-L-XL I am still working on the size part in my mind as the pattern I found & am currently using is more about measuring the length & the fattest part of your foot vs shoe size..HELP!!!!...

I whipped up a pair for my DD keep in mind she has some special feet issues they are different sizes & different widths around as well due to the surgeries she has had.. Here is what I whipped up... Mind you she made me modify them after I made then as she didn't like the point the heel made at the bottom so i folded it up stitched it into place  and then stitched it closed on the outside (it created a hole gap so she wanted it closed)

Here is the pattern I found

 

First Fast Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

This is my first baby blanket using this pattern and I am in love since I am able to do this pattern.. 
I can crochet like crazy but to making something that shows just how well your gauging is well for me that is a totally different story I couldn't make a shawl length wise or a blanket before this pattern that was in rows due to this issue (or anything to line up all nice a pretty) ..I am doing this happy dance over here!!! Thanks again for this free pattern...it's still be completed but I couldn't wait to share it :O) I am using a K hook and some Red Heart Super Saver Multicolor Yarn called Aspen..

 

This is a close up of the stitch----

basically it's a single crochet- chain 1 into the chain 1 space you created from the previous row which gives it a nice stretch :O) 

I love flex/stretchy yet no Holey Gap Spaces little fingers 

could get tangled up in....

 

I am my second skein  (total of 10 oz) 

My beginning chain 121 was for a newborn size...

Current width is 36.5 inches

One more skein and I should be done.

Round Ripple #2

Just Rippling and using up lots of skeins of yarn...I am stockpiling projects to give away when needed...:O) so I have been busy working on some blankets including using up some scrap ball as well and creating something warm....

 

It's a Round Ripple Blanket

I started this round ripple blanket  for a co-workers baby...I got this pattern originally from Ravelry however when I tried I got lost & things didn't come out just right? So I found another pattern & video 

I finished it just in time for the new baby it will be for when then baby gets older this yarn/amount of yarn was super heavy...
It was 36 rows and about 6 skeins of White/Mint Green/Pink

K.I.S.S Projects

These are some of recently K.I.S.S==Keep it simple stupid projects that turned out to be harder then a shawl pattern.. These are part of the Xmas gifts I am working on for 2014 I want to have all my Xmas stuff done before Oct...

This green & white one is made from cotton yarn works up quickly and lays very nicely great for summer time wearing Pattern

Same Pattern using acrylic and it seem heavier and doesn't lay as flat when wearing. Perfect for winter time





















This one is a little heavy but was made w/ Aunt Lydia Cotton tread in Olive Green but it looks dark gray it is a little heavy but pretty....Pattern

This white head band to keep your hair back but it's hard to photo well on a styro-dummie head.Pattern

This black head band uses a ear warmer pattern but I wanted it narrower to keep your hair back Pattern