Joining Tutorial

 I couldn't resist these tulips yesterday at the market.  They match my project perfectly.

Today's tutorial is for a simple joining method I like to use.

This is a join as you go tutorial, once you have block #1 done, set it aside and get to work on #2.

The last row on my block is a DC, at the corner when you are ready to join to the other block, put your hook into the corresponding stitch on the finished block first, then DC and finish the stitch by pulling all the way through.  Basically you mimic everything you would normally do on your final row, but your are going through the opposing stitch first.

 It's a simple, but effective and clean joining method. 
You'll be done connecting your blocks in no time and ready to start a new project.

My little helper

 Someone let a "yarn bandit" loose in my house this morning. 

"Who me?  No Mom, I haven't seen your project anywhere"

What a stinker!  He loves to be my little helper.

Eventually I was able to wrangle my WIP away from my little monster.  

And after laying it out, I realized I will need to make a few more bullseyes and to blend in a little more green.  But I am loving every bit of it as I go along, and can't wait to get to the edging.

In Full Bloom

 

Motif #2 done and ready to join together

 

 My Friday project is in full bloom this morning.  I joined it together last night and just finished weaving in the ends.  Now it's all ready to catch the morning sun.  It's bright, cheerful and just what my table need.

Free Pattern Friday

There are a few things, I can't deny, I am addicted to.  Vintage Pottery, Houseplants and of course Crochet.  But luckily for me they all come together fabulously.  Today's free pattern I found was for a potholder/mandala that I am making for the plant that has just made it's way to our dinning table.

It's not done yet, but I'm loving how bright and cheery it is.

Baskets

I think it's an understatement to say that I LOVE these baskets.

Free Pattern Friday

This could be fun, right?  

Every Friday I will post either a tutorial of my own or a link to a free pattern I love.

 Here goes our first Friday freebie.

I hope I can make both baskets this weekend.  My house is in desperate need of a few baskets to contain messy toys.  I have meant to make them a few times, and I can't put it off any longer.

Ombre Basket

and

Granny Basket

click images for links.

Enjoy!

Spring Flowers

Doing my best to get spring started early and be ready to jump right into summer.
Original flower pattern here.   I slightly modified the pattern to have less petals and only one layer.