Sneak Peek - Weekend fun

Weekend fun

 This weekend I have so many projects in the works.   I cut the liners and have then ready for my two granny square purses.  Finally I have a reason to get into my fabric stash.  It has been completely neglected since I had my baby, and that is quickly coming up on a year. 

I also started some more creature hats.  I live in So Cal, so our winter is pretty much over and summer is almost here.  But I figured the mornings are still cold enough here for a little while that they just might sell.  If not I will have stock ready for next fall.  A dozen hats coming right up!

With summer right around the corner yard work is begging to get done.  I have a succulent garden that too has been neglected and needs a lot of love.  So with the help of some time management and nap time for my little one hopefully I can complete all my mini weekend goals. 

Oh and if I can finish it all I can make my polymer clay hook handles :)  A little extra motivation doesn't hurt.

Pattern Hunting

 

 I found a few options for the dress I found yesterday that could be easily modified to mimic my inspiration dress.  I have never crocheted clothing so I am not sure where to start.  I m hoping if I play with a few patterns I will have a better idea of how it works.  I just need a little direction.

Crochet Dress

 

I posted about this dress in my first post.  I really want on for summer.  And today I saw this BEAUTIFUL dress that I have to make.  While looking for patterns I came across the vest patter that will make top half of the vintage dress that I LOVE.  I will have to modify it a bit but it will work.

Now onto the new dress that I came across today.  It is so perfect in every way.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. 

 

I want to make it so bad.  It is such a perfect dress to layer.  I am obsessed right now and will not stop till I have a similar pattern top start the top and make it.  I am thinking sport weight yarn so its not so bulky.  Oh my I don't know what to do with myself.

   

Happy Daffodils

I am a lucky girl.  My husband doesn't mind my pottery or crochet addiction.  In fact he encourages them.  I got a few new pieces last week so I had to re arrange things just a bit. The yellow McCoy mid sized vase caught my eye as we were turning the corner at a swap meet and I just had to have it.  I love yellow!!!  And wish I had more pieces that color so I was thrilled to bring it home with me.

But that did mean that I was going to have to move things around, pick favorites to stay and pack up some others to hide away until I get a bigger cabinet.  That was not so easy.

 

I got myself some Daffodils at the market yesterday, by the end of the day I had one blooming.  And this morning the whole bunch was waking up.  I love fresh flowers in a pretty vase, its just so perfect.

I love my granny square purses.  I just don't know what to do for the handles.  I am stuck and being very indecisive.  Crochet them? Order leather handles? Sew some?  I think the leather would be the nicest.  But then sewing them on I am not sure how that is going to work out.  We will see how it goes.  They might sit undone for a while until I decide what to do.

 

Totally Hooked

For Christmas a few years back my sister gave me a set of bamboo handle hooks.  I love them and wont use anything else anymore.  It feels weird holding a little crochet hook after using the bamboo hooks.  So now what do I do with all my other hooks?  I just found the answer here!!  

Then I got to looking for patterns and different designs to try so here are a few goodies to feast your eyes on. 

 I love how she has marked the size in the bottom very clever. 

This next one takes the cake!!  GRANNY SQUARES!  How fun and perfect pattern for a crochet hook.  

I can't wait to make up a few for my neglected and lonely hooks.

Crochet Bow Headband Tutorial

I am a visual learner.  It is easier for me when I see something to make sense if it.  Especially with a crochet pattern.  I prefer crochet charts for patterns as well, reading patterns gets confusing and I always seem to loose my place.  So we will see how it goes for writing a tutorial.  I hope I can do it and not confuse you.

This is my first tutorial of many to come!  We are starting with a simple but adorable bow.

This can be adjusted to be made smaller or larger very easily. 

To start I am using a 5mm hook.  1 elastic headband and worsted weight red heart yarn.

BOW:

Chain 9

1st row: Half double crochet in second hole from the hook, then in each stitch till the end giving you 8 stitches.  

2nd row: Chain 1 turn, hdc in each stitch till the end repeat for 10 more rows.  Fasten off and leave about 10" of yarn to fasten your bow to the headband.

Chain 4

1st row:  hdc in second stitch from hook, then in the next two stitches giving you three stitches.  

2nd row:  Chain 1 turn, hdc in each stitch, repeat the next 3 rows. Fasten off and leave of  4" yarn.

You now should have these two pieces.

Take your headband and pinch your bow in the center around your headband.

 Take the second part of the bow and wrap around the center where you were pinching and fasten the ends together.  Weave in the remainder.

 Now on the other long string hanging out.  Weave from the corner from where the string in hanging out to the center and start looping around the headband and back in to the bow till the end.  Weave in to hide the end under the headband and clip the rest off.

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After all the bows were done I started on some cute spring flowers.  

They are sweet and happy little flowers that are just the right size for any age girl.