Tee Time

   

This was a fun crochet project.  My son's school holds a fundraiser each year.  Each homeroom has a themed basket that they have to fill and it becomes part of the fundraising event.  His homeroom's theme is - you guessed it - golf!!!  So I soon discovered this pattern online and had a lot of fun making these golf club covers.  You can find the pattern on Ravelry.

Fun is all in how you wear it!

So my youngest son wanted a hat all his own - not like big brother's.  Oh no!  Had to be unique and all his own.  He didn't want a hat with ear flaps - too silly in his opinion.  BUT imagine the hat he picks - one with not only one pom pom on top, but 2!  So silly is all in the eye of the beholder - the fun is all in how you wear it, right?  So the pattern was found in Morehouse Farm Knits book.  There's some really neat projects to take on in this book.  I had a lot of fun making this hat and it went quickly with the thicker Wool-Ease yarn.

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Manly Slip-Stitch Hat

Manly Slip-Stitch Hat
Originally uploaded by The Knitted Lamb

Found this pattern in Lion Brand Yarn Just Hats book. I used Fisherman's Wool in two different colors and I think it really turned out nice. My oldest son loves it and gets lots of compliments from his friends.  I think there may be more in the making - oh darn.  :0)  I guess I'll just have to make more...

Christmas Set

I'm so happy to have finished this cute Christmas Set from Susan B. Anderson's new book, Itty Bitty Toys.  I had a lot of fun knitting these Christmas goodies.  I left my bag unstuffed though so that I can use it on St. Nick's Day and for stuffing with candy canes.


I know it's January 2nd, brand new year, BUT I finished this and feel great it is done for next Christmas.  Another project that didn't make it to WIP-ville!


Happy New Year
2010

I'm in Love with Birdies...and my family is too!

Crocheting has been such a fun adventure lately!  I just wish I had more time.  I crocheted this adorable robin birdie for my grandmother for Christmas.  Her favorite bird is the robin and this is my crafty version for her to admire.  My youngest son fell in love with him too, so needless to say there's another robin in the making.  I guess it's not a hard request to fill either.  I love crocheting these birdies.

This little cutie was made out of an abandoned WIP crocheted bag bottom I had started.  So glad I found the abandoned bag because I am enjoying this birdie very much.  He is hanging from a Christmas wreath above the mantel right now, looking very festive.  For the pattern you just have to check out Attic24's blog.

 

Friend or Fowl

My dad is interested in raising chickens.  The research is on and the idea for a coop is floating around his head.  He has the perfect spot picked out in his yard.  And mom has given him the "go-ahead".  So what would a daughter do for Christmas, but crochet him a rooster/chicken.  I found this pattern on Ravelry and was directed to this site.  I have to say I absolutely love him.  Now he has found the perfect spot for his new friendly fowl.  I had the best time making this and think I'll attempt another for my kitchen.

Cool Waters

I am so excited!  I have finished my first ripple afghan.  I chose blues, greens and a bit of white yarns from Mom's store...erh...stash of yarns.  I love how the colors work with one another.  You feel like you're wrapped beneath a quiet waterfall.  The colors are very soothing.  My boys couldn't wait for it to be finished.  My youngest would actually cuddle up underneath the afghan while I was crocheting.

You can see I added two rows of single crochet down each side to "tidy it up" a bit.  I think it turned out quite nice.  Maybe a granny ripple is in the works?  I found this pattern (Ripple Afghan) from Ravelry, which linked to this site.