New Afghan Sneak Peek!

Here's a sneak peek at an afghan I'm currently working on. It's a gift for a family/friend. I just love how the colors are coming together!

More to come!

Crochet Blue Lace Scarf with fringe

I've got odd and end balls of yarn, nothing set for any projects. So I decided to whip up some scarves. Just finished a pretty blue lace one and added fringe, my first time making them!

Sorry for the dullness. I use my phone to take photos and it doesn't capture colors very well.

Another Finished Crochet Afghan Throw

I have finished another crochet afghan throw. This one is for a family member for their Birthday next month. I used Bordeaux and Sea Shell color yarn from Bernat Satin.

I used the same pattern that was for my Boyfriend's throw. http://missedstitches.blogspot.com/2013/01/another-blanket-finished.html

I also made a scarf from some leftover yarn. I'm think I'd like to make more scarves like this. They are simple, make up quickly, and are ideal any time of year!

I created this pattern and will likely use it for future scarves. It's in a deep red soft yarn.

Here's the Free Crochet Pattern for this Scarf!

ch 23

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3, sk next 3 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch, ch 3, sk next 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 4, sk next 4 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, sk next 3 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch, ch 3, sk next 3 ch, sc in last ch

2) ch 6(counts as dc and ch 3), sk next ch3sp, (sc, ch 3) twice in next ch1sp, sk next ch3sp, 2 dc cluster in ch4sp, (ch 2, 2 dc cluster) twice in same sp, ch 3, sk next ch3sp, (sc, ch 3) twice in ch1sp, sk last ch3sp, dc in last sc

3) ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 3, sk next ch3sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch3sp, ch 3, sk next ch3sp, sc in ch2sp, ch 4, sc in ch2sp, ch 3, sk next ch3sp, (dc ch 1, dc) all in next ch3sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch3sp, ch 3, sk last ch3sp, sc in last dc

Repeat rows 2 and 3 to desired length.

Bordeaux & Sea Shell colors Crochet Afghan Progress

Some photos for to see, a small update on the progress of one of my Christmas projects.

I'm using Bordeaux and Sea Shell colors of Bernat Satin yarn and the pattern of Waverly For Bernat- Ripple Afghan.

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Headstart on Crochet Afghans for Christmas!

I've decided to get started now on Xmas gifts. I've seen it so much over the years, people shopping months early to be sure they have it all done in time. This year, I've decided to share my handmade crochet with family and friends by making them afghan throws.

Here's a taste of colors to come!

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Shell and V-Stitch Crochet Throw Pattern

All crocheters love Crochet Shell Stitches, right? Shell stitches add thickness to a blanket, especially when done in repetitive rows. I found a similar pattern online that had this crochet shell and v-stitch, however I didn't like how theirs went together. It seemed awkward and unfitting. So I played with different ways to make the rows and came up with my own method. This pattern is much easier to work and creates a stunning result!

I made two. One in luscious grape wine purples and one in fresh field of grass greens. I used cream/off-white yarn to add contrast and really make the colors pop!  Create your own palette of yarn to add coziness to any chair or room!

Please excuse the bad photo quality. These photos are from when I first learned to crochet and use a smart phone. :o)

The original name for this blanket is Think Spring, mostly because of the lush green yarns I used. When it was posted on All Free Crochet, they decided to name it Turtle Shell Lapghan.

-Details-

Finished size that I made measures 31" x 57". I did not add a border to this.

I am unsure on the gauge for this pattern as I was fairly new to crochet and never remembered to measure my stitches. The blanket has since been washed several times and is stretched slightly so any measurement obtained will be off.

-Materials-

For my Purple version, I used Bernat Satin colors. For my green version, I used the 3 skeins each  Caron Simply Soft yarn:

• Dark Sage
• Pistachio
• Off White

H8/5mm Crochet Hook

Sharp Scissors

Darning Needle

-Pattern-

Ch 151

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 150 sc

Row 2: ch 1, sc in first sc, *skip next 3 sc, 7 dc in next sc**(shell made), skip next 3 sc, sc in next sc*, repeat to end at **, skip next sc, sc in last sc

Row 3: change color, ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc (top of shell), ch 2, skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next sc*, repeat to last sc. (2 dc, ch 1, dc) all in last sc

Row 4: ch 3, 4 dc in ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, *shell in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc*, repeat to the end of row, 4 dc in turning ch

Row 5: change color, ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next sc, ch 2, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc* repeat to end of row, sc in top of turning ch

Row 6: ch 1, sc in first sc, *shell in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc* repeat across to end of row, sc in last sc

Repeat rows 3 through 6 to desired length.

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On-The-Point Crochet; Not My Cup Of Tea

The pattern previously mentioned that I was going to try out was a nice concept, however, it's not for me. It contained a lot of Single Crochet stitches and I found it too tedious. In my article on Hubpages, Making A Crochet Afghan, I outlined the process I go through before making a crochet project. If it contains a lot of stitches that I don't like then I won't make it. I enjoy crochet but too much Single Crochet and I'll never finish the item.

As an additional update, I've been steadily stitching away on the Think Spring afghan. I'll be posting the final project soon and even giving the pattern!

http://missedstitches.blogspot.com/2013/02/think-spring-crochet-lap-ghan.html

A Lap-ghan Re-Make In Earth Tones

The Lap-ghan I made last year in red, pink and cream is getting a make-over. I had originally used Caron Simply Soft, which I am now trying to move away from. I feel you really get what you pay for. Knotting, un-wound threading, thin and just not pleasing. It made the lap-ghan seem too stretched and weighted wrong.

Bernat Satin, which is my favorite yarn, has a sturdier feel to it. I've encountered no knots that I can recall, nor any unwounding of the threads. The material seems thicker and it makes a more uniform blanket.

So I am redoing a pattern that I love the stitches in, with Earth tones.

Of course, yes this does mean the Spring project I was working on becomes a UFO (UnFinished Object). I vow to finish it eventually!

Here is my progress so far: