Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Chicago Bears Afghan Just Finished



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Well I have been working on this for 4-5 weeks. It is in Tunisian or Afghan St with a size M/13 Cabled Hook. I know now that I do like making Tunisian afghans especially with the cabled hook- it made things so much easier and the hook didn't get nearly as heavy as a long afghan hook.

This afghan was a special request. My husbands work partner had a son a year ago and I made him a baby afghan for the same team... and his oldest son felt left out and really wanted an afghan all his own as well. The recipient Rafael is 9 so he didn't want anything too baby-ish, so I thought the above afghan would work great for him.

The afghan started out with just the center piece, and was to be taller and the "Bears" was suppose to be above the bear head, however I graphed this out for regular crochet..... but in the last min I changed my mind and did it in the Tunisian st. So I completed the center piece then added the side pieces that contain "Chicago" and "Bears". I was shocked and amazed that I was able to add the side panels without it looking like I added it later.

This photo shows the front and the back.


This is of the backing.

So with the backing I decided to do it in orange. Originally I planned on using the blue for the border but I had messed it up pretty good and the orange part of the backing was too small... So I had to take it apart and then sewed the blue directly to the orange for a touch of color. I then layed out the afghan and started tying the afghan from the center out with thread. It would have been more professional had I used a color of thread that matched the backing... but again the child is 9 that is receiving this afghan and this is the first time I have ever backed an afghan.

After I finished tying the afghan I proceeded to do a blanket stitch around the blue fabric, being sure to match stitches around the afghan (so I can crochet the border). I also made sure to snag a back loop of the afghan while attaching the blanket st. Once that was completed I proceeded to crochet a half double crochet border around it, in soft navy, carrot, and white. Below you will see close ups of the blanket stitch and the tied portions of the afghan.

I choose to tie the afghan with thread because I knew that it wouldn't be noticeable from the front. Once I get time I plan on doing a tutorial on how I backed my afghan.


Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Recent Projects

Shame on me... I have been negleting my blog... yes I have been busy crocheting.
My designs are below
Foofa from Yo Gabba Gabba

Toodee from Yo Gabba Gabba


Texas Rodeo Cowboy- Took this to the County Fair


Red and White Dress


Muno from Yo Gabba Gabba
Sully from Monster's Inc
Minnie Hair Bows

These below are not my patterns











Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Yo Gabba Gabba- Foofa




Well i decided to make this for my daughter today. I think it turned out rather cute.

I hope to make the other 2 characters that i am missing in a couple of weeks (Toodee and Muno).

Tell me what you think.



Monday, August 10, 2009

Granny's Favorite Dishcloth...

So as many already know, I am moving... well i sold hundreds of skeins and the rest that i wanted to keep is all packed up. So with the yarn that i have out... a small basket full of cotton yarn... my question is how many granny's favorite dishcloths can i make LOL.

Well i am still on a 1 lb cone from Peaches and Creme. It wasn't a full cone when i started, but i have made 5 so far and working on my 6th.... hmm... i will continue to pack on Thursday and Friday... so hmm.... how many can i get done between now and then LOL.

I was just dropping a line before i headed out.

8-15-09
I have had some set backs and won't be leaving for another week. Anyways- i have been trying to make the best of my time... as i will have very little after i move.

So totals as of today is- I completed the first cone i was working on and got 11 cloths out of that, and now i am on a new cone and have made 5, and working on the 6th. So i have made 16 cloths and working on number 17.... hmmmm.... i may have to list some sets on etsy they would make great gifts for Christmas. I don't think i could use as many cloths as i tend to make LOL... my family will be set for life with dishcloths.

8-19-09
Well i have been distracted and i have ended with 17 granny cloths. I will take a photo later tonight.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Micki's Secret Buddy Replacement puffy

Well here are some of the items i have made for Micki- Carol and Evie helped as well but again this is just what i made.

I didn't get a picture of the personalized hook and needle case- but below is pictures of everything else i made for her. I also included 6 books, tons of free pattern leaflets, full set of Bamboo circular knitting needles in 32" length, 2 crochet hooks, 2 sets of dpn's, and a bunch of fingering weight yarn in acrylic.










Thursday, July 2, 2009

Secret buddy sent to Carol W

Well This is my first ever Secret Buddy Swap and i mailed my items to Carol W.

Here are some of the things i included in her package:

(1) Sugar and Cream- Hot Yellow and Blue Grass- Placemats and Coasters set of 4

a. http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/HomeDec/WR1836%2bOptions%2bPlacemat%2band%2bCoaster.htm

(2) Sugar and Cream- Hot Yellow and Dark Green- Knit “G” Cloth set of 2- 1 of each color

(3) Packers Afghan- Red Heart Yarn 70”X68”

a. http://www.donnascrochetshoppe.com/patterns_football.html

(4) Packers Hat- Red Heart Yarn

(5) Packers Purse/Tote- Red heart Yarn

(6) Packers Scarf- Red Heart Yarn

(7) Quick and Easy Shoulderette- I love this Yarn, Red Heart Yarn

a. Annie’s Attic- Pamper Yourself pg 2-3

(8) Knit Old Fashioned Caplet- Peaches and Crème- Country Cabled Cotton

a. http://www.iknitt.com/iKnitt/Patterns/Entries/2009/4/10_Old_Fashioned_Cape.html

(9) Knit Strawberry Field Socks- Yarn Treehouse

a. Ravelry Download English Only: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strawberry-field

(10) "Carol" Knit Dishcloth


I did also include some other things that were not handmade and it includes candles, figurines, yarn, hooks, pattern books.


All items that do not have a link to where i got them was designed by me.Click on the pictures to see it larger.