Fresh Off The Hook Monday, Feb. 13, 2012

Funky Creations

Last week I made these hats for my two oldest boys. I added a crochet beard to each of them.

I used the same yarn to finish this tam that I started a couples weeks ago.

I used this book to create this yellow shirt. It came out a little small. I may use a different color yarn to make it again a little bigger.

This is a custom made crochet beard I made for a friend's son.  I previously made him a little beanie so I made this with buttons to match the beanie. =)

I felt like making something with my thread so I made a few flowers. =) I don't know what I'm going to attach them to yet, but I think they will be cute on a hat.

My friend came over to my house for a little while and while we were hanging out I taught her the crochet basics.  I think she did really good for her first time. Her foundation chain wasn't too tight, her tension looks even. I think she's a natural. =)

Fresh Off The Hook Birthday Edition

I turned 27 today! I feel so old. Lol

On a brighter note, I did crochet a cute bag so now I feel better.

Besides creating something so cute my 2 baby's are even cuter! =)

They've been singing, "Birthday to mommy" all day. =)

Here are a few pictures of my little bag. =)

I love the colors.

It's the perfect size for the bare necessities.

I used it to go out to dinner with my family on my birthday. =)

I love it! The handles are just long enough to wear on my shoulder.

Fresh Off The Hook Monday, Feb. 6, 2012

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Berry Stitch Hats

I recently learned the Berry Stitch and made a long round scarf. It was too long so I unraveled it and used the yarn to make this brown beanie with the same stitch.  I absolutely LOVE this stitch! I think it's perfect for  beanies because it allows the finished piece to stretch. The beanie fits me, my husband, even our 2 year old son very nicely. I like it for the one-size-fits-most effect. 

I personally like to wear the Slouchy Berets or Tams so I made this Purple Tam to go with a shirt that I have.  I really like how it fits and, again, the stitch allows the hat to stretch and breath.  This picture isn't showing the true color; the hat is actually a dark purple. 

I liked the hat so much that I had to make it in a teal color.  I may just make them in all colors. Lol.

I also really like this stitch because it makes the stiffer acrylic yarn feel much softer and less stiff.  It's great you just have to try it!

Berry Stitch

Insert hook into next (or specified) stitch, pull up a loop. Now you should have 2 loops on the hook.

YO, pull through 1 loop, Repeat 3 times

YO, pull through both loops on hook.

On my berry stitch I only repeated the 2nd line 2 times instead of 3. I'm sure you can moderate it as you like to get your desired look & texture. =)  

Have fun being creative.

Crochet Candle Covers

I've been working on a few drawstring bags for Valentine's Day and discovered that they make cute candle covers. =)  I'm still going to use the two pink ones for Valentine's Day.  I may put a small candle and some chocolates in each so my two boys can give them to their teachers as Valentine's Day gifts.

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