CAL 2013 Block A Month Afghan

 

And here is the final afghan from this years squares in the 2013 BAM CAL or also knows as the Block A Month Crochet-A-Long

Crochet Owl Pouches

 

I started off making a blue and green small one similar to the on the right as a swap item for an Owl swap I joined in the Blazing Hooks group on Facebook. The first one was lost in the mail, so I made another and added a coaster to it, I posted it earlier here on my blog. While I was making the little one on right, my daughters best friend was visiting and adored them and she wanted one. Hers is the one on the far left. After posting pictures of my fun project on my Facebook page an online friend who just so happens to LOVE anything owl. She offered to pay me for one and I made her the one in the middle. I did not accept payment from her. ;) Aren't they adorable! I will add the link to the site where I obtained the pattern soon onto this posting! Stay Tuned!

Crochet Christmas Mystery CAL

 

I thought it would be a good idea to polish my crochet skills with small projects, like Crochet-A-Longs so that I can see if I am doing it right. This was such a fun CAL to participate in. Giving you the 5 different designs to add to a stocking, a holiday afghan or even turn into a garland if you like. These projects warmed my heart to make. The pattern was written by Teri Heathcote from Knot Your Nana's Crochet.

Crochet Owl Coaster

 

Crochet Edging

 

 

 

For this project I incorporated my love for handmade cards with crochet. You can check out my handmade cards at Tastecraftiness.blogspot.com

Crochet Ribbons & Roses Square

 This square is a 12 inch square. It was written by Teresa Kohlhoff from Heartmade Blessings.

Crochet Owl Pouch and Coaster

 

My second attempt at the Owl pouch in the top left corner the first one was lost in the mail and still has not arrived to my partner. I added a cute Owl Coaster to brighten her day!

Crochet Purple Hat

 

This hat was crocheted using Red Heart Yarn.

Crochet Dog Sweater

 

 

 

Tried my luck at making a dog sweater. Only one willing participant would try it on.

 

Crochet Wool hat

 

Crochet Purple Handwarmers

 

Crochet Star Overlay Square

 

This square is one of many in the Block A Month Crochet-A-Long. This pattern was written by Chris Simon from Chris Simon's Yarn Crazy Crochet World.

Crochet Swap Received

 

Crochet Swap Received

 

Crochet Swap Received

 

Crochet Hugs N' Kisses Square

 

This pattern is for a 12 inch square. The pattern was written by Aurora Suominen from One Crochet Day At A Time

Crochet Angel Bells

 

This project was so fun to achieve this beautiful finished project. I was so excited I forgot to photograph my work before sending to my Friendship Crochet Swap partner. Luckily she posted to show that she received her item. The pattern was written by Sue Childress from Crochet Home magazine No. 44

Crochet Monkey Holiday Ornament

 This pattern design came from incorporating my Friendship Crochet Swap partners likes with a fun holiday ornament. This pattern was originally a sock monkey pattern that I turned into a Green Bay Packers fan, or that was my intention anyways. This pattern was written by Linda Cyr from Red Heart North America

Crochet Cocoa Puff Square

 

This fun square is a twelve inch square written by Melissa Green

Crochet Owl Pouch

 

My sister in law has always loved owls. I thought of her when I seen this pouch. I couldn't make just one! This is a great project to use up scraps of yarn. The pattern is written by Chiwei Ranck from One Dog Woof.

Crochet Holiday Chimpanzee

 

My first crochet swap item finished. Isn't he so cute! I am going to have a hard time parting with him. He was originally supposed to be a Sock Monkey Ornament from a Red Heart yarn pattern I found online, but I turned him into a winter chimp! I even made the little pom pom for his hat! I am so pleased with how he turned out he's so adorable! I am thinking he may stay here with me and I may make something else to send for the swap. I have always had a soft spot for monkey's. :)

Crochet Dalliance Afghan Block

 

Another great twelve inch square pattern from the Block a Month Crochet A long. This pattern was written by Margaret MacInnis from Designs by Muggins

Crochet Dish Soap Apron

 

I know what an odd item to make. But it is what we were told to make for our Crochet Swap partners. I decided to go with a cherry theme to match the hot pad I made. I have a thing for wanting to send a set of something instead of just one item to swap.

Crochet Bag

 

This bag was so fun to make! I think mine came out larger than expected, but besides that, what a fun pattern.

Crochet Cowgirl Diaper Cover with Boots

 

I inherited this pattern from my mothers stash of patterns. I was thinking oh how unique it will be to show this off. then I look online and find out it is not an unknown pattern at all. Lol! Oh well here is my version of this pattern.

Crochet Shell Square

 

 This pattern was written by Priscilla Hewitt from Priscilla's Crochet.

Crochet Fireside Formality Afghan

 

Where is my afghan, he asks. So I decided to go my own way and made my husband his first afghan. Yes it works as an afghan, but it is not square, the different brands in yarn fibers made it stretchy in some areas more than others. If you don't practice you cannot get better though. This pattern is written by Spool Cotton Co. Afghans Book239 the original Copyright was 1948. You can find this pattern at freevintagecrochet.com/afghan-patterns/spool239/fireside-formality-afghan-pattern

Crochet Amigurumi Hippo

 

This little Hippo was made for my Friendship Crochet Swap partner. She likes Hippos, so I made a Hippopotamus for Christmas. The pattern was from Lion Brand Yarn, Leisure Arts Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters

My first Crochet Slippers

 

Here they are my first pair of slippers for the Mystery Crochet A long! I am so pleased they turned out the same size! I feel like I am actually accomplishing something good when that happens. I sized them for my daughter but they were a little big for her as you can see in the photo, but when my dear hubby heard I was crocheting slippers he said he wanted some so we ended up having him try them on and what do you know it was meant to be, Mr. Cinderella has found his slippers... ha ha!

Crochet Hand Mitts

 

Another first for this month! 

My first crochet Hand Mitts! The last of my projects in Crochet Summer Camp from Slugs On The Refrigerator's blog. I know I will be using these this winter I really cannot stand gloves and these will not only keep my hands warm but free my fingers for typing and texts! :D

Crochet Granny Square Slippers

 Another great Mystery Crochet A Long pattern.

Practice Makes ...

These crochet circles are suppose to turn into squares. The one on the left was my first attempt and somehow I lost stitch count and it wasn't working out, I also ran out of the black yarn so on my second attempt I did not have the black as you see. The circle on the right is just before it was suppose to turn into a square and at first it was more of a diamond shape I pulled it out tried again then it turned into a lopsided square.. I counted my stitches and somewhere I got off count again! UGH!!! So I tuned it into a potholder of sorts and I will practice this square again till it is square. It is one of the 12 in my Crochet A Long 2013 at Ravelry.com.

Crochet Squaring The Big Circle

 

This square came out beautifully if I do say so myself. This pattern was written by Kate Jenks from Signed With an Owl. The square was one of the wonderful twelve inch squares for the 2013 Block A Month Crochet A Long

Crochet A Long

 CROCHET-A-LONG 2013

My first attempt at these squares. As you can plainly see, I have a hard time getting them square. I think if I would have made a couple more at the same time that maybe one out of three would have been square. It takes me a couple times to get things worked just right.

January
12 inch Granny Square

February
Ribs-in-Lace

March
10 Petal Afghan Square

April
Waldo's Puzzle

May
Pineapple Granny 12 inch Pillow-ghan

Crochet Waldo’s Puzzle Square

 

This pattern was so unique I never seen anything like it before and look forward to doing this again. The pattern was written by Chris Simon from Chris Simon’s Yarn Crazy Crochet World.  

Crochet Pineapple Granny Pillow-ghan Square

 

I highly recommend joining a crochet a long if you want to better your skills at crochet. I have had so much fun trying new patterns. This twelve inch square  pattern was written by Priscilla Hewitt from Priscilla’s Crochet

Ribs and Lace Afghan Square

 

I had some issues with this square not sure if my tension was off or what. This pattern was written by Joyce Lewis.

Crochet Simple 10 Petal Afghan Square

 

I am really trying to face my intimidation of making Granny squares. This one would be beautiful had I not messed up in the top left corner. I will need to attempt these patterns again when I am a better at crocheting. 

Crochet Winter Toddler Hat

 

One winter hat for a toddler! It was so fun and easy to make my first toddler hat that actually might fit the designated size it was intended for! It was meant for a 2 year old, but I don't have any toddlers or babies to test my crochet projects on so I am out of luck in knowing for sure. But I accomplished and completed the project and that in itself is worth a pat on the back!

Crochet Hand Towel

 

I never thought to crochet my own cotton hand towel, but why not? Here it is!

Crochet Granny Square Handbag

 

This was such an interesting Crochet-A-Long. If it weren't for the wonderful instructor I may have had a heck of a time.