Crochet Snowflake Christmas Ornament

 

Crochet Santa Coaster

 

Crochet Coaster

 

Crochet Baby Booties

 

These are my first ever crochet baby booties! They are so tiny and oh so cute!

Crochet Clutch Bag

 

Crochet January Square

 

Here it is my first attempt at January's 12 inch Granny square for the 2013 CAL 

I thought since I have those special moments in life that I just want to chill on the couch and take my mind off of things that crocheting seems to work really well for me. During those times the family really wants your presence for a movie night, I take some crochet to occupy myself. While hubby almost always falls asleep during the movie I get some projects finished or learn some new crochet techniques.

I really thought doing the squares couldn't hurt, for the life of me cannot get any crochet projects to turn out square when needed and I always brush it off and say,  "oh well it's handmade!" One of these days I will give my projects away and I may change my thoughts on it all.  But for now we will see if I can hang with the Hookers, crochet hooking women that is... and see if I make it through 2013 with 12 new squares to turn into a blanket by next January!

Crochet Pipsqueak Yarn Afghan

 

This yarn was so difficult to work with that I decided to find a stitch and stick with it and the stitch count and just make my best with it.

Crochet Sock Monkey Bib

 

In the land of make believe I can call this a square.

 

In the land of make believe, this is square.

Alright, so I decided to join in the fun BAM 2013 Crochet A Long of crochet blocks. I am the worst for crocheting anything that needs to be square. This square isn't even finished and it is already not square. Somehow I managed to get a few extra stitches or something. I keep telling myself I am not going to give up.

I think it may have something to do with distractions. I work good if the family is doing their own thing. As soon as they need me for something and if I am in middle of crocheting... EEEK! That is why most of this square looks pretty good till the end. I am going to attempt another one I seem to always do better on my second run, as long as I don't give up after the first attempt.

Crochet Turkey Fridge Magnet

 

Working on patterns I think I can handle to build up my skills. These were cute and fun to make!

Crochet Amigurumi Giraffe

 

I call this guy one of my "misfit" toys for Christmas. I don't know what happened besides maybe yarn fiber makes all the difference.

Crochet Amigurumi Monkey

 

My first crochet Monkey! Isn't he just the cutest!

Crochet baby cowboy boots

 

1st Attempt

 How about some  boot scootin' boogie with these adorable Crochet Baby Cowboy/Cowgirl Boots! 

I found among the many, many photocopied patterns and books that my mother had in her stash, the pattern for these adorable boots! The pattern is originally from Annie's Attic 1979/1980 Baby Bootie Boutique- Cowboy Boots. I had to make it a day project since I have so many great nieces and nephews that I could be making items for. If they lived closer than 800 miles it would help but while I crochet I think of them. Some times, however rare it is; I will send a finished project to them.

This boot is my first attempt, it is same boot in both photographs. I like to show what I call my "Misfits",  in hopes that I attempt more of the same and finally get the patterns right. You need two boots to be a pair and the second boot turned out in such better shape than the first. I will have to make another and hope it turns out as good as the second attempt so I can have a descent pair.  When I get a match I will post the final pair! :D

Before the decorative trim on side.

Crochet 12” Granny Square

 

I don’t know about this Granny Square stuff. It is not my cup of tea. So I have a square and now you say I need how many more to have an afghan? Good Grief! Then I have to decide how I want to  put all those square together and what size afghan I want. Yeah I don’t know about that. This will kill my crochet mojo. I need projects with quicker rewards. By the looks of my square, maybe I try something else anyways…lol! This pattern was written by Woodshoppe1 and was part of the Block A month Crochet A long

Crochet Cowboy Booties

I found this adorable pattern as a photocopied image stashed in my mothers crochet bins. I almost squealed when I found it. It is so cute! Unfortunately since I am new to crocheting one boot turned out bigger than the other. Didn’t I hear everyone has one foot larger than the other anyways? 

This pattern was found in Annies Attic #871020, Baby Bootie Boutique