Long time, no me.

Well, I haven't posted in a while. Not that anyone reads my blog anyways but the friends I force to look at it -sighs-. Anywho, I've been working like crazy, and still trying to squeeze a little crochet in every now and then. Mostly, I'm doing granny squares. I tried a granny hexagon yesterday, and it made my head hurt. I'll get it one day! But anyways, just thought I'd update just in case some lone mystery person checks my blog, and due to the lack of recent posts, believes me to be dead. I'm here, no worries.

I made this hat for my Lance. Isn't he adorable?!?

I also added another round after the drawstring row. It looks a little better.

Pattern

I changed my pattern some. I did 10 drawstring holes instead of 6. I think it looks better plus it closes the top more. You just do 2 hdc and then the ch1 and sk1. I may also experiment with making bigger bags.

Here it is! Yay!
And here's the pattern!

Instructions for crocheted loot bag with optional belt attachment.
materials: ball of Peaches n Cream yarn, color of your choice(I used licorice), size G
(4.25MM) crochet hook,yarn needle for weaving in ends and attaching belt strap.Scissors.
Skills needed:chain(ch) slip stitch, single crochet(sc), half double crochet(hdc) Basic
sewing with yarn. Optional materials and skills-sewing needle, thread, and snap buttons to sew on. Basic sewing skills.
Pouch:
-chain 3 and join, or use magic circle.
-Round 1:10 hdc in middle of ring, don't join, just continually work in a spiral.
-Round 2:2hdc in each hdc=20 hdc.Place stitch marker in last stitch.
-Round 3:1 hdc in *1st hdc, 2 hdc in 2nd hdc* Repeat until you get to end of round=30 hdc
-Rounds 4-16:1 hdc in each hdc.
-Round 17:make holes for drawstring(6) 4hdc,ch 1,sk1. Continue all the way around.
-Rounds 18&19: 1 hdc in each st(30).
At end of round sk1 and slip stitch to join and even off round. Cut end and pull through
loop to even off round. Weave in ends.
Drawstring:
Chain 60(more if you want a longer string). Turn, ch 1, 60 sc. Bind off and weave in ends.
If you just wanted a bag, now you're done! But if you want to wear it then read on.
Belt Strap:
ch 4.Work 20 rows in sc. Bind off and weave in ends.
Sew on top(with top folded over kinda like a mug handle)
Now, you have 2 options:
1) Sew bottom on
or
2) sew on snap buttons so you don't have to take your belt off if you want to take the pouch
off.(that's what I did!)
There you have it! If you want it bigger, just do more increases(10 per row) and do more
rounds. Smaller? Less increases and less rounds.

My First Pattern!

I'm coming up with my first crochet pattern! When I'm done I'll post with a picture of the finished project and of course the pattern. I just hope it turns out like I imagined it in my head...

Awesomeness!

I know that this is completely unrelated to crochet, but I got engaged!!!!! Lance is the best!

I finished the blanket for my niece!

1 Year Anniversary Present

I got my boyfriend this car. Its a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500. Its fun to ride in. Plus with the bench seats I have plenty of room to put my yarn when I crochet. I love you Lance!

New hat

I just finished making this hat for my second cousin Chad. It took me about 6 hours to make. I just hope he likes it. I modified a pattern from Teresa, the lady whose YouTube video I watched to learn how to make some of the things I have made so far. She has awesome videos and she taught me a lot in only a matter of minutes. Anywho, I'm giving this to him tomorrow. Now he can quit bugging me to make him a hat!

Baby blankets

I have decided that I will try to make and sell baby blankets. And not for 60+ dollars like the yarn store in Macon, GA. More like 20 to 30 dollars, depending on the yarn, size and colors. I got the idea today. I was working on the blanket I'm making for my new niece Hope and a girl asked me if I would be willing to make one for her. She just had a baby recently and she wants an old fashioned blanket for him. I think every baby deserves at least one handmade blanket.

I just set up my mobile blog,so hopefully I can post more often.

My favorite yarn to crochet with.

I love this stuff! Its so soft and easy to work with. And it comes in a variety of colors. Check it out! http://www.peaches-creme.com/store-pc.htm I just finally got to their site today and I'm so glad I did.

Welcome

Greetings! I am new to this, so please bear with me. I have never done a blog before but I will try to update often. I will try to have at least half of it, if not more, about crochet. The rest will be the random insanity that is my life.