Winter will be here before we know it

I have had fun making scarves, gloves, and now I have made ear warmers. I always feel like I look weird in hats. I decided that instead, I need ear warmers! I decided to make my first pair of ear warmers. I think it turned out pretty cute! I think this will be perfect for when we go skiing in January. It is tied in the back so it won't be bulky around the back of my neck. It is also andjustable so I can wear it over or under my hair.

After I made the first one, I thought I should decorate it a little bit. It needed a little something. A flower would be perfect. Brad said I looked funny with the ear warmer. I told him I was going to make a flower to add to it. He said I would look like a little flapper babe. Here is the fist flower I attempted to make for it.

Here is the first flower I made. After holding it next to the ear warmer, Brad and I both agreed that maybe blue on blue would not look as cute. I wanted a little contrast. Something to make it pop. The yarn I used for the ear warmer came from a purchase from craftsy.com. At the end of every month they have a special. You pay $30 and you get at least $60 worth of stuff. The deal in September was for crocheters, so I got it. It came with the yarn that I used for the ear warmers, a very thin, colorful yarn, and a silky, pinkish thing of yarn. It also came with a hook that is originally $16, a cute bag that I am now using for my yarn I am using for my projects, and a craftsy measuring tape. I think it was well worth the $30.

I was looking for something to use the thin colorful yarn for and I decided that a flower for the blue and white ear warmer would be perfect. I will use the blue flower on another ear warmer I plan on making. It will be soft pink. Here is the finished project of my first ear warmer...

Zsa Zsa decided she loved the blue and white fluffy yarn. she started to take it apart while Brad and I were out for dinner last night. I might have to make her something soft and snugly with this yarn. Maybe a mini blanket so she can snuggle with it.



P.S. I have completed 10 squares for the baby blanket I am working on for my sister's friend. Only 10 more in that motif and then I am going to switch it up. So, 10 down, 22 more to go! I love baby blanks! They are so soft and snugly!



My First Post

This is my first shot at this blogging stuff. Right now it will be mostly about my crafting, or more crocheting. As my life changes, my blogs will refocus to what is going on in my life.
First I would like to post about the blanket I am working on now. I have made a few different blankets for special people, mostly for their new little bundle of joys. The blanket I am working on now is for a friend of my sister. She specifically asked for certain colors. This is the first time I am making a blanket with red yarn. I was a little worried about how red would work for a baby blanket, but it actually works with the other colors. I think this is going to turn out very nice.

The pattern is fairly simple. I love that it is made with squares because I can finish a square and feel accomplished. One group of squares will look like this, and then another group of squares will switch the blue and brown. The squares will alternate.