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Incredible Quilt/Crochet Project Everyone Will Envy

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I am definitely making this!

Friend

Here you see my best friend in the LSU sweater I crocheted her. She is a rabid fan. She even dresses up in her LSU gear when she’s watching the game alone. We worked together for many years. I always knew it was going to be a good day when we worked together. She’s moved away now but we make a point to get together a few times a year. Even a bad day at work was a good day with her.

Big Market Bag from Jada in Stitches

I am making this bag now for a friend. I learned how from the lovely Jada from her tutorial on Jada in stitches. Please check out her channel if you enjoy crochet with a twist. I don’t throw leftover yarn out, so I never have to run out and purchase for an impromptu idea or project. Be bold in your color choices. If you aren’t pleased, rip it out and try something else. I am an experienced crocheter and I believe I will finish this in about six hours. I love a project I can do quickly.

Pearls Before Swine

I am a slow learner but can get the message. Unappreciated gifts is “casting, pearls before swine.” I quilt, sew, embroider and crochet, can, bake and spent countless hours crafting gifts, expecting appreciation. Sadly, craftsmanship is wasted if people have no idea what goes into the work. Also, it is foolish of me to assume others share my taste.

Kept this for myself
The mom and baby loved this sweater

I made a red satin-backed baby quilt with alternating teddy bear and heart squares for a coworker. It cost me $100 and many hours of work. She liked it, I guess. She said, “Wow. I bet you could get fifty bucks for this!” That won’t happen again. I didn’t even make a photo. I think the one really surprised was me.

I’ve embroidered lovely items, only to never see them again. I saw a gifted quilt converted into a dog bed. Fido was so appreciative, I am working on another for him right now.

Some gifts, however, were loved. I have come away wiser.

This was very welcome.
Nice afghan!
She loved this!
I love painting pots!
My nephew loved this tote
I share canned goods if I know people want them. I’ve fed many people after natural disasters or family problems. So easy with a full pantry

This was gobbled up

Easy Crocheted Sweater

  This is a very simple crochet pattern I designed for a hoody.  I am not a  skilled artisan. I made this one in double crochet, but any stitch will do.  It consists of  a series of rectangles.  Simply decide what measurements you need. It is easy to find size measurements online.  I’ve done several in child to adult sizes.  The back is largest.  The two front sections are slightly more than half the back size.  Once you have back, front sections and sleeve rectangles made to measure. Slip stitch or crochet front sections to back.  I leave a generous neck opening.  Lay it out flat and stitch sleeves to sweaters, taking care that sleeve centers match shoulder seams.    Finally stitch up side sleeves and down length of sleeve.  To make good, crochet along neckline, repeating till desired hood depth is attained.  If you just want a collar, make it desired size.   Pull hood edges togetherinches, child hoods about six.  Once complete, I crocheted  several rounds completely around sweater and hood.  Finally, attach buttons or zipper for closure.  If desired, run a crocheted drawstring around outer edge of hung.   I love making this simple hoody.  It works up very quickly, especially in a bulky yarn.

Little Blue Hoodie

img_1577I crocheted this cute little hoodie over the weekend.  It cost about twenty dollars, only about one-third more than I could have bought it for.  Now, that’s a deal, isn’t it?  Oh yes, the bottom edges in front do line up.  I am just a careless photographer.