Long time and all that....

I have been wanting to start blogging again and here I am. This is also a test post since I'm trying it from my phone with the blogger app! So far, so good! 

I've been working on some charity projects, but I can't figure out how to add a picture, yet. Maybe after I've used the app for more than five minutes I'll have been able to figure it out.

But, if you are interested here are a couple of great charities to crochet for: Octopus for a Preemie & The Magic Yarn Project.

The first makes, you guessed it octopus for preemies! It is awesome, unfortunately, it hurts my hands, a lot!

The Magic Yarn Project makes hats and wigs for kids battling cancer! I've made two so far and love it! One, was for my son who thought they were awesome!

So, other than trying to have a slow and relaxing summer... HA!, I'm back and hoping to do more with this blog again!

Crochet Paracord Cup

I accidentally made this the other day.  I know, how do you accidentally do something that takes you a while to complete?  Well, I was trying to make a pouch that I could attach to my bike so that I can have my keys and phone with me when I cycle.  (The pants that I wear to cycle rarely seem to have pockets.)  I have started one several time and saw some leftover paracord in with my yarn.  I thought it might work.  It didn't.  But I kept going with it and it made a lovely, sturdy cup.  Right now, it is collecting the random things I find in the family laundry!

Oh, I used about a N-hook and just did a basic circle on the bottom.  Then I went into the back loop only, then sc all the way up until I didn't have enough string to do another round.

Tunisian Crochet Cables

Early attempt at Tunisian Crochet Cables

I just learned that it's possible to do cables in Tunisian crochet!  It's pretty easy.  You just need yarn, a tunisian hook and some kind of stitch holders.  I have some from when I attempted to do knit cables. but just another hook or a safety pin should work as well.  I used this pattern to help. 

Star Puff Infinity Scarf Pattern

Close-up of the stitch

Here is the Star Puff Infinity Scarf Pattern!!  It has taken me a while to get it all together, but I think it was worth the time!  I hope you love it!

It is available for $4.99 at Ravelry  &  Craftsy! 

"Crochet" I-Cord

Have you wanted to make a cord with crochet?  I have done it and it ends up stiffer than I would like.  I found a great technique here. (Yay for Pinterest!!)

This is actually knitting with a crochet hook! Ha! 

It makes a much softer, prettier cord!  It can be a little hard to hold at first, but once you get used to it, it goes quickly.  It didn't take me very long to be able to do it!

Have fun and just ask if you have any questions.

Sorry for the lapse in posts!

I have been working a lot on the Puffy Star Infinity Scarf and on getting ready to open a booth at a local boutique!  Add Christmas and four kids and you get a whole lot of no posting!

But, I'm back and having a great time crocheting to build up my stash of items to sell!

Have a Happy New Year!!!

The Waiting Game

How many projects do you usually have in progress or on your waiting list?  This little bear is waiting patiently for me to get back to her.  She should be adorable one day, but my current design project is taking much longer than I had hoped!  I have only had to unravel it once (yay!) and the pattern is mostly written.  I just have to crochet the prototype and decipher my scribbles from along the way!

As I go, I think of new and fun project to do!  How to stay focused??

What do you do?  How do you decide?