Sock Monkey Hat

A friend wanted a sock monkey hat for her grandson. We found a pattern online and I worked on it this week!

I used this pattern. I raided my stash of yarn and found a burgundy, gray and black Simply Soft yarn by Caron plus a white that I think is Vanna's choice. The only change I made was the size and I added one more increase row to make it a little bigger.





Turned out cute and I may try the pattern in different colors! Can't wait to see this Sock Monkey Hat on the little guy!

Mystery Quilt

We had so much fun with the last round robin border project, my quilt group decided to do it again!

This time our "leader" Linda (she is an expert quilter who helps us with handouts and we meet at her home), decided to do a Mystery Quilt pattern. We met last weekend and she gave us the instructions on what type of fabric to buy, how much, and how to cut it all out. Next month, we will get the instructions for how to start the first block. There will be six blocks all together, and our finished quilt will be 40"x40".

On the Yarn Hop this weekend, I found my fabric! There is a fun quilt shop in Yoder!
We were told to buy...
Fabric A--Lightest and Brightest
Fabric B--Deepest and Darkest
Fabric C--Plaid or Multi-Print
Fabric D--Bold Stripe


My quilt is going to be pretty! I can't wait to start sewing!!!

Bobble Hat

I have been cleaning up magazines and go thru patterns for my "bucket list" of projects. Boy, do I have a list!!! I am going on the Central Kansas Yarn Hop this weekend and I am sure to find plenty of yarn for my new projects!

I found this hat in one magazine and wanted to work on it. I had RED yarn and it is perfect to match my RED coat for winter!

If you would like the pattern, let me know...I could email it to you!

I used Red Simply Soft by Caron and J hook. I had a little trouble at the end with the brim or edge, but it turned out cute!

4th Times A Charm for a Baby Blanket

So girls, I believe I said in an e-mail that I wanted to crochet a baby blanket for my new nephew but I thought that might be a little too ambitious since I just learned to crochet. But I thought I would go for it anyway. I found a really simple pattern and bought some yarn and off I went.

I started off good and then something just didn't look right so I took it out and started over 3 times. The I decided I should probably look at my crochet book. OH! I was doing it right. Instead of doing a single crochet I was basically chaining on top of chains. Once I figured that out
I had the blanket done in a little over a week.

Here are a few things I learned:
1) How to change colors. I got lots of practice on this project
2)I still need to work on tension because even though the rows were even the stitches became looser in the middle and it was lope-sided until I washed it.
3) I think I need to crochet all winter because it sure keep me warm while working on it

I gave it to my new nephew Ethan yesterday. Ethan had the shivers while I was holding him so he got use it already.

Here are some pics.

And Ethan with his blankie...

I used Bernat Satin yarn in lapis (blue), banana, snow (white) and sandstone. Let me if you would like the pattern. The blankie turned out super cute and really soft. And as a bonus it matches some of Ethan's other things.

Recipe!

I have posted before how I am a little obsessed with The Pioneer Woman blog, books, TV show, etc

Today, I came across a recipe from her Tasty Kitchen page for HOMEMADE GOLDFISH CRACKERS!!!!!



I love goldfish crackers! I am so excited about the possibilities and all the shapes and flavors I could make!!

We should have a Goldfish Party with all the kids! :) Made me smile today and I can't wait to make some little cheesy pillows of goodness!!!