Crocheted Diaper Bag Baby Shower Favors

Baby Shower favors were crocheted in a triangle, secured with a stitch, diaper pin glued on, bags filled with candy and secured with a ribbon. Very easy and cute. Oh, of course, these were made for my Step-Daughter whose baby is due next month and it's a girl. Here are the instructions if you would like to try them yourself:

Use F hook, and any baby yarn. I didn't worry about gauge.

Row 1: Chain 26, dc in 3rd from hook and across row.

Row 2-4: Ch 2, turn work, dc across row (25 stitches)

Row 5-thru end: Ch 2, turn work, decrease st over next 2 stitches, dc across row until 2 stitches remain. Dec over remaining 2 stitches. Finish off.

Fold triangle and stitch closed. Glue on diaper pin and stuff with goodie bag. Tie to close.

Let me know if you have any questions at blarneypro@att.net.

Crocheted Walker's Friend Bag - Texas Style

This is an easy tote bag that I made for my Mom's walker as she needed something to carry her glasses and ID in. I got the idea from "crochetme" website and a design by Sarah Read. I crocheted the bag using a single crochet stitch (in the back loop only), creating a ribbed effect. I used Red Heart Supersaver yarn in the Texas flag colors as she is a new resident of the State. She loves it and now all her friends want one!

Crocheted Kitty

My first attempt at crocheting a kitty...the ears are a little crooked, but otherwise looks ok.

Wedding Sunflowers

Sunflower pins were made for the Aunts to wear at a outdoor wedding. They were definitely a hit.

New Bridal Crinoline Lady

Oh, it felt good to get back to crocheting with thread after all those baby blankets. I made this bridal crinoline lady for my niece's wedding shower. She was thrilled. I used three different patterns from http://www.crochetmemories.com/. Ms. Mum's skirt, Ms. Sweet Pea's hat and Ms. Easter Lily's bodice. The bride's colors are green and blue and she will be carrying sun flowers as her bouquet.

More Car Seat Blankets with different borders

I have been busy this summer making car seat blankets for six new family members. Whew, must be something in the water!

Teddy Layette for my Great-Grandson

This was my first attempt at knitting a teddy bear. The pattern is a Deborah Noville special and the blanket is crocheted. The sweater is knitted and, I think, turned out real well. I will post a photo of Chace as soon as I receive one.

Pillow Square Exchange

I used one of my pillow squares from an exchange that I belonged to a while ago and created this pillow for a friend that was going back to Thailand. She needed a pillow for the long flight home.

Revised - Crocheted Baby Dress

Revised dress - I decided to thread ribbon through the bodice and move the flower to the front of the dress. I think it looks better.

This is my first attempt to crochet a baby dress. I have been wanting to try this for a long time, but didn't know any little girls. Now with my new family, I have four new little ones to make dresses for. This one was made using #3 crochet thread. I'm pretty proud of it...now need to decide which little girl gets the first one!!!

Cradle Babies for Christmas - Update July 2011

I'm back at it...making cradle babies for my new Texas friends.

Garden Club Flower Brooches

These lovely garden roses were created by me using #10 crochet thread of various colors. I attached with glue the leaves and brooch pin. They will be given to the garden club members by Marie P. (92 years old) as her special gift to them. Hope they like them!

Back to Basic Car Seat Blanket and Hat

I wanted something simple and easy to crochet and knit and my friend had a baby boy. Sometimes you just don't want to think too much about a project. Right?

Baby Shower Booties Favor

I crocheted 30 booties for a recent baby shower that I gave for my new daughter-in-law. My Granddaughter, Mandy made candy bottles and pacifiers and we filled each bootie with a baggie of candy. If you look real close you will see little plastic bottles inserted in the ribbon. Cute idea that was well received by everyone at the shower. I had 10 left over and donated them to the hospital.

Some Awesome Creative Wedding Presents

Lots has happened since last post

Hi all. Wow, my last post was May of 2009 and boy has a lot happened since then. I met and fell in love with a wonderful man from Keller, Texas. We met online at http://www.catholicmatch.com/. Had a whirlwind romance and packed up and moved to Texas. I haven't been able to do much crocheting or knitting as my middle finger has a torn ligament and needs surgery and I'm waiting for a referral. I miss crocheting so much. I am able to do simple knitting with a brace on though, but that's about it.

I moved from being a city girl to a country girl with horses and cows as neighbors. This is taking some getting used to though, it sure is a new culture here.

I am starting a new adventure by becoming a partner in my husband's GlobalBusiness http://www.sfgb.biz. We have unique products and services and are partnered with major businesses. One of our products is Artistry, one of the top five comestic firms in the US and is sponsoring this year's Miss America pageant. Check out our website for further information.

Kiko's New Pinball Machine

Wally went to the Dentist!!!!

One day recently while visiting my dentist, he said he would like a Wally to replace the Easter bunny in his dental office window. I eagerly volunteered (something I do quite often) to make him a Wally. As you can see, I am true to my word. This was a bigger project than I anticipated and needed an extra pair of hands to at least hold the head on while I stitched it. So my neighbor helped me with the creation (she actually designed the eyes, cheeks and mouth). I first purchased a pattern from www.adollpattern.com to use as a guideline. The pictures indicate the various stages it took before he was a whole Wally, and yes, it took two tries before we could get him the size we wanted. The first time he was eight feet tall!!! The hair and nose are crocheted. He was all hand sewn right down to his hands as I don't have a sewing machine. Today he is sitting in the dental chair waiting for his cleaning. I hope he doesn't have any cavities.

"Old-Fashioned" Picture Frame for the Happy Couple!

I crocheted this picture frame using the pattern from Old-Time Crochet made easy book, and it was easy. I hope the happy couple like it!