Author Topic: my crochet projects (Read 14070 times)

bayou girl · « **on:** Oct 18, 2009, 02:28:36 PM »

i figured i'd get them all in one place, since i've been on a frenzy with them.

here is the finished clown. it is a bit different than it was to start with.

and here is the link to the clown topic

here is the finished clemson colors baby blanket

and here is the link to that topic

and here is the latest, a cat face cuddle blankie

Dianna · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 18, 2009, 02:59:08 PM »

That cuddle blanket is an awesome idea. It even makes me want to look for some yarn now...

Tina · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 18, 2009, 03:02:31 PM »

Very nice, Jenn. you are really going to town on this stuff. I love the cat too. I love it all but love the cat.

bayou girl · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 18, 2009, 05:41:04 PM »

thank you both. i really like how fast the cuddle blanket worked up, once i figured out what i was doing. now, that said, if i were doing it over, i would do 2 things different. i'd use a lighter weight thread (i used basic red heart super saver worsted weight) and i'd make it bigger. i also made some changes to the original pattern. i'm happy to link to the pattern if you want, and list my changes here. just let me know. don't want to bore anyone.

Jessica · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 18, 2009, 06:07:27 PM »

Cute projects, Jenn! The cat cuddle blanket is super cute.

fallen · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 18, 2009, 07:03:14 PM »

great work, Jenn!

bestofour · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 18, 2009, 08:12:11 PM »

cute blankie.

Wrennie · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 19, 2009, 09:07:52 AM »

Quote from: bayou girl on Oct 18, 2009, 05:41:04 PM

i also made some changes to the original pattern. i'm happy to link to the pattern if you want, and list my changes here. just let me know. don't want to bore anyone.

*raises my hand and waves furiously* oooh, me, me! I'd like to see the pattern and your changes!
It is very cute!

Triss · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 19, 2009, 04:29:52 PM »

Wonderful work!

bayou girl · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 19, 2009, 10:00:43 PM »

this is the pattern from lion brand yarn. i only made a few changes. one, i stuffed the head and crocheted it closed when i started the blanket. when i finished the first row of the blanket part, which is where i crocheted the head closed, i switched to a larger hook (i think i went up 2 sizes) which made the blanket part much softer, and worked it it faster. the only thing is that i didn't consider that i would need to add stitches to the arms to make them knot-able. so i had to stitch them into a knot. because they were too short to be tied. another thing was that i made it into a cat. because my boss is all about cats. not so much about bunnies

also, i made mine with red heart yard because they didn't have an appropriate color in lion brand where i was.

the final think i did was to use the purple for one strand of the edging to make it less "blah" and more baby-ish. fair warning, it is a lot smaller than i thought it would be. but has been well received by all who have seen it. i'll let y'all know when the recipient gets it (next time his wife comes in to the office, so they can get it together).

Bonnie · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 20, 2009, 11:28:35 AM »

cuter than toot!!

bayou girl · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 08:55:59 PM »

well, i have 2 more concurrent projects going.

one is a throw/afghan for a wedding present. it is getting heavy and large, so i've started a more portable project for carrying in the car with me. that is a baby blanket for one of ellie's friends who is pregnant and has no one who will crochet for her.

the afghan (a bit more than half done)

and the baby blanket (really just started)

Tina · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 09:05:45 PM »

Both are coming along beautifully, Jenn!

Dianna · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 09:07:29 PM »

I wish I could do "patterns" like that. I love the colors in the baby blanket!

bayou girl · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 09:16:27 PM »

dianna, these are both super easy. i can't do the intricate patterns. i don't have the umpf for them

bestofour · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 09:51:35 PM »

that afghan stitch looks pretty fancy to me.

landofoz · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 10:01:13 PM »

Those are 2 beautiful afghans. I love the all white one - the stitches look beautiful and it looks light and airy but cozy.

Jessica · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 10:03:30 PM »

Beautiful! The recipients are very lucky!

Penny · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 07:12:14 AM »

Thats beautiful Jenn~~!

bayou girl · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:09:59 PM »

so, i'm a glutton. i only have 3 projects in the works right now. but needed something fast. so... i made this angel

the penny is there for size reference. it made up quick, less than an hour

i'm thinking i'll make some for gifts...

Tina · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:13:46 PM »

That is very pretty, Jenn

barleychown · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:16:06 PM »

She is great! She reminds me of the starched ones my family use to hang on the tree.

bayou girl · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:19:09 PM »

thank you tina and sarah. sarah, she will be starched. i haven't had time to starch her yet though. i taped her to a piece of paper to take the pictue

but will starch her later. i want to do a couple and starch them all at the same time.

Tina · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:26:59 PM »

They have better spray stiffeners at fabric shops that aren't as affected by humidity as starch, Jenn.

bayou girl · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:49:34 PM »

actually, i was going to use white glue

but i'll check out the sprays next time i'm in town shopping

it will be a while before i actually stiffen them.

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