2009: The Year for Accomplishments

Happy New Year!

January has been a very busy month. I've been crocheting and reading quite a bit. I finally finished my first hooded baby blanket. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures before sending it to my cousin. She promised to send me pictures for my file, so I'll post it then. I'm learning how to make various 12" squares via one of my Yahoo groups. I haven't mastered it yet. When I do, I'll share that as well.

There have been inquiries into the sale/purchase of my hats. If you see something you like, feel free to contact me: msdocarb@yahoo.com. I'm sure we can work it out. Just mention which item you're interested in. Periodically, I have items listed on ebay or the kijijii. There are a few items posted there now, http://chicago. kijiji.com/ c-For-sale- Clothes-fashion- Warm-hood- with-fur- trim-W0QQAdIdZ97 769290
So check this blog periodically for updates. I will be posting some of the red/black/green/gold hats for sale this month in celebration of Black History Month. I will also post some "harfs" in pink and yellow for Valentines Day and pre-spring sale. Those items will posted here, in a few days. Until next time, thanks for visiting my blog.

2008 Projects

More 2008 Projects

As the year draws to a close. I will attempt to post as many projects that I can that were created within the past year. I must say, practice is improving my quality. Thanks to many assists from my various Yahoo Groups, I am learning new stitches and techniques. Next year I plan to delve into afghans, lapghans, sweaters, rugs, etc.

Yuletide, Christmas, Kwanzaa....

These hats were crocheted in commemoration of the season. They are hats to celebrate, be festive and yet stay warm. Great gift ideas....

Christmas Hats

T'is the season to be jolly. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It seems moods are cheery or depressed. With today's state of the economy, I can understand feelings of depression. I can't help but feel optimistic. With every newscast reflecting our new president's choices for his administrative team, I feel hopeful and uplifted. The hats pictured here reflect hope, cheer and possibilities. They are the royal colors of the season both Christmas & Kwanza.

"Bird of Paradise"

The learning continued. I also had yellow thread. I forget the number, but I do recall it being thinner than #10. This was very difficult to make. I learned my fingers could cramp crocheting with such thin thread. However, I persevered, designing on the "fly" (as I crocheted). Bird of Paradise was the result. Another original design.

'Shrooms in black & white

I am relatively new to crocheting. I've only been doing it for about a year, now. Therefore, I am still learning and experimenting with different media. I'd purchased some #10 thread and wasn't sure of what to do with it. I wanted to create a hat that could be worn in warmer or cool temperatures. So, a hat made of thread was created. 'Shrooms in black & white evolved. Working with thread was tedious for a novice, however, I was pleased with the results. What do you think? This is another original design.