I Am Invited To A Baby Shower.....With One Weeks Notice!

I was given just one weeks notice that i was invited to a baby shower for my soon to be g.g. nephew. Apparently the one hosting it had a major mix up sending out the invitations. So i've been busy crocheting some gifts for the little guy.

I've managed to finish a sweater & hat combo and a bear hat. I also made a pair of slippers for my friend (shhh don't tell her, it's a surprise)

The pictures aren't the best as i normally use natural light outside, but since it's just about 1:00 am, this is the best i can do with the indoor lighting.

Actually the pictures didn't come out that bad. :)

I made the sweater set with soft acrylic (white) and a regular acrylic for the blue trim.
I made the bear hat with a yarn I had laying around called homespun. It's a bulky but soft yarn. I had no idea what i was going to use it for, but it worked out great for the hat.
And the slippers i used 2 strands of acrylic worsted weight yarn. I have mine on now and they're really comfy-cozy. I'm sure she will like them.She only wears a size 5, so i had to do a bit of re adjusting the pattern i had to make these.
Besides these, i did make a couple more hanging kitchen towels for the Etsy shop
And on that note, i really need to give my hands a break...until tomorrow.

Hummingbird WebCam

This is so cool. A live video of a hummingbird on her nest with chicks.

Phoebe Allens WebCam

Skyviews

Here's a few pictures i took of a turkey vulture near my house yesterday. The bird would be pretty nice looking if it's head wasn't so little and ugly.

The clouds where pretty just before sunset. They had a pretty unique pattern as they where heading East towards the ocean. It looks like two cloud levels where meeting. The first picture is facing West as the clouds where approaching.

My Crochet Is On Regretsy

I figured it would happen sooner or later. The crocheted tampon dog toy is one of the features today on Regretsy. Hey that's fine with me :) Some people think it's gross, others think it's funny, one even called me a B_ _ _ h (Whatever. Can't please everyone) Life's too short not to laugh. So here it is if you want to see it with all the comments (warning-some comments are more vulgar than my crocheted tampon ever will be.) Feel free to add your comments or reply to the "haters" if you wish.

Red Rover

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My Crochet Today

Not a very productive day as i was out most of the time. I did start on a couple of things and finished them up today.
A cute crochet penguin, just like in my shops avatar

And a pair of hanging kitchen towels

Both available in my shop Debbie Crochets

Sandhill Cranes

I wanted to get out of the house yesterday and decided to take my camera. As we where driving down one of the roads, i was able to get a couple of pictures of these beautiful Sandhill Cranes. They are one of the tallest birds I've ever seen. There's more info on them on Wikipedia

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New Item

I finished crocheting another pair of slippers today. They're blue and dark blue.

Slippers

New Item Fingerless Gloves-Arm Warmers

Here's a new item i just added to my shop, Debbie Crochets. 
I designed the pattern myself.

Theses stylish and warm gloves are made to go up your arm. Great if you need a little extra warmth while you're work and allows you to be functional. Keeps your fingers free to work on the keyboard.

My Crochet Today

Today I finished up three sets of hanging kitchen towels,and will probably get a fourth one finished later on tonight. After I'm done with this new lot of towels, i may get back to making more of the slippers. I have mine on now and LOVE them. So comfy & warm. Trying to get as much done as i can to help pay for hubby's medications since he's been out of the hospital. Seems like everything happens at once. So anyway, here's the towels I've finished. They are available in my shop only $9.00/set with Free U.S.shipping. http://www.debs1967.etsy.com
Debbie Crochets

How To Make T Yarn From Old T Shirts

How To Make T Yarn From Old T Shirts

Let's face it, yarn is getting expensive. I wanted to find a way to save money and I even managed to accomplish some recycling.I have made some great items like totes and rugs from old cotton t shirts that i purchased from my local thrift store.(sales proceeds go to area food banks-another plus) Here I will explain how you can make T Yarn . Be warned, i got a nasty blister on my thumb when i first started this. You need a good sharp pair of scissors!

Contents at a Glance

1. How to make t yarn
2. The cutting
3. Something Old into Something New
4. Hexagon Rag Rug crocheted from T shirt

How to make t yarn

The best t shirts i find to use are cotton ones with no side seams and no transfers. You start by cutting the t shirt in half just below the arms.Now starting at the cut part of the bottom half of the t shirt, start cutting. I use my thumb nail as a width guide as i cut. Work in a spiral until you get to the hem at the end of the shirt. End cut, leave the seam aside.
Now if you don't have a blister from all that cutting, take the end of your cut strip you just made and pull it a little with both hands to stretch it out. working your way to the end. You will see it curl up on itself ( your t yarn is born) Repeat this process a billion times more (give or take) for your desired project.

The cutting

Making the "yarn"

Something Old into Something New

Rag rug close up made with t shirts

This is a close up of one of the rugs i made with t shirt yarn. I found that a size N hook worked the best. I also work over the ends instead of sewing together and it comes out fine. I use single crochet stitches. After i finish my rug i take it out on my deck and hose it off. This helps get rid of any loose fibers and shapes it nicely. I then hang it over my railing to dry.

Hexagon Rag Rug crocheted from T shirts

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New Item Womens Slippers / Booties

I liked these slippers so much, I also made a pair for myself the same night!
I crocheted these using two strands of worsted weight yarn in pale rose and an off white. The cuff can be worn up or folded down. So warm and toasty.I put mine on last night and was very happy with how quickly they warmed my feet and the way they felt. These are for a large size. I'm a size 9-10 and they fit me perfectly. You can even wear them with socks as the slipper does give a little.
Easy care. Machine wash and dry

Slippers

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New Item

Digging through some older crochet patterns, this is one of my favorite ones to make. This cute dress pot holder measures approx 8" tall by 9" wide at the bottom of the dress.The top has a plastic ring that i crocheted over.

Dress Pot Holder

New Item

I finished up a new rag rug today. This one's different from my others as i made the colors more solid instead of staggered like my other rugs. This one measures about 48 inches across. I crocheted it from strips of t shirts.
Now available in Debbie Crochets on Etsy with Free US Shipping http://www.etsy.com/listing/89545050/round-multi-color-rag-rug-48-inches