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My Crochet Today

I went and bought a whole bunch of new towels to work on so i'll be busy adding them. Here's some I just finished.

Hood Scarf Crochet Pattern

 

Hood Scarf Crochet Pattern
Here's my pattern for a hood scarf. Great beginner project that works up quickly.

WW Yarn-2 colors
Size H hook
Difficulty: Easy
Stitches: Single Crochet (SC)
Chain (CH)
Double Crochet (DC)
Slip Stitch (SL ST)

Chain 25 plus 3 for turning chain (7 inches wide)
dc in 4th ch from hook. dc in each ch across -26 dcs
ch 3 dc in each dc across. Rep for length (100 rows) w/5 inch fringe or (107 rows) without fringe

fold in half,(wrong sides facing) sc one side together to form hood (10 rows from the top down)
turn hood scarf right side out
With right side facing, attach color B to bottom edge of scarf.
* 2 SC around each dc space (big spaces), on sides,(do not work in the scs) work 1 sc in last sc, 2 scs in next space (corner)
1 sc in between dcs on short edges
Repeat from * for the remaining 2 sides. Join to first stitch with a sl st .to first sc. Weave in any ends

I used about 1/2 of a big 16 oz skein of worsted weight acrylic yarn and had plenty left over. You can adapt this pattern to any size you like. Try using different types of yarn, just check your gauge.

Sunshine Blog Award

I'm going to do something different than I normally do and deviate from featuring shops to recognizing a few blogs and giving out The Sunshine Blog Award.   I also want to thank lilymom   for awarding me with this award.   It definitely put a smile on my face.  =)

The Sunshine Blog Award is awarded to bloggers whose positive and creativity inspires others in the blog world. The rules for accepting the award are:

1. Put the logo on your blog or within your post.

2. Pass the award to 12 bloggers.

3. Link the nominees within your post.

4. Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

After spending a lot of time trying to pick just 12, I finally came up with these wonderful blogs:
lilymom
Donnalda Does Art
The Frog Bag
Crocheting
Kim Simpson
Two Happy Stampers
Paprikas Perch
PussDaddy
HOST
Etsy Hookers
The Sassy Curmudgeon
FUPenguin




I hope you will take some time to check out these blogs and pass on The Sunshine Blog Award.

My Crochet Today Rag Rug

I crocheted this one of a kind rug from clean sheets that I cut into strips.
It is soft and durable.

The rug measures 19 inches in diameter.

This rug could be used for a pet,great in the kitchen, bath or any room you choose.
You can even use it as a big coaster.
Blue & Off White Round Rag Rug

What I purchased from Etsy today

I bought this pretty cowl pattern today
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=25541451Cowl Pattern

from Sandy's Cape Cod Originals
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandysCapeCodOrig

Can't wait to start on this pattern! She has a great selection of crochet patterns with easy directions and pictures to follow.

The voting is now open

The voting has begun and I've entered my adjustable circles cowl. You can see it here:
http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenge-is-on.html
Thanks
Deb

My Crochet Today

I went to the craft store and bought a bunch of cute kitchen towels to work on. I just finished up a pair of cat towels. They're so cute.
Hanging Kitchen Towel-Cats

Wild Parrots came to visit today

I took some pictures of some wild parrots that where in my tree today. They are pretty common around here in central Florida.
If anyone knows what they are called, I would love to know.

New Clearance Items in my Shop

I just marked down the last of my Clown Fish bags to make room for new inventory. I will not be renewing the listing of these, so this is the last chance to get one of these great bags for only $14.99

Only five left and FREE US Shipping
Clown Fish Bags