Monday, February 25, 2013

Still Here!

Yes, I am still here! Sorry it has been soooo long since I've posted. We had our niece and great niece staying with us for three weeks. Niece went back home and we decided to keep great niece with us, so she is with us for awhile. Long story - family stuff - but she is doing well and seems happy to be here. Plus I am teaching her to crochet and craft when she is not doing her on-line schooling.  :)

While I was away I won a couple of giveaways on some blogs - will post more on that another day.

I finished the pink baby blanket I told you about.

 
Here are the specifics if you are interested:
 
Pattern: Gossamer Crochet Baby Blanket (pattern available as a free Ravelry download or you can find it here.)
Yarn:  Red Heart Baby Love in Blush (I have only found this yarn at Wal-mart)
Hook: Size K
 
 Notes: I made this using 2 strands of yarn held together. I chained 72 at the beginning. For the border I did 3 rows of SC (still holding 2 strands together) then did a row of bobbles (one strand only). It ended up being the perfect sized baby blanket.
 

 
It has been mailed off to my friend in Kansas who is due to deliver her baby girl soon (after two boys!). I also sewed her some things, as well as made this cute Baby Turban:
 

Karen shared her free pattern for it HERE.

I need to start the Attic 24 Granny Stripe blanket ASAP, as it is going to a family friend whose baby shower is March 23.

That's about it for now - hope everyone has a fantastic week.


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12 comments:

  1. MindyFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Love the girl blanket! Very cute. =)

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    1. SandyMarch 11, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks so much Mindy. I love this one too, it is a pattern I will definitely use again!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Cute! Glad to see you are back and busy crocheting again.

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  3. Stitchy Mc Floss February 25, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Awww the blanket and hat are adorable. It's nice to see back blogging again, you were missed. :)

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    1. SandyMarch 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Thanks so much, it is always nice to be missed :)

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  4. Mrs. MicawberFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Enjoy your time with your great-niece!

    What a very pretty blanket and little hat.

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    1. SandyMarch 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Thanks Mrs. M. She has been a joy to have around.

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  5. glorMarch 2, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Sandy, so happy to see and hear from you! The blanket is beautiful, adorable turban. Some little girls are going to look adorable and be cozy warm!

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    1. SandyMarch 11, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you Glor. I can't wait to see pictures of my friend's new baby in her new blanket and turban :)

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  6. LynnMarch 3, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Your baby blanket turned out great! How fun that you're teaching your great-niece to crochet, hope she loves it:@)

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    1. SandyMarch 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      Thanks for the compliment! She had great fun learning how to crochet - now I just hope she keeps it up!

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