things done but not forgotten!

I have made several projects as I hinted at in my last post.  Here is a very simple one that I did for my children- it had to be green for Kate and a double do for Adam.  He requested a hat that could be somewhat slouchy or doubled up for more ear coverage!  So here they are standing by our tree!
Hope your Christmas was wonderful!

Family Christmas Blessing

First I cannot believe that it has been so long since I posted.  It is not that I have not completed projects- I have but it has been a bit busy and also computer issues!
This was a project I completed for my new great niece.  Her room is done in Minnie Mouse and this is what I came up with:

Of course, I think it looks  much better with a baby laying on it!

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!  Enjoy the time with your family and friends!

NORMA

Cowl Needed!

This summer, I corcheted a cowl for my son's girlfriend, Alyssa.  I always take photos of everything I make but did not take time for this cowl.  I had to get it ready for when I traveled to California to see him mid summer (I know NOT cowl weather!).   Anyway, he was supposed to take a photo for me.  Given that he had a whirlwind trip to give this to her for her birthday.  I was surprised that he remembered the present at all! 
Anyway on a trip to Pittsburgh this weekend, it WAS time to break out the cowl!  Alyssa so gracefully modeled for me!  This cowl was modeled after Crochet in Color's pattern.  You can find it here:  http://crochetincolor.blogspot.com/2011/10/soft-stitch-cowl-pattern.html
But it you have looked at any of my work - you know I have difficulty in following any pattern!  So here is Alyssa with her perfect color cowl!

 



 

Now that the weather is cooling down- Happy Crocheting to keep your loved ones warm.

Bearded Wonder aka Bearded Beanie

It has been such a long time since I have posted.  I have not been crocheting much :(
But that is about to change with a baby blanket due by Dec 9 and thinking about Christmas presents!  I have managed to get this cute little hat out: 

 

I am sorry for the bad photography but it was hard enough coraling him to get the photo!  It is a littel warm in Ohio for this time of year and he was not happy with having to put a hat and beard on! 

 



So this was the next compromise!  He took the beard!  Again the hat is so cute but my lighting choice was poor!  He is dressing up like a hobo for Halloween!

It was a little tough and I had to improvise because I could not find a free pattern for a child!  But fun project!

Hope to show you more work soon! 

 

-Norma

Not ready for Summer to be over

It has been a long time since my last post.  I have been busy with so many things.  I started back to full time work two weeks ago and ended almost 20 days of traveling here, there and everywhere.  I have been to California, Canada, Columbus Ohio and Pittsburgh.
I have kept my fingers somewhat busy but so many projects are in my head! 
This is the poncho I made to dream about next summer:

 

It can be worn like this or like this:

 

 

I love the colors!  But my son's girlfriend did recognize that the yarn was the same as my wine Cozy! I will be able to say that I am again just like fine wine!

 

Several months ago, I saw someone with one of these necklaces:

 

 

I have wanted to make one so much and today I found that my secretary was selling them!  This one was made by prison women!  The profits go to help prison ministries!  It has beautiful blues in it!

 

I hope all who read this are doing well and preparing for a great weekend.  If you are reading this please leave me a comment!  Would love to know that I am not the only one reading my blog!

 

Norma

Summer Sinusesssssssssss

It stinks to have the summer blahs!  With all the traveling and different environments, I think my head decided to give in to a sinus infection.  So I have kept it easy all day.  I did finish towel holders that I started 2-3 years ago. I had enough left over to make a washcloth using Shari's pattern from
http://sharicrochet.blogspot.com/  I am not sure I will be able to do dishes with it since it is so cute! 

I also have to share this photo of Lexie and her blanket that I made in May.  It is so nice to see her relaxing on it!!

Have a nice weekend and here's to feeling better!

summer vacations and croceht gifts!

I have been busy traveling over the last 2 and half weeks.  I have been to Jasper Indiana to pay respects to my God Daughter whose son died at the age of 3 unepectedly.  What a tragedy and something that makes you wonder why.  Please keep the family of Kai in your prayers.

I got home from there and left the next afternoon to visit my son in Sunnyvale Ca!  What a wonderful trip!  He had a plans for us to see several sights - a beautfiul beach at Half Moon Bay and the Muir Woods!  WOW!  Sharing a couple of photos:

Yes that is an Apple- he is so blessed to be able to work there this summer!

Half Moon Bay

Muir Woods!  Adam is 6'5".  I hope that helps with perspecive!

Next I came home for one day and drove to Saule Ste. Marie Canada to meet with friends that I have blogged with for 9 years.  Of course I crocheted them something: 

a Wine bottle Cozy with a bottle of nice wine!  The colors were pretty but did not show well!

A water bottle cozy to carry your water! 

I made another the same colors as the wine cozy for our host! 

I loved the wine cozy so much- I made myself two! 





I actually took pictures as I crocheted them on the road home.  I will be posting them soon and writing the pattern I made up- my first ever!

Have a great day- Enjoy the sunshine and find your thankfuls today!

Norma