just a quick update

I've been busy writing up some of my crochet patterns.  I hope to have them ready for sale soon.  Also working on a few new designs and new projects.  I'm working on a doily-ghan in a Crochetville CAL and also a Crochet by Numbers design of Jacob Black by Totallee .  I'll post some pictures as some as I can get my camera to cooperate with me.

Just want to let everyone know that I accept orders for hand crocheted and plastic canvas items.  If you are interested in anything I've posted here or have a specific request for something you would like to order please contact me for ordering information

a few plastic canvas projects

Here's a few of my many plastic canvas projects . The patterns are from  designs_by_andrea (Yahoo Groups). The prices shown are for a finished piece; that I have made.

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentines Day week has been busy at the store.  Thats why I haven't updated this week.  I've been making chocolate heart lollipops, plastic canvas Valentines Day picture frames, and a crochet baby set.  I'll try to get some pictures posted soon.

Valentines Day projects

Working on some plastic canvas heart frames from http://www.freepatterns.com/
 Also want to crochet some heart potholders; and make some chocolate heart lollipops.

Shawl

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/have-heart-shawl

Finishing this shawl.  It's easy to make but the last few rows are really long.  I'll try to post a picture later.

a few afghans I've made

The Mets afghan was made from a graph created for me by my friend Lilly .

The other one I made the charts for using PC Stitch.

beginners crochet hat pattern

Easy Crochet Winter Cap

Materials;

Worsted weight yarn (Less than a skein)

I hook

Rnd1: Ch 4 , 11 dc in 4^th ch from hook.  Sl st to top of ch 3 (12 st)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around.

Join with sl st to top of ch 3 (24 st)

Rnd 3:Ch 3*, 2dc in next st, dc in next, repeat from * around. Sl  st to top of ch 3 (36 st)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st,* dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3 (48 st)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, * dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3 (60 st)

If you need a larger hat, add a row increasing in established pattern.  For a smaller hat, leave off rnd 5

Rnd 6-14: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

Rnd 15: Ch 3 *, dc in next 6 st, dec over next 2 dc, repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top of ch 3

Rnd 16: Edging-* sc, ch 3, 2dc in same st, skip 2 dc, repeat from * around . Join with sl st to  first sc

Fold up last 2 rows; attatch yarn between any 2 dc, sc between dcs all around. Fasten off.

This hat can be worked entirely in one color or in stripes using as many colors as you want to

New blogger

I'm new to blogging; but have been in the retail craft business for over 25 years.  My shop specializes in crochet , plastic canvas, and party favors. I'm also an Avon Representative.  I hope to post pictures of my craft projects, patterns, and store specials.  Let me know if there is anything special you are interested in.  I can also special order craft supplies that you are looking for