Small Crochet Projects

One of our family Christmas gatherings was scheduled for last weekend, and I ended up wanting a couple of little “extras” to go in with a gift.  (Doesn’t that always seem to happen?!) First, here’s my purple Dumpling Kitty: Pattern:  “Dumpling Kitty“, by Sarah Sloyer (free pattern, available on Ravelry) I always struggle with the embroidered […]

Last Two Sampler Blocks!

I’ve woven in the ends on my last two spring-themed sampler afghan blocks!  Just have to find the perfect arrangement ;o) and the perfect join ;o) and then get them all attached!  Seriously though, I’m planning to not nit-pick this too much.  Though all the blocks have the same stitch-count, some are a bit bigger/smaller than […]

Two Down, Two to Go!

There are two more blocks (for the spring-themed sampler) finished and photographed! – – – “Firenze in Spring“: Pattern: “Firenze“, by Julie Yeager (paid pattern, available on Ravelry) This block is easy to crochet, with great graphic appeal.  It’s another that can look very different depending on color choice and placement. I changed the last […]