Here it is my first boot cuff ---this pair you wrap around your leg and button it to the desired size you want...no longer puzzled on the process of boot cuffs-- sometimes you just have to face your  fears and figure it out

Boot Cuffs

I have been looking at boot cuff patterns and always  been stumped on how to gauge how big or small to make them. After we are all different sizes -- my goal today is to figure out how to make it work... my plan is to not make is in a circle but to crochet it in a straight piece and then attach buttons so one can adjust the size to their own leg--stay tuned

Scarf completed

Yesterday I blogged about a pattern I found online of a scarf I wanted to make it was an easy process and it makes a really pretty scarf you and button close to your neck or loosely drape around your neck. The pattern -"Basic Girl " Button Up Scarf by Jennifer Goble of Knot Again Crochet-- There are plenty of easy patterns you can find for free and can dress up a jacket or a shirt...

New Scarf Pattern

There are so many great places to get free patterns. I like to go to Ravelry.com -- They have many crocheting and knitting patterns some are free and others are usually really reasonable. I am a sucker for a freebie this is where I often go searching for new patterns and idea. Today I am starting one called "Basic Girl" Button Up scarf-the pattern is created by Jennifer Goble of Knot Again Crochet.
 It is suppose to be made of chunky yarn but I am doing it in  worsted medium ply yarn in a sage green.
As always make sure the author of a pattern gives permission to use their patterns and if you plan to sell them-give credit to the author..

New Year Start

Well it has been awhile -- I'm healing nicely from knee surgery that whole process has given me time to think about what I would like this year to look like. I think for all of us when a  new year starts we all reflect on the things you are proud of and the things you would like to see different.
During my healing time that is what I did I sat and thought about how I would like to take my business to the next step to go from Hobby to Business.... in the next weeks,months that is what my game plan is -- I appreciate all of you that have supported me along the way--thanks

some winter projects

Now that my  holiday crocheting is winding down-time to think about new projects-- these two blankets look interesting 

Cute Pattern Idea for a simple and personal gift--enjoy

Angel Ornament
© by Beth Parsons

Materials:
4 ply yarn, Crochet Hook G
1/8" ribbon
ribbon roses, hearts, etc.

Head: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Sl st to join. (12 dc)

Body: Ch 4, (count this as first tr) 2 tr in same st as beg ch 4, 3 tr in next dc, turn. (6 tr) Ch 3, (count this as first dc) dc in same st as beg ch, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in last tr, turn. (8 dc) Ch 1, sc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next dc). Repeat across and end with sc in last st. (8 sc, 7 ch 3 sps)

Wings: Make 2 Attach yarn with a sl st in space between head and body. Ch 4 (first tr, 3 tr in same sp. Fasten off. Repeat for other wing. Work all ends in on back side of angel.

Tie bow with ribbon around center st between head and body. Or glue ribbon roses, hearts, etc. to center st. Tie gold thread or clear plastic thread to top of angel to hang by.

***These ornaments are given to the hospitals to give to the parents who lose their babies - to have something small to remember their baby. It's also a nice item to have for a baby's first ornament!  http://www.angelfire.com/va3/heartfeltangels/AngelOrnament.html