Attic24 Granny Stripe Blanket

Here is my latest project. I have it about 2/3 complete. I haven't had much time for photography, projects, or blogging lately. We traveled to California for our nephew Omar's wedding earlier in the month and had a great visit with the family. Since we returned, we have embarked on home renovation - new roof, painting, refinishing hard wood floors, and replacing some appliances. Refinishing the floors is quite an effort, as it involves packing and moving furniture out of the majority of our downstairs. I will be glad when this is over.

African Flower

Here is my latest effort. The crochet pattern is called African Flower. I found it on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethcat/4483316073/in/faves-44396632@N03/ and was inspired by the beautiful color and pattern. I have 7 hexagons completed and attached together. Now that I see how it is coming together, I think it will really be beautiful. I am putting it to the side to finish my Sunburst project this weekend.

Hexagons

Here is another crochet pattern that I found very interesting. It came from the same Internet source as the Ripple pattern - http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/hexagon-howto.html.

I am using scraps left over from the hats I knit for Emma and Bobby and yarn from my stash. The yarn is a very soft washable wool - Cascade 220 Superwash. I love this yarn and it comes in such wonderful colors. I don't have a set color scheme and just pick from random for each hexagon with a color combination that appeals to me. I am designing as I go. What fun!

Current Project Collage

I put this collage together on my current project to post to a Flickr group. The pattern is called Sunburst. So far I have 42 blocks done and put together - 14 more to go!

Ripple Blanket

Here is another finished project! A rainbow ripple blanket made with Cascade 220 Superwash yarn and a pattern that I found on the Internet http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/neat-ripple-pattern.html. Lucy, the author of this blog, has an eye for color that pleases me and her instructions are very easy to follow. This is actually the second one I have made. Emma liked the first one and took it home with her a few weeks ago. This pattern is very easy and relaxing to work.

Crochet

Here are some shots of my current project. I love the colors and the feel of the wool as I am working with it.

Crochet Dabblings

Those that know me well know that I always have something artsy/craftsy going on... even when I am crazy busy with work. Needlework is relaxing for me and I love the feel of fabric and yarn in my hands. Recently, I have been working with crochet and my stash of lovely wool yarn. Here are some of the throws/afghans that I have made. The hexagon one is a work in progress and the other two are finished.