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You might remember ages ago I got all inspired by this lovely girl & layed out my PJ quilt on the carpet.I had the very best intentions of actually stitching it up BUT all the pieces got in the way & I had to pile them up again.

I've had this project stashed away in a closet for some time, but decided over the weekend to get started on my granny square blanket. It will hopefully use up tons of wee leftover balls of yarn, and turn them into something useful and charming.Here's a detail of my squares, I've pinned them in place

Two of the most popular types of crochet afghans are granny square and ripple afghans. Does the preference for one over the other say something about you? Tell us which you prefer!

The time of the year was spring of 1983 near Dayton, Iowa. The little dress was something my former mother in law created for my baby daughter. It is made from solomon's knot which is a stitch that is unique, light and airy. Amanda was about 10 months old in this photo. She just turned 26 the 20th of July.

Crochet CandyCane Video Tutorial: Crochet Candy Cane Red Section With red yarn Chain 50. 3 SC in each chain across. It will start to twist and be very uneven. White Section With white yarn Chain 50. 3 SC in each chain across. It will start to twist and be very uneven.

Crochet Wreath Video Tutorial: Crochet Christmas Wreath Green YarnWith green yarn Chain 25. 3 SC in each chain across. It will start to twist and be very uneven. Straighten the section out so the twist is turning one way. Run a pipe cleaner through the center of the wreath. Secure the ends of the pipe cleaner.

How to Create a Yoke from 3 Sides Pattern by Teresa Richardson I am using the magic circle. You can use a chain if you don't want to use the magic circle. Round 1: CH 3, 3 DC, CH 2, 4 DC, CH 2, 4 DC, CH 1, SC in Beg CH 3. Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC in previous CH Space. DC in each of the next 4 DC.

Miniature Christmas Stocking Variation 2 Pattern by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: It takes two rows to complete the star stitch. Chain 13 Red Yarn Round 1: CH 1, 12 SC on ea side for a total of 24, join. Round 2: First Part of Start Stitch: CH 3, 13 Star Stitch. Join in Beginning.

Progress, however slow, is still progress, right? I have been diligently working away on my granny square afghan since June. I keep it in the den, and grab it nearly every time I’m down there watching television. This weekend there was a marathon of Mad Men on AMC.

Crescent Shape Moon Pattern by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: CH 12. Row 1: 1 SC in ea of the next 2 Sts. 2 DC in ea of the next 7 CH (14 DC) 1 SC in ea of the next 2 CH. Row 2: Turn, Sk the first SC, *SC in the next, 2 SC in the next, Repeat from * SL ST in last SC.