Blankets! I have some old projects here today that I will be showing off. The first one is a pattern called Painted Desert, and I got it from an old afghan book that belonged to my mother. Here is it.

I made it as a wedding present a few years back. This is actually a really great pattern. I think it's awesome to use for ends that aren't quite big enough to stand on their own.

Next we have the 'pond blanket' that I made for my grandma for Christmas several years back.

This is a pattern of my own design. I first made the backing and then the lily pads log, cattail and frog. I didn't have any sort of pattern at all to work with, except for maybe the flowers on the little pads. It was a great little project. I really enjoy making 'picture' blankets like this one.

And finally, the TARDIS blanket I made for somebody a few years back.

This one is a full twin-sized blanket. It remains one of my proudest achievements. It was a lot of work, but so worth it! It was also designed by me, and what I di was crochet the black and blue background and then 'cross-stitch' most of the detail on it. In fact, I think only the "free for private use" sign is a completely separate piece, so the back looks pretty much the same as the from except that one spot.

Well, it's really nice to go back and see what I've done in the past. If you want a special custom-made blanket like something you've seen, drop a comment below! Remember to sign up for the email updates if you haven't already! See you tomorrow.

So I decided to work on the Candy Hearts blanket in the background while I go forward with other projects. And today's new project is the Spikes All Around Purse, designed by Sue Usiatynski of Turtles TLC.

So for this project I'll be using some red and black worsted weight yarn I had kicking around.

I'm not sure what brand the red is, but the black is some more of that value pack that I've used before. Honestly I have a lot of yarn that I'm not sure I can use for projects, but the Michaels where I live has some great clearance sales on right now that I'm picking some up... I may be a little addicted, but I'm not buying anything without a specific pattern in mind and written down! So that's a good thing.

But that's a tangent. Back to the Spikes All Around Purse

I've put in about an hour so far and I've finished round 12 of 44, so I'm about 25% done. It's a fun pattern, too. Not one I am going to look at making a blanket out of, though. Far too much work would be involved in it... Anyway, here's what I have gotten done so far

This is worked in rounds, so what you're seeing there is a flat side. I'm liking how it is going so far. I love the spikes!

So I got the first panel almost done today. It took about five hours. The panel edges are looking better now they have the border. I think I might move onto the next project and work on this one in the background. I am not really feeling all that great today so I'll let you know more tomorrow.

Today is an update on the Candy Heart Blanket! It' being made from Bernat Softee Baby, 100% acrylic. The pattern is by Michelle Crean by Treasured Heirlooms Crochet
http://www.treasuredheirloomscrochet.com/

So this is made in 5 panels connected together. Right now I'm working my first panel. Here is it half done.

And then at this point the hearts switch so they're pointed the other direction.

I am having difficulty keeping stitches. I keep finding myself with too many or not enough, which makes the sides very bumpy right now. I don't know if the border will help fix that or I'll have to completely redo it in order for the panel to have nice smooth edges. We'll see. Hopefully my next panel will be better. Anyway, I am hoping to put in more time on this, since it's taking far longer than I would like. I'm hoping to get this panel finished and a good start on the next one by tomorrow. We'll see how successful I am, though!

Anybody out there have any advice how to make sure I'm keeping good with stitches? Even when I count I end up wrong... I get distracted...

My alpaca yarn came in!!! I am so excited.  I will be making a shawl out of it with a calendar pattern, so you'll be able to see what I make in a week I think. In the meantime, here is the yarn

So that's what it looks like. I have 300 grams total. I love the color and I can't wait to work with it.

Well, I have crocheted today but there isn't a lot to say about it, so I'll just be leaving it here. Goodnight and have a great day!

It's been a bit of a weird day today, and I haven't done any crocheting. So, instead of an update on the candy hearts project, I'm going to show off yet another one of my awesome creations. This is one that I made for my niece when she was born. I got the pattern off the internet,

 

I did find the pattern for the granny squares off the internet, form here

http://www.stitchandunwind.com/mayapple-flower-crochet-granny-square/?utm_source=ppl-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hookedoncrochet20150708

 

The pattern shown is all white, but I just switched from the flower colour to green for the background at about round 9 I think. It's been a while since I made it. I think this has to be one of my favourite things that I've created. It was a lot of work but it turned out beautiful. And if you'd like of one these yourself but don't know how to crochet or don't have the time, just leave a comment below or contact me through facebook, and I'll get back to you!

 

Hope you are all doing well! Have a great night and keep smiling.

Today is the first day of the candy heart blanket. And here it is! The very first heart.

So that's it so far. I know I dually give more information than this, but I'm not at home right now so I don't have it right now. But you CA see the first heart here. I think it looks great. It's about 1/3 of this panel done, and there are 6 panels plus the Un between borders. So... yeah. Hope you are doing good tonight. Cya!