Crochet Along: Snood

I have missed the last couple of Alicia's Crochet Alongs for one reason or another.

But I could not pass up this months project, a snood!

I had recently been gifted some yarn from a friends mother-in-law which included a couple skeins of Lion Brands Wool-Ease sportweight. Sorry for the lack of information about it, but according to Lion Brand's website this is no longer available, which is quite sad. I really liked working with this yarn and LOVE the colors. It has such a different look to it based on the light (as you can see in the photos) that it is perfect for fall, winter and dare I say even spring.



The pattern Alicia's picked for this project is by Oombawka Designs. It was actually quite easy to follow and I loved that it included a stitch I had not previously used. But in the end, because I was using the lightweight yarn, ended up using a totally different stitch for the project.

I LOVE the way it turned out though. I've already worn it to work and received a number of compliments on it. I've even had a friend asking about learning to make one for herself.



Happy crocheting!

Crochet Along: Trek Bracelet

Over the past couple of months, I have been buried in projects for friends and family. While it has been wonderful being able to make things for them, it has left little (if any) time for personal projects.

For this months Crochet Along project was hosted by Mariel over at More Than... and I immediately fell in love with the Trek Bracelet (a.k.a. crochet cuff) from Felted Button. I've always been a big fan of chunky bracelets but have never like the way they felt so this was the perfect solution.


I tried two different "clasps"--the traditional clasp and using a bead. The bead option unfortunately streteched out pretty quickly and kept falling off my wrist (thankfully I was at home) so I'm going to need to figure something out there. The traditional clasp worked perfectly fine, it just wasn't as cute.

Because the pattern was really easy to follow and was basically just single crochets all the way around, I whipped up a number of them while watching an hour t.v. show. This is going to be the perfect project to use up my extra scrap yarn (I've been using my left over cotton yard for the cuffs) and I'll have a bracelet for every outfit, because you're supposed to coordinate all that stuff, right?!

Crochet Along: Beach Bag

I have to confess, this was probably my favorite crochet along project thus far thanks to a pretty healthy obsession with bags.

But this bag, I didn't keep for myself. I sent it to my friend Micah along with a couple other items for her to use this summer on her upcoming staycation adventures and/or time at the pool.

      
I used Lily Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn in turquoise and white. I unfortunately don't know how much I of it I used of each as I had enough left over bits from other projects for this one. I also had to modify the pattern a bit (like I generally do) thanks to using a larger hook than the pattern suggested and didn't follow the directions at all when it came to the handle. I love the way the bag turned out though. This is definitely a pattern/bag I am going to make again!



Did you link up this month for Alicia's Crochet Along project? 

Crochet Along: Flowerpot Cozies

The obsession with all things to related to plants and gardening continues!

This months project for the Crochet Along with Alicia over at the Habitual Homebody is a flowerpot cozie from Hopscotch Lane. Seriously. I love these things. They are the perfect way to jazz up a boring 'ole terracotta pot for the porch, deck or inside the house.

I am very excited with my cozie, although looking at the photos I realize I need to go back and add an additional row at the top. Apparently my measurements were a touch off. Regardless of my lack of math skills, the project was pretty simple--I was able to whip it up while watching a baseball game.

I opted for colors that match my house since the pot will be sitting my front porch. Hopefully the seeds I planted with start to grow soon so I don't have a cozie on a pot of dirt, but even still it's pretty cute.



I am definitely planning on making a few more of these for some small pots. They are definitely going to be a fun, color addition to my from garden and porch!

Did you crochet-along this month?

Knotted Headband

One of the things I missed the most while being on vacation is that I didn't have my yarn and crochet hooks with me.

Weird, I know.

The first thing I did once I had a moment to sit down and relax, was pick up some leftover yarn I had from a hat project and whipped up the knotted headband for this months crochet along project with Alicia over at Habitual Homebody.

The project came together really quickly and turned out really nicely. The headband is warm enough to keep my ears safe from the cold and is super cute!

I've already started a couple more with some warmer yarn so that I can wear them while I am running. It's going to be a great alternative for when it's a bit too cold for my baseball cap but not cold enough for my winter hat.

Happy crocheting!

 

February Crochet Along

Whoops!

I'm a little behind schedule, as per usual. But as they say, better late than never.

February was crazy busy with crocheting. By the time it was done, I think I made at least a dozen hats for friends which kind of put all personal projects on the back burner for the month. Thankfully though, I did find time to work on a little project for myself via The Curious Pug's February CrochetAlong link-up!

I am CONSTANTLY misplacing little odds and ends that I need for my projects. Yarn needles. Measuring tape. Snippers. Snaps. Buttons. Stitch markers. If it's small and needs something to keep track of it, I'm going to lose it.

One of the three projects selected for this month was an envelope to be used for a small gift or note. Besides being completely adorable, it was a practical! Is there a better gift/project out there? Adorable and practical? I don't think so.




I ended up making a couple of these badboys. One for myself for all my odds and ends and one that went off to a friend. This is definitely a pattern I will come back to time and time again. They are easily customizable (size, color, etc.) and did I mention adorable?