Infinity Scarf #2

This was my attempt two at the infinity scarf.  This one was a bit fatter and shorter than the white one.  I used some chunky yarn and used the entire skein, using a N hook.  It was a simple V-stitch that just took a couple of hours during a movie to whip up.

(I pulled the pattern off the internet somewhere, but didn't write down the source, so apologies to the original poster.)

Infinity Scarf Crochet Instructions:

Chain 19

Foundation Chain:
In the 4th chain from the hook dc, ch 1, dc (all in the same ch.)  *Skip two chains and in the next chain work dc, ch 1, dc (all in the same ch.)  Repeat 3 more times from * to end.  In the last ch, work 1 dc.

Row 1:
Turn.  Ch 3. Work dc, ch 1, dc in each of the ch 1 spaces. (The center of each "V".)  At the end of each row do a dc in the last space (the ch 3 turning sp.)

Repeat until desired length.

Hold edges together and whipstitch ends together to form a loop.  Weave in ends.

Quilted coasters

I made these based on a tutorial from Martha Stewart.  The only thing I did differently was to use free hand quilting.  I figured this was a great size project to get in some practice machine quilting before working on wall hangings or quilts.  I love how quick they were to put together, how it used up some scraps, and how easy they are to toss in the washer when they get covered in coffee stains!

Infinity scarf

This was my first try at an infinity scarf, as modeled by Abigail.  I used "brick" crochet stitch, using a K hook, and an entire skein of soft, white yarn.  (I tossed the label, but it was just regular worsted weight yarn.)  The brick stitch reminds me of a granny square, and is super quick to put together.  I did this entire scarf while barely watching Madagascar 3 with my kids. :)

I found the "brick" pattern in a book called "Crochet Stitches: Visual Encyclopedia."



Infinity scarf directions:

Chain 18

Foundation row:
SC in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end

Row 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in each ch-3 sp across, dc in last sc, turn.

Row 2:
Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 3, sk 3 dc, *sc between prev and next dc, ch 3, sk 3 dc; rep from * across to turning chain, sc in top of turning chain, turn.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until desired length (or near end of the skein.)

Place ends together and slip stitch across.  Tie off and weave in ends.

Fall quilted wall hanging

I just finished this fall wall hanging for my house. I hung it up in the family room, in a spot I hope to switch out with other seasonal wallhangings.

I found the pattern online here.

Sampler Afghan

Another project I can pronounce finally done! I started it 5 months ago..... The squares came together quite quickly. Then we moved, and it sat. Finally I stitched the squares together, which only took a few sittings. Then it sat. And then today I finally did the dreaded weaving in of the strings and gave it a final single crochet around the edge.
 
Lessons learned for a sampler afghan:
Choose either to do lots of colors, or lots of patterns, but not both. I was doing this to use up scraps, but also picked almost all different patterns. I wish I had stuck with one or two.  But it will still keep toes warm, and help the lid fit back onto my yarn bin again, so I call it a success!

Front

Back

Rag quilt letters

I made a set of cotton letters for my niece Ella's first birthday.  I followed this tutorial from a blog called Happy Together.

I just grabbed a bunch of cotton scraps and made each letter a different fabric, the same front and back.  For the middle layer I used Warm and Natural batting.  I thought it "ragged" the best after a few washings.  I decided not to quilt the letters, like she did on the tutorial.  I tried one with quilting and one without, and liked them the same, so went with the easier style!  For the letters I used the font Ariel Black in size 500.  (Set them to "outline" style so you don't use up so much ink.)

Happy birthday, sweet Ella!

X-Stitch Afghan

Yoda says "Do or do not.  There is no try."  This should be my new craft project motto.  As in DO FINISH!

I've been working on this afghan since October, I think.  I did some here and there, but then it got set aside for other projects.  Chloe was quite helpful along the way.

Today I finally finished!  And then I immediately hopped online to find a new project.  I'm hoping for something to burn through yarn scraps so I can get the lid on my bin again.

Seth loved to help me crochet, too, but sitting on one side of me and then the other as the blanket moved back and forth with each row crocheted.

I found the pattern for this afghan in the book 7 Day Afghans.  I really like this book, it is the second project I've made from it, and I intend to use it more.  Plus it is fun to just flip though.  I do argue with the 7 day title on this one, though.  I know I was a bit distracted, but even working 24 hours a day I don't think it could be done in 7.  Anyways...

The pattern is basically one row of single crochet, and then the next row double crochet, but you cross the double crochets into little x's.  She named the afghan "Plum Pretty" since she used more purple and dark blues.  I think I'll name mine "done at last!"  Or maybe "Seth's eyes."  It matches him well!