tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60300394368855180252024-03-05T11:50:38.734-07:00The Crafty CrafterA fun place to get inspirationJennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-71880951090917651362012-06-13T17:56:00.001-06:002012-06-13T17:56:56.846-06:00Back to BloggingMy blogging life kind of took a halt after I became pregnant. I finally had my baby and have adjusted back to life. I am currently working on coming up with new patterns as well as listing things for sell on my etsy shop. Check out what I have and look forward for upcoming listings as well. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/102003964/newborn-crochet-diaper-cover-photoprop">https://www.etsy.com/listing/102003964/newborn-crochet-diaper-cover-photoprop</a>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-28925684365834388212012-01-01T23:20:00.000-07:002012-01-02T00:23:00.370-07:00New Year, New Blog GoalsI am so glad that we are starting a new year. Hopefully I can continue with blogging and coming up with fun new posts. My blog life kind of came to a pause for quite some time with summer, work, and the holidays. I am looking forward to life settling down for a while. Check out my blog in the next week for some fun tutorials.Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-83331465280086049842011-07-04T01:15:00.002-06:002011-07-04T01:15:33.501-06:00Not really a crafty post, just a post on my thoughts and feelingsOn Friday my 6-year-old flew on a plane from Utah to Washington all by himself to visit his dad. It has been a huge thing for me to have him suddenly gone from my every day life. Although he will return in just a few shorts weeks, already I feel a void from his absence. Change bothers me, as I am sure it does most of us at some point or another in life. Why do we resist change? Is it the unknown? The pain we must encounter occasionally when change occurs? The loss we may feel at times? I have felt for quite some time now that I needed to write a post about change. Life is full of changes. In fact, the only one thing that we can count on in life is change. It is inevitable. It is happening constantly in our lives, in our bodies, and in our minds. We are forever growing and transforming into something new all the time. So why is change so hard for us to grasp at times? <br />
Lately it seems my life has completely changed into something far different than I ever imagined. Sometimes it seems that I can't get ahead, and other times it seems like everything is as it should be. I feel a great deal of ambivalence about which direction I should take my life. All of a sudden I am bothered by things, I find myself feeling very emotional about situations that I am not involved in, and I feel like life is so precious that I could lose my loved ones at any moment. I don't like those feelings of uncertainty. I don't really like the unknown. Although life is full of unknowns, so I am trying desperately to embrace my life as it is right now and not worry so much about the uncontrollable future.<br />
Don't get me wrong, I am not an unhappy person. I love my life, and the people in it. I feel a great deal of strength from my family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. I know life is changing for the better, it is just a matter of learning how to make sense of the changes, and how to build myself up to be the best person I can.<br />
I feel badly that I put my religion on the back burner for so long. It wasn't intentional, it's just that work and life seemed to take precedence over it. I love my religion, and I know that it is the true church, so I am trying with all I have to become active again. I really want all the blessings that are promised to us in the scriptures. For those of you who are curious, I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Go <a href="http://lds.org/?lang=eng">here</a> for more information about what we believe. During the April 2011 <a href="http://lds.org/general-conference/conferences?lang=eng">General Conference</a>, there was a talk that really struck me. It was by Elder Paul V. Johnson. His talk was all about trials and how they strengthen us. He said, "Trials are not just to test us. They are vitally important to the process of putting on the divine nature." He calls our trials vitally important. In the scriptures, some of the darkest most painful trials are immediately followed by the grandest of blessings. I wholeheartedly believe this. Although it doesn't make our trials at the time any easier to bear, it at least gives us strength to keep going.<br />
Sometimes our most distressing trials can change us forever in the grandest of ways. Ways we can not even fathom at that time of our life. It can be days, weeks, months, or even years before the trial of our faith is over. But if we persevere, our blessing will have the most magnificent of rewards.<br />
At times our journey will be painful. But the only way to see the view from the top is to make the climb. I am consistently amazed how Heavenly Father’s plan for me is far better than the plan I had for myself. Life’s little detours, though sometimes painful, have always led me to higher ground. It is so much easier to see the big picture from higher up. From up high, we can see how what seemed like winding trails lined with burrs and thistles, were really the most direct path to our ultimate destination. We realize that our muscles are toughened from the vigorous climb, and our hearts strengthened in endurance. Most of all, I do not believe we could appreciate the beauty of the view should we not have struggled to arrive there. I am certain that the things we prize most are the ones we worked hardest for.<br />
THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHAT WE LONG FOR, WHAT WE SETTLE FOR, AND WHAT WE ARE MEANT FOR. I believe that I am destined to do great things in life, and I will settle for nothing less than all the great things I deserve in life, regardless of any trials and setbacks I will undoubtedly encounter on this journey. <br />
Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-10584024060921519342011-06-29T00:23:00.000-06:002011-06-29T00:23:26.021-06:00A Bluebird for my Drew BirdThis is a cute little hat that I made for my nephew Drew's newborn pics. I love love love how cute he looks in it. Pattern to follow soon :)<br />
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First off, the #1 yarn I use it Lily Sugar and Cream or Peaches and Creme 100% cotton yarn. I love the texture, the colors it comes in, and the thickness of it. All of these patterns will still work with almost any type of yarn, you just might get a different size/look/feel depending on what you use. I also generally use an I hook for most of my flower patterns. <br />
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Small 5 Petal Flower<br />
Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring. <br />
Round 1: Ch 1, make 10 sc in ring, join with a slip stitch in first sc.<br />
Round 2: Chain 3, sl st in next 2 sc. Repeat this around.<br />
Round 3: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in all chain 3 spaces. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.<br />
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Daisy<br />
Round 1: Chain 3. 6 sc in first chain. Sl st in first sc made. Fasten off. <br />
Round 2: With color 2, sc in any space. Chain 3, yo twice, insert hook into same space and draw up a loop. Draw through two loops twice (two loops still on hook) yo twice and insert hook into same space again, draw through two loops twice. Yo and draw through all three loops. Chain 4, sl st in same space. 1 petal made. *Sl st in next space, Chain 4, yo twice, insert hook into same space and draw up a loop. Draw through two loops twice (two loops still on hook) yo twice and insert hook into same space again, draw through two loops twice. Yo and draw through all three loops. Chain 4, sl st in same space.* Repeat from * to * in each remaining loop. 6 petals total. Join with sl st in 1st sc made. Fasten off and weave in ends. <br />
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Layered Flower<br />
Round 1: Chain 3. Join with a sl st in first chain to form a ring. Chain 5 (counts as first dc and chain 2) dc into ring and chain 2. Do this 5 more times and join with a sl st in the 3 ch of beginning ch 5. You should have a total of 6 ch 2 spaces. <br />
Round 2: Sl st, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sl st in first ch-2 space, repeat in each ch-2 space around, join with a sl st in beginning sl st. You should now have 6 petals. Fasten off.<br />
Round 3: This is where it gets tricky. With a new color, sc around the dc post made in round 1. This is also known as a back post sc. To do this, insert hook into the back of flower (so your hook is now poking out the front of your flower) and go around the post to the back. Ch 3. Repeat this step 5 more times. Join with a sl st in first sc made. You should now have 6 loops on the back of your work.<br />
Round 4: Sl st, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sl st in each ch-3 loop. Join with a sl st in first sl st. Fasten off.<br />
Round 5: With first color used, Back Post SC around the dc crocheted around in round 3. Ch 5. Repeat around to beginning, join with a sl st in first sc.<br />
Round 6: Sl st, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sl st in each ch-5 loop. Join with a sl st in beginning sl st. Fasten off. Weave in all loose ends.<br />
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Rounded edge Flower<br />
Round 1: Chain 5. Sl St in beginning of 1st chain to form a ring. Ch 1.<br />
Round 2: 3 hdc in ring, chain 5 and sc in top of last hdc. Repeat this around a total of 6 times. Sl st in top of 1st hdc made. Fasten off.<br />
Round 3: In contrasting color, join with a sc in the center hdc in between any of the ch-5 loops. Work 10 dc in the ch-5 loop. Sc in the middle hdc, 10 sc in each ch-5 loop. Repeat all the way around to the beginning. Sl st in top of 1st sc made. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.<br />
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Itty Bitty Flower<br />
**Note: I used a size G hook for this flower to make it smaller. <br />
Round 1: Ch 2. 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off.<br />
Round 2: With contrasting color, join in any space with a sl st in any sc. In next sc, *(hdc, dc, hdc). Sl st in next crochet.* Repeat from * to * around, do final sl st in the top of 1st sl st made.<br />
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Layered Flower 2<br />
Round 1: Ch 4. Sl st in beginning ch to form a ring. Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc) 11 more dc in ring. Join with sl st in top of ch 2<br />
Round 2: Ch 5 ( counts as dc and ch 3). Skip next dc. *Dc in next dc and Ch 3. Skip next dc* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 5. You should have a total of 6 ch-3 spaces.<br />
Round 3: (Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat in each ch-3 space around. Join with a sl st in the top of first sc. Fasten off.<br />
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Round 4: With contrasting color, join with a sl st in any of the skipped dc from round 2. Ch 3. *sl st in next skipped dc, ch 3* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st in first sl st made.<br />
Round 5: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, dc) in each of the ch-3 spaces around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off and weave in all ends. <br />
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Sweet Rose<br />
Round 1: Ch 55. 5 dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk 1 stitch, sc in next stitch, sk 1 stitch, 4 dc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * until you have 4 stitches left on ch. Sk 1 stitch, sc in next stitch, skip next stitch, and sc in last stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 6 inches.) Do not weave in. <br />
The end that you did the 5 dc on will be the center of the flower. Start rolling the flower like a rose until you get to the end. With a yarn needle, use the tail to secure the bottom of the flower by stitching on the bottom of the flower. <br />
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***UPDATE: This post contains the extra crochet flower patterns that I have been wanting to add. Hope you enjoy them. Any comments or questions are welcomed. Thanks for reading this blog :)<br />
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<strike>I have a few more patterns that I will add to this post soon, but I hope this is enough to help out for now :)</strike>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-71402700090058448692011-06-17T02:53:00.000-06:002011-06-17T02:53:46.043-06:00So SorryI had one heck of a day and didn't get the promised tutorials posted. I did get them all written up though I just need to add pictures to them. Sorry for the wait. Also, if you notice the links at the top of my page, they are not finished. So I will be working on that tomorrow too. :)Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-9804606612414866612011-06-15T22:44:00.001-06:002011-06-15T22:49:34.903-06:00I'm backOh man I have been so sick. Life just has not been friends with me these past few months. Aside from having some medical challenges, I have also been working quite a bit. But I am on the mend, and I have lots to share with you. Check back tomorrow afternoon for some super fun baby tutorials and a few big kid ones too :) Here is what I have planned for tomorrow. First up, the long awaited post with different crochet flower patterns. Also, how to make a simple baby skirt, binkie holders, jean bean bags, baby headband out of tights/nylons, a carseat tent/blanket, and a unique way to make awesome burp cloths.Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-63193297536073785842011-04-03T15:44:00.066-06:002011-04-24T17:32:28.513-06:00Newborn BraceletsSupplies Needed<br />
Clear stretch cord (I use .5mm)<br />
Beads<br />
Super Glue<br />
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Step One: Take your stretch cord and cut off a piece that is approximately 10 inches. This will be more than enough, and will give you some extra room to work with. Tie a knot at the end of the stretch cord. Double or triple the knot if your beads are a little big and slip off. Also you can tie a tiny bead to the end and just cut it off when you are finished.<br />
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Step Two: Gather your beads and string them onto the stretch cord. For a 0-3 month size, you want it to be 4.25". My pattern left it just barely 4".<br />
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<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 4: Slide the bead between your pieces of stretch cord over just a little bit so that you can see the knot. Put a little drop of super glue on the knot, being very careful not to get any on you or the rest of the bracelet. Slide your bead in the middle directly over the knot. This makes it so the knot is hidden and that it will not come undone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAc9GxORIMzZFt4LoYQjMpDYg5yM938CzNPECmCezc9isj8ee49QEq7HppgmwPqNjVI75oTYkfJjFQydtH3MCLffX1UnHKzU1w8zsZdC1eUKHACSAVUNZB88tWZlGOWfxgmjjfuXk5SeY/s1600/DSCN0438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAc9GxORIMzZFt4LoYQjMpDYg5yM938CzNPECmCezc9isj8ee49QEq7HppgmwPqNjVI75oTYkfJjFQydtH3MCLffX1UnHKzU1w8zsZdC1eUKHACSAVUNZB88tWZlGOWfxgmjjfuXk5SeY/s320/DSCN0438.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-53929017144922309132011-04-02T15:42:00.009-06:002011-08-21T10:17:01.373-06:00Capri Crochet Hat Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>***PATTERN UPDATE: NEW SIZES</b></u></span></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Supplies Needed<br />
Lily Sugar N Creme Yarn, or other 4-ply cotton yarn (One 2.5 oz ball will be more than plenty.)<br />
Size H (5mm) and I (5.5mm) crochet hooks<br />
Size: This hat will fit a baby approximately 0-3 months. <br />
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Row 1: With Color A, and size I hook, Chain 3. Make 6 sc in 3rd chain from hook (the first ch you made). Do not join and do not turn. This will be worked in a continuous spiral. I use yarn to mark each row with. <br />
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc) <br />
Row 3: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)<br />
Row 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)<br />
Row 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)<br />
Row 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 times (36 sc)<br />
Row 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches) 6 tmes (42 sc)<br />
Row 8: (Chain 2. Skip 2 stitches, sc in 3rd stitch) repeat all the way around until you reach the beginning. Slip stitch in first sc.<br />
Row 9: Sc in chain space, chain 2 (counts as first dc) 2 dc in same chain space, Ch 1, *3 dc in next chain sp, ch1, repeat from * to beginning, sl st in top of chain 2. <br />
Rows 10-13: slip stitch over to chain 1 sp, sc in chain space, chain 2 (counts as first dc) 2 dc in same chain space. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next chain sp, repeat from * to beginning, sl st in top of chain 2.<br />
Row 14: sc in the tops of each dc and 1 sc in each ch sp (56 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends. <br />
Rows 15-19: With size H hook, and in color B, Sc in each sc around to form brim. Weave in ends.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">6-12 Months (Up to 18" head circumference)</span><br />
Row 1: With Color A, and size I hook, Chain 3. Make 6 sc in 3rd chain from hook (the first ch you made). Do not join and do not turn. This will be worked in a continuous spiral. I use yarn to mark each row with. <br />
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc) <br />
Row 3: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)<br />
Row 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)<br />
Row 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)<br />
Row 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 times (36 sc)<br />
Row 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches) 6 tmes (42 sc)<br />
Row 8: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches) 6 times (48 sc)<br />
Row 9: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 15 stitches) 3 times (51 sc)<br />
Row 10: (Chain 2. Skip 2 stitches, sc in 3rd stitch) repeat all the way around until you reach the beginning. Slip stitch in first sc.<br />
Row 11: Sc in chain space, chain 2 (counts as first dc) 2 dc in same chain space, Ch 1, *3 dc in next chain sp, ch1, repeat from * to beginning, sl st in top of chain 2.<br />
Rows 12-16: slip stitch over to chain 1 sp, sc in chain space, chain 2 (counts as first dc) 2 dc in same chain space. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next chain sp, repeat from * to beginning, sl st in top of chain 2.<br />
Row 17: sc in the tops of each dc and 1 sc in each ch sp (68 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
Rows 18-22: With color 2, Sc in each sc around to form brim. Weave in ends. <br />
Add cute crochet flower and your done. Hope these instructions make sense. Feel free to ask me any questions I would be happy to help you. If you make a hat from this pattern I would love to see it. Please follow my blog :)<br />
More sizes to be coming soon.<br />
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</div><span style="color: #38761d;">5T to Preteen (up to 21.5" head circumference) </span><br />
Row 1: With Color A, and size I hook, Chain 3. Make 6 sc in 3rd chain from hook (the first ch you made). Do not join and do not turn. This will be worked in a continuous spiral. I use yarn to mark each row with. <br />
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc) <br />
Row 3: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)<br />
Row 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)<br />
Row 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)<br />
Row 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 times (36 sc)<br />
Row 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches) 6 times (42 sc)<br />
Row 8: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches) 6 times (48 sc)<br />
Row 9: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 7 stitches) 6 times (54 sc)<br />
Row 10: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 8 stitches) 6 times (60 sc)<br />
Row 11: Chain 2. Skip 2 stitches, sc in 3rd stitch) repeat all the way around until you reach the beginning. Slip stitch in first sc. <br />
Row 12: Sc in chain space, chain 2 (counts as first dc) 2 dc in same chain space, Ch 1, *3 dc in next chain sp, ch1, repeat from * to beginning, sl st in top of chain 2.<br />
Row 13-19: slip stitch over to chain 1 sp, sc in chain space, chain 2 (counts as first dc) 2 dc in same chain space. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next chain sp, repeat from * to beginning, sl st in top of chain 2.<br />
Row 20: Sc in the tops of each dc and 1 sc in each ch sp (68 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
Rows 21-25: With color B, Sc in each sc around to form brim. Weave in ends. <br />
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</div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-68778953900795169002011-03-10T09:45:00.001-07:002011-03-10T09:46:11.371-07:00Baby Month!!!Stay tuned for a whole month of baby tutorials!!! Hopefully I can keep up :)Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-45250461815485883582010-10-21T18:58:00.000-06:002010-10-21T19:13:28.490-06:00Star Baby Blanket<div>I also found this blanket when I was cleaning out the storage. This blanket took me hours to make! I worked on it for about 2 months, and never thought I'd see the day when I finally finished piecing this quilt together. Each block has 26 pieces, and I did a total of 12 blocks on this quilt. Hence the reason it took me so long. That's a total of 312 pieces, which is a lot for a baby blanket. Also, I hand-stitched it which was a lot of work, and my first attempt and hand-stitching too. I really enjoyed making this, and this blanket is a masterpiece which I will keep for the rest of my life.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a look at some of the hand-stitch detail. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraXpI5IK5LrdSRUW5d6bngZ5KWAmO9yBMtAvLUZazO-vK3b1apKjb9ii_7EoSXnCCU8fr-v0j9YSVQCuFgJWfHqu3S4u4sGfZTk8AkZrEh8YshfG1iX4k4j0MxzkqRkA-uXcv86Kpm3o/s1600/105_3721.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraXpI5IK5LrdSRUW5d6bngZ5KWAmO9yBMtAvLUZazO-vK3b1apKjb9ii_7EoSXnCCU8fr-v0j9YSVQCuFgJWfHqu3S4u4sGfZTk8AkZrEh8YshfG1iX4k4j0MxzkqRkA-uXcv86Kpm3o/s400/105_3721.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530670788264962898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2o1sQhvdFd4YqTFQ3pQEHSb3-Ief4g5qGQfnACRtkQwoq6JFG7uswGjX9KXROX-auaMVE0cez7-ZHqkgMDANExwOa3WGKb9qli8qzE1jw52bAf-MH54XV8PRHgqMBllUJflDsZGFHFsY/s1600/105_3720.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2o1sQhvdFd4YqTFQ3pQEHSb3-Ief4g5qGQfnACRtkQwoq6JFG7uswGjX9KXROX-auaMVE0cez7-ZHqkgMDANExwOa3WGKb9qli8qzE1jw52bAf-MH54XV8PRHgqMBllUJflDsZGFHFsY/s400/105_3720.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530670783903645842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Block 1, blue stars with white background</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRUtbBe5NjSzLmwhYfb_j8siHl_Bm7wdo1DN3f2Q3n-BnTT2rEG9XXuTw4CQmZ1DRLtHwvLCWWVghse5_5gbfJGBD_iAARe7jQnbv8yXxtTsYk6jc-hil0ZlWh2NKpPI2zmpphyn7UHo/s1600/105_3715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRUtbBe5NjSzLmwhYfb_j8siHl_Bm7wdo1DN3f2Q3n-BnTT2rEG9XXuTw4CQmZ1DRLtHwvLCWWVghse5_5gbfJGBD_iAARe7jQnbv8yXxtTsYk6jc-hil0ZlWh2NKpPI2zmpphyn7UHo/s400/105_3715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530670779016345906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Block 2, white stars with blue background</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZRgKOPrMsOzWh-Tdb5StA8lza0LVWuc0ZbuqnTpaAZ6wdHxYgfjlytY45fIFavTk3iQRxLDJyFKMH9ZNqsb2IACEg5UCPZTrjo0r7yVP7EwVidUo5szFzC-hLoVAE8gFeAbd9TzNjMg/s1600/105_3716.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZRgKOPrMsOzWh-Tdb5StA8lza0LVWuc0ZbuqnTpaAZ6wdHxYgfjlytY45fIFavTk3iQRxLDJyFKMH9ZNqsb2IACEg5UCPZTrjo0r7yVP7EwVidUo5szFzC-hLoVAE8gFeAbd9TzNjMg/s400/105_3716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530670775478209058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The full quilt all pieced together.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiF_X8apTEAWnJB9_3jm0tfJWiBFgTNxCM8INdljxjAK_eBLSxQvc6NzuAzl8GNbbFjde1NBIPbmQH5_SdhJSU1Lb0j7OOU9cpIZEK0JtXq2uFSyLR4jDzxwGLn2GZhtuQHltsfBkdExo/s1600/105_3714.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiF_X8apTEAWnJB9_3jm0tfJWiBFgTNxCM8INdljxjAK_eBLSxQvc6NzuAzl8GNbbFjde1NBIPbmQH5_SdhJSU1Lb0j7OOU9cpIZEK0JtXq2uFSyLR4jDzxwGLn2GZhtuQHltsfBkdExo/s400/105_3714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530670769194377250" /></a>I'm not sure if anybody would be interested in this pattern, but if you are leave a comment. I want to sell my pattern, but I'm not sure if it's something people are interested in or not. Let me know.<br /><br /><div><br /></div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-89258582246897690232010-10-21T18:41:00.001-06:002010-10-21T18:58:15.242-06:00Pink Crochet Baby Blanket<div>The second blanket I ever crocheted. My skills improved slightly from the first one to the next, but I still had a few challenges. I was about 16 when I made this. The little puffy spots that you can see on the blanket are actually supposed to look like hearts. I tried to get a good picture of it, but none of my pictures really showed it too well. I did my best though, and it's fun to look back at how far I've come since I learned how to crochet.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1E1T01uIVc5r2nXTMWsd4ssNXgv9mto7q2OAv4SnkcBuoG2B1fTShiK94f_2jMWaLq6S4ST3VSPDnkzLoue0HY0JPm7Wa_jf4wlCsUGRhB0-wLF73xaXyXr8uEA1AdxrMfevKZNVUKk/s1600/105_3712.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1E1T01uIVc5r2nXTMWsd4ssNXgv9mto7q2OAv4SnkcBuoG2B1fTShiK94f_2jMWaLq6S4ST3VSPDnkzLoue0HY0JPm7Wa_jf4wlCsUGRhB0-wLF73xaXyXr8uEA1AdxrMfevKZNVUKk/s400/105_3712.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530667633081918626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9IH_c9wCOEnCQKw3LAc-J-AjRd4qhyphenhyphenfZRbsrC9mkOk-1wjMO4hQk8IkPbRw4sh6PidnGQR8NzVXOfN-Jxojyi0LKYkIVaeHCNLR7oAkW9dsUtf8XKuo0clSHusAUsQFt7z_G8lIv2osY/s1600/105_3711.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9IH_c9wCOEnCQKw3LAc-J-AjRd4qhyphenhyphenfZRbsrC9mkOk-1wjMO4hQk8IkPbRw4sh6PidnGQR8NzVXOfN-Jxojyi0LKYkIVaeHCNLR7oAkW9dsUtf8XKuo0clSHusAUsQFt7z_G8lIv2osY/s400/105_3711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530667625664196434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kpCrqN0uy2CAVWsN4W38Vbvp692eK26EcNgUnJSn9mfZAfoVmSeZPNhV6ySoq9VBhJpvTaMUwVZ1wZlrWFCTbbN5OSzfdjS5OP616rAosFB3yIBvRViR7ZYGkjP82kQ7WcpLAb2Pv6A/s1600/105_3710.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kpCrqN0uy2CAVWsN4W38Vbvp692eK26EcNgUnJSn9mfZAfoVmSeZPNhV6ySoq9VBhJpvTaMUwVZ1wZlrWFCTbbN5OSzfdjS5OP616rAosFB3yIBvRViR7ZYGkjP82kQ7WcpLAb2Pv6A/s400/105_3710.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530667616620328066" /></a>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-63701596556803385922010-10-21T18:36:00.001-06:002010-10-21T18:41:23.950-06:00Tyler's Tie Shirt<div>So I've been sewing and having a good old time doing it, and today I decided Tyler needed a tie shirt like the baby ones that I've been making to sell on my Etsy shop. Since his favorite color is green, I thought that it would make a cute tie. Here's what I came up with. I also made him a green and white striped beanie hat but didn't get a chance to take pictures yet. Stay tuned :)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmGxBpqvBWnQr-vzfsFGcFHpoheyN7YZgMk5d1J7wFEfxeif5TM4t-WQTS-FtN9Ry0cMkZaL6cTgHZ2hcmWm-VvGXl8wNS7jMlUr_y1KVZofwSewQnt8VB1fiNxXp_tK7P1qJNq8AAag/s1600/105_3702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmGxBpqvBWnQr-vzfsFGcFHpoheyN7YZgMk5d1J7wFEfxeif5TM4t-WQTS-FtN9Ry0cMkZaL6cTgHZ2hcmWm-VvGXl8wNS7jMlUr_y1KVZofwSewQnt8VB1fiNxXp_tK7P1qJNq8AAag/s400/105_3702.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530664000088348290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFrHlfdA-XH0M-FZuNU98w-uswEgf_hGrSY39_Gpfq6qLadjsWNuM_TGmSz43FhMvej303ZTofh5JUoSSjFqWnJJJ9JhO3G5ZBXfi9nY4O58waKuUMUvPCW9E1sA5jxbG-DwfiaG7LH6c/s1600/105_3702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFrHlfdA-XH0M-FZuNU98w-uswEgf_hGrSY39_Gpfq6qLadjsWNuM_TGmSz43FhMvej303ZTofh5JUoSSjFqWnJJJ9JhO3G5ZBXfi9nY4O58waKuUMUvPCW9E1sA5jxbG-DwfiaG7LH6c/s400/105_3702.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530663995682069394" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-40203865394092719242010-10-21T18:28:00.000-06:002010-10-21T18:36:27.993-06:00I Found My First Crocheted Blanket!<div><br />So I have been going through things in storage, digging out old crafts that I have long since forgotten about, and I found my very first crochet project. This blanket took me countless hours, I unraveled it about 5 times before it was square, and I probably should have used a different kind of yarn. But still, I love it because it was my first project, and I have fond memories of spending all that time with my grandma. Here are some pics of the blanket. I just used my cheap-o camera so these pictures aren't all that great, but it shows some of the detail.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg138xm-ZOd8JS9fgIk-0N3zVn-JnhsgB0KFvKFf5GBr6rQvkTuqwTPfJ9EYToUlqOIVFpuFUGxmX3rPDVEq8RF-uS9KZqpw5tCVZrgG8bt7_mmK0U5cN6m_N-yBWiqmN9Okz_sKZNb_1g/s1600/105_3707.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg138xm-ZOd8JS9fgIk-0N3zVn-JnhsgB0KFvKFf5GBr6rQvkTuqwTPfJ9EYToUlqOIVFpuFUGxmX3rPDVEq8RF-uS9KZqpw5tCVZrgG8bt7_mmK0U5cN6m_N-yBWiqmN9Okz_sKZNb_1g/s400/105_3707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530662237774112994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qDlyN1Z4UcIIRAhRfYpHFVOx8GJ8jowAp-vJzIA49L1QDmreiG8gU_sCwNA9X6PkuIwsiLQjKLXmfzEB5Y86dGGgdhliLLJDMREcnMm6TGBB1xOvkiYkmqUdeM0nGH6q5bnpbI6xaGg/s1600/105_3706.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qDlyN1Z4UcIIRAhRfYpHFVOx8GJ8jowAp-vJzIA49L1QDmreiG8gU_sCwNA9X6PkuIwsiLQjKLXmfzEB5Y86dGGgdhliLLJDMREcnMm6TGBB1xOvkiYkmqUdeM0nGH6q5bnpbI6xaGg/s400/105_3706.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530662234719769794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhE8tGtX-XWAJnzK0HCaEBO33Q_S2MssDtDaOykUbamIUilOzysE4_e1Qtj2oInUJ4TThLashdR5PQzfEjzOp9MsFGLehjOJC1wmEe8b0DeKDIG1GYvwN5aSeu2ZFGSm5EsD3T6YbGKmM/s1600/105_3708.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhE8tGtX-XWAJnzK0HCaEBO33Q_S2MssDtDaOykUbamIUilOzysE4_e1Qtj2oInUJ4TThLashdR5PQzfEjzOp9MsFGLehjOJC1wmEe8b0DeKDIG1GYvwN5aSeu2ZFGSm5EsD3T6YbGKmM/s400/105_3708.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530662229753532178" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-44059512070582321012010-10-19T19:22:00.001-06:002011-04-01T19:00:26.088-06:00Applique Onesies<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Some cute Applique Onesies I've been working on.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">This little gem came from a coloring book. Coloring books are my favorite place to get cute little shapes and simple designs. I just love how they look!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QN5F8dzVGXfC8eZNoWxk195Wf7qhSKgWd1xiUK9tA0uPIqCJX967th5xC9H-fSbpEI7iWbSTan1M85eHoYcc5cHnNzpeHBbscNbNmzFj9dc_PL_HGu9PXFwh1YYoV-p-IKrCSqqucl8/s1600/105_3626.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QN5F8dzVGXfC8eZNoWxk195Wf7qhSKgWd1xiUK9tA0uPIqCJX967th5xC9H-fSbpEI7iWbSTan1M85eHoYcc5cHnNzpeHBbscNbNmzFj9dc_PL_HGu9PXFwh1YYoV-p-IKrCSqqucl8/s400/105_3626.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529933515422343602" /></a>This cute little octopus applique came from <a href="http://www.crapivemade.com/2009/05/applique-tips-plus-octopus-and-rocket.html">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuHVQjzYysmxycMP5xDHaLK4vueLeZXLrPQP0ukUB8QaKH9Stj8Sq558d2DksPBP3v4DO6ZaDNkEgiUOVfzPBR1OKG_DgkP2Zy4HtRnCEU9HPFAlqmuQ9iE8kPXFHyU8oRoYT-X0w3Ag/s1600/105_3627.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuHVQjzYysmxycMP5xDHaLK4vueLeZXLrPQP0ukUB8QaKH9Stj8Sq558d2DksPBP3v4DO6ZaDNkEgiUOVfzPBR1OKG_DgkP2Zy4HtRnCEU9HPFAlqmuQ9iE8kPXFHyU8oRoYT-X0w3Ag/s400/105_3627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529933506962605842" /></a>The pattern for the tie onesie came from <a href="http://www.crapivemade.com/2009/03/appliqued-tie-onesie.html">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bU3RO6Tk7ANhB3P6-ffqArbMT1pB3MtAtJ1zellTDMHpET2N34TRXmb28BFrcUr9cf-T8zFGoEPMkOogzhnIUn0tugDDXdmMSnFDrz74RZ8KYGQZpdq1fdCXGKK8QUIglAoSW6PPN9E/s1600/105_3628.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bU3RO6Tk7ANhB3P6-ffqArbMT1pB3MtAtJ1zellTDMHpET2N34TRXmb28BFrcUr9cf-T8zFGoEPMkOogzhnIUn0tugDDXdmMSnFDrz74RZ8KYGQZpdq1fdCXGKK8QUIglAoSW6PPN9E/s400/105_3628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529933500592770338" /></a>You can find the pattern to this adorable guitar applique <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3fPIoqBNUxfAW750eZeigIiyaQE1KnLH8Kof_wDzCGFwNkMJm0GhpclGklGjYkP3_so8OeXNCSQ2jYC-Dy9OzE4jhKmAkLSRgyhiTc6TXZnulsRi8_eLrE2Vt8_rhFv3OmkeOgesKGFH/s1600-h/trey+and+lucy+final.jpg">here</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTQ52z6-8ef23DMBikcQQNWwkdnxafNjj_C2W0FlsRRmGIRx_c-XFBfffcmN6norADjiqNEsBVfuwg48k7NVIuXsnJACCtVC-WXycUUBv2d1REUuoe9nARlrgJ-gvtDvG-I-9bZRaAx0/s1600/105_3629.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTQ52z6-8ef23DMBikcQQNWwkdnxafNjj_C2W0FlsRRmGIRx_c-XFBfffcmN6norADjiqNEsBVfuwg48k7NVIuXsnJACCtVC-WXycUUBv2d1REUuoe9nARlrgJ-gvtDvG-I-9bZRaAx0/s400/105_3629.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529933498155725250" /></a>The letter D I just copied out a coloring book. Ended up being a huge letter compared to that little tiny onesie but I'll take it anyways.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtZ6QR-kdXHNBZZryM_kNLftl3qA8ahYxftNzUi4msophJfgnu3xuE5zlz1YHX-vrPIfnLewLSxLGwL7PC6stBarHRLdjTAGklr0ji75a_fGZhQqHyv6ZHoyJXm5pqM9XY5wx0TRg-P0/s1600/105_3630.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtZ6QR-kdXHNBZZryM_kNLftl3qA8ahYxftNzUi4msophJfgnu3xuE5zlz1YHX-vrPIfnLewLSxLGwL7PC6stBarHRLdjTAGklr0ji75a_fGZhQqHyv6ZHoyJXm5pqM9XY5wx0TRg-P0/s400/105_3630.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529933494436338626" /></a>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-57997929837839104432010-10-19T18:25:00.001-06:002010-10-19T20:01:09.418-06:00Receiving Blankets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbBvcx-Dvkl-vWHM6k7I9mObJ6NKFU3YRxLs_0UQkd4TFFxLeQVxKu-m0di5Khel7zpqAX5MQUB-31p7kL1PFKtt6svXKsNNjd_pszydx4-AgQN8CeXLsN9Xe2y5q2ZFIFmSZ6GMSQUM/s1600/105_3594.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbBvcx-Dvkl-vWHM6k7I9mObJ6NKFU3YRxLs_0UQkd4TFFxLeQVxKu-m0di5Khel7zpqAX5MQUB-31p7kL1PFKtt6svXKsNNjd_pszydx4-AgQN8CeXLsN9Xe2y5q2ZFIFmSZ6GMSQUM/s400/105_3594.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529918404164734450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCfPx1vZIf4Ax1lTvefDQjLQ-6z3kH1vYZvf-ypbx7h-gpeoO2KNI8yQLxtU4crz2okVhEPtTOSQW3bcAKa2gCe87h-s35xzlVO8ulat4cwtoZIKMlEJTEOUFikGKRNcr4xReg3m1MNo/s1600/105_3595.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCfPx1vZIf4Ax1lTvefDQjLQ-6z3kH1vYZvf-ypbx7h-gpeoO2KNI8yQLxtU4crz2okVhEPtTOSQW3bcAKa2gCe87h-s35xzlVO8ulat4cwtoZIKMlEJTEOUFikGKRNcr4xReg3m1MNo/s400/105_3595.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529918394589455954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTLUMhabIhQ6wmIPwK5aLHUkLfYGYDZBkB0-o8MUJ_AMvj2YcqihatL6U8Kdcm6DTFAZjzy9oJMm8ooMHBQHjkC0zfW6cP9wc0b0rmc2HossnvZ2AWes6sydWVXr2FCZUtGiCMH5qFdg/s1600/105_3592.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTLUMhabIhQ6wmIPwK5aLHUkLfYGYDZBkB0-o8MUJ_AMvj2YcqihatL6U8Kdcm6DTFAZjzy9oJMm8ooMHBQHjkC0zfW6cP9wc0b0rmc2HossnvZ2AWes6sydWVXr2FCZUtGiCMH5qFdg/s400/105_3592.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529918390162496946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6Yrvx_D8JI_8lD-1PrhC6Dg6_6V9oG88MHvdwiVe0B8RBWbOxKwDznsu4yUakHMsfYXcQ7wLrcPbk-dtGUdqCSIqPkleB5p1Ct1W6X9iYJiNPma0embNfFyUysvNBzntOgV16cIcDrU/s1600/105_3593.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6Yrvx_D8JI_8lD-1PrhC6Dg6_6V9oG88MHvdwiVe0B8RBWbOxKwDznsu4yUakHMsfYXcQ7wLrcPbk-dtGUdqCSIqPkleB5p1Ct1W6X9iYJiNPma0embNfFyUysvNBzntOgV16cIcDrU/s400/105_3593.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529918388052005826" /></a>Here is some cute receiving blanket that I crocheted around the edges. I am happy with how they turned out, and hope the new mom they are for will love them as much as I loved making them.Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-17487732593334406972010-10-19T18:22:00.001-06:002010-10-19T20:04:13.132-06:00Soft And Fuzzy Baby Hat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l6anuiQOJqhsd45FP-Hfp1Fqo1e9gSwNfliMQYvj03hszwBfvCjb4kq5qesdGE02xpENlPX0sWiKGY8cXSKL8deQ1EzLWA7aEZe01npr1RDHe9MasS9Pef3JdI5duFZPvTAYHmX7WOM/s1600/105_3590.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l6anuiQOJqhsd45FP-Hfp1Fqo1e9gSwNfliMQYvj03hszwBfvCjb4kq5qesdGE02xpENlPX0sWiKGY8cXSKL8deQ1EzLWA7aEZe01npr1RDHe9MasS9Pef3JdI5duFZPvTAYHmX7WOM/s400/105_3590.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529917613719295810" /></a><br />I used a pattern from Coats and Clark found <a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/011E885A-0880-4B5B-9821-8B13AA5C6C87/145853/WR2103.pdf">here</a> for this hat. However, since it was for a baby boy I opted not to put the ears on it. It is so soft and it will keep that little baby in your life toasty warm.Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-4814692341726682002010-10-19T18:10:00.000-06:002010-10-21T19:52:53.738-06:0012 Patch Baby Blanket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQzuHQJBcDzTYS0XyTtzEB7YHwJ8DuC8k9ngR2qI2cAwvvvpPqtvmhgpaOZ6HbA_z-N42MsWZVtEueE2bOKPs4YPY5KOLfZepNv7M-azUvH9rt-4IMrG5Fo8RmoFw_k23DN1H1Lyyvd0/s1600/105_3598.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQzuHQJBcDzTYS0XyTtzEB7YHwJ8DuC8k9ngR2qI2cAwvvvpPqtvmhgpaOZ6HbA_z-N42MsWZVtEueE2bOKPs4YPY5KOLfZepNv7M-azUvH9rt-4IMrG5Fo8RmoFw_k23DN1H1Lyyvd0/s400/105_3598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529914618133107154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcPrq3FYhtSksjzn7aefYDGbPwgNzMTk2AyXoeAGDx3oE8T3YBL6CuDuZnrZ8NcSFewYoDgau3FPdxG7IE65TzXzEH1xwrupDFSMzrgXE3byy29kvlVFrq62SefkAmTyh1nX5eMH8tV8/s1600/105_3600.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcPrq3FYhtSksjzn7aefYDGbPwgNzMTk2AyXoeAGDx3oE8T3YBL6CuDuZnrZ8NcSFewYoDgau3FPdxG7IE65TzXzEH1xwrupDFSMzrgXE3byy29kvlVFrq62SefkAmTyh1nX5eMH8tV8/s400/105_3600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529914612877300802" border="0" /></a><br />For the pattern I used LionBrand's Pattern for their 9-Patch Baby Blanket found <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70317AD.html?noImages=">here</a>. After finishing the pattern I found that this pattern was WAY too small for a baby, so I added an extra row to each side for a total of 12 patches rather that 9. For the edge I did a simple shell.<div>Border: Sc in any space on the edge, skip next space, work 5 dc in next space, skip next space, repeat from star around the entire blanket until you get to the first sc. Slip stitch in first sc and finish off. It is ok if you don't have the exact amount of spaces needed. Just kinda fudge it a little. It will look the same.</div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-48984161982449401622010-10-19T17:59:00.000-06:002010-10-19T20:04:02.444-06:00Crochet Pumpkin Beanie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_0aZR2mOd7RvplSrDz2vE2SI-qRzk37DsAmUNcvsy40Puc5H3bfWFKHPY3rLHAQzW8mYAZZ8CL6YAi4N9-01sKddLFCkojd4gF6MqWSojA5rdMyqdiIE3ZLGRKPp7QEZG6_S8aylq_8/s1600/105_3591.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_0aZR2mOd7RvplSrDz2vE2SI-qRzk37DsAmUNcvsy40Puc5H3bfWFKHPY3rLHAQzW8mYAZZ8CL6YAi4N9-01sKddLFCkojd4gF6MqWSojA5rdMyqdiIE3ZLGRKPp7QEZG6_S8aylq_8/s400/105_3591.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529913134967924578" /></a><br /><div>I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Carrot for the orange and Thyme for the green.</div>For this cute little beanie I used this cute little pattern found <a href="http://www.favecrafts.com/Halloween-Crafts/Baby-Pumpkin-Crochet-Beanie#">here</a>.<div>I didn't think that this pattern made a wide enough hat so I added an extra 5 rows for a total of 29 rows. This little hat turned out so cute.</div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-29089375258337587582010-10-19T17:43:00.001-06:002011-03-10T09:48:23.981-07:00Double-sided Star Shaped Blanket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxiAP5YVifQ0qx7woNEVl5P5KreNszLwFYtZjXLKDGWqtOEa1BPQsVqlVGNN3cD48KqsaC_vMvf2NTTeWx6UDaapHW2lgqkg3neczHjJBPSfZgk-iFsb3rW0aCsdZGWkbGn2c3b29dE8/s1600/DSCN1078.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxiAP5YVifQ0qx7woNEVl5P5KreNszLwFYtZjXLKDGWqtOEa1BPQsVqlVGNN3cD48KqsaC_vMvf2NTTeWx6UDaapHW2lgqkg3neczHjJBPSfZgk-iFsb3rW0aCsdZGWkbGn2c3b29dE8/s400/DSCN1078.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538377912584296578" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Side A</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSqT88S1fp0XPgjUyRPsLCe8qeFgfwB45B_vUICvk-dtHY-EbwxvBXQhiwgK4UAPNCojNkhyphenhyphen_5-B9vwOmVcGZVFJKQN0u7I0By1BCDA5A0yd4weMRxChAayNo1QlGaRtJn1iNhwEbj4A/s1600/105_3603.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSqT88S1fp0XPgjUyRPsLCe8qeFgfwB45B_vUICvk-dtHY-EbwxvBXQhiwgK4UAPNCojNkhyphenhyphen_5-B9vwOmVcGZVFJKQN0u7I0By1BCDA5A0yd4weMRxChAayNo1QlGaRtJn1iNhwEbj4A/s400/105_3603.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529907469493581746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Side B</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1rj6pHMNv3Z-agL6bLIAxBd19yfmNRvMGorqOrkYjPDyDF43XxZkXIgZpysSN1EziKO1VDO17hxK_lCHDpwbhUrXz58XjCgQHrx_Fd602L0wzhWnNuT2AZs_6SWa1m9FQdvRNCChmzU/s1600/105_3601.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1rj6pHMNv3Z-agL6bLIAxBd19yfmNRvMGorqOrkYjPDyDF43XxZkXIgZpysSN1EziKO1VDO17hxK_lCHDpwbhUrXz58XjCgQHrx_Fd602L0wzhWnNuT2AZs_6SWa1m9FQdvRNCChmzU/s400/105_3601.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529907465975198434" /></a>I designed this adorable little star blanket hoping to use up some extra yarn I had laying around. I ended up buying way more yarn to finish it, and the yarn I used was really thin so the blanket didn't look quite right to me. Hence the reason for it being double sided. In the future I am sure I will use worsted weight yarn instead, but this did turn out beautifully if I do say so myself.<div><br /></div><div>For the main pattern I used Beth's Little Star Afghan Pattern found <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/va3/heartfeltangels/littlestarafghan.html">here</a>.</div><div>I used Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in Soft Blue and White.</div><div>You will need 2 skeins of each color.</div><div>For Side A I followed the Little Star Pattern, started with soft blue and a size H crochet hook.</div><div>Rounds 1-16 in soft blue</div><div>Rounds 17-20 in white</div><div>Round 18 in soft blue</div><div>Rounds 19-22 in white</div><div>Round 23 in soft blue</div><div>Round 24 in white</div><div><br /></div><div>For Side B</div><div>Rounds 1-16 in white</div><div><div>Rounds 17-20 in soft blue</div><div>Round 18 in white</div><div>Rounds 19-22 in soft blue</div><div>Round 23 in white</div><div>Round 24 in soft blue</div></div><div><br /></div><div>After completing the 2 pieces I put the wrong sides together, and making sure I started in the same stitch of each side, I did a single crochet to connect the two sides. This turned out to be a luxuriously soft baby blanket, and I loved it!</div><div><br /></div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-23611579771656742322010-10-19T17:12:00.000-06:002010-10-19T20:05:13.097-06:00Basic Half-Double Crochet Hat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgsR4Q5d2Y0bbkKJhRY1y6cJ-v0_sI3e4jUEia4RioSPKqpDI334ZD8FTLgB-sgfpsf8rFOEo6_1qZh_ipMNXzu6dp5raKKNAnbBXNGALUYahuLIGYiHnveAcY-A7tfIrs2Aq19-0s6A/s1600/105_3597.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgsR4Q5d2Y0bbkKJhRY1y6cJ-v0_sI3e4jUEia4RioSPKqpDI334ZD8FTLgB-sgfpsf8rFOEo6_1qZh_ipMNXzu6dp5raKKNAnbBXNGALUYahuLIGYiHnveAcY-A7tfIrs2Aq19-0s6A/s400/105_3597.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529906069324886242" /></a><br />I made this hat out of some left over yarn from the jacket that I made. It is just a simple half-double crochet hat that I made up. I made it long so that it can be folded up while the baby is little and folded down as he gets older. This hat is for approximately a 3-6 month old baby. Here is the pattern:<div>Use a size I hook and worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)</div><div>This pattern is worked as one continuous round. Do not join rows. Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to help you keep your place if needed.</div><div>Round 1: Chain 3, work 8 hdc in third chain from hook (the first chain made)</div><div>Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each hdc around (total 16)</div><div>Round 3: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch, repeat from * around (total 24 hdc)</div><div>Round 4: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * around (total 32)</div><div>Round 5: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, repeat * around (total 40)</div><div>Round 6: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, repeat from * around (total 48)</div><div>Round 7: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches, repeat from * around (total 56)</div><div>Round 7 is the last increase row. </div><div>Round 8: hdc in each stitch around (total 56)</div><div>Rounds 9- 20: repeat round 8.</div><div>When you get to the last stitch in round 20, sc in the next 2 stitches, slip stitch in the next stitch, finish off. </div><div>FOR THE EARS: Make 2</div><div>Round 1: Chain 2, work 6 sc in second chain from hook.</div><div>Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (total 12)</div><div>Round 3: *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch, repeat from * around (total 18)</div><div>Rounds 4-5: sc in each stitch around (total 18)</div><div>slip stitch in next stitch, finish off. </div><div>Sew the ears onto the top of the hat. I just used the same yarn and a yarn needle to do this.</div><div>There you go, an adorable baby hat perfect for the upcoming fall/winter weather. </div>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-65425471337048520642010-10-09T23:27:00.001-06:002010-10-19T20:05:47.858-06:00Cute Jacket I Crocheted<div>Well after about a year of not doing anything crafty, I decided to pick it up again since I know somebody who is about to have a baby. I wanted to try making a jacket, since all I have really done is hats and blankets. I wanted something unique, and something that wasn't old fashioned looking. I'm not really a fan of those vintage patterns. So this is my finished project, it turned out really cute and only took me about 3 days to complete. I used a pattern I bought off the internet, and it works up really quickly. For the pattern go to monpetitviolon.etsy.com and type in Sorrento Hooded Cardigan, and I think it was only like $3.99. Pretty cheap.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the final result, I found this adorable onesie at Walmart for 2 bucks, it has cute little stars on it, and these dark beige pants to match. It tied my whole outfit together. I was very pleased.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_8wtE3IvJQwPANka_Rkk_7VB6_JBYYSQv0P_LAxuE8j7hFqMubJQyeMEu3HEn5xOG-zdblslH_c287DaOmEN07Bc7VBX3lYgJdd5cg9eV5BcRssPXOHzTNkjpxHEXwbKiMNHiF_iHMg/s1600/DSCN0641.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_8wtE3IvJQwPANka_Rkk_7VB6_JBYYSQv0P_LAxuE8j7hFqMubJQyeMEu3HEn5xOG-zdblslH_c287DaOmEN07Bc7VBX3lYgJdd5cg9eV5BcRssPXOHzTNkjpxHEXwbKiMNHiF_iHMg/s400/DSCN0641.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510191771384501762" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the outfit I'm going to put in the gift box.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fZEcVMP_NG8VtQyriMFcR74usUHZj0a3VIigZHpZ1fPhhLayNRlMhmOJseS1dklJ8cRkQXdwnm65nF8Ox8TTAEmJ2HCOdjvE_NW7cUvShbrtyh-DTCVSqzUzinR2cAE5dTT_BueFd3Y/s1600/DSCN0639.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fZEcVMP_NG8VtQyriMFcR74usUHZj0a3VIigZHpZ1fPhhLayNRlMhmOJseS1dklJ8cRkQXdwnm65nF8Ox8TTAEmJ2HCOdjvE_NW7cUvShbrtyh-DTCVSqzUzinR2cAE5dTT_BueFd3Y/s400/DSCN0639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510191762155278594" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Oh so cute wooden buttons were so charming.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPM_p2-X8gaadKmCKHjbpAOFQF2UpRP-vGzD9P5R9n1zjEgRJP0bSjH3fAsHmf2NnAz3f9ElVbujm7kxEjt2uGwvS9eiNWE_2CL2Iay2SoB2cmNxjV_NbNPH8ofPycB_qVLPvniYW6YM/s1600/DSCN0638.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPM_p2-X8gaadKmCKHjbpAOFQF2UpRP-vGzD9P5R9n1zjEgRJP0bSjH3fAsHmf2NnAz3f9ElVbujm7kxEjt2uGwvS9eiNWE_2CL2Iay2SoB2cmNxjV_NbNPH8ofPycB_qVLPvniYW6YM/s400/DSCN0638.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510191754549791842" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The back of the jacket.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS_F7q1na7ivErQXWJtRpRr-dbXYGWL7rct_LTyxKvtT-BLK8DmCJWfMGDKub_DnDn4IUizsmU-up9-S-cLL4nW6mG6jUhc9XF43QT45WfVyS1aKvu6jLwHWGAzU1CbWI7qMSNdDA1zM/s1600/DSCN0634.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS_F7q1na7ivErQXWJtRpRr-dbXYGWL7rct_LTyxKvtT-BLK8DmCJWfMGDKub_DnDn4IUizsmU-up9-S-cLL4nW6mG6jUhc9XF43QT45WfVyS1aKvu6jLwHWGAzU1CbWI7qMSNdDA1zM/s400/DSCN0634.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510191749913166562" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The front of the jacket.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NCwiV-i83EKgkql2FndcjyWEmEnsBGMHfwU87decDFZF77Kf4pB21SuIqkT3oHfwB-F5A8ES6zUfmi2YbzOv-ecD3yADsY6E6B6W4LbYjNKhowaI_MjLmXSlPv5pgxFzFGUPAxC4zvI/s1600/DSCN0633.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NCwiV-i83EKgkql2FndcjyWEmEnsBGMHfwU87decDFZF77Kf4pB21SuIqkT3oHfwB-F5A8ES6zUfmi2YbzOv-ecD3yADsY6E6B6W4LbYjNKhowaI_MjLmXSlPv5pgxFzFGUPAxC4zvI/s400/DSCN0633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510191741326470818" border="0" /></a>Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030039436885518025.post-43445336652881627782010-09-12T22:37:00.001-06:002010-09-12T22:44:29.700-06:00My Love of CrochetThis is going to be a blog about all the crafts I have made, and all the crafts I am continuing to make from day to day. I have discovered recently that crochet is really theraputic, in dealing with all the stresses of the day to day world. I learned how to crochet when I was 16, taught by my loving grandmother. She was extremely patient with me, and I spent countless hours with her learning her skill. My first project was a baby blanket, and it was far from perfect. Hopefully I will be able to get a picture on here soon (I know I still have it here somewhere). Halfway through, the blanket turned out to look more like a triangle, and my grandmother (being the great teacher she is) made me unravel the whole thing and start over. Being an impatient teenager I was really hesitant to do so, but my grandmother was insistent. Now 8 years later I am so grateful for my grandmother, who taught me to really put my best effort into my work. She taught me all I know, and left a wonderful legacy that hopefully I can carry on when she is gone.Jennifer Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11414642052733699156noreply@blogger.com0