My Other Pastime: September 2013

My Crochet Journey So Far

I learned to crochet when I was 16. My Great Grandmother was living with us at the time. She was a prolific crocheter. I had broken up with a boyfriend and was moping around the house. My Grandmother couldn't stand it so she sat me down and taught me how to crochet. She taught me how to crochet the granny square and let me tell you that that was the HUGEST granny square afghan that anyone has ever made! I just kept going and going and going! I slowly branched out from making afghans to making sweaters and other things. I don't intend to post patterns because these are not my original designs. I just thought it would be fun to have some sort of record of what I have made and who it went to.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Monkey Snuggle Blanket-September 2013

I made this cute little blanket for a sweet little 3 year old. She's probably too big for a snuggle blankie, but I thought she could use it for her dolls or even as a companion at bedtime. Besides the fact I have wanted to make one of these for forever!! The blanket part was fairly quick going. The monkey part was a bit more tedious. I thought it turned out pretty stinkin cute if I do say so myself!

I bought the pattern book from Annie's Crafts.