Sorry it's been a while

the app hasn't been working on my phone. It's so much easier to type something quick there. But I figured I would pop on and post something just as a quick update. Christmas was crazy busy so thank you all. Since then I have been working on completing older projects. The doctor who scarf is done. The pink baby afghan I posted is done. I found an older blanket I started probably five years ago when hubby was helping me clear out some of my stash and I am now working on it. I think my sister laid claim to it but if she doesn't take it it will go up for sale too. A couple of new things in the work but I think I shall just surprise you with those. Will try to get something working and be back more.

Giraffe

Just a few quick better photos. 

Let the good times roll

Making giraffes. Made a mistake on the first one - improvised and viola everyone loves it. Sometimes that's just how it goes. The giraffe pattern can be found on Ravelry for free. Used the basic pattern but when stuffing the head forgot to add his eyes. Oops 

No sense in starting over. So I improvised. 

Sleepy eyes. And apparently it was a hit. This one was bought before he was finished. And orders for 3 more. All local family and friends but it's fun. And it's a little fun money. 

Just finished this one. And added a mane to him 

Anyone out there reading this feel free to let me know. 

Getting down with the sickness

Couldn't help myself. I have been down with the flu for about two weeks. It's not fun.  Also means no knitting or crocheting. Between not having the energy to do so and not wanting to share my germs it just wasn't a good idea. However I am getting better slowly and getting more energy every day. So back at it. 

Started this lil guy. He's bigger than I expected and that's just his head. He's cute though. 

Working on this too. Not a good photo but I only had set it down for a minute. Little guy is due in May so I need to get it done. 

Whoops

So last week's post didn't publish. Sorry. Now you get two. Started "taters" blanket. Eli - I think is the final decision for his name. Took a few times to get it right but I think i finally have a pattern I like. And it's all my own. Pulled a stitch from a book of stitches I had and went to town with it maybe once I get this done I will write it up and post it for sale. I think I need to test it once more before I sell it. Had a bit of a problem with Eli's blanket but I swear that's more because when I was casting on I had two children and a husband talking at me. It's amazing how no one needs you until you need to count. Anyway below is the start of it. Lots more to come. Bernat blanket yarn on #11 knitpicks. Oh! They have a new color and I am in love! The needles are purple! I don't have a set yet but I want them. Time for a trip to the yarn store I guess. 

It is finished

Well the baby blanket is. Now on to other things. 

Been quiet

Sorry guys. Lots going on. Lots of pattern searching and starting and minor item making. Few Etsy orders (thank you!) but lots to keep me busy. And snow. Argh there was so much snow. Check out my photos to see what I have been up to. 

Baby blanket for a friend. Feather and fan pattern available for download on Ravelry   Baby girl due any day now. Using baby pink/ pink camo/ white red heart yarn. Size 10 knit picks needles. Once again I love them. 

Baby Guinea pig - because I could. Pattern on Ravelry. Crochet in black and white and although it's not super clear in this photo there are 9mm eyes in there. I think if I make more I would like slightly smaller sized eyes or maybe to try embroidering them on. 

This hat.  I am so pleased with this one. I hope to have time this weekend to make a few of these and get them on my Etsy store. Yes I altered the pattern slightly (because of my yarn size I decreased the number of stitches and changed how I do the ridges) but here is the link to the original should you want to try it yourself. If not and you want one let me know. This one is a 0-3 month sized one. Will sell for $8-10 depends on yarn. 

http://thismamamakesstuff.com/crochet-baby-turban-pattern-tutorial/

I am terrible at following patterns I try and the first time I make it I usually do but tweaking things is part of the job. Makes it unique. 

Anyway that's all for now I need to get back to that blanket if I am going to beat that baby. 

Foxie