Marchs 12" square for 2013BAMCAL

The latest square I made for the Crochet a block a month in 2013 on Ravelry. I was not going to let it defeat me!

I like it now that I am done with it, but I'm lot "in love" with it. The yarn I used made the popcorn stitches look like "Boobies". I am glad I am finished and can move on to something more enjoyable! 

Win Anne Geddes Baby yarn!

Win Anne Geddes Baby yarn! http://www.allfreecrochet.com/sweeps/Red-Heart-Anne-Geddes-Baby-Yarn
We are giving away four skeins of Anne Geddes Baby yarn: Grass, Taffy, Robin, and Jam. The deadline to enter is March 13, 2013 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time. We'll send an email to the winner(s) the week after the contest ends, so please make sure your email address is correct and be sure to check your bulk/spam folder too! If you blog about this giveaway or add us to your blogroll or website, you can earn an extra entry. Be sure to send us the link to your blog post. Contest ends March 13, 2013. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

Baby Snuggie / Security Blanket

My very first Amigurumi. Something for baby.

This one is, "squaring the big circle". http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/squaring-the-big-circle


This square is soo pretty! I cant wait to make more!

#1 Feb square


and # 2 square

Febuary's CAL done!
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/2013-crochet-block-a-month-cal

all 4

This is my version of a pattern I saw on Ravelry. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pansy-passion I added one more row to make the square a little larger.

January's block for the Ravelry CAL 2013.

I'm on Ravelry!

I'm on Ravelry!

http://www.ravelry.com/people/KnottyBecca

Small Tissue Box cover to crochet free pattern!

Small tissue box cover

knottybecca.blogspot.com

Finished project fits a 4 3/8 x 5 inch tissue box.

H-hook

1 Ball / Skein yarn (mine only took ½ a skein of Red Heart Super Saver 100% Acrylic; 5oz 244 yd Earth and Sky)

Gauge= 8, 3-dc clusters across and 11 rnd(s) or rows equal approx 5x4.5

Abbreviations
beg  …. begin(ning)
bet …. between
ch(s) …. chain(s)
dc  …. double crochet
lp(s) ….loop(s)
rep …. repeat
rnd(s) …. round(s)
sc …. single crochet
sk …. skip
sl …. slip
sp(s) …. space(s)
st …. stitch(es)
yo …. yarn over

* or ** … repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
[ ] …. work directions in brackets the number of times indicated

Beg: ch-16, sl st to join.

Rnd 1: ch-2 (counts as 1^st dc), 2-dc in bottom of ch-2. (this is the sl st used to join last rnd) Ch-2, 3-dc in NEXT chain  (not the same chain as most patterns have you do. This makes the 1^st corner). *skip 2 ch(s), 3-dc in next ch, ch-2, 3-dc in next ch **. Repeat from * to ** 2 more times.  Sk last 2 ch(s), sl st to join in top of beg ch-2. ~23-dc 8-sps~

Rnd 2: Turn, ch-2, 2-dc in sp, *3-dc in corner sp, ch-2, 3-dc in SAME sp** (to make 1^st corner) 3-dc in next sp, repeat from * to ** 2 more times, 3-dc in last corner sp, ch-2, 3-dc in same sp,  sl st to join in top of ch-2. ~35-dc 12-sp(s)~

Rnd 3: Turn, ch-2, 2-dc in sp bottom of ch-2, *3-dc in corner sp, ch-2, 3-dc in same sp, 3-dc in next sp, 3-dc in 2^nd sp**,  repeat from* to ** 2 more times to make 2 more corners. 3-dc in last corner sp, ch-2, 3-dc, 3-dc in next sp, sl st to join in top of 1^st ch-2.

(this is the top, and should measure at least 4 ½  inches squared. Check your gauge here so it fits the tissue box)

Rnd(s) 4-11: Turn ch-2, 2-dc in sp in bottom of ch-2, 3-dc in next 15-sp(s) including corners. Project will start to roll. Sl st to join in top of 1^st ch-2. Continue remaining rnd(s) to end. ~47dc~

(Sides should measure 5 inches high)

Rnd 12: Turn, ch-1 sc in tops of ch(s) all the way around to end sl-st to finish.  (shown in photo above)

Weave in both beginning and end pieces. 

This is a great way to brighten up your desk, just in time for spring allergies!
If you hook this up, come back and add a comment or shoot me an email to: beckihrh @ gmail dot com. Letting me know how it came out! :( 

Happy Spring!

1st crochet project in 20 years

 A little better photo. I crochet I'm not a photographer!

This is my first project since picking up my hooks after 20+ years. (the photos are terrible!)

I made a quick & easy scarf made with chunky yarn. Its nice and long so I can wrap it several times around my neck. Nice n warm.

A crochet afghan

This project #2. (since picking up crochet hooks). I took the photo below before I finished the fringe. The one above is completed. It is a afghan to match my living room.

A pillow for my bed, Crochet

This is a pillow I just crocheted for my bedroom. My hubby and I repainted our bedroom in December, and bought new furniture. so I had to make something to match!

I crocheted it using a basic granny square stitch.

I will work on getting some of my recent projects on here a.s.a.p.