Heeeeeeere's Punkin!

"Lil' Punkin" is finished! Hopefully he'll have a "Lil' Candy Corn" cousin soon.


An almost complete work-in-progress. I'm really loving how it's coming along!

In progress

I've been working hard this week with new products and ideas for fall and especially for the Crafty By Nature show on Sunday. Below are some images of things in progress. More to come!

WiP - My first "big" design

Inspired by the designs I've seen and worked on in Sys Fredens' "Comtemporary Crochet" book, I began designing a little hoodie of my own. I think I might actually try to get it published because I really love it. Here's a glimpse of the work in progress:



After this picture was taken I added a ribbed bottom and worked the edging and buttonholes. All that's left are the pockets and the buttons themselves and it will be ready to wear!

And here is the piece that, believe it or not, inspired my hoodie in the first place: my Sys Fredens V-Neck Top in ivory recycled cotton.

WiP: Fashion Show Hat #4

I've been working all weekend on a bridal-style headpiece for the fashion show, which is now less than a week away. I can't believe it's almost here... Anyway, this piece is a little different from my usual in that it's a headband base instead of a full hat. I covered the band with lacy mohair crochet; a mohair rosette accented with a vintage pin and feather will sit on the side/top. Right now I am working on the veil, which will be quite short, reaching just below the eyes.





I have a few other cloches I will be taking with me to the show, including the one you will see in the next post: a tutorial of how I felt my hats!

What I did on my crochet vacation

Well, I was pretty good about the break thing... I only crocheted once! I started what I am referring to as my "Salmon Bucket Hat" using wool dyed by my friend Donna (see image below). It's a gorgeous, bright color with slight variations of pink and orange for a nice salmon-y look. Right now I'm only as far as the crown, but I can't wait to finish and felt it up. It's going to be super cute!

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beginnings of the Salmon Bucket Hat, which is looking very orange in this light.


my non-crochet project, intended to give my hands a break. special thanks to Stephanie at The Daily Pretty for selling me the fabulous dress form!

Ready, set, break

Just spent the past half hour or so decluttering and organizing my workspace (aka our dining room). It looks and feels so much better now!

Taking a short break from crochet in general as my hands are really starting to hurt... though I can't stay away for long and will probably start in on the hats again in the next couple of days.  I have some truly wonderful ideas in my head for summer hats as well as fashion show and even bridal headpieces.  I'm thinking about getting a table at the outside farmer's/local business/crafter's market in Pottstown in a couple of weeks, so I'll need some pieces for that as well.  If I can find a friend to clean my house I think I'll have enough time to get it all done...  What was I saying about a break?

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Some works in progress.  Sorry for the blur - that's what happens when I drink coffee and then take pictures.