First Baby Sweater

by Sue, posted in Patterns

I thought this pattern for the Eloise sweater I saw on Ravelry was just adorable, so I had to try it for the granddaughter we are expecting in a few months.  I haven’t done a baby sweater in close to 30 years, this is fun!  I hope it will turn out nice.

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The gray looks darker in the picture than in real life although it is still pretty dark (which didn’t look as dark in the store compared to the other, darker grays.) .  It is a pretty gray in real life, Vanna’s Choice Charcoal Gray, to go with the left over bright colors in Vanna’s Choice I had from the baby blanket I am making (which just needs edging, if I can decide what to do for that : )

I have already made a few modifications, using a smaller G hook (and therefore smaller gauge) so I have to figure out how many more stitches I need for it to come out the right size (I think I am ok so far : )  I have added a stitch on the bottom edge to make it a bit scalloped, which I like.  I am doing the second edge of the colored ‘pleats’ through both loops instead of through the back loop only, which makes them look a bit less pleated, but results in a bit smoother triangle shape.

I have thoughts of a headband with a flower to go with….

Delightful Diamond Dishcloths

by Sue, posted in Dishcloths, Patterns

I had seen dishcloths and potholders like these before, there are quite a few variations of this general pattern.  Some are sc, some dc, the vintage potholders are often double thick (I will be making some of those soon!).  I think the general pattern has been around for some time, it is simple, easy to remember and practical.  The ones by Apple Blossom Dreams (it was a free pattern when I made these, now it is only available for purchase) really caught my eye, they were so pretty and colorful that I just had to make some of my own.

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Sliding Ring in Photos

by Sue, posted in Techniques, Tutorials

Some have asked for directions on how to do a sliding loop, perhaps because I keep mentioning starting with one : )   There is more than one way to do these.  I have tried several ways from various directions on the web and in books, and this is the one I like the best and find easiest to do. That’s just me, you may find a different way easier.

Here we go….

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New Blanket for New Baby

by Sue, posted in Granny Squares, Patterns

I am expecting my first grandchild, and have started the first baby blanket. I love the colors (the photo isn’t quite right, the light aqua is lighter, the light pink is peachier, the yellow nicer, the bright pink less purple-y, at least as it looks on my computer).  These are a few Vanna’s Choice (the darker Aqua and the lighter pink) and the rest are Vanna’s Choice Baby.

This is a combination of a regular granny square and my mitered granny, to make one large square blanket.  I really like how it is turning out so far, like a modern log cabin in a way.

Since receiving and crib blankets are small, I hope to do more than one blanket in these colors.  (and then there are all the other cute baby things to crochet!)

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Granny Hearts

by Sue, posted in Granny Squares, Odds & Ends, Patterns

I got the idea to make a granny heart, I am not sure why, but once I did it wouldn’t leave my head.  It has been percolating in there for a while.  I figured I should just do it and get it out of there and unclutter my mind, and here is the result.

Update!  Key to what each symbol means is now included in the diagram.

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Zinnia Dishcloth

by Sue, posted in Dishcloths

Yes, I am still dishcloth obsessed!  Once I started making and using cotton dishcloths, I don’t want to use anything else.

I love this one, the Sugar ‘n Cream Zinnia Dishcloth (you have join and log in to view the patterns, but joining is free).  It has the vintage feel I love, especially when done in my favorite colors.  It would also make a nice hot pad or potholder, all the popcorn stitches make it pretty thick.

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