Happy Easter!

Florida Vacation and Keith's Wedding

We had the most wonderful vacation!! Couldn't ask for better weather in the 80's all week except for one day and no rain in sight. The house we rented was very accommodating for all of us and it was in the perfect location close to my son's house.

We took the kids to a fun park and the bumper cars were so much fun! We went to a spring training Red Sox game at the City of Palms Fort Myers. Red Sox won. Manny, Cocoa and J.D. Drew were the only big names that played and they played for a short time only. This picture was taken by personnel at the game and they were awful. Look at how they cut the trophy off. It would have been nice to see the whole trophy with the words World Series Champs. I bet they heard a lot of feedback about their photography skills.

We went to the beach and walked a long pier. Soaking up the sun felt so fine after being in this cold weather here at home.

On Saturday March 1st my son Keith got married and the wedding was so beautiful! Everything went very well and much fun was had by all.

I had a very frightening moment at the airport coming back to Massachusetts. I could not find my wallet. Needless to say my husband was not happy with me. LOL. I was really upset but I finally found the darn thing. I had put it in my camera case at the Red Sox Game because I didn't take my purse. Thank God my son Jarrod looked in there because I had given up looking after I emptied my suitcase out practically in the garage at the rental car place.

Nonetheless we had a great time and the flight and all the arrangements were perfect.

Great memories for my whole family. Can't wait to do it all over again.

Congratulations New York Giants

Well my dream did not come true. My team the New England Patriots lost the Superbowl 17-14 to the New York Giants. I was completely disappointed in the way they played the game or should I say the way they didn't play the game.

I am wondering if the news of them spygating the Rams really did them in. Could they have possibly have thrown the game because of it? As I realize this was not the players doing maybe it just drained all what they had and it took the spark out of them. They were not themselves! It was so evident in watching the game. It was truly not the same Patriots that had a perfect season up until that point.

Nevertheless, the Patriots' record ended with 18-1. Not the history making 19-0 that everyone predicted. They were favored to win by 12 points. I am sure there were a lot of people feeling the same way I did on Monday morning. Crap I had a hard time sleeping Sunday night.

Like everyone says there's always next year, but I truly wanted to live the history making moment like everyone else and am devastated by the results.

Go Patriots!

I am so excited! The Superbowl is tomorrow and the Patriots are undefeated. We are going to experience history being made as the Patriots beat the New York Giants and set a new record.

The last team to do this was the Miami Dolphins and their season was shorter.

So here's to you New England Patriots. You make us proud to live in New England.

Black Eyed Susan

I created my second pattern. It is Maryland's state flower the Black Eyed Susan.

Please feel free to use it, but please mention my blog. Thanks and enjoy!

G Hook

100% Brown and Yellow Acrylic Yarn - I used the mill ends that I received from www.shopcaron.com

Stitches Used

SS - Slip Stitch

SC - Single Crochet

Chain 2

SS to form ring.

SC in ring 6 times.

SC in next 6 stitches twice.

Fasten off.

Attach yellow with SS and chain 6

SC in next 5 stitches.

SC in next stitch

Repeat for 8 petals.

Fasten off.

Copyright of crochetbypauline 2008

Emily Blanket

I am going to attempt my first graph. It will be a blanket for my Granddaughter Emily (whom I haven't met yet). It is from Kim Guzman's pattern. Thank-You Kim! http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns/perbaby.html. I have transferred the stitches to a written form so it will make it a little easier for me.

The graph is pictured above and I have written the row count. I haven't tested this yet though so I hope it's right.

Foundation Chain 50
Row 1- 50 SC
Row 2- 50 SC
Row 3- 38W 6P 6W
Row 4- 5W 2P 3W 3P 37W
Row 5- 37W 2P 5W 2P 4W
Row 6- 4W 2P 44W
Row 7- 44W 2P 4W
Row 8- 4W 2P 1W 4P 1W 3P 2W 3P 2W 3P 2W 2P 2W 2P 5W 6P 6W
Row 9-4W 4P 1W 2P 2W 2P 2W 3P 3W 2P 2W 2P 1W 3P 4W 2P 4W 3P 4W
Row 10-4W 2P 6W 2P 4W 2P 2W 2P 1W 3P 3W 2P 2W 2P 2W 2P 3W 2P 4W
Row 11-3W 2P 8W 2P 3W 2P 2W 2P 2W 2P 3W 2P 2W 2P 3W 2P 2W 3P 3W
Row 12-3W 2P 3W 2P 2W 2P 2W 3P 3W 2P 1W 3P 1W 2P 4W 2P 8W 2P 3W
Row 13-3W 2P 14W 2P 2W 2P 2W 2P 3W 2P 2W 2P 2W 2P 3W 3P 2W
Row 14-2W 2P 3W 2P 3W 2P 1W 3P 3W 2P 1W 7P 14W 2P 3W
Row 15-4W 2P 12W 11P 3W 3P 2W 2P 2W 2P 3W 2P 2W
Row 16-11W 2P 24W 5P 1W 3P 4W
Row 17-5W 5P 1W 2P 24W 2P 11W
Row 18-10W 2P 3W 2P 21W 5P 7W
Row 19-7W 2P 5W 2P 18W 2P 2W 2P 10W
Row 20-10W 2P 2W 2P 18W 2P 5W 2P 7W
Row 21-7W 2P 5W 2P 23W 2P 9W
Row 22-9W 3P 22W 3P 3W 2P 8W
Row 23-9W 7P 12W 1P 21W
Row 24-20W 3P 27W
Row 25-26W 5P 19W
Row 26-18W 7P 6W 1P 18W
Row 27-17W 3P 4W 9P 17W
Row 28-16W 11P 2W 5P 16W
Row 29-15W 6P 1W 13P 15W
Row 30-14W 15P 1W 6P 14W
Row 31-13W 6P 1W 17P 13W
Row 32-12W 19P 1W 6P 12W
Row 33-11W 7P 1W 19P 12W
Row 34-12W 9P 1W 9P 1W 8P 10W
Row 35-9W 9P 1W 8P 3W 8P 12W
Row 36-13W 6P 5W 6P 1W 10P 9W
Row 37-9W 11P 1W 4P 1W 1P 5W 4P 14W
Row 38-23W 1P 5W 2P 1W 9P 9W
Row 39-10W 7P 3W 6P 24W
Row 40-25W 4P 5W 5P 11W
Row 41-50W
Row 42-50W


I am hoping to start this by the end of the week. I will post a picture as soon as I have it done.

Another fabric roll-up case for hooks

I really enjoy making these.

Crochet hook or needle case

I made three of these roll-up hook or needle cases today.

They are for sale on ebay.

Crochet Album

Cloche

I made this from a McCall's Pattern book. It is made with Red Heart Aran. It is a woman's size approximately 22" circumference. I really liked making the flower it was so fun to do.

It is for sale in my shop.

Doll for Emily

I made this doll for my Granddaughter Emily and named her after her. She can rename her when she gets older as she is only 4 months.

I am not happy with the results. I really don't care for the way her face came out and will probably redo it at some point.

The weather her is going to hit record highs this week. After the deep freeze last week, I am ready for some warmer weather. Weekend is almost coming to an end and back to work tomorrow. I have been fighting a cold and I hope I feel better soon.

Later...

Happy New Year!

Wow been really busy and honestly am glad the holidays are over. So tiring and stressful! Too much to do in so little time.

Anyhow I did manage to get some crocheting in. Just finished this adorable baby sweater and booties. I made these out of Caron Simply Soft Country Blue and Off White yarn. I just love this yarn it is so soft and babies look adorable in these.

Keep crocheting till next time....

Simply Shells Purse

I saw a really cute knock off purse on the Crochetville.org forum. I just had to try making one of my own.

I made this taupe colored purse out of 100% acrylic yarn and lined it with a real cute man in the moon pattern fabric. The main color of the lining is green. It measures 10" wide x 7" tall.

This is available for sale in my etsy shop. I hope you like it.

Christmas Tree Skirt

This picture is too dark to do this Christmas Tree Skirt justice. I made it out of green and red acrylic yarn. This is the round ripple pattern and I did it in three hours.

Blossom in Buff

I created this beautiful headband and submitted it for the 2009 Pattern a Day Calendar. This was my first submission so I am really excited. I have never done a pattern of my own before. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Blanket Buddy

I also didn't like the mouth on this blanket buddy for Emily so I fixed it.

Emily's Dress

I made this dress for my Granddaughter, Emily. It is made with Caron Simply Soft Off White Yarn. The pattern is from coatsandclark.com. The free pattern is called Sitting Pretty.

The stitches are rows of single crochet and treble with a crossover.

It will be a few months before she is big enough to fit into it. It is a size 9 months to approximately 12 months.

I didn't like the way the neckline went so I filled it in a little bit with single crochet. I will post a picture as soon as the batteries in my camera charge back up.

Happy 2nd Birthday to my sweet Grandson Dillon.

Basketweave Bag

I made this for my co-worker's daughter for Christmas.

I didn't have a pattern and I am pretty happy with the way it turned out.

It measures about 12" x 12" with a long shoulder strap. It is the basketweave stitch.

I also lined it with a basic stripe pattern material and crocheted a flap and sewed a button for a closure.

Busy Little Bee

I have been crocheting so much, my hook is smoking! I have so much going at the same time my head is spinning!

I had been working on two ripples when someone posted a pattern for a Jacob's Ladder Afghan and I just had to try it. It looked so cool.

What I like about it is it works up really fast and is not boring especially if you do the overlapping of the chains as you go. Here is a picture of it in progress.

I photographed it with the chains done and undone so you could see how neat it is.

This one is a keeper it will match my spare room bedspread perfectly. The ripples are Christmas gifts.

That's all for now, gotta go my hook is calling me.