Goals for 2011

So looking the goals I set for 2011-here is where they stand
2 Yarn Bombs---One Completed Jan 5., second completed Feb 11.

Afghan--Still working on it-2/8/12 --So not quite a failure since I did not specify that it had to be completed in 2011 right?

 
 
 
 
 

Hooded Sweater for CAL on Revelry -Start in February 2011--So didn't happen!

I think I used the yarn for this project on the afghan.

A purse a month --Not quite. 

Here is what I did manage to get done in this category

Hairpin clutch.                                                                     Credit Card Case.

 

Made from Lion brand Amazing. 



Fat Bottom Bag-Made for swap                             





Beret Cap with Brim

I found the pattern for this cap here.
This cap is crocheted with some left over Vanna's Choice in mocha. It took about 1/2 a skein. I checked several patterns before I found this one. It had the clearest instructions.

I really like the style of this cap, however I had a hell of a time with the brim. I pulled it out and redid it 5 times. I could not get it right. I want the brim to go out rather than down. It covers my eyes and I can't see when I wear it. I tried brims from several different patterns, followed a couple of different YouTube videos and still had the same problem. Am I missing something?

Any suggestion?

A bowl for my husbands nuts.

This was done with Pattons wool that I had left over from a beanie I made last winter. I used 3 different colors, Black and 2 shades of grey. The bottom is done in a granny square and then I used a granny stitch up the sides. Next I tossed it in the was with 3 different loads to get it good and felted. It came out great.

Sock Trouble

I can't tell you how long I have been wanting to crochet a pair of sock and finally I get started. I use the Cozy Crochet Sock Pattern on LB. I worked it with a Merino SUPERWASH by Schaefer Yarn. I wear a size 7 shoe so I made the large size sock. I checked my gauge and I made sure I had the right yarn. It started so well. I love the way the yarn was striping. The cuff came out so cute. It worked up quickly, only taking one evening. Then before I stitch the toe closed, I tried it on.........GRRRRR!!!!

Off to find a new sock pattern.

That'll do Pig.

Here is the Amigurumi Pig from lionbrand.com. Anyone wanting to start making Amigurumi's and is looking for a starter animal, this would be perfect. It is quick and easy. My biggest issue is the leg placement, but I have that issue with all Amigurumi.