Halloween hats

Hubby and son wanted a hat especially for halloween.  Hubby choose a skeleton one and son a ghost one.  I used the idea of the design from http://www.achickwsticks.com/2011/10/halloween-hat-pattern-mr-bones.htmlI didn't follow the pattern but as you can see from mine they are very similar.Sorry about the direction of the photo, still haven't managed to get it to post correctly....

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FO 28.10.11

FO FridayI didn't know how to add the icon so I thought I would at least post the link.I haven't been able to finish much this week as my son Ryan has been ill.  I've managed to finish off my shawl which I love.  I am hoping to get more done next week if we are both better! In the meantime I am hoping to start WIP and show you some of the hats I've started but not finished yet ...

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Snake Bookmark

I found this wonderful pattern for a book mark but as I was making it I decided to change it slightly and made it a snake instead.http://sandyfroglegs.blogspot.com/2008/04/free-frog-tongue-bookmark-pattern.h...

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Hope you have a good Friday

Good morning everyoneI have made a few decisions about my blog.  I have been adding things as and when I get chance but I'm going to try and alter the way I blog.  I'm going to try and update the blog either on a Wednesday or Friday.  I'll post pictures of anything I'm in the middle of or anything I've finished.  At least once a month I am going to try out someone elses pattern and show you pictures of what I have made including...

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Shawl/blanket

I finished my shawl blanket. There are mistakes in it but i love it. I should about 80 but i love sitting in my rocking chair with it on my lap, fire going n crocheting. I feel so relaxed n nothing gets in to stress me out once i crochet.Things are a bit stressful at the moment as things maybe changing drastically but there is no point worrying about it as it's out of my hands.My son Ryan is ill with a chest infection. I've been letting him choose...

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Triceratops

I made a triceratops for my son. I got the pattern from http://members.optusnet.com.au/we2/tric.html really easy pattern to foll...

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Sunday evening.

I haven't posted this week as it's been a stressful and it's taken it's toll on my health. We had a multi fuel burner stove installed. It's for hubbys 40th birthday present. Best thing we've ever done. I'm curled up on the couch with the fire burning watching countryfile. Yes i'm under 40 n sound about 80. Since learning to crochet i'm starting to enjoy the simpler things in life.  This afternoon I sat with my 5 year old son listening to him count to 100. That moment was worth more than money n things.  Don't get me wrong i still enjoy...

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Latest Projects

Well as I said I would here is an update of what I have been making lately.Using the following pattern as a guideline I made a lovely hat and scarf set.  I used my basic hat and added the shell stitch from the pattern and altered the flower slightly.http://www.aestheticnest.com/2010/07/crochet-best-baby-cloche-and-tutorial.htmlI've made a couple of new designs:Ryan has been making quite a few requests lately and as a soft touch mum I've been...

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Getting better

Well this week has been a write off. My IBS kicked off n decided to inflame my stomach. Couldn't eat for 36hrs, no real sleep for 56hrs. I can now only eat things like white bread n fish n chicken. Feeling a lot better n it's nice to be able to eat something.On a brighter note whilst I've been ill I've made a few things. I haven't got pictures at the moment but I'll post them when I have.I may have found a new place to buy wool from but I'm not going to go yet otherwise I'll buy more ;-)Making a hat for the harvest festival. The gifts are to be...

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Catch Up

Sorry I haven't been posting as much lately but it has been so busy!When I first started to learn to crochet I made a blanket that was made up with lots of different stitches.  It was fantastic to learn all the different stitches but it didn't look great.  Last week I took it to pieces and have decided to make it into a shawl\blanket.  I am making a very large shawl that I can either put around my shoulders or I can use it on...

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