CONFESSIONS OF A PATTERN HOARDER: PATTERN OVERLOAD!

Hello my friends! I a confession to make. I have recently come to the realization that I am a pattern hoarder. Yes, that's right, when I see a pattern, be it crochet, jewelry, or other crafts, I have to have it! I suppose the first step is admitting you have a problem, right? Read on to discover my adventures in pattern addiction, and how I am trying to recover!!!

TUESDAY NEEDLE WORK: BABY ITEMS!

I have been so lucky as to have several women in my life find themselves in "the family way".  Yep, that's right, there are children cookin' right now that I will have the opportunity to spoil rotten!  This means I have nine months or so to get a head start on it and I am gettin' busy!  Read on for my itty bitty baby crochet plans!  Maybe you know someone who is knocked up that you can crochet for too!

ADDING EMBELLISHMENTS TO YOUR PROJECTS...

I have to tell you, I have been working on the cutest toddler sweater for my gorgeous grand daughter.  Of course I modified it a tad, I always do!  You know sometimes a project is super cute, but with a little imagination and some embellishment you can take it one step further to awesome!  Keep reading to see my take on embellishing crochet projects, and tips on where to get inspiration for your own ideas...

MONDAY NEEDLEWORK: FINGERLESS GLOVES, WRISTIES, ARMWARMERS...

Wow!  Fingerless gloves, wristies, arm-warmers, mitts, whatever you call them, are super popular at the moment!  I have made six pairs in the past few days to give as gifts.  I got to thinking, usually when something becomes popular like this, there is a reason behind it.  Like in the 80's, when legwarmers were all the rage, it was directly related to the fact that we were wearing mini-skirts, and it was cold out!  What is causing the great fingerless glove rush?  I know! I think I have figured it out, if you want to know too, then read on my friend!

NEEDLEWORK: CROCHETING AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS!

I don't know about you, but I am crocheting, crafting, and knitting my behind off!  Don't get me wrong, I am thoroughly enjoying it, but it seems this time of year I always have a crochet hook, paint brush, or something artsy in my hands!  I have links to several free patterns for crochet and loom knitting to share with you!  There is still lots more to do, and it is a great activity to keep me busy while I am recovering from my injections.  Oh, there is awesome news: I have my camera back!  No more crappy web cam pics!  I thought I would share with you what I have made so far, and what I still have in my queue.  If you wanna hear about my plans and see my progress read on!

WRISTWARMERS...

All my children are getting wrist warmers for Christmas.  They want them.  I know.  These fingerless gloves are mega popular right now.  I attribute this to the fact that everyone walks around with a cell phone glued to their hand!  Read on for my adventures in wrist warmer making!