county fair and new baby

well i entered Maggie's blanket and my pig bib and dog bib in the fair this year and i didnt do as well as i thought they would but i did end up with ribbons..so i was proud that i put my self out there..Last Thursday we found out our new baby is a girl and we will name her Ellie.. no middle name yet..i have set in to crochet her a hat and bootie and have one bootie done.. i am also open to sugguestion as to what else i should make her.. i am goin to do a baby blanket as well.. maybe a dress.. depends how much bed rest im on later on.. with both my other two kids i was on at least two months bed rest.. So any suggestions??

Something I learned about my self..

I am proud to announce that I have recently embraced my inner knitter and crocheter and am now accepting the fact that ..
I AM BI-STITCH-UAL..
that means I can both knit and crochet.. I heard this term from my friend and crochet designer Renee.. you can read her blog HERE.. I really found it entertaining and thought I would share..
Happy Monday !!

lion's brand pattern i LOVE..

here is a pattern i LOVE from Lion's Brand Yarns now it is a free pattern on their web site and i just cut and pasted it here.. so i linked to the page above.. but i think you have to sign in to see it.

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Free Crochet Pattern
Grandma's Favorite Afghan

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Pattern #: 81082AD SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size About 29 x 33 in. (73.5 x 84 cm) CORRECTIONS: None

Grandma's Favorite Afghan

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® GAUGE: 1 Square = 4 in. (10 cm) BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Square A (make 28) With A, ch 4. Join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, *ch 1, 3 dc in ring, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join C with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3 (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off C. Square B (make 28) With C, ch 4. Join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, *ch 1, 3 dc in ring, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st at top of beg ch. Fasten off C. Round 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join A with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3 (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off A. FINISHING Strip 1 (make 4) Beg and ending with Square A and alternating Squares A and B, sew 7 Squares into a strip. Strip 2 (make 4) Beg and ending with Square B and alternating Squares B and A, sew 7 Squares into a strip. Sew strips together along long sides, alternating Strip 1 and Strip 2. Edging From right side, join C with sl st anywhere along edge of Afghan. Ch 3. Dc evenly around, working 3 dc in each corner; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch sp(s) = space(s)

Learn to Crochet Instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

Maggie's blanket

so it has been a while since ive posted any thing on here, ive been working off and on with several projects. Mainly a baby blanket for my friends little baby. i finally got it finished and am very pleased how it turned out . It is not laying flat here. I made my own design but used a pattern from Vanna's Choice Yarns as a basis.. you can can see it here at lions brand yarn or here.. where i posted a blog about it.. This is my spin on it.. but i like it. let me know what you think..