Windmill Bag

Well I haven't really found a purse handle that I really like for this bag so I decided to just crochet one for the bag. I'm using Peaches and Creme to finish the bag. I have trimmed the bag in dark taupe and use the same for the bag handles. I first did a single crochet around then did a half dbl crochet for the handles. Then have trimmed the purse and handles with a crab stitch. So now I have a big bag to carry my crocheting projects with me when I'm away from home.

Above is the trim with reverse stitch below the finished bag

Luna Long Scarf

Ok I said that I wanted to try some nice scarfs to sell this winter. Well I have found the Luna Long Scarf pattern from Harry Potter Movie. I love long scarfs and this one is so pretty. Right now I'am making it out of some yarn that I have here at the house. Guess you could say I'm doing a test drive. The pattern that I have says that it is 5.9'long. Now that's a long scarf! Don't know if mine will be that long, but it might. Well the pattern is confusing so I have had to use the picture and the pattern together to make the scarf,so far this is what I have came up with. Don't think it is to bad. I will use a lighter yarn the next time I make it. This one is kind of lumpy because I have used ww (4) yarn.I do like the pattern of the scarf. Will look good with a nice jacket or without one. I found the pattern on http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?p=927415

I think that the scarf that I'm making is pretty close to the one in Harry Potter

Scarfs an Cowls

I have started getting some ideas for this winter. I want to sell more at the Chic Boutique and I have also found another store that sells items that you make. I was thinking that maybe I should lean more towards the adults and make scarfs maybe some cowls. The cowls,I really like the ones that button around the neck. I have found a lot of free patterns on Raverly.I love that website! If you are looking for some really great patterns and don't really want to pay for a pattern then go there they have everything. I still like to buy some of my patterns on etsy. They also have a lot of crochet or knitting patterns. Most of the patterns don't really cost that much on etsy either. So I need to start making my list of what I want to make. I still want to make the baby hats they are so much fun to make. Since I'm getting a new granddaughter I will have a real model that I can use from time to time. So I plan on being more organized this year and I'm going to really start pushing my crocheted items. At least that's my goal right now :)

Baby Shower/Cuddle Sack

Well most of my things have sold on etsy. So now I need to finish my cuddle sack for a baby shower that some friends are having for my daughter-inlaw. Plan on making a diaper baby,I also need buy something for the diaper baby to wear. I think that I will use cloth diapers and disposable diaper to make the baby. I have never done this before so I hope the baby looks ok :). My daughter is buying all the extras (baby lotion,shampoo,wipes etc..) which we will put with the diaper baby. We plan on putting the diaper baby in a basket(if I can find one I like) or maybe use a flat piece of heavy cardboard and cover with some receiving blankets.I will also need to find something clear I can wrap around this basket. I have also made a baby hat and blanket for my new little granddaughter which I will give to mommy and baby at the hospital. I can't wait! Still have the Cuddle Sack and Newborn Ballet Slippers in my etsy shop.

New Cuddle Sack

I have just finished a lemon yellow cuddle sack or cocoon for a newborn baby. I had the yarn from a project that I was working on this summer, so thought making this little cuddle sack would be a good idea(need to use up some of this yarn anyways). I am going to make one to give my daughter-inlaw at her baby shower in April. These are so neat, what great way to cuddle with baby when nursing or just rocking baby in your favorite rocking chair. Wished I would have had one when my two children where babies. I'm selling the sack on etsy.com Stop by and check it out: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/VickisCrochetShop I made it from Simply Soft Caron Yarn. Cuddle sack measures 17 1/2"w x 17" L,Hat measures 12" cir. and is 6" L. The cuddle sack pattern is from http://amidorablecrochet.blogspot.com. The beanie hat is just a standard pattern that I have not sure where I got it.