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Hi to all!!!! I miss you all! Hope you will hop over to my new Nest and follow me, then you can receive my new postings. I have a new crochet project I'm working on.....as I get further along, I can share alittle more about it....as for now, I can say it's not going to be a blanket.

I have also been trying to finish my last years Spring Embroidered Project. I hope to post an update photo of that real soon!

Well how about all of you? What are you all up tooooo? Please, drop by and do tell.....:)

Hugs, Lisa

NEW BLOG ANNOUNCEMENT

Please visit me at my new blog: Tree Top Musings.... Follow along as I decorate our new cozy cottage, embark upon an empty nest, and continue to create all things crochet! See you there, Lisa

Crochet Birdies

These adorable little crochet Bridie's are being shared by non other then Lucy over at the very cheerful and colorful blog, Attic 24. Lucy lives in England and if she's not sharing pics from her walks around the country side or her Attic window "which she frequents often for quite moments of crochet bliss" you will find her sharing not only what she crochets but Tutorials on how two's and her amazing choice of yarn in the most amazing colors.....

Lucy's just sweet that way. Whats hers is yours! When she found these sweet little birdies eating out of her hand she wanted to make sure they would eat out of ours also!

Wouldn't this one look precious on a Christmas tree or on top of a wrapped present?

Well, not wasting another moment lets crochet. Lucy wrote the directions in two parts.

1. click here for the flat circle , this is how to make the main body of the Birdie

2. click here for the Birdie Decorations. This is how to make all the other bits needed for this cute little Crochet Bird.

A little note from Lucy's blog that I thought would be helpful:

I felt that the Flat Circle pattern needed to be listed as a page on it's own as it's a very useful pattern to know (can also be used to make a round cushion, or the bottom of a bag). I've had lots of emails lately asking for help in trouble shooting the bottoms-of-bags which are not working out as they should, and I'm hoping that these detailed instructions and many, many pictures should help you to make a flat circle easily, or trouble shoot bag bottoms that have gone baggy or curly!!

You can find Lucy's adorable bag pattern also, on her site! Well, I think I will quit rambling on so you can get on over and visit her site...if you stop by do tell her I sent you...and don't forget to put out some bird seed.....:)

Natural Crochet, for babies and toddlers.....

Hello to all.....I thought I would post some pics of the new crochet book I picked up at the Barnes and Nobel, bookstore the other day! One of my favorite past times is to go to Barnes and nobel, get coffee, pull books and magazine that I just have to have, then sit down and read them. When I lived in California and my daughter was growing up, this was our favorite Friday night outing together. I have always been so blessed that she enjoys spending time with me and hopefully in the near future, we will once again be spending our Friday nights this way!!!!!

Well, about the Book!!! Its all about how one can crochet with soft , luxurious natural yarn such as alpaca, soya, corn fibre, cotton, and wool......

it is full of beautiful pictures....

Precious ideas.....

cute modern looks for toddlers....

and crawlers.....

easy to read patterns.....

and very easy to follow stitch directions.....

Tina Barrett is the author and her goal is to show us that "natural" need not be bland with her funky and colourful crochet projects for babies and toddlers.....and I think she has done a great job....for I just love this book and can't wait to get started on some of the projects.

If any of you have this book or, you are now running out your front door on you way to get it...let me know!!!! I would love to hear what you think of it and how you projects turned out....have a great week....Hugs Lisa

Crochet Baby Cot Blanket Pattern

Hello to all....I have just finished crocheting a Baby Blanket for the Knit-a-Square Foundation. I remembered to take a picture of the blanket before I sent if off, so I would be able to post my how to pattern along with it. Well, here it is......

I used Lion brand Yarn. Vanna's Choice Baby. 100% Acrylic. Medium (4)

- 2 rolls of Lamb
- 1 roll of Aqua
- 1 roll of Mint

Makes

-16-6"x 6" squares, 4 rows of 4 squares

Pattern:

Chain 16, turn, *single crochet across * 18 rows = 1-6"x 6" square.

When you have finished all 16 squares then you slip stitch them together.

Edge:

Slip Stitch all around edge of blanket.

In next row (*3 single crochet, Chain 3, 1 single crochet into last single crochet made.) * cont. till last stitch. Finish off.

Finish Size is 23" x 23".

Well there you have it..:) If you ladies have any questions, please feel free to ask ! I would love to hear from you.....Hugs Lisa

O So Sweet Crochet, Cloche Hat Pattern....

I have had a few request asking if I could post the crochet pattern for the Cute little Cloche Hat I use to sell in my Vintage Sweet Peas store......so here it is....I have always used a cotton yarn, but for those wanting to crochet this hat for the Square-knit-along, I'm sure a warm wool yarn would work just as well....

Materials
2 x 1.25 oz (50g) ball of all Seasons Cotton from Rowan in Soul works well
1 x 1.75 oz (50g) ball of All seasons Cotton from Rowan in Jaunty
7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

Size - Small, medium, large
Skill - Easy
Gauge - 14 sts and 17 rows to 4 in (10) measured over rows of sc using 7 (4.5mm) hook

Pattern
Ch 4, join into a ring with a sl st.

Round 1: 8 sc into ring.
Round 2: 2 sc into each sc - 16 sts.
Round 3: *1 sc into next sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 24 sts.
Round 4: *1 sc into each of next 2 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 32 sts.
Round 5: *1 sc into each of next 3 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 40 sts.
Round 6: *1 sc into each of next 4 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 48 sts.
Round 7: *1 sc into each of next 5 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 56 sts.
Round 8: *1 sc into each of next 6 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 64 sts.
Round 9: 1 sc into each sc to end.
Round 10: *1 sc into each of next 7 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 72 sts.
Round 11: 1 sc into each sc to end.

Medium and Large size
Round 12: *1 sc into each of next 8 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 80 sts.
Round 13: 1 sc in each sc to end.

Large size only
Round 14: *1 sc into each of next 9 sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 88 sts.

All Sizes
Cont to work straight until hat measures 6 3/4 in (17cm) from crown.

Brim (instructions for larger sizes in parentheses)
Next round: *1 sc into each of next 8 ( 9, 10) sc, 2 sc into next sc, rep from * to end - 80 (88,96) sts.
Next round: *1 sc into each of next 9 (10, 11) sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 88 (96, 104) sts.
Next round: *1 sc into each of next 10 (11, 12) sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end - 96 (104, 112) sts.
Next round: *1 sc into each of next 11 (12, 13) sc, 2 sc into next sc; rep from * to end, sl st to first
sc - 104 (112, 120) sts.

Next round: shell edging
*skip 1 sc, 5 dc into next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc into next sc, rep from * to end, sl st into sl st of previous rnd.

Fasten off. Ta da......

And there you have it, a cute little hat that should look something like the one below that sits in my workroom window....

Ladies, please feel free to ask me questions if you have any problems when working on this project.....I'm cooking up something in the kitchen that smells delicious and will post the recipe on my next update.....hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!! Lisa

Squares for Africa....

Well, I have finished my first set of Squares for Africa and I'm almost finished with my first baby blanket! It will be exciting when I can send these off in the mail...hopefully by this weekend!! I'm happy to say I have two other helpers who have joined me in knitting/crochet to help keep little ones warm in Africa. For those that are joining me for the first time...the squares are made and then sent to Africa where they are joined together by a wonderful group of ladies who then hand them out to those in need...if you would like to make a square or more please feel free to join us!!! For more information on this wonderful charity please check out their website

Knit-a-Square.

Here are a couple of picture's showing some of the Summer Fun that we are having here in Arizona!! It was 114 today...so we are loving the swimming pool....

Below... Christie and I always make time for our laptops....If you look to the right corner of this picture, you will see some different paint colors...I have been trying to choose a color for this room. We had a party the other night and I asked everyone to give a vote on there choice of color...It was a great help and now I have chosen the color for my family room....thanks again to everyone who voted.....

Here are the boys playing band...I think its called Guitar Hero???? Not sure, but they sure have a great time with it...

And of course shooting hoops....did I say it was 114 out?...Uwakim, an exchange student from Norway is playing basketball barefoot.......

Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday, and please let me know if anyone decides to knit/crochet some squares....hugs Lisa

Happy 4 Year Anniversary!!!!!

To my husband who has given me many wonderful ranch adventures......and to my dad who passed away a week before our wedding! I miss you so very much, and I love you both......

Well, I have not been posting on a regular basic and I thought I would share some images from my craft/ storage room and also a new interest of mine....but its not the little bear below. She just sits in my craft room.....cuz, she's cute.....

I have jars of buttons, ribbons and squares of wool felt.....

Here is something I have been stitching on for a while, in between other projects.....

I have loads of vintage buttons in little draws........

I also love all things that relate to the month of July, they can be found threw out my craft room and house.....

Of course you will find, lots and lots of yarn in all different colors......which leads me to my new interest.....

I have been crocheting squares for the Knit-a-square charity. Knit- a- square is a charity that knits or crochets square's and then sends them to Africa. Once the squares arrive a group of ladies from the local church's join the squares together and make blankets for the orphans and/or sick children. If you would like to join along, let me know or check out their site. It would be wonderful to have you join and help bring some warmth and sunshine into a little ones life......

some of my squares......

Well, I have been coming and going and not posting weekly, BUT, I have still been trying to keep up on my favorite blogs and I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer vacation...it sure sounds like you all are!!!!!

Lake Mary, AZ

My husband and I took a little trip to Lake Mary, here in Flagstaff, AZ. My Mom and Grandmother joined us on our little fishing adventure.....

When you arrive at Lake Mary you usually stop in at the General Store and stock up on all your fishing needs.....Out front of the store is a cute little garden, tended too by the owners wife.....

The weather at Lake Mary was beautiful....

White poof clouds....

We saw a mom and baby Eagle....They were amazing to watch....

Below are the Gr-mas sitting on a bench, weaving....It was a treat having them join us....

As my husband was fishing , I sat next to him working on one of my projects.....

You can see the Lucy purse that I crochet ....I just love carrying my yarn stash around in it and I have already had two request for one, so it appears that I will be making a couple for Christmas gifts...

Well, upon our second day of camping....

things took a change of pace...and started getting dark....I got the look from my husband....

and it was the "get off the lake look".....and WOW....the lighting started big time.....

And then the hail started....there was tons.....the size of marbles.....lol...then heavy rain....

then more hail.....O, dang....a big puddle started under his tent...

Well, since we were not far from home and the lighting was really bad...we decided to pack up and head for home...

By the time we were back on the road, it looked like it had snowed..:)

Wow, I was gone a little longer from my blog then planned ! We had a wonderful time at the ranch. I was able to take lots of photos and will post them in two different post this upcoming week. One post will be about the history of my Husbands family's homestead that had burned down in the days of the wild wild west! I went to the original location of the homestead and old school house and took lots of photos....I also took photos of the horse back riders that ride the old Mojave trail twice a year. They have always stop and stay two or three days at a friends ranch. He sadly passed away this Winter so we will now gladly provide a camping site for the riders.

Well, remember the crochet project I took with me on our vacation?.... I finished it! Yes and I love it!!! But, I must say it took me longer then I thought it should have, and somehow I added more stitches to the bottom then Lucy had, "not sure how I did this!" So my bag looks a little fuller. But, I still like it!! What do you all think?? Here's a picture. I think it will make a great run around summer bag.....Thank you Lucy for taking the time to create and post your Pattern!!!!

Also, when we arrived home we found that we had some very happy little tomatoes growing in our garden!!! Happy signs of spring!!!!

Of course there was also these two! The inseparable dog and chicken! They were very happy to see us....

These two really didn't care! They are always on vacation!!!

After church this morning I spent some time in the kitchen making these homemade Blackberry Tarts. We spent the evening having them with some coffee and a good movie....so yummy!!!!