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I added a picture.

The hippy in me.

I tried this headband from creativeyarn and just decided that I can't quite pull this look off.  I chose to do the project with a cotton yarn and it looked like I was wearing a doily on my head.  It was a little too stiff so I think I may try this again with some left over worsted weight yarn and see how it ends up.  All was not lost though, I think this could pass for a really neat necklace.  Again, I am not the one to pull this off so I may have to pass it on to a fashionista or artsy type friend of mine.

Wrists

 I made these wrist warmers for a co-worker for Christmas.  Since I'm not full-time this year (darn you NYS budget) I decided that this would be the year to craft most of the gifts I'm giving.

These are hand warmers from creativeyarns' pattern here and from her blog.  I used a mohair blend from Patons Nuance in the colorway of night life.  I decided to follow the pattern exactly (minus the flower) this time around and was very pleased with the results.

I'm also trying to start this little guy for my sister but every time I start, I can't seem to get past the 4th round.  My tension is too tight, or the needle is too small, or the yarn just isn't sliding off nice and easy.  Because of all that jazz, my wrists are a little sore and I'm feeling a little bummed about not being able to loosen up and take it easy.  I'm going to try again one more time and if it doesn't go to my liking, I will move up a hook and see where that takes me.

eh and ohhh!

I was hanging out on Ravelry just a few moments ago and threw all caution and common sense to the wind and added a gabillion more projects to my queue.  What is wrong with me?  Like I have time?!  Ah, but perhaps it will keep me motivated...

In other news, I joined the 4th Lion Brand swap and got my partner today!  I was pumped that I was paired with someone so awesome.  I shall make this swap super special.

Amigurumi fun!

That time of year!

Officially started Christmas crafting yesterday!

The distant future

One of these days I will use these to make my own crochet designs... one of these days.

#7 again

 Hazel Jean at a little over 5 months old wearing the sweater Gretchen made her back in this post.

 Hazel needed a little help sitting up so, my hand is covering the cool buttons.

Love it!

Slouchy Hat for Ree

 My beautiful sister modeling her slouchy hat.  

A view of the hat from the back.  I used Patons wool in grey color way.  This was a super easy pattern which you can find here.

Success!

Garter stitch - check!