Red Wine Top

Lost my hook so I had to take a mini break
on this until the hook came out of hiding.

Scrap-Tastic

All the scraps from other blankets.
A multitude of different stitches, all combined in a very eclectic fashion.

 Originally this blanket was intended to be the As-We-Go-Stripey Blanket from Hannah over at Not Your Average Crochet, but then as I stitched I at some point lost the printed pattern and just kept stitching in a fashion of stitches that I was comfortable with. I added in some bean stitch, a few extra half double crochet rows, and a row of spike stitch along the way. The blanket is essentially the same design as hers.

On the Catherine Wheel she does emphasize that one must stitch loosely. I just couldn't seem to adjust well enough that everything didn't seem squeezed and misshapen, so I increased my hook size until it was loose enough and then reverted back when I'd completed the Catherine Wheel rows.

I also used a variety of yarns to stitch this blanket. Most is Red Heart Super Saver, but I did use some of Vanna's Choice yarn, Lion Brand Wool, Caron Eco and a few rows of Bernat Baby yarn. These rows however I tried to use primarily within the half double crochet rows, and adjusted the hook size to keep the gauge with the rest of the blanket.

My little one was enjoying it before I could even finish it. 

Custom Batman Blanket

Made this for my sons 10th birthday. It matches his room that we painted. (Also done for his birthday).

Delicate Sunhat

Delicate Sunhat

Pattern is now available for purchase.

Etsy

Ravelry

Easter Skirt

Easter Skirt is finished, I think.

May add belt loops and a ribbon belt, if I can find a ribbon that I think fits this well enough.

I made this to fit my DD and it fits her perfectly. Depending on if I decide to do the belt or not will determine whether I add a strip or two of elastic thread to the inside of the waistband for a snug fit.

The original pattern calls for 3 layers of ruffles, mine only has 2. I wanted a shorter skirt more of a 'tutu' type skirt, so I eliminated one set of ruffles.

This actually worked up very quickly. The time spent on this was about the equivalent of the average doily. Although I'm very happy with the results of this, for any future skirts using this pattern I will use either baby yarn or size 5 or 3 crochet cotton. Just preference mostly because of the weight differences between the thread and yarns.

Now I'm anxious to start more of these. I would like to make at least 3 more in newborn size for my shop. And another one for DD and one for my niece.  Well I'm off to start stitching another skirt.

As Always, Happy Stitching,
Ashly Newton