Keeping busy.

Yes, that is what I have been doing.  Keeping busy.  I have a few new pieces made.  I still need to take pictures and write up the patterns.  The patterns may take me a while.  I didn't write as I went, which is much easier than writing after the fact. 
I am also working on another hat like this one:

 

Pattern by: Mamachee

The one I am working on is in a really pretty sage color.  It should fit my daughter, so I will be able to get some better pictures of it.  It really is a beautiful hat!
I think I need to start finding some models for my items.  I have made a lot of newborn and baby hats, but don't have great pictures of them, yet.
Ok, enough procrastinating, I should get back to hooking, or I will never get this hat finished!

Shhh!

Our cable, internet, and phone have been out since about 6pm.  It was  WONDERFUL evening with the hubs and kids.  There was very little fighting, we played games, and I was able to get two small pieces made.
After everyone went to bed, I remembered that we still have some time left on our mobile web thingy.  We always buy a little time when we are on vacation, but we never end up using it all, and some of the minutes get wasted.  I am glad that I remembered about it because I was able to save a few extra patterns to my computer, to keep myself busy tonight.
I have my hooks, yarn, patterns and the movie Elf (one of my favorite movies ever!) to keep me company. 
So, this post will just be our little secret!  No need to tell the hubs that I got my interwebz fix after he went to bed.  ;)

Amazing

It is amazing how much can get done AFTER the kids are in bed.  Don't get me wrong, my kids are wonderful!  They kept each other busy for a while today while I crocheted and wrote.  I was able to make 2 pieces and write the pattern.  Of course I had to stop a lot to break up fights and get drinks and switch games and make lunch and clean messes and and and.....(the life of a stay at home mom)  That was all the kids had patience for though.  I had to wait to get pictures up and the pattern typed out.  I am not always so lucky, so I am very happy to have gotten so much done in one afternoon. 
Now it is time to upload the pictures and pattern.

Pictures and pattern is up!  Here it is!
This was the first one I made.  There are a couple others pictured with the pattern.

Another new crochet pattern

Yep, while I watched the Olympic US women's soccer team, I worked up a new project.  I am almost finished writing up the pattern.  Once my camera battery is charged I will get pictures up.  I am hoping to get it all done tonight before bed.
I have so many project ideas floating around in my head.  I can't get them worked up fast enough.

Easy Crochet Bag

I worked up another new crocheted bag.  It worked up really quickly and I think is going to be my new go-to bag.  I am working up the pattern and will post it later.
Here is a picture, for now.

This bag was inspired by The Hippy Hooker. 

So, what do you think?  I really do love it!  Thank you so much Hippy Hooker for sharing your awesome free patterns!

New free crochet pattern. Soap Saver

                                         Soap Saver Pattern

This is a pattern for a soap saver.  My kids LOVE theirs.  Not only do they keep the soap from slipping out of your hand, but the texture helps scrub all the dirt off.  The pattern works up very quickly.  I hope you like it!!

This is a free pattern for anybody to use.  You may not copy and sell the pattern, but you may do what you wish with the finished product.  I only ask that if you sell the Soap Saver that you give credit and provide a link to my blog.

What your will need:
G hook
Worsted cotton yarn

Keep it clean

Last night, while watching gymnastics (yay team U.S.A!), I worked up a new pattern.  I had to channel all the nervous energy (I am a CRAZY gymnastics fan)  and crochet is the perfect way.  Keeps my hands busy!
I am really excited about the new item.  Any guesses of what it could be?  The title of the post is a hint! 
I will be getting pictures up by tonight as well as getting the pattern put together to post.