On the hook today

I'm working on a new blankie. My cousin is having a baby in February and her shower is December 1st. My husband thinks I should submit this pattern. I have to say, it is coming out beautifully. I'll post a pic soon.

I have a burgundy prayer shawl going for church. I found the pattern for this on AA's PoD. Of course, I just can't leave well enough alone - I had to play with it. I used a smaller hook and lots more chains across the bottom. It's really pretty and works up quickly enough.

Just finished a dragonfly filet for my best friend as a thank you. Now I just need to block it.

It seems like my Christmas list is getting longer by the day.

Amber's finally feeling better. Strep throat and 103* fever. That poor baby was miserable. It was hard to get much of anything accomplished this past weekend.

Anyhoo - I'll be posting pics as soon as I find my camera. I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached.

Poll Results for Boye or Bates

New Poll

The poll will be open for 1 week.
What's your favorite type of yarn?

ww acrylic like RH and Caron
designer yarn (fun fur/ribbon)
$$$ lys bought

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Last week's poll:
Favorite Brand of Hook

Bates
wins with 56% of the votes.

Don't forget to vote!!!

There is one day left to vote in the poll --->

BOYE or BATES

What's your favorite hook brand?
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I just had to share one of my favorite pics of my Pookydog. Yes, that's a tutu he's wearing. Amber loves to play dress up with him and he's always ready to play.

After he get's all dressed up, he'll stand up and dance in circles for his cookie. He kind of reminds me of Scooby Doo - he'll do just about anything for a Scooby Snack lolol.

Camo Babyghan

Camo Babyghan
Measures 42 inches from point to point.
I used a Bates I hook,
Red Heart Camo and Black
Bordered in Crab St.

I made this for a young couple in my church.
They just had their baby a couple weeks ago.
Fortunately, the Daddy was home to see their baby born.
He's on his way back to Iraq next week.

I think baby blankets are a great addition to any Prayer Shawl Ministry.

It may not seem the most 'appropriate baby blankie'. Most people think pastels and dainty things but I'm thinking ahead to the rough and tumble toddler years.

Also - instead of cutting the yarn for the different colored rounds, I carried it behind the st's. I think it gives it a little more strength and sturdiness -
but that's just me.

New Poll

The poll will be open for 1 week.
What's your favorite brand of hook?

Boye or Bates?

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Last week's poll:
Favorite Hook Size

G, H & I
tied for favorites!

Brilliant Cross in 10 & 20

Brilliant Cross
in 8 inch frame

The small cross on the left I made for my husband in size 20 bedspread thread and my #7 Bates (#10 Boye) steel hook.
It measures 5 1/2 inches sq.

The larger cross on the right I made for my father-in-law for his birthday in size 10 bedspread thread and my #5 Bates (#7 Boye) steel hook. It measures 7 1/2 inches sq.

The pattern can be found at my Etsy store:
Inspired Crochet Design

Pocketbooks

Here's a few of the pocket books I've made. I use the small torq. one with the rose brooch every day. The peach and torq. with the elbow handles went to my MIL and her daughter 'stole' them both. The beige went to my Mom and she uses it everyday. It's her fav.