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Here is my first crochet mushroom. As usual, I do not keep notes on the pattern as I crochet, so this is a one of a kind.

I have really enjoyed making these fun crochet owl purses, perfect for your iPhone or iTouch!

Buy them here!

Buy it here!

I am about to embark upon a wonderful stretch of days of crocheting owl purses, celebrating the holidays with family, blowing glass with Dean, and more crocheting. I have a new idea about a combo crochet/glass concept that needs to be more fully explored and hopefully started or even better – finished! The holidays are the best time to chill out from work and sink into some serious creating.

Oh and, I just stumbled upon Jill Barklem, a childerns book author/illustrator – how have I never seen her work before?? Must find these books somewhere, they are amazing!

Jill Barklem books

So I am in love with little metal sew-on purse frames, they work wonderfully with my fine gauge crochet. Here is my first owl purse, I am working on a green one right now. I am hooked.

Dean and I experimented with some of my silver wire crochet in a glass paperweight last night during our glass-blowing session. Pretty interesting stuff, we will definitely work on this some more to see how we can cross-pollinate our crafts.

I have been working on a new line of crochet lace wash clothes. 100% cotton, great colors and they are wonderful for use on your face as a light exfoliant, yet soft enough for all around use.

Some exposure!!

Valley 10/2 Bamboo – Azure yarn

Cascade Sierra – Orange Sherbert yarn

Eden Madil Bamboo – Tahoe Blue and White yarn

I have been working the past month or so on a bunch of new merino wool crochet scarves – I am really happy how they are turning out!

The patterns for the blue and red scarves are from this awesome crochet pattern book The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Design, a must have for any level of crocheter. The blue scarf pattern is on page 152 pattern #190 and the red scarf pattern is on page 219 pattern # 290.

The pattern for the brown scarf is from the equally awesome book 220 more Crochet Stitches. Also a must have for your crochet reference library. This pattern is on page 35 pattern #I.71.

For sale now in my Etsy shop!

About 4 years ago in 2008 I first made this cute little crochet Easter bonnet. I was messing around making hats and made this one without writing my pattern down. I also used a pansy flower design that was not my own. So, fast forward to 2012 and I finally have created the pattern using my original pansy flower design!

As you can see from the comments on this post, I am WAY overdue!

You can purchase this pattern several places:

On Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-pansy-easter-bonnet-hat
On Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92837841/crochet-pansy-easter-bonnet-toddler-baby
On Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/Accessory/Crochet-Pansy-Easter-Bonnet-BabyToddler/5372

Here are pictures of my new design:

Here are the pictures of my original prototype, the hat is the exact same one as above except this hat below does not have my original pansy: