Sunday, March 9, 2014

National Crochet Month

What does grout sealer and furniture wax have to do with crochet you ask? Well nothing but I just wanted to share that I have been very busy finalizing some of our home renovations. We are coming to the home stretch. I have been busy sealing tile grout, deep cleaning the house, waxing my furniture after months of dust and dry weather, and staining 1/4 round molding for the wood floor. As soon as things are finished I will share before and after photos. So with all this going on I am not doing much sewing. I am working on a post card for an exchange I signed up through Sheila's blog. I have a deadline so I need to get it done.

 So March is National Crochet Month. I thought I would share some of the crochet I have been working on. Most of which was done while watching the winter Olympics. I have joined two crochet alongs. This one is from Spincushions. This is a granny square crochet along where you  make a variation of the granny square each month. The goal is to make three blocks a month. I need to work on this month's blocks.
 Another crochet along I joined is on Ravelry.com. You can read more about it here.
 I saw this Bernat Mosaic yarn used in a book so I bought some to make a afghan for my daughter. The colors are not this bright but no matter what I did I just couldn't get the photos to look right even with photo editor. I am choosing the blocks from the crochet along that I think I can do.
 During the Olympics I also worked on and finished crocheting my scarf  from a Craftsy.com workshop. I am really pleased with the results.
 Here is this weeks memory verse from Jenny.
So since I am very busy with the house I am going to take another week break from blogging. Talk to you later.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

15 comments:

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Beautiful work. Your scarf is just lovely. I look forward to your before and after pictures. See you next week.

Preeti said...

Lovely crochet work, Carrie!!
We do not have any national craft months in India. So I celebrate it everyday ;)
Hope you complete your home tasks soon and come back here.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

How fun to do something different. Can't wait to see how your home looks when your remodel is finished.

Abby and Stephanie said...

You're turning into a crochet queen! Your squares and scarf look like you've been crocheting for years. Love the blue/green combination. Spring always makes me want to deep clean. We've done so many home projects in 32 years that now I want to leave it all to the professionals.

Unknown said...

Sounds like a lot of work. Your scarf looks great

Cathy said...

You go girl!! I love your scarf. Hugs

Jeanna said...

Whew! You are super busy...with all great things though. I really like your crocheted blocks. I didn't know there were so many variations in the granny square.

The yarn for your daughter's afghan is gorgeous...my kind of colors!

Your scarf is very pretty also. How long did that project take?

Melissa said...

Beautiful scarf! Looks like the olympics were very productive for you!

Sheila said...

You are a busy lady , lots of lovely crocheting going on , beautiful scarf .

Candace said...

I had a feeling that's where you were, Carrie! I bet you're so happy to be on the home stretch! Lovely crochet - makes me want to do more!
Cheers!

Barb said...

Love love the scarf!!

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

Can't wait to see the reveal of your home!! I am sure it will be beautiful!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Carrie I love the patterns on the purple ones - those are my favorites I think. But I love the scarf....and it doesn't look horribly hard. I used to crochet a lot of baby afghans but haven't done any in years. I don't seem to find the time to do it all. Can't imagine why... blessings, marlene

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Love your crochet. I need to get back to that some day.

KaHolly said...

The progress you've made with learning crochet just floors me!! You took to it like a fish to water!! Your work is beautiful.