Friday, December 24, 2010

Snowman


Snowman, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.
Made this little ornament in 2007 way before the book was published with my idea in it. You know who you are. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.
This picture is dedicated to Rachel Fergueson. Thanks to my sister-in-law, Soli, for snapping this picture.

Crazy Christmas Tree Ornaments

I decided to make crazy Christmas trees out of scraps and snowman bells. I added a yo-yo on top for good measure. I haven't decided who will be the lucky person who gets these ornaments.

Snowman Bottle Cap Ornament


, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Christmas Tags


Christmas Tags, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.
This is a clever way to reuse your left over Christmas cards. I made these with my mamma's cards from 2009, and I used a tag punch. Now I am ready for Christmas package wrapping. Merry Christmas.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Snowman Clothespins Wreath


Snowman Clothespins Wreath, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.
I used my snowman ornaments to make a friend this wreath which can be used for pictures and for Christmas cards. Merry Christmas.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Stack of Scarves-Tutorial


Stack of Scarves, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.
I used Hometown USA yarn from Lionbrand to make these scarves. A friend of mine requested I make her scarves out of this luscious yarn. I used a treble stitch and whipped up a batch of these pretty babies.  It's cold enough here in North Texas and a good scarf is all you need.

As a gift to you here is how I made this scarf:

Chain 9.
In the 5th chain treble crochet. Repeat 5 more times.
Finish row with a treble crochet. 
Chain 4.  Turn.
Skip the first treble crochet and make a treble crochet in the next space.
Repeat 42 more times. 
Tie off.
When tying on be sure to tie new yarn at the end of a row.  Have enough yarn, so that it can be woven in and stitched over with a treble crochet.

Fringe:
Cut 24 pieces of yarn at 30 inches long.  Match two pieces together, so that it is doubled over.  With the loops in your left hand making a u shape, pull through the end of the scarf.  Bring the tails through the loop and pull tight.  Do this 12 more times.  Snip the loops once tied. 

Hook:
S-35, Lionbrand. 
Enjoy.  Please email me with questions, if my directions do not make sense.  Thanks. 
Merry Christmas!