FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen., as it was told them.  Luke 2:20

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!
Mary brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.  Luke 2:7

Slouch Scarf (warm!)

16mm hook, 1/2 Dbl Crochet, used 2 thin yarns tied together.  Finished size: 7 in. wide x 25 in long.  after you get to finished size, fold it in half, lengthwise.  Sew together with yarn needle.  Then, sew  one end closed completely (see top pic.) and the other end (2nd pic.) 3/4 of the way closed.  Put around your neck & tuck closed end into hole in other end to wear. (easy on & easy off!) Created by me!  Can you think of another idea for this type of slouch scarf?  Make your own pattern. Have fun!

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October 21

Dear God; we need you,today, tomorrow , and forever.in Jesus name amen

Half Double Crochet:  I found this link to share with you, if you are just getting started.  If you really like it, but don't like following a pattern (or keep losing your place due to stopping alot!), take a look at my other posts!  With a little imagination, you can make all sorts of things without a pattern; hence my blog creation!  Good luck!

http://crochet.about.com/library/blhalfdouble.htm

This is a link to instructions on "how to single crochet," if you are just starting out.

http://www.wikihow.com/Single-Crochet

Sneaking up on him! Ha.  This was at a restaurant we ate at a few weeks ago.  They had "life size" monsters standing all around.  Really gets you in the "spirit" of things, doesn't it?

SCARF #3-MULTI-COLORED WITH SCALLOPED EDGE
Dbl. Croc. with med. hook, as thick as desired.  I used a "multi-colored" skein of yarn here.  The last few rows are just a "loose" crochet, which gives it that fancy scalloped look. (switching to a different color makes it stand out)  Make one for yourself & for a gift.

From the lips of children and infants, you have ordained praise.  Psalm 8:2 (NIV)

If you are interested in donating items or filled shoeboxes for children, please note that Collection Week is: Nov. 12-19.  Check to see where the center is in your area (usually a church).  You can view info. on this webhttp://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/site

TOTE BAG-Med. size
Dbl. Croc. with a medium hook, until you have a long piece.   I folded it in half and sewed up both sides with a yarn needle, dbl. tacking at the top on each side.  I used a piece of leather I had in my craft box for a handle.   Insert the end of the leather strip  on the end of the bag, tie a knot to attach it.  I made this one different colors on each side to be different(just switched yarn, attached, & cont'd to croc.)  If you want to, you can sew on a button or hook for a closure.

Knit your hearts with an unslipping knot. ~ William Shakespeare

PUMPKIN HEAD- Stuff or leave back open, & use to store candy.
I just  Dbl. Croc. a med. size square.  The last few rows I croc. ev. 2nd loop, all the way around the piece to start "gathering it together."  Next row, Croc. ev. 3rd loop, all around piece.  The face is just black yarn ,sewed on with a yarn needle.  I experimented with this one, & you may have to even stitch it a little different, to suit.  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Scarf-Multi-colored:  Finished size is 4 in wide x 4 1/2 ft. long
Med. hook, multi thin yarn.  Do foundation row.   Dbl. Croc. 3 more rows.  Dbl. Croc. 1 row with blue yarn, going all the way around your piece. Dbl. Croc. white yarn all the way around your piece.
Shown here with it wrapped around twice & a knot tied in the front.

FINGER PUPPETS- VARIETY: Make a few for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes!
I had the instructions on previous post.  You crochet a sm. rectangle a bit longer than your "pinky" finger.  Using a yarn needle, sew the 2 ends together lengthwise.  If its a light color yarn, you can draw a face on it with a perm. marker.  You can also sew eyes, nose, mouth on it with black yarn or thread.  Permanent glue or sew on  a hat (pom pom, yarn ,piece of material).  Let your imagination go wild!
The cloud puppets have a foam cloud that I sewed on with some thread.

For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believe in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life.  John 3:16

Have you made the decision to ask Jesus into your heart?  His gift of eternal life is for anyone that is willing to "repent" from their sins, confess with your mouth that you believe in Jesus as your Saviour, that He died on the cross to forgive us from our sins, was buried, & rose again.  He went to heaven & sits with God the Father.  He will come back again for his children.  God loves all of us, and wishes that noone should perish.  But, the decision is yours.  He gave us free will, & wants us to come willingly.  If you have asked Him into your heart, that's great!  If not, please don't wait.  Your eternal life depends on it!  He can, & will use us to Glorify God.
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FALL COLORS  make "yummy" warm scarf for winter!  See posts on "Creamsicle & Vanilla Mint" for "how to."

CREAMSICLE AND VANILLA MINT-sound good? Make this scarf with ease!

Yummy Scarf for winter-make one to give away!#2

HOW I DID IT:

Creamsicle-I used 1 strand thin orange ,& 2 of cream color tied together.  Crochet with 11.50mm hook.  Dbl. or half dbl. croc. until it is 3 in. wide x 4 ft. long..  You can tie on short strands for fringes.

Vanilla mint- 2 strands of cream yarn and 1 of multi colors of  green & cream /white,  tied together.  Use 11.50mm hook (med-lrg.)  Crochet dbl or hlf dbl. until it is 3 in. x 4 ft. long.  Tie fringes on ends.

Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase Proverbs 3:9

SCARF #1(long version)-GET READY FOR WINTER!

This one measures 8 ft. long.  It is made with 10 rows of double crochet.  I used 2 colors tied together, to get alot of color combos.  You can wear it knotted in the front, or wrapped around the neck twice for extra warmth!

Purse and neck wraps (scarf)
These are nice for Operation Christmas Child boxes.  Dbl Croc. using med hook & 2-3 thin yarns, tied together.  When your piece is big enough, fold in half & sew up the sides.  Leave a section at top for a "flap."  I used a recycled piece of strap from an old tote bag.  Sewed it inside the bag at each end.  Sew on a button for a closure.  Neck wraps are just a long strip of half dbl. croc., folded & sewed together at the ends to form a circle.  This slips over your head, to keep the neck warm.

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LAP BLANKET-PERSONALIZED WITH NAME
I made this for my sis last Christmas.  It is half Dbl Crochet with the edge finished off with single croc.  I switched colors to suit myself.  Her name was stitched in using a yarn needle.  She was pretty impressed with that, seeing its hard to find much with her first name.

MY NEIGHBOR'S SUNFLOWERS-
Take a break from your crochet to view some pretty sights around the neighborhood!  These things often inspire us to create something new!

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Galatians 6:9

If you are new to my blog,  you will see that I show ideas with the assumption, that you already know how to crochet.  I was taught half dbl. crochet, so that is what I use here.  You can adjust accordingly, if you use a different method.  I figured out these projects by trial & error. I sometimes start out not knowing "what" a project will be.  It just "developes" into something eventually!  I did read about the "scrap scarf" on another blogger's site.  She used the hook to pull yarn through each hole.  I just push it through using my fingers.  Whatever works for you!  Happy Crocheting!

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BEDROOM SLIPPERS-BALLERINA STYLE (ALMOST LIKE YOUR GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S)

FINSHED SIZE is 6 1/2-7
Half DBL Crochet, Med. Hook, 3 thin yarns-tied together, yarn needle.
HOW: 10 in. Foundation Row
Crochet 11 additional rows.  Next, Crochet skipping to every 2nd loop, all the way around this piece.  Do this at least 2 times.  Slip on feet to check for fit.  I have small heels, so I needed to use my "yarn needle" to sew inside near the heel area, & gather the crochet together, to make it fit more snug.  This is my first experiment with slippers.  I plan to try another method, & post later.  You can add pom poms to this, or a bow.

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YARN-It's cool how something made from yarn can not only be "useful," but "memorable."
One of my first memories was of a toy sock monkey that was made for me by one of my Grandmother's friends.  I remember my Nana taking me for a walk to her house.  She said,"My friend has something for you."  I couldn't imagine what that would be!  This elderly lady handed me a sock monkey. I was so thrilled that she used some of her last energy, talent, and time to do this for me!  I had that thing until it fell apart!

Next, there was the "octopus."  It was made by the midget football cheerleaders and their mom's (Bears) as a fundraiser.  Here's my picture of it.

Something else that has memories!

My Granny Radzinowicz & Pap

TEEN YEARS~  My Grandmother (same one as above)  made me a pair of purple & white mittens to wear to High School football games.  That is the team colors.  I didn't give her enough credit for her thoughtfulness!

MOMMY YEARS~ See the blanket in the picture above?  It's one of 5,  that dear sweet ladies made for the birth of my babies.  There was also a small white baby blanket that this Grandmother's best friend made me for the  Church Dedication of my babies.  Yes, Mae Feudale was her name.  She belonged to a church that myself ,& my children would one day attend.  She is also the source of alot alot of yarn that I got from her daughter, when she was in town.  So, I decided that a great way to honor her memory, would be to make things for others.  Just as she did.  Just as my Granny did.  And, who taught me to crochet?  It wasn't Granny.  But, it was another dear lady at my current church.  Do you want to know what she said to me?  She said, "Our talents are meant to be shared with others!" 

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.  1Timothy 6:18

Blanche-a dear family friend!
 

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.  Hebrews 13:16

LITTLE BAG~O.C.C. Shoebox idea!

/  Items needed: 3 colors-thin yarn; tied together, med. size hook, yarn needle, long strand of thick yarn crochet with one row, & knotted at the ends(handle), button.  HOW:  I used a half dbl. crochet until the piece was about 12 in. wide.  Folded it over from left to right.  Sew up the sides with yarn needle(dbl. tack near top) & leaving some at the top to fold down to form the top flap & close bag.  Insert thick yarn at each side & sew into inside of bag, or push through each side & tie a dbl. knot to secure it.   Sew on a button for closure.  These are nice for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes, or to give as a little gift.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/transforming_communities/

http://www.treehugger.com/culture/artist-crochets-playgrounds-children.html

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CROCHET FROM A TISSUE BOX

  Okay, I'm giving you an extra recycle tip for August!  Take a small empty box & pull apart on the side where it was joined together.  Insert a ball of yarn.  Push end through the top.  I just taped it back together then.  This would work for large spool of ribbon, too.  If your box isn't pretty, cover it with fancy wrap paper, stickers, or inspiring messages!

SOMETIMES ALL IT TAKES IS A LITTLE INSPIRATION!

"HOOKED ON CROCHET!"

RECYCLE TIP FOR AUGUST 2012-TWIST TIES
Use them to separate & keep colors together.  Yarn pulls right out without un-twisting the ties!
Come on, I know you save those!

RABECCA AT SCHOOL(front, right) Operation Christmas Child shoebox recipient of mine.  Many children are in need of school supplies, shoes, personal care items.

Rabecca & her classmates!

MINI TOTE BAG- ITEMS NEEDED: purple& grey yarn(thin), slimline cord or hemp, med. size hook, ruler, scissors, yarn needle, lrg. bead or button. Handle-upcycle elastic frm. mens underwear, a skirt, whatever clothing you are disgarding.  Also, strips of felt, braided or croc. with yarn.  I used elastic cut & trimmed frm garment & it is sturdy, yet has some "give."

MINI TOTE BAG

HOW: Do 1/2 dbl. croc. until piece is 12 in. wide x 14in. long.  Fold up to 2nd row you croc. and sew up the sides with yarn needle, dbl. tacking near the tops.  Sew a bead or button on the front for a "closure."  Handle- measure down frm. top 3 inches on ea. side & push strip of felt or elastic through a hole in the yarn.  Tie a knot.  You can also hook onto & croc. a handle, like I did in prev. posts.

THIS WAS DONE BY USING THE TWO COLORS OF YARN & SLIMLINE CORD TIED TOGETHER. ITEMS CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE LOOPS OF SLIMLINE CORD, WHICH IS HANDY AT TIMES.

This bag will have some "give" to it. 

CLOSE UP OF CLOSURE

THIS PROJECT RECYCLES ELASTIC FROM DISCARDED CLOTHES & USES A "SPARE" BEAD YOU MAY HAVE JUST LYING AROUND!  THIS IS YOUR TIP FOR JULY 2012.

YARN, hooks,  & KNOTS (Scrappy scarf) SEE July 1, 2012 POST!

If you want to make a DECORATIVE STRING OF GARLAND for parties, just attach yarn down one side of it.  This will last years, instead of using those paper ones that tear the first time up.

 MORE of What I learned this week-- NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS...TRUST GOD!

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love.  Romans 8:38

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE...TRUST GOD!
Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid or discouraged.  For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.  Joshua 1:9

 I pray that these verses will be an encouragement to you every day!(even while you crochet!)

What I learned during VBS this year-
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE...TRUST GOD!
People judge by the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1Samuel 16:7

NO MATTER HOW YOU FEEL...TRUST GOD!
Dont let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God.  John 14:1

NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE DO...TRUST GOD!
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.  They will soar high on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31

What to do with all that leftover yarn? See how to make this "scrappy scarf." SEE JUNE 30,2012 POST!

MED.-LARGE TOTE BAG-SIDE 1

I used 2 colors yarn & 1 of "slimline cord" or you can use "hemp."  This will add strength & also a place to hook things ont the bag, if you wish.  DBL. Crochet a large square with a loose croc. & K hook.  Fold in half.  Sew up the bottom using a yarn needle & 2 strands of yarn.  Sew up the sides.  Dbl. tacking for strength, espec. near the top.  Make a handle.  Sew that on.  I made a hook outof yarn & a seashell I brought back from a vacation day with my kids at a beach.

SIDE 2  (you can make this bag any size you want it-experiment!)

Crocheting from a tote bag-I find this is the best way for me to do it!

K AND Q HOOKS
YARN CUT FOR SCRAP SCARF

KNOT #1

KNOT #2