Christmas is coming soon!  I'm sure most of us have our handmade goodies all done by now.  Commence with the wrapping.
I wish you all a very merry Christmas.  Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.  We like 🐑 have gone astray.  Jesus Christ has come to save our souls.

SCRUBBY Cloth finished😀

Scrubby yarn (got it at Wal-Mart) for a scrubby cloth.

Hats for shoeboxes!  crochet or knit some.  See the Operation Christmas child website for more info.

Neck wrap/Part 2

This will be a neck wrap.

TUNISIAN CROCHET-    I USED THE MED.LENGTH HOOK.  AFTER YOU GET IT AS LONG AS YOU WANT TO EASILY WRAP AROUND YOUR NECK, JOIN THE TWO ENDS TOGETHER AND SEW UP WITH YARN NEEDLE.  IT'S THAT SIMPLE!  I USED MY OWN NECK AS A GUIDE FOR THE SIZE.  I AM SIZE SM.-MEDIUM ADULT.  THIS CAN BE USED FOR A SMALLER CHILD'S NECK SCARF, AS WELL.  IT CAN BE PULLED UP TO COVER MOUTH FROM THE COLD AIR!  NO MORE LOST SCARF BECAUSE HE/SHE UNTIES IT AND THROWS IT ON THE GROUND.  REMEMBER THOSE DAYS, MOM'S?

PLEASE MAKE SOME TO DONATE TO OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD OR YOUR LOCAL AC MOORE CRAFT STORES (WORLD VISION PROJECT)

Girl/guy Headband/Neckwrap11.50 (p) hook

Yarn, Stitch by Nicole.  Random yellow thin yarn on edge.

Half  double Crochet, 21 inches long finished size.  Small to medium adult size.  Sew two ends together with yarn needle.

Makes a good gift!

Headbands/sew elastic or tie on back.

Scarf for my Grandbaby/half double crochet with Stitch by Nicole bulky yarn.   Letter sewed by hand with yarn needle.

Headbands/ half double crochet, P hook.

Child, Do until 10 inches finished size, about 4 rows.

Adult, do to 12 inches.  This is for fall color one.

Shiny,  small to medium adult/do 4rows or to finished size of 10 inches.   Tie a strand of yarn on each side, tie.  Attach to 3 inches of elastic.

Fall color, I just had a strand on each end and tied a bow.  Slip over head.

Baby bunting/snuggle sack, as promised in previous post.

 I folded crochet in half and sewed up with my yarn needle.  I made it long enough for when the baby grows.  Children are a Blessing from the Lord.

QUOTES I LIKE:

BEGIN TO WEAVE AND GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE THREAD.  GERMAN PROVERB

EVERY ART REPAIRS THE WHOLE PERSON.  FRENCH PROVERB

THE MOTHER'S LAP IS THE CHILD'S FIRST CLASSROOM.  HINDU PROVERB

KNOWING YOUR OWN DARKNESS IS THE BEST METHOD FOR DEALING WITH THE DARK OF OTHER PEOPLE.  CARL JUNG

EARTH'S CRAMMED WITH HEAVEN, AND EVERY BUSH AFIRE WITH GOD.  ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING

New Project- baby snuggle sack, half double crochet, Q hook

I will post finished item next post.

Blankets and burping covers to donate.

Double crochet.

Baby blanket/pad.  Two yarns tied together.  There are two samples here.

I. Look for opportunities like donating my crafting to benefit Mom's with newborn s.  The pregnancy care centers are a perfect fit.

Baby blankets to donate.  I. Use Q hook and half double crochet stitch.

http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2011/09/25-charities-that-accept-crochet-donations

Shawl/scarf/head wrap/started in last post.

Last post was the start of shawl/scarf/head wrap.  This is my finished project.

Q hook/loose stitch with two yarns tied together.  Keep adding extra stitch on each end before Chn 2.  This gives it the triangle shape.

SHAWL/WRAP- I am using a Q hook and 2yarns tied together.  One yarn is multi colored.  Half double  crochet.  I crochet a few rows, starting out with foundation that is  much wider than myself.  I just start adding an extra stitch on each end when starting a new row.  I do crochet 2 before turning.  I am crochet loose stitch especially.  I will post final project.

4th of July Samplers/Part 2 (headbands or neck wrap)

4th of July sampler

Foundation row-- 25 stitches, half dbl. Crochet,  Q hook

With red and white yarn, tied together.  I did 2 rows.  Cut off red and white letting an end piece to tie on blue yarn.  Continue crochet all around the piece, using 2 turning chain s, as usual.  What will yours be?  A shelf cover, table centerpiece, or perhaps a rug?!  Have fun! 😂

A FEW BEAUTIES FROM MY YARD- BE INSPIRED!





Are you wondering what to crochet next?  How about working on some items for your "Christmas gift list?"  Maybe donate something to the local nursing home for their craft fair or bingo days?  Just a thought...
HAPPY SPRING!!!

FIBER FESTIVAL-LYCOMING COUNTY, HUGHESVILLE, PA

LOTS OF YARN EVERYWHERE!

DIFFERENT SPINNING, LOOMING, WEAVING, KNITTING, CROCHETING METHODS. 

DEMOS ALL WEEKEND/I NEED TO DO MORE OF THIS!

3D PRINTED-THE NEXT COUPL OF PHOTOS (Jen Kemery)

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Spinning fibers/Cheryl Merritt, Jennifer Barber 1

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Weaving/Judith Korff/Lady Song Farm/Suri Alpacas

Bauer Family Farm

Lazy Meadows Alpacas, Muncy, PA

Many other artists, Underhill FarmPA, Bobbin Boy, Rock Solid DesignsPA, Seven Mountains Rabbitry, Shadowberry FarmPA, Shepherds Custom Woodworking, Aisling Yarns, Fluffy U Fiber FarmPA, GalianaCreatiobns, Dawn Shaffer,Broken Arrow Ventures, Nancys Country Baskets, Mad about Ewes, and more.  My apologies if I missed anyone!  It was a great time!  Thank you!  Webb Weekly had the ad for this event.