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Crochet Granny Square True Colors…

July 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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The Squares are done and ready to join together… My grandson was the recipient of my First True Colors Afghan… This one is slightly larger… Eli’s was a total of 35 – 6 inch squares…This one is 48 – 6 inch squares… His turned out the perfect Twin topper… Depending on how I join this one… it should top a full size bed…

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Eli and his pretty Momma (My Daughter)

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True Colors Afghan Squares, Ready to join…

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I will be posting the finished product later this month (which is next week )… Also, I am almost done with my Southern and Sassy Beach Hat by Kathy Lashley over at Elk Studio Handmade Crochet Designs…  I will post that one as soon as it is finished… It is awesome!

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So here is to True Colors, Southern Hats and My Adorable Grandson!!!

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Elena

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Mega Crochet

June 24, 2013 By 8 Comments

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It’s getting close!!! Only a few more days and the Artwalk will be here…This Friday our quaint little town has an Artwalk for all the Galleries and Stores to show off their stuff…  I am blessed to be able to sell my crochet items at Alpine Originals… They are featuring my “Art” for this months Artwalk…

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Wow… Crochet being featured as the “Main display”…  Who could imagine !!!  Not just your Grannies doilies anymore… Crochet is so popular, and I hope to show some of what can be done with a little yarn(or fabric) and a hook!!!.

So I thought I would share what I made this weekend to add to the display… Of course there are many more items that are already at Alpine Originals… And,,, I plan to add just a few more in the upcoming days…

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A Second Decorative Fabric Flag…

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Patriotic Potholders… Fabric Too!

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Another Set of Summer Skimmer Slippers…

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Denim Colored Market Bag…

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Finished True Colors Lap Size Afghan…

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Whew,,, I am worn out just adding all the pictures,,, But it was fun making all of these items and I think I have a good variety…

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So if your close by this Friday,,, Come see me at Alpine Originals between 4pm – 8pm… 304 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd… Mt Shasta!

So here is to The Art of Crochet and Tons of New Projects!

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Elena

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Spirals and Baskets…

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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I’m kicking off my summer stock up of crochet to sell with a bang.  With Memorial Day Weekend sneaking up quickly and my Ocean Waves Afghan completed, I am beginning to stock up and crochet as much as possible to have plenty to sell at Alpine Originals.

It is a true blessing to have an outlet to sell my items and the extra money will come in handy for our Annual Mother/daughter School Clothes and Mini Vacation  trip late summer! Making money through my crochet work has been an amazing experience, and I’ve learned a lot along the way about increasing my income streams. I’ve also been exploring other opportunities and financial strategies like How to Short the Dollar UK, to diversify my earnings.

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My head was full of ideas and things I wanted to make, so here is what I made last night…

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Small Door Handle Baskets…

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Spiral Dishcloths….

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These adorable baskets are just the right size  for storing the little things you need as you’re rushing out the door… I was inspired by several pattern I found online and each one took only 45 minutes to whip up using 2 strands of worsted weight yarn and an I hook!

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The spiral dish cloths are much cuter in person and were originally inspired by a pot holder pattern, but once I got going I thought they would make a unique dishcloth!  They were a little more work but only about 1 hour and done… These are made of cotton using a G Hook…

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Floral Face Cloths and a Sweet Twine Basket…. Thanks to Carlee at Alpine Originals for this cute picture!

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I added a few more Floral Face Cloths in Spring Green and Cream and a great Twine Basket with a Spring Green trim…  I made these last week and forgot to show them off : )

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Lots more on the way to share, and a couple new free patterns on the way!

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So here is to Baskets, Spirals and Summer Crochet!

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Elena

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