I made some steady progress this week both with the dress and the blanket, but there some exciting highlights that I want to share.
Firstly, I have finished the cushion cover. It was intended as a gift for a friend, but alas. When I was blocking it it got stained. Washing it again took the horrid stains away, but some smaller ones are still there – so it is staying with us. I have to say that I love it so much that I’m rather happy. See this post if you are interested in making a similar one.
I also had some extreme last minute crocheting. Last night it occurred to me that it would be nice to crochet baskets for the egg hunting for my kids, so I managed to make these lovely ones is a few hours last night and this morning.
The pattern is Diamond Trellis Basket, but I modified it a bit. I started with 6 sc, increasing by six severy round for 9 rounds (-54 sts). Then one round of sc in the back loop only, increase 2 sts (=56 sts). Turn, roound of dc’s. I then followed the pattern for diamonds (4 repeats). Turn, one round of sc. For handle, 9 hdc’s then decrease 1 sts every row until 6sts left. Work straight gor 12-14 rows, increase 1 sts every row until 9 sts. Join to opposite side with sl st. It also took me a while to figure out that after completing the 2tog front post stitch, I have to go back to the previous front post stitch and start sc’s from there.
I haven’t updated my list in while, so here it is:
1. Tango tunic – cancelled
2. Red cotton dress for me – DONE
3. I promised my man a hat and a scarf for the winter.
4. I hope to make a hat and possibly a scarf for me from the yarn I dyed myself for the first time – now changed to a hat and a cowl for my daughter – DONE
5. Fingerless mitts for my daughter. – DONE
6. another beach dress for me
7. Chunky cowl for my mom. I got the yarn for it – DONE
8. A top for me….
9. Very not sure, but may be this afghan for a friend who loves social games.
10. my Comfort Blanket – WIP
11. a few dishcloths – one done
12. a new scrubbie from old neylons – one done
13. a cozy for the teapot I got as a present. – DONE
14. One or two pillow covers – DONE
15. Present for a baby that’s on it’s way (not mine!!)
16. Hat and scarf for my son
17. Dress for my daughter
18. and a headband for her
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Congrats on finishing that gorgeous pillow. I’m sorry about the stains but it’s nice that you can keep it now :) Your Easter baskets are lovely too. – perfect for the egg hunt. Happy Easter! And thank you for linking up with Wool on Sundays :)
Thank you for stopping by and hosting the link party! Kids did a few rounds of egg hunting with the baskets today – so sweet to see then play with what I’ve made))
The cushion looks lovely and you can keep it for yourself so that is something good. The baskets just right for collecting Easter eggs :)
Thanks a lot! This has been a satisfying week))
The pillow looks great – I’d find any reason to keep it if I were you! Cute basket too! The terrible thing about being an adult is NO Easter Chocolate … unless you buy your own, which isn’t the same things at all!
When I was washing the cushion cover, I realised that I actually wanted to stains to stay so that I can keep it)))
Those baskets are so cute. I also linked to Wool on Sunday for the first time!!!!!
Thank you!
Lovely cusihon, a keeper! Nice classic pattern.
Thank you!
Love the baskets, perfect for Easter.
Thank you!
super cute baskets! love the pattern you used and the colors (yellow is a fav!). Love you shared how you made it too so everyone can give it a try for next year!
I also like the yellow one better :) it was a super last moment project so I had to use stash yarn, and the dark red was the only other option…
Thank you for visiting my blog. I really liked the little basket, loved the crochet pattern that looks like a wood basket.
I have my ovn link party now at my blog. You are welcome to join us.
Hi Monica, thanks for stopping by! I have started linking on your blog a few weeks ago, and I’ll link today’s new post in a minute ))
The cushion looks great, and the baskets are fantastic! May have to knit some next year for the egg hunt. :)
Thank you )) And I really reacommend the pattern for the basket – it works up really quickly, and the baskets hold the shape really well .
Love the baskets!
Thank you!
we are featuring these fun baskets in our April edition of the Free Crochet Patterns from Snickerdoodle Sunday! http://2crochethooks.com/snickerdoodle-sunday-free-patterns-april/