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Holiday Crochet

9/28/2020

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We're less than 60 days from Thanksgiving and less than 90 days until Christmas and if you're like me you start thinking about these holiday crochet projects in August and now it's October, time is speeding by like crazy.

Recently I spent an afternoon thinking about and listing all of the things I want to make for gift giving while taking into consideration the things I enjoy stitching the most (i.e. stitches that I can "fly with" - like double crochet-shells, half double crochet combinations, and ornamental stitching like the Star Stitch.).  This helps me choose projects I can stay focused on and not get frustrated during the process; and do quickly and well.

For me, that's a lot of crochet and it's a lot to do in a very small amount of time  with a full time job. My crochet time is very limited and has to be managed. I'm currently working on some fall decorations, 3 pocket shawls, a hairpin lace vest, and of course my favorite Christmas project, thread ornaments.

Please feel free to post comments here about how you manage your holiday crochet projects and make sure to let everyone know what you do that helps make you productive. I know we all could use outside perspectives to help us get the most out of our time and projects.
Here are a few of my projects are shown below:
Pumpkins! I've actually been using these as decorations at work on our Maison  Berger display.  I love how festive they look.

Pocket Shawls are extremely popular right now and are so snuggly and comfy. They make a wonderful gifts.  Making a few of these for your gift giving trunk is a great way to get started.
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Hairpin Lace!  this has been a creative challenge! This vest features strips of hairpin lace. Some strips will be joined together in a straight line while other strips will be a decorative wavy design.  I still haven't quite figured out the stitching between the strips.  This piece will feature a lot of double crochet shells, along with half double crochet, and possibly some slip stitches used on borders. I'm a little obsessed with the star stitch and may incorporate it somewhere, but still working on that idea.

Christmas Ornaments!
I started making these thread ornaments in 2018. 
I love incorporating beads into the design. 
Add fillers to the bulb when its complete for sparkle and fun.
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(links to patterns for the ornaments go to my Ravelry shop)
Dazzle Ornament Pattern-Ravelry

Mystic Ornament Pattern-Ravelry

Ruffles Ornament Pattern - Ravelry

Noel Pines Ornament-Ravelry
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The Granny Square Afghan Project

9/17/2020

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​Repair-Restoration -a labor of crochet love
​(COMPLETED)

This afghan has seen a lot of years and a lot of love.  The yarn is breaking down and there were so many areas that needed attention, so much of it was damaged or thread bare. I could not get to every area in need unless it was dismantled.  A lot of the yarn was beginning to disintegrate.  Many of the squares were so badly damaged, I could not save them.
During the dismantle, I salvaged as much of the dark yarn as possible so I could repair squares with the same yarn; I couldn't find anything even close to match it.  The cream colored yarn was even more worn and could not be saved at all.  I found a lighter wool to use and then after some squares were repaired, I found an even better match for the cream - almost exact! This was a great find because more of the lighter yarn would be needed for repairs and for replacement squares later on.  ​
A year and 180 squares later... I nearly have all the damaged squares repaired (there were a few that still had enough integrity I didn't need to repair them).  Reinforcing edges has begun as well as making replacement squares for the the ones lost in the revival of this heirloom.  I am hopeful I will be able to reunite this beloved afghan to it's owner this year.  This has truly been one of the most challenging refurbishments I've attempted.  I was not prepared for the delicate state of the fiber, but I am so happy to be on the re-building side of this project.  I'll post more pictures here as I progress.  
Stay tuned... ​
4/30/20 The project continues - I'm done with all of the square repairs.  Making the fill-in granny squares now.  
June 2020- Time to start assembly - so excited to see this come together!
August 2020-completed and returned to it's owner.  It will be handed down to the next generation... to wrap up in and get a hug from from their great grandmother!
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