Gansey Crochet

Gansey Crochet caught my eye, and it was time to step back
and dig out my crochet hook!

These "retro" looking dish towels reminded me of my grandmother
and the dress type towels, she used to love to make.
It's been years since I crocheted, but with a little brushing up on things,
I was able to complete these 2 sets of towel/hot pads.

If you look close, you'll see that there are different stitches in each set.

It reminds me of "Fisherman" knit stitches a bit.

They hang nicely from the oven handle.

This is Annie's Signature Designs Gansey Towel Topper and Hot pad pattern

you can find

HERE

Don't crochet you say...

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He's a young man with a passion for crochet.
His 6 part series is ideal for children but also great for teens and adults, too.
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He's also written a book
Hello Crochet Friends
that chronicles the extraordinary life of this 11 year old.
What an inspiration!

I'm so hooked on this, that I've just bought a pattern for a crochet cowl.,
that I hope to share soon.

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til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'

Who's hanging on your tree?

When a friend of mine came up with these guys, I knew I was hooked.

 

Her inspiration came from Disney car antenna toppers.

 

Only Kim (the biggest Disney fan I know)

would dream these up.

 

Now you have to admit, they are too fun!

If you go to Pinterest and look for crochet balls, there are lots of different free patterns.

The one I used is from Naztazia found HERE.  

(Scroll down the page till you see the balls with faces on them)

But while surfing I stumbled on this fabulous Pinterest page for those who just love to crochet...

Amigurumi

You've just gotta check these out!

Happy surfing!   And it goes without saying... Happy Holidays!

;-)