It was my first time crocheting a garment of any kind and I'm so happy with how it turned out!

<div class="md"><p>It was my first time crocheting a garment of any kind and I&#39;m so happy with how it turned out!</p>
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Taylor Swift cardigan

My adorably weird Poppet/Voodoo Lovey

I’m sure we all have the problem of wanting to make all of the things at the same time and then having to decide on one because of the only having 2 hands thing. I started this cushion the other day while working on a blanket because I like to sit on the floor and yoga cushions are pricey. Just happened to have an extra piece of 4” chair foam so I decided why not, and made myself a scrap cushion. 

It’s made up of 7 colors of Caron One Pound yarn that I had leftover from other projects. I worked it with a 10 mm hook and would say it took about 1/2 a skien of each color give or take. Some of them were in balls so it’s hard to measure.

I didn’t use a pattern for it, just started with a chain the length I wanted and made a square and went from there. I decided to try and make it without seams because of laziness, so it’s all one piece, and just single crochet and some slip stitches. The square for the bottom, then up around the sides to build the depth and then across the top. The top part is a little tricky to explain. I worked a slip stitch through the side to join the flat top to each side, then just single crochet across to the other side, slip the flat into the edge, and then repeat.

Worked the entire top until I got to the last row, then put the foam piece inside an old pillowcase that I don’t use anymore and then pushed it inside. Closed the edge with a row of slip stitches across then knotted off and tucked the ends inside. 

Hope that wasn’t too confusing, it’s really late and I just finished and I was too excited to wait.

<div class="md"><p>I’m sure we all have the problem of wanting to make all of the things at the same time and then having to decide on one because of the only having 2 hands thing. I started this cushion the other day while working on a blanket because I like to sit on the floor and yoga cushions are pricey. Just happened to have an extra piece of 4” chair foam so I decided why not, and made myself a scrap cushion. </p>

<p>It’s made up of 7 colors of Caron One Pound yarn that I had leftover from other projects. I worked it with a 10 mm hook and would say it took about 1/2 a skien of each color give or take. Some of them were in balls so it’s hard to measure.</p>

<p>I didn’t use a pattern for it, just started with a chain the length I wanted and made a square and went from there. I decided to try and make it without seams because of laziness, so it’s all one piece, and just single crochet and some slip stitches. The square for the bottom, then up around the sides to build the depth and then across the top. The top part is a little tricky to explain. I worked a slip stitch through the side to join the flat top to each side, then just single crochet across to the other side, slip the flat into the edge, and then repeat.</p>

<p>Worked the entire top until I got to the last row, then put the foam piece inside an old pillowcase that I don’t use anymore and then pushed it inside. Closed the edge with a row of slip stitches across then knotted off and tucked the ends inside. </p>

<p>Hope that wasn’t too confusing, it’s really late and I just finished and I was too excited to wait.</p>
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I ADHD’d myself into a project this week

Bear in a hoodie 🤭

I have this photo of me and my friends from 20 years ago wearing matching sweaters. We've been friends for nearly 30 years and now one of us is moving across the country, so I made her a set of friendship coasters for her new home using the colours of the sweaters.

<div class="md"><p>I have this photo of me and my friends from 20 years ago wearing matching sweaters. We&#39;ve been friends for nearly 30 years and now one of us is moving across the country, so I made her a set of friendship coasters for her new home using the colours of the sweaters.</p>
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Friendship Coasters 

Made a blanket for me myself and I for once. All done!

I’m pretty proud of it and she loved it!

<div class="md"><p>I’m pretty proud of it and she loved it!</p>
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Reversible Octopus for my niece!

I made this mermaid tote bag while on my cruise vacation

Cats in space! I based it off a quilt kit I saw because I have no interest in taking up quilting. 😅

<div class="md"><p>Cats in space! I based it off a quilt kit I saw because I have no interest in taking up quilting. 😅</p>
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Blanket for my toddler

A Valentine's day water bottle holder order for a friend 💖

<div class="md"><p>A Valentine&#39;s day water bottle holder order for a friend 💖</p>
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V-day Water Bottle Holder

My first shawl

I followed a pattern to make the flower granny squares and used the sleeve from a random pattern on yarnspirations but then made up the rest. Happy with how it turned out and my niece was delighted. Any suggestions or tips of what I can do differently?

<div class="md"><p>I followed a pattern to make the flower granny squares and used the sleeve from a random pattern on yarnspirations but then made up the rest. Happy with how it turned out and my niece was delighted. Any suggestions or tips of what I can do differently?</p>
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Cardigan for my niece

Made in December 22. This was just before I weaved in the ends.

<div class="md"><p>Made in December 22. This was just before I weaved in the ends.</p>
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Diamond granny square blanket

Cosmic cal by Helen Shrimpton. Worked up with Hobbii Black Friday yarn cakes. I doubled up the yarn and used a 5mm hook. Took the picture while working on the same pattern but with other colours

<div class="md"><p>Cosmic cal by Helen Shrimpton. Worked up with Hobbii Black Friday yarn cakes. I doubled up the yarn and used a 5mm hook. Took the picture while working on the same pattern but with other colours</p>
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Cosmic cal

I have 2 coworkers expecting their first babies in a few weeks. Here are the blankets I made for them. The striped blanket pattern is the striped crumpled griddle blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts, and the bee blanket is the Beatrice blanket by OwlBHooked. I used Caron Simply Soft for both blankets.

<div class="md"><p>I have 2 coworkers expecting their first babies in a few weeks. Here are the blankets I made for them. The striped blanket pattern is the striped crumpled griddle blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts, and the bee blanket is the Beatrice blanket by OwlBHooked. I used Caron Simply Soft for both blankets.</p>
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Baby blanket gifts

Worked up my first tote bag.

I just finished this blanket of the Stardew Valley bachelorettes!! My first blanket and by far the most significant project of my crochet career ☺️
Took about a month, and I used the pixel art from Kandie Patterns as reference.

<div class="md"><p>I just finished this blanket of the Stardew Valley bachelorettes!! My first blanket and by far the most significant project of my crochet career ☺️
Took about a month, and I used the pixel art from Kandie Patterns as reference.</p>
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Stardew Valley Blanket

Finally finished with the table centerpiece! Now I just need to make the placemats.

My first shawl <3

Pullover for my daughter, size 5-6y

New sweater, size: 18-24m

Made some scrunchies tonight.

My son got a Grogu for Christmas, and he requested a bag to carry him around like the Mandalorian does. So here it is! I freehanded it, but the gist is that I made the base rectangle doing regular rows. Then I worked a couple of rounds with corner increases (to have stitches to work into when I started the body of the bag), then I began working rounds with no increases (first round was scblo). The stitches for the rest of the body of the bag was linked dc worked in joined rounds with front post dc for the corners (still linked). The texture of the linked dc made very handy places to add the outer pockets (just the sides needed seaming!). I added a flap for the front pocket with a buttonhole, and a toggle button I had in my stash. Then I made the strap (worked up from both sides and joined somewhere at the top. 


I used an 8mm Clover Amour hook and size 4 yarn held double. 
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte, I Love This Yarn in Desert Dust, and Lion Brand  Vanna’s Choice in Chocolate. 

Happy New Year, everyone!

<div class="md"><p>My son got a Grogu for Christmas, and he requested a bag to carry him around like the Mandalorian does. So here it is! I freehanded it, but the gist is that I made the base rectangle doing regular rows. Then I worked a couple of rounds with corner increases (to have stitches to work into when I started the body of the bag), then I began working rounds with no increases (first round was scblo). The stitches for the rest of the body of the bag was linked dc worked in joined rounds with front post dc for the corners (still linked). The texture of the linked dc made very handy places to add the outer pockets (just the sides needed seaming!). I added a flap for the front pocket with a buttonhole, and a toggle button I had in my stash. Then I made the strap (worked up from both sides and joined somewhere at the top. </p>

<p>I used an 8mm Clover Amour hook and size 4 yarn held double. 
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte, I Love This Yarn in Desert Dust, and Lion Brand  Vanna’s Choice in Chocolate. </p>

<p>Happy New Year, everyone!</p>
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Final Make of 2023

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of Andes Sport in Haze Heather, Sprinkle Heather, and Dove Heather 
Hook:4.5 mm
Pattern: Self drafted. Primarily moss stitch for body and sleeves. Elastic sewed into neckline. I was heavily influenced by TCDDIY patterns and construction.

I would have preferred a different neckline, but I think overall it turned out nice

<div class="md"><p>Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of Andes Sport in Haze Heather, Sprinkle Heather, and Dove Heather 
Hook:4.5 mm
Pattern: Self drafted. Primarily moss stitch for body and sleeves. Elastic sewed into neckline. I was heavily influenced by TCDDIY patterns and construction.</p>

<p>I would have preferred a different neckline, but I think overall it turned out nice</p>
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Moss Stitch Sweater

Couldn’t find a pattern I liked, so I threw this ice cream hat together!

I was bored so I asked my sister what she wants & I would make it. She sent me a pic off of pinterest and this is my version of it

Pattern will be on Ravelry and Youtube soon!

<div class="md"><p>Pattern will be on Ravelry and Youtube soon!</p>
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Completed XOXO Fingerless Gloves!

Pattern: https://hookedbymaxine.etsy.com/listing/1611146563

<div class="md"><p>Pattern: <a href="https://hookedbymaxine.etsy.com/listing/1611146563">https://hookedbymaxine.etsy.com/listing/1611146563</a></p>
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Kitty Skeleton Wall Hanging

2 earwarmers + 1 Cobblestone Cowl = 1 Malabrigo Rasta cake

probably should have used a solid color, instead of the mandala yarn as the dark green makes the feet hard to see. but it’s done!

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