How to create a tassel - add fringe

Whenever I need to add a tassel to a crochet project, I always go for the DVDs.

No more measuring or cutting cardboard. Just pull out a DVD (this is my all-time favorite!) and wrap your yarn, however many times you would like your thickness to be, from side to side. Start and end where the DVD opens. This way when you are finished wrapping, there is a perfect little slot for you to insert your scissors and snip.

Fold the strings in half and hold at the halfway point. Insert hook where you would like to add the fringe and pull the strings at the midpoint partially through.

Wrap the bottom of the fringe around the hook and pull through the loop.

Tighten the tassel to secure.

Little Boy Blue - Finished.

This one is going off to my cousin for little Adam, but I'm listing a custom order at my shop as well. I love this yarn. I wish they would add even more colors though.

Feeling pink...

After finishing up my latest boy blanket:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90591715/baby-boy-afghan-granny-square-blanket

I'm in the mood for something pink and girly. I think we'll go with this square in all kinds of crazy pinks. Stay tuned.

Free Shipping until Valentine's Day

Head over to my Etsy shop to see more images of my sweet, little, heart hat. Free shipping on this item until Valentine's Day. Send a little love with something handmade.

How to add another color to a granny square

This is part 2 from my earlier post.

How to crochet a heart

I used worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook to create this 1.5" sweet, little heart. Use it as an applique or embellishment.

chain (ch) 4
3 treble crochet (tr), 3 double crochet (dc), ch1, 3dc, 3tr, ch2, slip stitch -- all into first chain

next round:
ch3, 1sc and 1hdc (in first tr stitch from previous round);  3 hdc in next st;  2hdc in next st;  1sc in next 3 st;  ch1, 1sc, 1dc, 1sc (in midpoint st), ch 1;  1sc in next 3 st;  2hdc in next st;  3 hdc in next st;  1hdc and 1sc in next st;  ch3 and slip stitch into circle;  fasten off

I usually work mine a bit into a nice shape. Et Voila!

How to crochet a granny square

Disclaimer: I started this blog yesterday and am new to "blog-land"...

Here is a photo tutorial for creating a 2 round granny square. I will be adding more (rounds and tutorials) as I find the time. Hope it is helpful or at least somewhat inspiring to give it a try!

Purple Palooza 90x100 Flower Afghan - In Progress

Busy at work with my largest custom afghan ever...

I started with a schematic:

Then got to work...

These two squares are the only two completely finished and joined. I have a long way to go!