Well Hello Molly

I have been crocheting forever

 and for the past few years

it has been my obsession..

*Literally*

I work, sleep and crochet

(ok sometimes I play with my beads and clean)

It's just my thing

I usually stick to easy things

like beanies and afghans

Recently I was asked to make

a Molly Weasley sweater

I didn't know who Molly Weasley was

After lurking around

on Ravelry and Pinterest

for a bit

I found the perfect pattern

here on Ravelry

*Coat of Many Colors*

But my friend didn't want

the sweater 

that came with the sleeves

She wanted a shrug type sweater

Back to Pinterest and Ravelry

and I found this one 

It was perfect!

So.....

This is what the hybrid looks like

And here is my 
daughter in law wearing it
so I could take 
some pictures before I
sent it off

Actually this was a lot
of fun to make..
a bit challenging
but I learned a lot! 

Since my friend
lives on the east coast
and
I live on the west coast
there was no trying it on

I kept my fingers crossed
and mailed it off....

She LOVED it!!

The details and my 
modification notes
are on
my Ravelry page here

And now back to boring

♥ Crochet ♥

But thats ok.... 

Thanks for stopping by

Robin

Mummy Fun

I love Halloween

...and fall 

...and Dia de los Muertas

I'm having fun making these mummies

to use in my jewelry

I saw them on Pinterest

and knew I had to make some

Mine are made from beads

and paper clay

This wrap necklace/bracelet

has a smaller mummy

This necklace has a larger mummy

using a larger bead

I made some skeleton earrings

from these beads too...

I love these skeleton beads!!!

Do you love Halloween 

and Dia de los Muertas too???

Robin

My Two Favorite Things - Crochet & Beads!

I thought I would share an 

online class that I just love

I have taken several classes 

with Robin Dudley-Howes and

♥Love♥

her current online class called

Eclectic Beaded Crochet Jewelry

You only use a basic chain stitch

and maybe a few single crochets 

around the larger beads

I am addicted to making these!!

They combine my two favorite things

♥ Crochet and beads ♥

I just love they way they turned out

You should give them a try!

But I'm warning you

They are addicting to make!

Thanks for stopping by

now go crochet 

Robin

Ta Da - A Crochet Along

I have  had my eye on this 

Mandala Crochet Along 

for a while

I love anything with flowers

Its a crochet group

that I belong to on Facebook

I was finally at a spot

where I needed a new project

So...I went thru my stash 

and picked some colors

and got started

I worked thru row 66 and added my own border

500 stitches around is all

I could handle

I have never made a round blanket

and I think I never will again

Although I love the outcome

I just don't like 

keeping track of all those stitches

I crochet after work to unwind

and keeping track of 500 stitches

is stressful!!

Now to choose another project..

Thanks for visiting

Robin

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Fringed Flashback

I thought I would share

a bag pattern 

that I am having fun with

I had a request for this fringed bag

and when I first saw it

I was a little intimidated

 by the leather strap 

and setting rivets

But it was really easy!

I must say Im hooked on crocheting

these cute fringed bags

and its fun picking out

embellishments for the flap

I made the first one 

and one of the girls I work with 

fell in love with it

and bought it instantly!

After making these I decided to 

try a different color and handle type

The pre-made leather strap 

comes only in one size

and is not long enough

to wear as a cross body bag

So I made my own strap

from a faux leather fabric

I found at Hobby Lobby

The strap is adjustable so you can

wear over your shoulder or cross body

I liked making these so much 

I started looking around on Ravelry

and found this square

to make a smaller bag

for my granddaughter

I found a pre-made bag at Hobby Lobby

and made the square into a

rectangle to fit the bag

No sewing up the lining!!!

I have another larger bag 

from this square in the works

But first I need to finish

Christmas presents!

If you would like to make your

own fringed bag the pattern is here

Thanks for stopping by!!

Robin