Project #15 - The cotton cleaning cloth

I wanted to crochet something quick today, I found the cutest clutch pattern but didn't have the right color yarn I wanted to use.  Then, I found a nice purse/handbag pattern but didn't have enough of one color to make it...grrr.  The frustration level was rising, the hours in the day were passing, no project was getting done.  I finally threw in the towel (err, washcloth?), and came across a quick but still pretty cleaning cloth pattern.  I honestly have never crocheted a washcloth before.  Ever.   This is an adorable and easy pattern, reasonably quick to whip out and could make a really nice gift for someone!

  (Today's gray pictures are brought to you by the lack of sun here, and having to rely on my workspace fluorescent lights. *sigh*)

Project #4 - Oh-so-simple wrap bracelet

Busy days call for quick projects, but I did manage to squeak this one in!   In perusing simple projects online, I kept coming across this simple wrap bracelet.  So.  Simple.  Seriously.  There isn't even a pattern, well, I guess there is somewhere, but certainly not one you need to be going by to make this versatile little beauty.  I used the light cotton yarn that has a bit of sheen to it, it's a really pretty sapphire color that didn't photograph as well as it looks in person!   Very lightweight, perfect for spring/summer...if it ever gets warm again here.  *sigh*

Super easy.  Start with your choice of yarn or string, the chain a good 160cm or so, then turn and skip one chain and add three single crochet into the next stitch.  Continue to slip stitch in each bottom loop all the way back to the beginning.  Once you get to the beginning, chain a few stitches to allow for a loop to fasten to your desired button.  Tie off the loop, weave in the ends, and sew the little button onto the end where you made the 3 single crochets.  That's it.  You have an awesome wrap bracelet that can even double as a necklace.  Great way to add a little color for summer without spending a fortune!  

Project #3 - Hello, Fred.

Since the creation of the hedgehog & George the Golfish, it was only fitting to give them a friend.  I pulled out the green yarn and put it on the table...what creature could we make with green?  I thought turtle but was vetoed by the kids.  A dinosaur was the consensus.

Meet Fred.

Look at that face, how can you resist?

George the the Goldfish is is embracing his new Dinosaur friend.  

Project #1 - A goldfish named George

Orange is not my favorite color.  I have a skein of orange yarn and a cut of organic bamboo velour (aka OBV for those who are not privy to the lingo of natural fiber sewing) which I avoid like the plague.  I tend to cover them up and pretend they are not sitting on my workspace counter as a constant reminder of the custom orders they were purchased for, yet the remainders lie in wait...  They would surely be waiting forever as when I look for inspiration for a new project, I just don't grab the caution orange.

As I held the skein of yarn in my hand and my kids stared at it, wondering what such a color could be made into, inspiration struck.  It's Goldfish orange!  Surely this blinding orange yarn would be lovely as a color-appropriate goldfish.  It was a simply pattern really, I jotted it down as I went along & took about an hour of active time - though if I wasn't pattern writing as I made it, it would go much quicker!  Wouldn't it be great if I actually wrote out the full pattern?  Perhaps...  

Anyhow, George is beautiful!  I'm not sure what I like the most, the crochet stitches on the body of the ring that looks like scales, the little smile, or the ridiculously adorable fantail!  The orange color fits perfectly and the yarn has a smooth texture which shines just a touch....a bit like a real goldfish does. ")   George might be hard to let go of, he's that cute, but I can not find even a remotely plausible excuse to keep a teether toy in my home. *sigh*

George is currently hanging out in this pond, go catch him before he swims away!

Seriously, fantail cuteness!!

And the fin?! LOVE

George is listed here: *sniff* *sniff*  https://www.etsy.com/listing/227670500/george-the-goldfish-crochet-wood-ring