A hat, a bag, and a blanket!

I am excited to show off some of my Christmas gifts to you all.  I know most people showed off their goods on December 25, but I have never been on time! hahahaha  So first, a bag for my mom.  The fabric is all about San Francisco, which is the big city by our house.  I LOVE how it turned out!  I packaged some fun goodies in it for her.

Also, I was inspired by the Green Bag challenge on Sew Mama Sew.  I know I missed the deadline and all for the prizes, but I still wanted to share what I did.  I got a few bags from Old Navy last year, after Christmas (for super cheap) for gifts for my sisters.  And the tiny bag was on sale at Hancock... it was the perfect size for coasters!!

Next, I finished the crochet squares afghan for my mother in law.  I LOVE how it turned out.  What do you think?

I also made a phannie hat for my sister in law.  It is not my style, but I am hoping she liked it!

I think the yarn was too stiff.  It isn't soft and lush like I wanted.  I think I am going to have to remake it for her!  My cousin also wants one in white... remember my post from yesterday??

How did all of your Christmas gifts turned out?  I made more, but haven't taken pictures of them all!

December 30: Summer Flower Throw

Pattern # 364:  Summer Flower Throw

Let's be real.  We all know how much I love the Lion Brand website.  So it is fitting that one of my last patterns for the challenge is from them, right?  This blanket is light and airy.  It is the perfect "summer" throw -- so aptly named! haha

Picture from Lion Brand:

November 25: Fisherman Sampler Throw

Pattern # 329:  Fisherman Sampler Throw

This pattern has absolutely nothing to do with Thanksgiving -- but I am thankful that I can crochet! haha I hope that each and every one of you is having a wonderful day with family and friends.  I know that I am!  Today I am reminded of how grateful I am for everything -- but most of all for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Because of Him, I have everything.  Without Him, I have nothing.  Hard to imagine / wrap your minds around, but true.

Picture from Lion Brand:

Jan 27: Let it Snow Throw (Winter)

Pattern #27: Let it Snow Winter Throw

This is one of the larger, stretching, projects. I can already forsee the long time this will take to complete this! haha This is from Coats, makers of Red Heart yarn, among others. I think this will be a Christmas gift for someone, I hope they really appreciate this act of love! haha

The picture from Coats:

Jan 1: 5 1/2 Hour Throw - COMPLETED

Today is my first day of posting patterns! I decided to start with a big project.

Here is pattern #1, a 5 1/2 hour throw from Lion Brand. I have made a blanket before, but it was pretty basic, a mixture of single and double crochet, using 3 different strands of yarn and a GIANT hook. I am excited to try something with a different look.

I finished this blanket pretty quickly, but definitely not in 5 1/2 hours! It turned out a bit smaller than they say, because my stitches are tight, and I did not use fringe (Matthew voted for no fringe). This is still a beautiful lap blanket. I'm giving it away as a wedding gift and I hope they love it!

I used a Q hook and Lion Brand "Wool-Ease Thick & Quick" yarn in the color Grass.