Crochet Brim Hat (Newsboys Style Beanie)

Well...the large hipster doily didn't happen. I think I may have found a typo in the pattern and I'm waiting on the designer to email me about it. So I did this instead:

It is the Crochet Brim Hat featured on Knit and Crochet Today. I think it turned out very cute. Will definitely get some use out of this one. Pattern can be found here: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/crochet-brim-hat. I didn't like the flower though. So I used the Crochet Motif VI: Six-Petal Flower Motif. Pattern found here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60147.html?noImages=.

Bagheera's New Collar

Just finished a patriotic collar. Pattern can be found here: http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2011/05/slip-on-patriotic-dog-collar-crochet.html

Hipster Doily

Worked this one up last night before bed. Pattern can be found here: http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-hipster-doily/. I used Red Heart Super Saver in Mistletoe and an I/9-5.50 mm crochet hook so it turned out to be 12" in diameter instead of 7" like the pattern states. Tonight I'm going to work the Larger Hipster doily. Pattern found here: http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-large-hipster-doily/. Will post pictures tomorrow of the end results.

One of these days I'm going to get a digital camera with more than 2 mp...

Just A Quick Note

Early in my years of crocheting, I invested in an interchangeable steel hook set. Over the years, the nut that holds the tip in quit staying tight while being used. Today I had an idea. Wrap the threads with some teflon tape a couple of times. It works fantastically!
Hope it helps somebody. :)
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Mrs. Micawber's Beachy Little Bracelets #2 & #3

Did these today to get a feel for the bracelets I will be teaching to my sister. Patterns can be found at the following web addresses:

• Bracelet #1: http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2011/05/bead-crochet-101-beachy-little.html
• Bracelet #2: http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2011/05/bead-crochet-101-beachy-little-bracelet.html
• Bracelet #3: http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2011/05/bead-crochet-101-beachy-little-bracelet_10.html

They are all really easy, fast and fun to make. You could probably make all 3 in one afternoon. I will most likely be making many more of these to gift to people. 

Ring Around the Rosy

Just finished a crocheted ring. Only took about an hour or so. Pattern is here: http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/ring-around-rosy 

I used a steel hook size 1 and it turned out a little small. I think I'm gonna give it to my daughter.