Adult SF Giants lap blanket

Another finished blanket. This one I started at the end of July. My plan was to make it in 2 weeks for my husband's birthday in August, but it got pushed aside for other projects.

I found the basic chevron pattern online in various places to start the base. Once I began, I realized it was too wide so I just did a sideway chevron pattern instead of starting over.

After 4 months, my husband finally got his blanket :)

Yarn Used: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Black, Pumpkin, & Aran

My Blanket :)

Last Christmas, I received a gift certificate from my Goddaughter to Joann's.  With the funds, I bought yarn to make myself a lap blanket for my couch.

I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (which was on sale--I don't care if it is a gift certificate or not, I always use a coupon or buy yarn on sale :D ) in Chocolate, Dusty Green, Mustard, and Beige.  I really liked the 70's vibe it gives off.

Because I love free patterns, I used a free pattern from Lion Brand called Modern Alchemy Afghan.  I made 2 adjustments to the pattern.  1-because I hate weaving in the ends, I went with 4 rows instead of 2 when changing colors.  2-I wanted a mirror imaged pattern, so half way through the blanket, I went with 8 rows in the middle then changed my colors opposite from the way I did when I started. (clear as mud?  ha ha ha)

I actually finished this blanket months ago and I use it all the time (even in the summer!).  I love it!!!  Thank you, Nicole!!! :)

Chunky Slouchy Beanie

Last week, I found this cute crochet hat pattern on Ravelry by Polkdot Squirrel.  I asked my daughter if she thought my niece would wear it and she said yeah (my daughter doesn't wear crocheted hats :/ ).  So I bought the pattern at Etsy.

Since I liked the look of the hat on Ravelry, I used the same yarn from Michaels called Loops and Threads Charisma in Off-White.

I usually crochet very tightly, so I used a bigger hook than the pattern called for, but it was way too big.  Then I used the size the pattern called for and it was still a bit big, so I went with a smaller hook.  I thought it was pretty cute--a bit big, but cute.  My daughter thinks it is way too big still--I am not sure if I will pull it back a couple of rows or not.  

I was going to give it to my niece for Christmas, but since she is coming over on Thanksgiving, maybe I will see what she thinks about the size.

Project Life ~ Weeks 7-10 (October)

Instead of filling 4 more posts of my PL pages, I am just going to put the whole month of October in one post.  I might do this from now on.  My journal cards aren't very elabroate--even though in my mind I wanted them to be, so there isn't much detail to show off.

Week 7

Wednesday - TV-Survivor--Only show we watch as a family
Thursday - TV--Guilty pleasure Grey's Anatomy :)
Friday - Our Favorite Mexican Restaurant
Saturday - World CardMaking Day
Sunday - SMASH Book addition to my addiction
Monday - Failed Crockpot Ribs
Tuesday - Pinterest idea made

Week 8

 

Wednesday - Finished 49er baby blanket
Thursday - TV--Big Bang Theory
Friday - "I Love Yarn Day"
Saturday - Movie--Pitch Perfect
Sunday - TV--Once Upon a Time
Monday - 16 year old Check up
Tuesday - Sick day--Technology to work at home

Week 9

 

Wednesday - TV--Season Premier of American Horror Story
Thursday - Nerd Accountant--Love new Journal Paper 
Friday - Pumpkin Carving at work (lost)
Saturday - Celebrated my friend from elementary school's birthday!!!
Sunday - TV--Revenge
Monday - October birthday celebration with mom and brothers
Tuesday - Take out night

Week 10

 

Wednesday - Instagram Post//Instagram Icon
Thursday - TV--Elementary
Friday - Wanting to get into shape
Saturday - My son's 16th birthday!!! (he just wanted to stay home, play video games, and eat junk food)
Sunday - The SF Giants win the World Series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday - My current Michaels stash
Tuesday - Pumpkin Bread!!!

Lots of TV still...hoping to have my TV guide wind down soon, but it is an easy filler for my days right now.

Project Life ~ Week 6

I am a bit behind posting my PL pages.  But here is week 6.

I have decided to go back and rounding all the edges of my pages, because I like the look better.  

So far, keeping up isn't that hard.  I usually print the pictures once a week, but this last time, I had about 4 weeks of journaling to do--I had the cards in place, but I just had to sit down and write.  Some days I am trying to fill up the space while other days I am trying to squish the rest of my sentenance at the end of the card.

Wednesday-  Spirit week continues Super Hero day--her shoes are Superman too!

Thursday-  Spirit week--Disney day

Friday-  Spirit week Skit--her first time participating

Saturday- We went to a street fair in Morgan Hill

Sunday- Season premier of Dexter!!!

Monday- More tv...Love my Castle

Tuesday- Work "summer" party