My recent attempts to soak in some porch time, have been short due to 90 degree days here lately. The bugs are terrible, and I'm guessing from the recent rains we have had.
. . .the second doily for the living room. I honestly forgot about this project. It was in my on-the-go bag. I need to get this finished.
. . .current status on the current large blanket. It's too hot here to work on such a large project.
...to make 4 granny square centers. I have just a wee bit of yarn left.
. . . crocheted 4 cuff bracelets. My husband was impressed. Not just with the finished project, but that it used supplies I already had. By the way, the clasps are not leather, they are faux leather, and can still be purchased at some craft stores. They are almost double the price however, from when I purchased them.
I have plans for these already. I would like to get one made with two more color I do not have.
. . .sold this oversized hot pad (these are approx. 7 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches, made per the request of my Mom). Funny story about this sale. A long time friend from high school, messaged me a photo of an oversized dishcloth, and asked me to make her another (she was using it for a hot pad for 9 x 13 size dishes).
I told her, that was not made by me, and I make double thick. She was embarrassed that she never bought from me, but wanted my last one in my inventory. Odd color I used, but she bought it. I have had one more request, so I will be doing an inventory check on any cotton cone yarn I have.
I used to make them like this. I have this one in my kitchen, and have used it almost daily for the last 13-13 years or more. It's about 12 x 10 3/4 inches. I may make a few more of these as well. They are great for 9 x 9 dishes, cookie sheets, pizza pan, etc. However this was my very first one, and it was single crochet. I now have longer Afghan hooks.
Question: Where is the best place to buy a board for crocheted granny squares? I may be doing a large blanket with granny squares next summer (maybe this summer). I do not have one yet.
Like this one. (source Walmart). I am looking to get one large enough to have space for 4 stacks.