The sequel to my In the World of Crochet article, “Wedding Canopies: Labors of Love,” in the OCTOBER 2019 issue of Crochet World can now be told!
My son and daughter-in-law visited us in December 2019, and brought the best gift ever: a framed photo of their baby’s sonogram!! Our first grandchild was due in JUNE!
After shrieks of joy, tears of joy, jumping for joy, and hugs and kisses all around, I began to think about all the items I could make. Christina and I discussed a crib blanket and after they went home, the swatching began!
My sewing patterns and crochet magazines were spread out the next day in my workroom. My fabric and yarn stash was carefully evaluated for its baby worthiness. With my crochet hooks and sewing machines ready for some serious work, it was quickly apparent that I didn’t have the fabric and yarn I needed for the many projects I wanted to make.
Buying supplies locally isn’t always easy or convenient. I live in the Grand Strand of coastal South Carolina, where big box craft stores and one LYS are 45–90 minutes away. The process is challenging but my determination won out. With the help of an Ebay seller (for the pattern), a very kind employee in the Charleston, S.C., Joann store (for fabric), and a close friend who shipped said fabric to me, I sewed this bathrobe in a 12-month size (see Photo 1).
Yarn is a little easier to buy at the closer stores, but the distance isn’t conducive to spur-of-the-moment or “I need only one more ball” purchases. So what’s a Grandma-to-be to do? What does anyone do who lives in an area lacking in easily found supplies?
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Caramat Cabled Set
Everyone needs a set of hot pads or pot holders in their kitchen and this set works up beautifully and quickly! Made with 100% worsted-weight cotton, they can also double as easycare trivets for your countertops.
Magic Beans Lapghan
You'll enjoy making this warm and cozy lapghan with simple cables that are almost hypnotizing!
Boho Star Basket
This stunning basket is crocheted from the center out, utilizing front posts stitches to create a 3-D star image. Floral hoops are crocheted around on the last round to create structural support, and the base adds more stability with a removable piece of cardboard.
Twister Poncho
A soft, brushed yarn and an intriguing center cable pattern turn this poncho into something special.
Ogoki Fingerless Mitts
These mitts feature asymmetrical cables on the front and back, adding thickness, warmth and texture, and making them a perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.
Monster Hat
Behold your little darling, transformed into a cute little monster with this easy hat. Crochet the basic hat, then appliqué the crocheted features and attach to form the face.
Bridget's Cradlest
Bridget's Cradles Revisited
Clematis Doily
Did you know the colorful parts of a clematis flower are called sepals, not petals? Some varieties have double layers. This mandala doily was inspired by the double clematis seen in the designer's local garden center.
Resplendent Squares
In this second to last set of squares in our thread series, texture and openwork come together to create two stunning squares.
Autumn Starburst Afghan
Scrappy log cabin blocks worked in simple single crochet are joined together to create this stunningly eye-catching afghan.
