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Projects Galore...

I have more projects than I can count going on.  Haha.  Why is that?  Do you do the same thing?  I'm in the middle of making something and I have a thought about another thing I could make and I set down what I'm making and start making something new.  It may not be organized but its how I crochet.  Then I switch between all of them until they are finished.  Some do get finished quickly and some get set aside to be found and finished at a later date.  This has become my crochet system.  May not work for everyone, but it works for me. These are the projects that I am actively working on lately... I am so close to finishing the squares on this one.  I have about 15 more.  Then I have to think up the border.  I'll share this pattern as soon as I'm finished. A little something for back to school.  My oldest is starting Kindergarden this year so I'm making one of these for her. One of my Christmas in July orn...

Free Crochet Pattern: Fairlee Bonnet

I love how bonnets look on babies :)  The ruffles on this one make it extra adorable!  Enjoy! Materials needed: • U.S. J/10-6.00 MM crochet hook • Any worsted weight yarn in two colors.   Used here: -Color A= Vanna’s Choice- Mustard- less than one skein for the largest size          -Color B= Vanna’s Choice- Beige- less than one skein for the largest size • Tapestry needle for sewing in the ends Gauge: 6 dc = 2 inches Sizes: 0-3 Months- fits 12-14” head circumference 3-12 Months- fits 15-17” head circumference Toddler- fits 17-19” head circumference Abbreviations: ch= chain sc= single crochet hdc= half double crochet dc= double crochet sl st= slip stitch 0-3Months (finished dimensions= 6.25” high x 6.25” deep) : Body of the Bonnet- With Color A, ch 47. 1: Turn and sc in 2 nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 5dc in the next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch.   Repeat from the ...