Left over yarn

So I've been cleaning our closets and drawers and cupboards today. I took a load to the Thrift store and then came home and looked at all my yarn. Of course I cannot bare to part with it, even if it's not enough to do anything with. So I grabbed some and sat at the table and thought what can I make. 

And this is what I ended up with. I already have another color combination in mind. Maybe I'll get to it tomorrow.

Christmas Slippers

I decided this year I would make something for all my employees that they will enjoy for years to come. I found this cute pattern on Ravelry. I started my first pair while we were on a weekend trip to Hearst Castle and I had lots of time to keep busy with my hands. I have made a lot of progress on my projects this way! The pattern can be found on Miranda Websters blog called The Life Artistic . I had such fun making these and after some time was able to make a pair every evening. I think they'll be a hit!

Pillow surgery

So I made this pillow over a year ago, but the crocheting started coming undone from the pillow. As I sat examining it last weekend I decided it was time to fix it. So I did a little surgery and then added a few gems just to bling it up a bit. Turned out okay, what do you think?

Christmas projects

Well now that my gifts have been received I can post them for all to see. I posted the afghan I made for my daughter, and now I can show you the one I made for my son since he got it in the mail today...yippy.I actually finished his first but had to wait until last week to box it up and send it. And...they area already enjoying it! Love all the colors.

My projects

So I finished the Teal afghan that was for my daughter so I could take it with me to visit her over Thanksgiving. It turned out really nice, but I never got a picture of her with it. So here's one I took along with the other work in progress. I turned out nice. 

Works in progress

So this is where I'm at so far with the yarn I bought. I've been a little frustrated with my project, tore it out a couple of times and then decided to change patterns all together. This one is easier but going slower. I like it so I'm just going to keep on moving with it. We'll see how long it takes to complete. I'll keep you posted!

Yarn.....

It's that time of year, the weather is VERY slowly changing but it's enough that I'm getting the itch to crochet. I've got a project in the works and I'm not going to say too much because it's suppose to be a gift. But I just had to share it. I really like the colors and how it's coming along. I should be finished with the border this weekend. What do you think? Funny, I notice how the pillow to the right matches the afghan, totally not planned!

I also bought this yarn for my next project.. I just really liked this color.