Maybe I’ll get back in the swing of things and actually work on it outside and enjoy the summer breeze. I dunno…we’ll see though.

In fact, I’m going to try and baby a little sweater for my nephew out of the yarn that is brown, blue, and green. The other two, well…I’ll probably attempt to make those pop cozies out of them. Other than that, I’m not sure as of yet. Anyways, check out the photo below.

This book is fulled with coloured pictures, diagrams, instructions, and a whole bunch of other neat things. It’s by far one of the best books I have picked up on crocheting. There’s just this awesome “girly” feeling to the book that makes you want to keep reading and trying out everything.

They go in depth and show you the importance of different hooks, stitches, and even yarn. This book is great for both beginners and those who already know how to crochet. It’s a great way to polish your crocheting skills.

There’s even an entire line of other crafting books with the same title reference (ie: “Not Your Mama’s… ). Just check out some of the books below.

It’s the first that I have seen something like that so I am really excited about it since I want to try and make my own too. I wonder how well it will turn out. Who knows…I might even extend it and make some water bottle cozies since my water bottles always get all sweaty and wet when they are fresh out of the fridge.

Hopefully I can start on this project right away. Since I’m off from work tomorrow, I’ll probably make my first attempt at creating it. Thanks for the great idea Charlotte!!

I can’t seem to find the time to do anything these days. It really sucks…really it does. All I want to do is stay home and actually get caught up on blogging, crocheting, reading, and so many other things. I just don’t have any time which is really ticking me off.

Before I had all the time in the world day in and day out. It was really nice. I didn’t go to bed until the early morning and slept in as much as a wanted. Not to mention, I could go outside and enjoy the nice breeze too without a care to worry about.

Now it’s the complete opposite and I don’t like it much. *sigh* … but life goes on …

I am also going to import some more posts that I made that dealt with my current project that I’m working on. You’ll see those posts here as well. Anyways, please update your links to GirlWhoCrafts.com. Thanks!!

The blanket I am crocheting is coming along really great!! The only thing I wish I had was more time in a day so I can work on it. The only time I get a chance to work on it is after when I come home from work and get a chance to catch up on some shows from the day. That’s when I pull it out and start working on it.

It would be nice if it were the summer time and I was off from work for an entire weekend. Then I would go out to my swinging bench and crochet there in the nice summer breeze. Ahhh….that is my all-time favourite thing to do whether it’s reading on there or just relaxing. Dang…too bad it’s winter…seriously…I can’t wait for the summer.

Anyways, here is a photo of what I have done so far in regards to my blanket. You like??

After getting some inspiration to start crocheting a blanket, I decided it’s time for me to put my yarns and hooks somewhere safe. That’s why I bought the basket you see in the photo off to the side.

Isn’t it pretty?? I thought so which is why I purchased it from Wal-Mart for only $10. Not too bad for a basket that size.

Now I have somewhere safe where I can put my yarns, hooks, patterns, and other things related. There they will be kept safe and tidy…and of course in reach which is why I placed it right next to the television. After all, the best time to crochet is when you are sitting in front of the tv and watching some talk shows…well, more like listening to them. LOL!

The other day I saw a post by Jenn over here where she’s making such a gorgeous blanket. I got really inspired and ended up pulling out my crochet hooks and buying new yarn. I am totally making a blanket too.

I don’t know how to do the ripple effect, so I have decided to make a striped blanket. The colours are going to be white, blue, and pink and it will continue until I think the blanket is long enough.

Here’s a glimpse of what I have done so far and also my little crafts basket.