Christmas stockings

It has been a while.... but here is goes.
I have been busy getting ready for Christmas, I finally have all my Christmas stuff out... it looks great. I sent the kids stockings home with them, so I made them new stockings for my house out of and old camo jacket.

Kayla is down for a few days so she can attend women's game night with me.... It has been fun.

Crochet - Turkey Purse

Here is my Turkey purse that I made for Avery for Thanksgiving, She just loves it. I saw a picture of a knitted turkey hat and thought that would make a really cute little purse so I made up a pattern for it.

Christmas ornaments

We went to Walmart on Wednesday and got a couple of Christmas ornaments. I always get everyone in the family a new ornament each year. so far I have gotten Don's and Kayla's.

New project small christmas stocking ornament

I found this really cute pattern for a small Christmas stocking.... too cute. I am going to make up a bunch of these to give to friends.

Christmas stocking ornament pattern

Items needed:Worsted weight yarn in white and red Size “G” (4.25 mm) crochet hook
- Worked in a continuous round unless otherwise specified With white yarn, Sc 6 into a magic loop Round 1: *Sc 1, inc* 3 times (9)Round 2: *Sc 2, inc* 3 times (12)Switch to red yarn Round 3-7: Sc around Round 8: Ch 6, skip 6, sc in remaining 6Round 9: Sc into chain and around (12)Round 10-14: Sc around Switch to white yarn,Round 15: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc around, slip stitch to join, (12)- You will now be joining each round, but will not be turning Round 16: Ch 2, dc around, slip to join Round 17: Ch 2, dc around, slip to join, bind off, weave in ends and fold over the white part to make the cuff Heel:Round 1: With white yarn, join to heel area and sc 12 around Round 2: Sc around Round 3: Dec around (6)Round 4: Flatten the heel and slip stitch the remaining 6 stitches together to close it up, bind off and weave in ends

I went to the $3 movies last night a saw the Hangover.... oh my goodness, it was so funny.

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Kayla's hair cut

While Kayla was down she got her hair cut, about 16 inches off. I think it looks really good.

Christmas Hello Kitty

here are a couple of Hello kittys I made yesterday and today.

here is the pattern for the Christmas Hello Kitty

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Abbreviations:
SC = Single CrochetHDC = Half Double Crochet
Ch = Chain
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Beg = BeginningSts = Stitches
2tog = Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
* = Repeat stitches from * to end of *Note:1. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds.2. Yarns listed is what I used – size may vary with other yarns.3. Gown is crocheted directly on the body. (See tutorial on this blog for crocheting the gown)Head:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc aroundRnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing; insert safety eyes and stuff head firmly. Sew opening closed.Hat:With Red Yarn, ch 2Rnd 1. Work 5 sc in sec ch from hook = 5 scRnd 2: Sc aroundRnd 3: Work 2 sc in ea sc around = 10 scRnd 4-5: Sc aroundRnd 6: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 15 scRnd 7: Sc aroundRnd 8: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 scRnd 9: Sc aroundRnd 10: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 scRnd 11-13: Sc around
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White Rnd 14: sc around
Rnd 15: sl, ch 2, sl all in same st, repeat. Fasten off
Rnd 14: *HDC in first sc, 2 HDC in next sc*, repeat from * around. Fasten off.Join White Fun FurRnd 15-16: Sc around. Fasten off.Insert crochet hook in tip of hat, join White Fun Fur. Make 3 sc on top of hat, fasten off.Weave in yarn.
To shape tip of hat, gently push the end of your crochet hook to give the tip a slight point. Be careful not to poke a hole through the tip of the hat. Curve the tip slightly. Lightly stuff the base of the hat just to tip (do not stuff the tip of the hat). Sew hat onto head.
Body:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnds 6-11: Sc in each sc aroundRnd 12: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing; stuff firmly. Sew opening closed (this will be the bottom). Flatten bottom so kitty can stand.Gown:
1. With Red yarn, starting on top of body, insert crochet hook in sc and pull yarn through to form a loop, secure.
2. Continue pulling yarn through each sc, forming loops and sc around.3. Now make 2 sc in ea sc around.4. Repeat #3 (2 sc in ea sc around)5. *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat from * around6. Continue sc until gown reaches bottom of body base.Fasten off. Weave in yarn.Arms: (Make 2)
Using White Yarn, Ch 2
White - Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc Red - Rnd 2-7: Sc aroundFasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
To Assemble:
1. Attach head to body. 2. Attach arms, just below head.
3. Using pink embroidery floss, sew nose.4. Tie a bow with green yarn around neck.

Kayla went home today

We had a really nice visit with Kayla... Don is still talking about their hunting trip.
We all went to the movies last night and saw G-force.
Kayla stay in town until about 2pm....we played a few board games before she left....to much fun.

I think Matt has thanksgiving off so they will be coming into town...big smiles...

I started my new crochet project today, a hello kitty. Tina wants me to make a couple of hello Kitty's for her. I will post a picture when I have it finished.