Out Back...

Hope you are enjoying your weekend...

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Laura

Pumpkins...

I love autumn.

I love the cool weather, the rain and overcast skies, the color of the changing leaves, pumpkins...

I love snuggling under a warm blanket with a good book, drinking warm vanilla coffee in the afternoon, wearing a sweater...

This year, Grandma and Grandpa took the kids to their churches pumpkin patch. They had a lot of fun because there was a catapult. When you buy a pumpkin, you can choose to either take it home or send it flying in the air (lol). Well, of coarse they did both. Below are the pumpkins they brought home.

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Laura

Works In Progress...

Well, I have been working on my ripple blanket consistently and have finally gotten to a stopping point. {mainly because I came to the end of my yarn} So, for now, it is finished. But I am thinking that in the near future I will be buying more yarn to add to it. It is so wonderful the way it is right now. I am really excited for the cooler weather that's here because I love pulling it over my legs while resting on the couch.

I have also finished the crochet part of the hat for my daughter. 

Wow, the color of the yarn looks totally different from the inside pictures of it - lol. So, I am now ready to tackle the knitted band. 

Fingers crossed...

{hugs}

Laura

A Hat and A Yarn...

Yesterday I started a new project - a hat for my daughter. I often check Ravelry  for new crochet patterns - or just to look at what everyone is sharing. {You should sign up if you haven't already, it's free and a wonderful place for crochet or knitting patterns.}

I found several patterns for slouchy hats and really had a hard time choosing. I did find this pattern a few months ago and love the way it looks. The only problem is the band is knitted and my knitting skill level is basic beginner at best. Well, I figured I would start it and either figure out a way to finish it with crochet or beg someone to help me with the knitting part. lol Maybe my friend Penny...

Here is what I have so far...

The yarn I am using is Red Heart Soft in Grape. I found it at Joann's last weekend. I also bought a skein of Seafoam which is much bluer than it looks in my pictures. They are so soft and have a little bit of a sheen to them. I am really enjoying working with them. You should try them for you next project...

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Laura