A recent blog post from a skilled knitter and crocheter showing the first sweater she made way back when, inspired this post.
Back in the fall of 1986, I was working as an office temporary and, between assignments, I was looking for something to do. So I got a couple of Christmas books out, which included some crochet patterns.
I made a tree skirt, which I still use.
I could wish for being able to do fine crochet like that back years ago. No more.
I use these Christmas coasters under some of my home decorations.
I'm not sure I made this in 1986 - it may have been in the late 1980's, though. It's a Santa head and originally was supposed to fit over a 16 oz coffee can. They haven't made 16 oz coffee cans for years, so I tucked a large mug in it - it just doesn't look the same. Don't laugh! I call it "Scary Santa".
My hope for my readers is a happy holiday within your tradition, and if you are going through a hard time right now, please know that you are not alone.
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The Christmas tree skirt is gorgeous! We would be afraid to ever put it out because it might get ruined by some crazy dog in our house. Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDelete...oh, what talent!
ReplyDeleteNice post these are amazing and clever and have lasted ages too so you made them well thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a crochettastic wweek and Christmas and best wishes 🎄🎄🎄🎄👍
I love them all, but the tree skirt is my favorite. I would use it too.
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Wow! Such skilled and creative needlework ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you Happy Holidays, good health and love,
A ShutterBug Explores,
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Ohmyword, these projects are awesome, Alana! I absolutely love crafts and crafting. I've crocheted only a little. I loved sewing and cross-stitch.
ReplyDeleteI love your tree skirt. I knit one years ago, and it did not come out great. I no longer have it, so I don't have to look at my mistakes. I think I want to make one like yours.
ReplyDeleteI do so envy those who crochet and/or knit. I never learned but I have several pieces that were done by my aunt who was a prodigious crafter. I treasure them all.
ReplyDeleteIt's not so scary the Santa! Lovely crochet! It's on my to do list this activity!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!😘❤️
Crockets look so good. They would do a lot for the house deco
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt. I once crocheted and made all my children granny squares Christmas stockings and each had the colors arranged differently. They still have them and use them! That is why this post is special to me.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. I also got a how to crochet book back in college and bought yarn. I tried to crochet a sweater (too ambitious!) and left it for years. In my 20's and 30's I tried again this time with simple rectangular (not always end that way!) baby afghans. Small projects that I can finish easily. Over the years I'd try adding different patterns but always like the basics. By the end they were more rectangular!
ReplyDeleteI love your tree skirt 🧡🧡🧡
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday!