So I had less than a week to get a hat and car seat blanket done for my mom, who wanted to give it to a family member who is going to pop at the end of the month. Well, I gave myself the deadline. Mom was going to Florida for a week, and she stopped here on her way down. That was on the 3rd. I got the hat done in about 20 minutes, and I had to buy the yarn as I went because I didn't know how big I wanted to make the blanket, plus I was a little short on cash til she got back here. Anyway, I put the final stitches in the blanket at around 1pm today. Here are the finished products!!!

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Beautiful! Quite a feat for such a short time frame

I crochet a little but hardly have any time Those are wonderful and I'm sure the new mum will love them

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Thank you so much! I wish I had pictures of the first set I made for another mom to be at the time. Mom is actually paying me for them too! I got $25 for the set, a family discount! In the amount of time I had before she got back, I would have charged a bit more for anyone else. But she did buy all the yarn required, so that was also just for "labor". It's great fun for me and so relaxing. I actually started to nod off midway through the 3rd skein of yarn, and that was the 1st for that day. I try to challenge myself to see what I can get done in a short amount of time. I'm actually starting on a couple new projects now. Mom wants a scarf for herself, and I'm making the mother in law a blanket when I get the right hooks. I already made mother an afghan, and my dad a scarf and hat for this winter. My dad's stuff was put waaaay on the back burner for about a year, and I just finished that project about 2 months ago. Anyway, I'm glad you like it. If you all have any requests, feel free to pm me, and we can figure something out!!!!!

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Very nice

Thank you chirper!!!

Hey if or when a moderator rolls in, can someone change the title of this thread to, "Crochet projects-ongoing thread"? I would really appreciate it! please and thank yous!!!!!

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That's awesome, Kristen! I'll have to let you know if I'm ever craving an afghan or similar item Sounds like it was a lot of rewarding labour

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The hat and blanket are lovely, Kristen.
I'm sure the Mom-to-be will appreciate them tremendously.

I've moved your thread over to the "Talk Crafters" section of the forum.

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Thanks Deb, and of course SW! I love the work and it really is so rewarding! I'll be posting more projects as they get done, so keep your eyes out for them!!!

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Oh this is very exquiste, Kristen! Lol, of course this is a craft that I have absolutely no aptitude to ever attempt, but I can really appreciate the handiwork and labor of love put into it through observing my mother's creations as a kid. You have such talent...and I could sure use a new beanie for the winter

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Beautiful work, Kristen.

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