Thursday, January 22, 2009

Homemade Thursdays

On vacation a couple of months ago, my sister in law was crocheting soap saver bags for missionaries. She was using beautiful rainbow colored yarn. But what got me really excited was that the yarn was 100% cotton and you can buy it at Wal-mart for $1.47! I came home, picked up yarn and a couple of needles and got to work. That's another thing that is great about crochet, you only need a couple of supplies!

All you frugal couponing ladies are very familiar with buddy bars I'm sure! Well here is a home made version. I did not use a pattern, I just made this one to fit the little baby bath bars in the picture.

There are tons of patterns on the web to chose from. Check out some here. I have learned a lot from Teresa's blog Learn To Crochet. Her video tutorials are VERY helpful! I also like Lion Brand Yarn's website. They have a lot of free patterns from beginner on up. I'm working on this now.
One of my goals for this year is to complete one crochet project a month. I have a pretty good head start:0) Go be inspired on Homemade Thursdays and make yourself something!






5 comments:

Anonymous said...

How wonderful! I love the flowered headband. I am really enjoying working on small crochet projects. So satisfying that they are done quickly. :D

Sarah said...

Great Job! you really have gotten off to a good start.

Anonymous said...

I want you to teach me!
How sweet,
The girls just look so cute!!
Great Job
You are wonderful!!
I love you
Mom

Anonymous said...

I love the hats!!! What a great job you did on all the projects!! I'm so impressed!! I tried once and had a pot holder made before I gave up! Actually, Layton came along and my free time went out the window and has yet to return!! marie

Anonymous said...

Thanks for participating in Mother Hen's Homemade Thursday. Come on over to Ship Full O' Pirates I'm giving you an award!
http://shipfullofpirates.com/2009/01/28/thank-you-carie/