Two-Word Tuesday

Crochet Instructions (part one)

My grandmother taught me to crochet, it's a memory I will cherish all my life.  I can still remember sitting on the couch or on the floor watching her with her crochet thread and small sized metal crochet hook, mesmerized by how quickly she created beautiful row after row for a table cloth, bedspread or edging for pillows, tea towels, dresser scarves and handkerchiefs.  

As most beginners do, I worked on single crochet over and over...until I crocheted a chain several feet long.  And then the thrill of learning how to turn and do a second row.  I have no idea how much left over yarn I used up practicing, making mile long rectangles!

I'm including some printed instructions for beginning crochet.  The most important thing to remember is consistency in tension, getting the stitches to be as uniform as possible. 

Practice, practice, practice.  I will share more crochet tips in future posts.

Two Word Tuesday

Mug Cozy

While I do not drink coffee, I do love a nice warm cut of tea.  I had never made any mug cozies until a friend told me she needed some for a Christmas present and would rather buy them from me than give her money to a stranger.  Well, naturally I could not refuse a request like that, now could I?  So, I pulled up Pinterest and Ravelry, found some really cute patterns (free by the way), went through my stash of yarn, picked out the right crochet hook and away I went!

I had just the right mug to use for display! Yes, I had to add a couple of my favorite crocheted flowers.

Doesn't look like much until you put it on the mug!

Thank goodness I collect buttons!

I love the buttons

Now that I found out just how many people love having a cozy for their mugs you can bet I've added it to my repertoire of hand made items to sell!  Hey I can recognize a good thing when I see it!