Illinois Crafter

This is a basic granny square with some flare, or should I say some ruffles. Is it fairly easy the only difference from a regular granny is the last two rounds...  The best part about this motif is you can make it as big or small as you want... I choose to do only 4 rounds of granny square.  Like I said above its you basic granny, but in case you don't know how to make one here is how I make my grannies... Make a double magic ring;  (but you can use your favorite joining method) Round  1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) 3 times. ch 1, sc in top of beg ch-3. Round 2: Ch2,2dc around sc.*Ch1,(3dc,ch2,3dc)in next ch-2sp.Repeat from* twice. Ch1, 3dc in next ch-1sp.ch1,sc into top of beg ch-2. Round 3: Ch2, 2dc around sc.*Ch1,3dcinnextch-1sp.Ch1,(3dc,ch2,3dc)in next ch-2sp.Repeat from * twice. (Ch1, 3dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1, sc in top of beg ch-2. Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc around sc. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1, (3 d...

As if I don't already have enough projects going I had another idea... Everyone that grew up in the 90's loves Mario! Just need to laminate it to help protect it. Going to make a corner to corner afghan with this graph. plan to start later tonight with it.  Until Next Time!

I was looking at some old photos and found a shot of the first afghan that I had ever completed. I originally made this as a wedding gift. I forgot that I had ever did this pattern: As a wedding gift I went with their fall themed colors and threw in something white something blue as well. I was a little sad to give this away being my first afghan but I am glad I decided to show off the love I have for my old aged hobby!  I found the idea for this pattern from a challenge from The Crochet Crowd. Mikey has some of the best ideas: Crochet Crowd Challenge  If I am looking for a ideas but not sure what hook up next I scan this page for hints.  Pattern for this awesome  Red Heart Afghan click here Ocean Waves I think that I just might have to make another one but this time I will keep this one! If I do I will keep you posted with updates! Until next time