Wednesday, November 23, 2011

on-the-road crocheting...

Baby Lucy came to spend the afternoon with Grammy yesterday...


 ...and was quite willing to model the hat I crocheted for her on our recent road trip to California.
Perfect!

Not everything from my crochet-as-we-drive bag turned out quite so good.
 The slippers I attempted may be functional...
but not so pretty!
I've commissioned slipper-making to my sister-in-law.
It's probably better that way.


It is hard to go wrong with dishcloths!
I have enough to last a long while.

Listening to an audio book...
poking through yarn with a hook...
and enjoying the sights along the way.
That's my favorite kind of road trip...
a good way to while away the miles.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

To those who are interested in the 'ruffled rose hat' pattern...
it is available here

13 comments:

  1. Great idea! I like to keep my hands busy, too. Have not done crochet in years but I think I will see what I can come up with in my craft baskets. I know I have EVERY size hook they make! I used to do those big rugs where you use a GIANT hook!!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. I'm thinking one of those dishcloths really wants to come to your DIL house..yes? I haven't had one of those since Grandma Nellie days! That hat is awesome...so cute on sweet Lucy!

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  3. Must Lucy grow so fast like all the others? My goodness she does look like her big sister! You've made a lovely hat. Now that is something I'd not even attempt!

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  4. Love that hat and the model is a little doll! So cute. You and Willow working away with your needles while traveling.

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  5. Oh that hat is so cute. I love your dishcloths too and think that maybe I should start poking in and out in the evenings instead of clicking away on keys. We really are into the long winter nights now.

    Your baby Lucy is just a doll.

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  6. That hat is adorable!!! Are you willing to share the pattern?? Thanks! Peggy
    email address eburli@centurytel.net

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  7. I hope I need that "ruffled rose" pattern one day in the future ...of course I'll have to learn to crochet first ;)

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  8. Tht photo of baby Lucy is priceless! I think she really likes the hat. I do.

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  9. Wow! Your baby Lucy sure looks like her Mama! So sweet!

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  10. Judy Lucy is so precious! Her eyes are such a beautiful color and that hat you made makes them really stand out. Great job on the hat, and enjoy your Lucy-)

    Hugs!

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  11. Well this little hat turned out beautifully, and yes a perfect model....she is so sweet! Your trip sounded just like our last journey home from Devon.....listening to an audio book, crocheting little scarves and watching the scenery go passed!

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  12. Very sweet picture of Lucy and the hat is gorgeous. I love those big flowers on sweet little babies.

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  13. Lucy looks like a little model. What a perfect way to pass time while on the road...relaxed and productive at the same time.

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