Shamrock Crochet Dishcloth

I read a blog post a DLY's Hooks and Yarn where she suggested using her free 4-Hearts Squares as a Shamrock Dishcloth pattern. Since I was looking for some St. Patrick's day themed items for my house, I decided to take up the challenge.

The pattern worked up quickly, I ended up using a K hook instead of a J as suggested and added and extra round of green to make the dishcloth a bit larger.

I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton and Lily Sugar n'Cream to complete this project.

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Leprechaun Toilet Paper Topper

I have been in holiday crochet mode and finally decided to make something for our house. I saw the holiday toilet paper toppers at Crochet Village while shopping for My Silly Valentine and decided to purchase Tweedle Dee Leprechaun TP Topper and two others I will hopefully complete and blog about later.

This guy worked up quickly and the surprised me. I though the beard that would be the challenge. It used a loop stitch I was not familiar with and I was working on it while trying to help someone brainstorm some project ideas. Not the best time for a learning experience. The beard actually worked out fine. In fact, the only challenge I found were the feet. For some reason I struggled to understand the directions for the feet, so I reworked the directions for one of her other pieces and made it work.

I used Caron One Pounder and Red Heart Super Saver and some Wintuck I picked up at a Church sale. It has been wonderful to complete projects from my stash.

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Lucky Clover Dishcloth

I am determined to keep up my minimal knitting skills so I am practicing on dishcloths. I picked up Holiday Knit Dishcloths (Leisure Arts #5287) last fall and am determined to work my way through the seasons and keep up my basic knitting and have seasonal dishcloths to use in the kitchen.

I haven't decided to work on the Valentine's heart ones, since I made some Valentine's ones last year, or move on to the chick and bunny for Easter.

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St. Patrick's Day is Here!!

I met a number of my crafting goals for St. Patrick's Day. I made some house items that are decorative and useful. One of my packages got out on time and one was late, but I finished them both.

Next year I would like to make some decorations for my home. I would also like to continue my collection of home items. I always set the goal of finishing my packages earlier, but that is always a matter of timing. I started early this year, but ran into challenges that I would not have anticipated. I suspect the same will happen next year.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe St. Patrick's Day. I am moving full speed ahead as I have three birthdays and Easter to prepare for in the next few months.

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