Blue Ribbon Afghans from America's State Fairs

I found Blue Ribbon Afghans from America's State Fairs: 40 Prize-Winning Crocheted Designs in one of my recent afghan pattern hunts.

This book combines 40 prize winning afghan patterns with stories of state fairs that awarded the prizes and biographies of the winners.

I am working on Washington's Bright Waves and so far have found the directions clear and easy to follow. I hope to have it finished for a Christmas present. When it is finished, I will post pictures. There are several other state afghans I am interested in trying.

Candy Corn Man

Candy Corn Man is the second item I have made from Crochet Village's Halloween Ghoulies pattern set that I received as a birthday present. I had barely finished the head when it became clear this amigurumi would not be making it into the Halloween box for the trip. This is to be an office Ami. I will need to complete a second one for my Halloween package. Once the high top sneakers emerged, there was no question that this guy was not leaving the state.

I have seen several candy corn patterns, but it was the tennis shoes that made this pattern make the cut off list for my Halloween package. I already have some patterns that are being put off until next year. It never hurts to have something new to work on each year.

I used Red Heart Super Saver and Caron One Pound Yarn to complete the project. Instead of crocheting the eyes, I used safety eyes. After having finished another dinosaur I will be blogging about this week another candy man is next on my crochet list along with an afghan I am experimenting with for Christmas.

Plesiosaur Crochet Dinosaur

I finished the first dinosaur from Wolf Dreamer's Dino Buddies patterns that my husband purchased for my birthday.

I found the directions to be clear and easy to follow. I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn and saftey eyes.

I am really excited about my dino projects. I want to make some for a family birthday close to Christmas and others for Christmas presents. I am also thinking they would be good for donations if I can get myself organized. I am developing a collection of patterns that will delight the children and keep me from never wanting to make another dino again. As much as I love Gourmet Crochet's Amigurumi Dinosaurs, I have made so many that I needed to try something new.

If you arrived here looking for free toy patterns please see the following pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

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Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

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