#8 in my 52in52-2012 challenge!

I crochet too! Decided to whip up this quick little hat. Started it yesterday morning and finished it this afternoon. This photo just doesn't show the right shade of pink. It's actually more of a hot pink. I posted another photo on my Cafe Crochet Blog. If you feel inclined, have a looksie!

#7 in my 52in52-2012 challenge!

Feeling blue? This was my 7th project in the 52in52 challenge. I really like how this one turned out. The light country blue shade is perfect for wearing with a comfortable old pair of faded blue jeans. I think I'm addicted to knitting these hats! The color combinations are endless, which makes them such fun to knit. I choose a yarn color and then either a contrasting or complimenting bead color to adorn it with. Hmmm... I should make one with a variegated yarn. Once I get caught up on my orders I may try that out.

#6 in my 52in52-2012 challenge! (The Valentine's Day Hat)

My newest creation... The Valentine's Day Hat! This is a photo of the finished product that I was working on in the previous post. This hat will be included in a Valentine's Day photo shoot that my friend Bunmi is participating in. I can't wait to share the photos once I get them!

#4 in my 52in52-2012 challenge!

This was a special custom order. Instead of using the acrylic pony beads as I normally do, my customer requested the look of crystals. So... I ended up going with some mirrored glass beads to give the hat a bit of sparkle. I had to sew each bead on individually because the holes weren't large enough to knit them into the hat as I've done before. The photo just doesn't do this hat justice. But if I ever have to do it over again, I will search until I find an acceptable bead with the larger sized hole, because it took me an unbelievable amount of time just to stitch these on. We live and we learn... I learned my lesson and my customer got the bling she was looking for!

#2 in my 52in52-2012 challenge!

The finished product! :) This is the hat I was working on a couple of days ago. Finished it up yesterday and sent it on it's way to it's new home this morning (via my friend Corinne). She's my walking advertisement. She'll wear one of my hats somewhere and come back with an order for one just like it. Thanks Corinne! :)

Peanuts, Knitting and Tea

This is my 2nd project for the 52in52-2012 challenge. There's nothing like a little late night knitting after the kids have gone to bed. Add some peanuts and a hot cup of tea... Ahhh... :)