I’m trying out a few new things for the upcoming new year over here at NicoStuff.com . Maybe some will take on the blog, maybe some won’t. ..

Whenever I’m not in the kitchen, I’ve usually got a book, or a crochet hook in hand. I thought it might be fun to share what I’m working on month to month. Perhaps it will keep me motivated to finish up some of my bigger projects that are still hanging around.

Looking through my photos, I decided to start with November. Here’s what was going on around the craft table at my house.

I finished up the ocean-hued throw that I started way back in April.

I added a few rows of solid colors at the end. I was unable to find the yarn that I needed, so I improvised. The end result is a crazy-cozy throw perfect for snuggling up with a good book.

Agnes brought home a note from school, 21 little gifts were needed for the gift exchange at preschool. I headed over to Pinterest and started looking for some ideas. I came across a few different variations of granny-star patterns, and decided to give one a try.

It took me just a few hours to make enough for the entire class. I need to work this pattern into a blanket. I think it would make a super cute addition to Agnes’ bed.

I’m still working on this gigantic king-sized blanket for our bed. Seriously, I’ve been working on it for over a year, and it is showing no sign of being completed anytime too soon. Just one row takes me forty-five minutes to complete. I’ve lost count of the amount of yarn that has gone into it too. I told myself, I would have it done and on our bed by this winter, I don’t think I’m going to accomplish this goal…

Back to gifts. I made a whole bunch of scarves in November. I made up this little pattern that takes me just about three hours to complete a scarf, and I went to work.

I crocheted six scarves for the kid’s teachers. They turned out beautifully. The preschool teachers really appreciated them. I just hope the scarves keep everyone nice and toasty this Winter.

I made one for James. He loved it. I used the same easy pattern, but made it a bit longer. It took me just about four hours.

I made a few granny-squares for an ongoing blanket.

I also made one last scarf. This one is for Mike, Jill’s boyfriend. This one took about four hours too. I think I know have all of the family members set up with winter scarves.

I liked the look of James scarf so much, I decided to start another one, and turn it into another throw for our room. It is cold in Kansas, and we could always use another throw.