I decided to change the title from crochet review to crafting review, since I’m teaching myself to knit. Maybe I’ll break out the sewing machine and add that into the mix too.

The last few winters I’ve been wanting to learn how to knit. I finally decided December was the month to try.

I grabbed some books from the library, and watched a few videos on youtube. After many tries I got the hang of the long tail cast on.

Let’s just say that at first I wasn’t so sure about knitting. There seemed to be more casting on and taking apart than actual knitting being done.

I tried out several different sizes of needles, and many different types of yarn. After about three weeks I finally started to see some progress.

I haven’t finished a project yet, but I am doing a bit better at knitting. Don’t ask me about purling though, I still don’t have the hang of it.

With the cold temps, I crocheted on lots of little projects here and there.

I’m still using up some of my scrap yarn, I started working on a multi-stitch blanket. There isn’t a pattern to this blanket, just lots of practice on different stitches.

Speaking of scrap yarn…

I finished up the scrappy blanket.

Let me tell you a bit about this blanket. I used a size 8 hook, and half-double crocheted the entire thing. It is extra warm, and this blanket has become the most coveted blanket in the house. All of the kids are asking for one that is just for them. Time to save up some more scraps.

Lastly I made a blanket for Lula. She prefers to be outdoors, but sometimes she likes to sneak in for just a bit.

I chose lots of different shades of purple, plum, and pink.

I went with the J size hook (me favorite) and stuck with the half-double crochet stitch.

I worked on it off and on for about two days, and finished it up before the weather got too cool. James and the kiddos made a little outdoor hutch for Lula, and the blanket fit nicely in it.

Now it is January, and I don’t have any big projects going on… I kinda miss it.