Updates

I thought I'd post an updated pic of our puppy (not much of a puppy any more!) He still has some growing to do. He's just a little over six months old. Also, a couple weeks ago I posted that hubby found a lizard nest in his compost pile and accidentally killed the mother. We took most of the eggs and put them in a tub with compost. I really didn't expect them to survive, but hubby checked on them today and discovered that we had baby lizards! So we took them outside and turned them loose in the garden. I'm very happy that they survived, because it was completely unintentional that we disturbed the nest and killed the mother. So I'm doing the happy dance!!

Third Set

This blanket was in a shell pattern. Now I'm working on my fourth.

More Preemie Items

This set is in yellow worsted weight yarn. The blanket pattern was a thermal weave.

Crochet Ministry

A few weeks ago a gentleman contacted me after finding a notice online about my crochet group. He needs crocheters to make gowns and blankets for stillborn babies. These items are donated to a local hospital and provided to parents free of charge to dress up their little angel. I was touched as he told me about this ministry and that they became aware of the need after experiencing a stillbirth in their family. I could tell this was close to his heart, and I wanted to help. My ladies have responded enthusiastically and the gentleman has provided the yarn, we just provide the labor. The gown is only six inches long, and ties are needed in the back for ease of dressing the fragile little body. I have been very pleased to be able to help out in this way, that something I enjoy doing can have such a meaningful application. This was my first set I made.

Tunisian Lace

My favorite stitch is the Tunisian lace. It is so light, open and airy. Very soft and dainty. It makes a perfect spring shawl or throw. These pictures are of a shawl (blue) and a baby blanket (purple). The last picture is an up close pic of the lace stitch detail.