Age's Crochet Pages

Snowbird Hat! (Infant Size Hat)

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:28:00 +0000

materialssize "H" hooksmall amount of dark sage and soft white Red Heart Super Saver yarnyarn needle pattern: with green, ch 4, Rnd 1: 8 dc in 4th ch from hook, join w/ sl st Rnd 2: ch 3, dc, 2 dc in next st (2 dc, 2 dc in next st) 2x, join w/ sl st - changing to soft white with last yo Rnd 3: ch...

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Snowbird Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:12:00 +0000

I found my notebook! That was easy. Also, his hat is great for an infant hat! materials:size "J" hooksize "H" hookRed Heart Super Saver WhiteVanna's Choice Worsted in Linen (2 balls)a small amount of tan or cornmeal in worsted weight for beak and feetWorsted weight in two colors of your choice...

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Photo Journal: Snowbird

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:07:00 +0000

As soon as I figure out where I misplaced my notes too, I'll be typing up the pattern for you all! Day 1: Not a great shot, but the body is basically done. Two strands of worsted held together, white Red Heart and Vanna's Choice Linen. Need to pick up Poly-Fil and some more of the taupe-y...

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Photo Journal: Basic Teddy Bear

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:06:00 +0000

So a friend posted on Facebook about a week and a half ago about a young woman who had died in childbirth, leaving behind a newborn son and a 3 year old daughter. Even though, I didn't know her, I decided that I wanted to make something for the kids. So I've been working on a couple of small...

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Harry Potter Birthday Party.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:39:00 +0000

First of all, let me just say, a huge risk involved in having a child in your life (even if it's a friend's little one), that no one ever tells you about, is that they will inevitably fall in love with something, at some point, that is no longer popular with anyone else. For example - Lyam's...

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Perfectly Plaid Placemats (set of 4)

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:10:00 +0000

materials: worsted weight cotton in two colors (I used Lily's Sugar and Cream) ----> To make one of each placemat you'll need 5-6 balls of one color and about 4 balls of the other/ size "I" hook large eye yarn needle notes: for all color changes, draw up new color for last yo of...

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Ruffle Brim Hat

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:50:00 +0000

The vase works remarkable well as a hat manikin. 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held togethersize "N" hook ch 5, sl st in 1st st to form ring, sl st in ringRnd 1: ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg chRnd 2: sl st bet ch and 1st dc, dc in same sp, working bet sts - 2 dc in ea sp...

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Toddler Ruffle Brim Hat

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:24:00 +0000

Yeah, it's still got the ends hanging out. What of it? 2 strands of Fingering Weight Yarn, held togethersize "J" hook ch 5, sl st in 1st st to form ring, sl st in ringRnd 1: ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with sl st to 3rd beg chRnd 2: sl st bet ch 3 and 1st dc, dc in same sp, working bet sts - 2 dc in...

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Alternating Shells Afghan!

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:11:00 +0000

My apologies in advance for rotten photo quality, the ceiling light when bad in my living room about 2 days ago and I haven't had the opportunity to replace it yet. I made a great big snuggly afghan so that the munchkin can grow with it, and I made it in somewhat more grown-uppy colors for the same...

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Afghan is imminent!

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:45:00 +0000

So, with Dave and Julie's munchkin #2 on the way (due the first week of October!) I've been working like a madwoman to get this afghan done. It's been a chore the whole way because even though everyone who's seen it has loved it, I've never really been a huge fan of the pattern. I finally got far...

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Can't take the heat!

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:00:00 +0000

I'm dying for the weather to take a turn towards fall! I can't wait to take the nephew apple picking again, I think this year he'll be able to help make applesauce! I love jack o'lanterns and colorful leaves and temperatures in my kitchen that allow for pots to bubble away without making the...

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Bumming around the house.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:06:00 +0000

So, apparently, we were exposed to MRSA. If you don't already know, MRSA is an incredibly antibiotic-resistant variety of Staph. So far, neither of us seems to be infected, but we're still waiting to hear about the lab work to see if we're carrying it, and potentially contagious in spite of not...

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Pluggin' along.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:55:00 +0000

I made 80 miles on my bike for June! I was aiming for 100, but I'll take it. I'll try for 100 again this month. This time I know that I need to take a couple significant rides other than the trip to work to get there. Carl still hasn't gotten into the habit of running, even though he keeps...

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Busy Bee.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:05:00 +0000

Been working on 2 afghans on and off as well as a cross stitch and brainstorming another pattern for the "Fishin' Buddies" booklet. I'd like to say I have a good reason for not posting more regularly, but let's be honest with ourselves here. I have been busy, work, family stuff, the garden,...

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Been a while.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:01:00 +0000

It's been a while since I posted anything on here and I wanted to show you all what I've been working on! I've been spending more and more time outside. And getting the sunburn to show for it. (I've learned my lesson, and I've invested in both Aloe Gel and good...

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Checking in with you all.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0000

I haven't forgotten about you all, I just haven't been designing much. The priority at our house has been getting healthy. Portion control, smarter snack choices, and for me, no more dairy. My mom and our close friends are being hard-core supportive, which is awesome. The no dairy thing has been...

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Hardware Store Bracelet

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:10:00 +0000

I bought everything I needed (materials wise) for this bracelet at Home Depot for less than $10. Shopping List:Neon Cord - 5/32" Diamond Braid Poly, All-Purpose Cord. I bought blue, but it comes in other colors.1/4" - 20 Hex Nuts or machine nuts.1" S hooks Tools from home:size N crochet...

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We got Featured!

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:43:00 +0000

For those of you who didn't see the Facebook status in the sidebar, Age's Crochet Pages got featured on AllFreeCrochet.com! As part of their St. Patrick's Day holiday patterns, they've selected my 4-Leaf Clover Doily. To see the Feature on AllFreeCrochet! Or go straight to the pattern!

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Haven't given up.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:35:00 +0000

Those of you who follow my other blog, Live Like a Hippy, will have seen me posting like crazy about homemade spa goodies, especially Lip Balm. Have no fear, I haven't stopped crocheting. I've actually been working on a pattern book! The working title is "Creature Comforts" and it's going to be...

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So which is it?

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:55:00 +0000

It started the other night. Last Wednesday actually. You've probably heard about it. There was a huge Natural Gas explosion here in Allentown. A 3 block walk from my house. Almost. We're fine, no damage to our house or anything, but let me tell you, the shockwave from an explosion can leave a...

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Sock it to Me!

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:43:00 +0000

A sock making tutorial, finally. From the top down. Knit in the round for desired cuff length in desired pattern. Heel:Knit halfway around your sock, turn, slip one stitch knitwise, purl back across to second last st, turn, slip one stitch knitwise, knit back across to 2nd last stitch of previous...

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I have a new baby! (sorta)

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:44:00 +0000

I am the proud owner of a brand new laptop!!!! We finally bit the bullet and bought a brand new Toshiba Satellite! This should help my productivity and upload schedule significantly, especially since I'm working on a new pattern book. Also, I've had a couple of brainstorms for the Fishin' Buddies...

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Baby Steps.

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:58:00 +0000

I have a decorated wheat sheaf hanging in the kitchen, my wreath is back up on the living room wall and I hung the curtains in the master bedroom and bathroom. It's not much but it's a little step in the direction of putting my house back together. I also bought window candles for the front...

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My Mother-In-Law

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:57:00 +0000

I love my mother-in-law. She's a sweet grandmotherly type, who almost makes me feel guilty about not being the type of woman who could her son into kids he doesn't want. Almost. Her name is Dot. (I'm not kidding.) She called us up the other day and asked if I wanted to take her arts and crafts...

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The house is starting to look like a home!

noreply@blogger.com (Age) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:43:00 +0000

So after a chaotic summer, things are finally (crosses fingers) starting to fall into place around my house. I've starting finding time to read again, and what I'm reading right now is Julie Powell's Julie and Julia. She blogs her cooking project, she's got an audience, she uses hilariously...

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