Is it Christmas yet?

My hands hurt. Have I told you that yet? They ache from the constant crocheting. At least I am getting things made. Here is a peak....

Dishrags....and some tote bags


Hot pads for hot pots....and a blabbie (a/k/a blanket) for Grandpa

more hot pads....Kevin, who is a big picture kind of thinker, reminded me to mention the fabric is all cotton, and that a nylon fabric may not be a good choice for a hot pan to rest.
The pattern was simple:
chain 4
slip stitch, chain 3
11 double crochets in center (12 total including chain 3)
slip stitch
24 double crochets (2 in between each of the twelve)
slip stitch

Getting used to crocheting fabric is another story...and cutting it into strips wasn't fun either, but I do like the primitive look and they are useful!

Finally a little something for me....
A couple birds...They are quite simple to make...The pattern is from Spool and is free.

Sorry about the poor quality pics...I am far to lazy to retake. I am ready for next week to be here and over. I am exhausted! I have some fear these homemade goodies will not be liked. I hope that is not the case.

Tomorrow I will post the clay goods I have been making.
Have a great Wednesday! I am off to crochet some more!
~Karen