This pattern works nicer with a larger crochet hook than specified.  It’ll be fun to try this pattern in different color combinations.  I will be using this pattern again.

An unblocked Sidewalk Shawl.  Yes, I know the photos are dark and unfocused and the project is not blocked.  There is a purpose to my style of blog posting and that includes miserable photos.

1) I'm a terrible photographer.

2) Less chance of anyone using-borrowing-stealing my photos.

3) Crappy pics of my projects don't bother me because they are mainly for my documentation anyway.  This blog is just a placeholder of sorts.

Christmas present #2 are L.K. Bennett’s – Sledge (Taupe)

Halstead #2.  Elann Endless Summer Luna – Pink Pearl (7 balls) Size J hook.

Love this pattern.  It’s very similar to other patterns that I’ve finished so I will be sure to use the pattern often.  In fact, I’m making another right now. Fun, Fast, Easy.

Bernat Mohairspun – Jade – 9.5 skeins – size J hook

A special request from my son for his friend. This is the tenth and hopefully, the last minion beanie that I need to make for awhile.

I’m on to my next crocheted shawl project.

More Minion Beanies!

My son’s new car needed a custom sewn trash bag.  We looked at whatever was available at the local auto stores, etc and couldn’t find one that fit his specifications.  So I sewed one for him.  The outer layer is from upholstery fabric samples and the inner lining is cut from a UCLA tablecloth.  I added a parachute clip and strap from the US Airforce and velcro for the closure.

I kind of wanted to insert a spring closure instead but opted for the velcro because I just didn’t want to invest that much time and money into a car trash bag.

Finished!

These were made from fabric samples. Tote bag love!

I decided that I liked the appearance of the medium single eye so I made #3 & #4 with one medium eye.

The mouth was the “hardest” part of the project.

I’m not finished with the minions just yet. There may be a couple of evil minions in progress. We shall see if I can make the Christmas deadline. (Ha, ha, ha)

Minion Beanie 2...Child Size, two medium eyes.

The first of many Minion Beanies this Christmas.
Very Fast, very easy and very fun.