Crochet A-Long #1

Hey there!

So, the second day of January brings the start of the first CAL (crochet a-long) of 2016. I'm doing two CALs... I'll talk about the second when I start.

This one is HodgePodge Crochet Presents: The 2016 Afghan Sampler Project!. The link takes you to the first square. This CAL is 2 squares a week for 52 weeks (or the size you want). My colors are blues and cream. I hope I can keep up with this... I don't want to be behind and trying to catch up at the end of the year. Here's my square:

Anyway... I am excited - these CALs are the first two I have ever attempted. I'll also try to keep this blog updated as well. It will be fun to be able to go back and check the progress.

I'm working on a scarf and hat set as well as part of my two hats a month challenge. I haven't started working on my blanket yet... that's next.

What are you working on?

Back for the New Year!

Happy New Year all! 

2015 has been busy for me - I closed the store (I talked about that before), I started working outside the home...

... and I haven't had time to crochet. 

Well, I'm changing that for 2016. I've written New Year's resolutions - yes, actually written - that are crochet related. I plan on making two hats and a blanket a month, as well as work on two CALs (crochet a-longs). I need to crochet more... I act like I don't have time, but I really do.
This also gives me something to blog about (also a resolution). I haven't blogged much because it's no reason to type about absolutely nothing. But now, I'll be busy creating, and you'll get to see my work! 

What am I working on? Well one of the CALs is a temperature blanket - and it seems as soon as I decided to share it with my group, 50 other people posted the same thing! Great (creative) minds think alike! 

The colors I'm using for my CAL

I still haven't figured out the pattern, and I have to add some reds after the orange, but that won't be until it's in the 80's, so I have some time. 

Anyway, I just wanted to share. It's going to be a great 2016.

Stay creative!