Little Boy Blue Blanket

     Normally, I don't enjoy weaving.  Perhaps it's because it just takes too much time.  So this is a stretch for me, but I loved the finished product  so much that decided to write the pattern down and share it with you.  

     This sweet and super cuddly baby blanket works up quickly and makes a lovely gift.   Need a gift for a girl, use pink instead of the lt blue.  Or if you don't know the baby's gender, try mint green or yellow.   I've marked this an Easy+ pattern.plus because it involves crochet as well as weaving.  

Easy+

Finished size (without fringe): 32x36 inches

Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver Lt. Blue 

1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver Soft White

Sz I9 crochet hook

tapestry needle

With Lt. Blue ch 113

Row 1: DC in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch; Repeat from * across

Mesh Pattern

Row 2: Ch 4 , turn, (counts as dc and ch 1), *dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in 2nd ch of beg ch. 

Repeat row 2 46 more times or until piece measures approx 36 inches.  

Weaving

Finishing:  Cut lengths of yarn in Soft White and lt blue 48 inches long.  Thread tapestry needle with 4 strands of yarn for each row of weaving  Weave from bottom to top,.  Working from left to right, weave 4 rows of soft white and 4 rows lt blue.  Continue pattern until all rows have been woven.   Secure fringe by tying ends in groups of 2 or 3 4-stand groups.  Trim fringe edge evenly.  

Weaving complete

Add a hat to make a sweet baby shower gift.

If you try this pattern, I'd love to get your feedback! 

Ocean Breeze Shawl

     This smaller sized shawl is the perfect size to tuck into you bags for a vacation by the sea.  Just imagine listening to the waves crashing while watching the sunrise and wrapped in this beautiful shawl.  Ahhh, I can almost taste the sea air!

Easy.
Finished size (before fringe):  50"x20"

Materials:
      Yarn A: Red Heart Super Saver Turqua
      Yarn B: Red Heart Super Saver Real Teal 
      Yarn C: I Love This Yarn Agean stripe

Hook: K10

With A, chain 156 (to increase length of shawl, add chains in multiples of 8, plus 4.  For this chain I multiplied 8x19=152,  152+4=156).

Row 1: 1 dc in 4th chain from hook, *1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 2 dctog over next and following alt chain, 1 dc in each of next 2, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in next chain* repeat from * to *, ending 2 dc in last chain.

Row 2: 3ch, 1dc in first dc, *1dc in each of next 2 ch, 2dctog over next and following alt chain(skipping top of previous 2dctog), 1dc in each of next 2dc,  (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in next chain* repeat from * to *, ending 2 dc in 3-ch space at end of row, changing to color C to complete last st.

Repeat Row 2 for a total of 28 rows in this color pattern:
A A C C B B A A B B C C A A B B A A C C B B A A B B C C

E-Reader Cover A

For 7" ereaders (ie Kindle touch)

Difficulty: Beginner
Yarn: Medium (4) weight in color(s) of choice.  (note: one 5 oz ball will make several covers). 
Hook: H8 (5.00mm)
Notions: 1 button, needle, thread
Stiches needed: Single crochet

***NOTE** All stitches are worked through both loops throughout.

Ch 55 (appro. 16") with main color (MC)

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (54 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn.  SC in each stitch across 

Create striped pattern, if you wish.

Repeat row 2, working in a striped pattern of your choice, until liece measures 5 1/2 inches.  

Finish off. 

5 1/2" x 16" at this point

Edging

Trim
Join Contrasting color (CC) to one of the short edges. 
Row 1: Sc 21 stitches evenly across edge.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.  
Finish off

Join CC to the other of the short edges.  
Row 1: SC 21 stitches evenly across edge/

Edging with button hole

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, SC in first 10 stitches, then ch 3, skip next SC, SC in last 10 stitches (ch-3 becomes button hole)

Row 3: Ch1, turn, SC in next 10 SC, sc in ch-3 space, and sc in last 10 sc.    
(At this point, you can add any edging you would like (ie picot) or finish off at the end of row 3).

Finish off


Assembly

Folding

Fold with right sides together to form a 7 1/2" pocket.  Stitch edges together, matching stitches and sewing through both loops of each layer. 

Turn inside right.


Finishing: 
Position and attach button using needle and thread.

Enjoy.