Favorite Hat

This was the first hat I made this winter. It is also a new pattern. I had this pattern picked out several years ago but each time I tried it it wouldn't turn out right. After a few years of other projects I decided to come back to this and tweek the pattern to my liking. Mary has successfully made my pattern so I assume its free of errors, but if you have any questions send 'em to me!
Enjoy!!
chain 4, slip stitch into 1st stitch to make a circle
Row 1: chain 3, 13 double crochets into the circle, then slip stitch into the top of your chain 3 to pull it together
Row 2: chain 3, 2 double crochets in each of the stitches around the hat (should double in size) slip stitch in top of chain 3 to pull together
Row 3: chain 3, 2 double crochets in one stitch, then one double crochet in the next, continue this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into your chain 3 at the end.
Row 4: repeat row 3
Row 5: chain 3, 2 double crochets in first stitch, one double crochet in the next 3 stitches, repeat and slip stitch into top of chain 3
Row 6 : repeat row 5
Row 7: chain 3, 1 double crochet in same stitch, skip two stitches, 2 double crochets in next stitch. repeat around and slip stitch into top of chain 3.
Row 8-12: repeat row 7
Row 13: single crochet in each stitch around and fasten off

Arm Warmers

I noticed that since I went back to school my arms, wrists and hands get extremely cold when working on assignments. So I remedied the problem. They are also quite nice when we entering a cold car and not wanting to touch a cold steering wheel.

winter = crochet

So at the bequest of a good friend I am going to start posting my creations. I am currently working on 2 afghans.....will post those later. I have made several hats with a new pattern this year that I absolutely adore. This is my fabulous sister (in law) that is wearing the pattern. Will upload pictures of arm warmers, dolls, flowers and what have you later.

6 months later!

Well, since the last update we PCS'd to the "coast." Managed to see Cory graduate from basic training and AIT at Fort Jackson. Arabell turned 8 and is now wearing glasses. Zachariah had his eye surgery and is doing fabulous! Anna Rose is 3 and loving it! She has been labeled Hurricane Anna due to her massive abilities in trashing rooms within mere seconds.
Zach started boy scouts. Bell has finally found another girl scout troop (hurray) and Anna Rose is enrolled in what she calls "baby dance." Arabell is not competing this season in dance, but she is taking Lyrical and Ballet, both of which seem to be quite challenging for her. Zachariah is in an all boys class for strengthening.
Arabell started taking flute lessons and is doing quite fabulous. Zachariah is in drum lessons and loving it. He is destined for them!
Nate seems to be liking his new job.....although we are waiting to find out if he got promoted and whether or not we are moving again.... (sigh). But if it is His will then it will be fine.
I have returned to school and am working on a BA in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Science. Since I have a blood aversion I abandoned my love for medicine. I hate legal drama so I decided not to be a lawyer. And so I decided I will go with choice number 3, might as well do what I seem to excel at, but I enjoy teaching.

Well it's dance competition season which means absolute craziness. Arabell worked on her solo today with Shawntay. She rocked her scorpion, heel stretch and no handed heel stretch. Her next solo is Saturday at Taylorsville H.S. Here's hoping she takes queen! She gets so emotional with these competitions but I suppose that is because it's her first year.

We are still waiting for Zach's eye doctor to finish the paperwork, which will determine our future and where life will take us for the next few years. So here's to waiting. *sigh*

Anna Rose is still refusing to potty train. Ugh. Although I'm sure that the week she spends with Granny at Granny's potty training boot camp will ultimately change that. Go Granny!

Soccer season has kicked back up. Just another thing to add to the plate of craziness. Not to mention Girl Scouts and homeschool. At least the school year is coming to an end- which means they will only do schoolwork every other day........ (am I done raising kids yet?!?).