The Reason I Love This Season

Yummyyyyy.....We are still days away from October and a month away from Halloween and already I have a tummy ache from all of the candy corn I have been consuming.  Candy corn is at the top of my favorites list when it comes to candy(Candy Corn & Candy Canes share the number one spot).  

I don't understand why they don't sell this delicious candy all year long.  Seriously!?!?! They could sell it in different shapes so it's not Halloween or fall related so we can still share the joy of the scrumptious candy corn.  I could literally talk days about how many bags I have already eaten, Yikes...Maybe that is why they only sell it once a year...

leave a comment and tell me your favorite type of candy this time of year.

Candy Corn Pumpkins and Chocolate Dreams,

                                                                         Stephanie

Crocheting- Not Just For Old Ladies Anymore

I know I know, when we think of crocheting we think about our grandma in her rocking chair, making sweaters, dolls, socks, and anything else she can think of.  I am not a grandma but I have recently become very interested and in crocheting and it is so much fun!! Seriously, I wouldn't lie to you.  It is so rewarding to pick up your hook & yarn, and in no time you have a fabulous beautiful hat, or scarf, or whatever else you can think up.  No wonder we have always associated crocheting with grandma, she was keeping the funnest thing out there to herself.  I don't remember exactly what got me started, but I am one of those people who walk through stores that charge an arm and a leg for something "I can make".  That is what got me so into making my own jewelry among other things.  I think I saw a crochet hat that was over 50 dollars that I loved, so I set out on a mission to teach myself and did eventually figure out how to make that 50 dollar hat.  It was such a great feeling of accomplishment.  Anyways, I just wanted to post this so you know, that I am 21 and I love to crochet, I am not a crazy cat lady, and I am not a grandma....see, this sport is for anyone. :)

Have a grand day,
                          Stephanie

Top 8 Crochet Abbreviations

There are so many abbreviations out there when it comes to crocheting; I have comprised a list of only the most common & most important abbreviations.  Hope this helps you on your crocheting adventures!
TOP EIGHT STITCHES YOU NEED TO KNOW

                                                   St = Stitch

                                                    St = Slip stitch

                                                    SC = Single Crochet

                                                    DC = Double Crochet

                                                    TR/TRC = Treble Crochet

                                                    HDC = Half Double Crochet

                                                    LP ST = Loop Stitch

                                                    WS = Wrong Side

These are the basic stitches to get you started, even the most complex crochet things mainly require these 8 stitches I have listed above.  You may find, when reading patterns on-line, that not everyone understands or uses the correct abbreviations.  Not to say that one way is more correct than another, but if you were to buy a crocheting book or magazine these are the correct abbreviations you would find and follow.  I could go on and on and all the fun stuff in crochet world of abbreviations but I must go for now.

Until next time friends,
Stephanie