The happy crocheter

My friend Barb calls me the crochet fiend. She brought up this.

I am inclined to agree. Crocheting has saved me from many tormented moments. It turns out that the repetitive actions needed for knitting and crochet can bring the mind and body to a state called a "relaxation response" that is quite similar to what people experience with techniques such as repetitive prayer, yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and other relaxation disciplines. Research at the Harvard Medical School Mind/Body Institute has found that when an individual is knitting his/her heart rate can drop 11 beats a minute and his/her blood pressure drops as well. These results can have significant health benefits for people who knit and crochet.

And so I crochet.

First pattern

It is Simplicity 9505.

I had the flannel. I picked out a funky pattern for fun. I made sleep shorts, a staple in my sleepwear wardrobe. It's easy.

I'm thinking I will just use this pattern to make everyday shorts.... uhmm.

A much wanted baby girl...

Is about to be born.

This cozy blanket made of fleece and flannel will be our gift to her.

A blankie

Flannel on one side and that "already quilted looking" material on the other.

It is heavy and soft.

For Grasshopper to snuggle in.

Bunnies in a bag

I made bags using the simple pattern I have perfected from Lotta'a book. The bunnies were from some other book. I've purchase a few, and I confuse the projects. The eyes are embroidered.

Flannel everything here.

They are a gift for 2 sisters who are playmates of my youngens.