Wine Bottle Cozy - original crochet pattern

I saw a similar pattern on raverly.com but it was for knitters. While I may know how to knit...I don't prefer it. You may hear me say time and time again, "knitting is like driving a stick shift and crochet is like driving an automatic."

Here is my original pattern.

Wine Bottle Cozy

Hook E (3.50 mm)

Ch 16, join w/ sl st to form a ring
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around (16 sc’s), join w/ sl st
Rounds 2-8: Repeat round 1
Round 9: Ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next same st. Sl st in next st* repeat from * 5 times. Sl st to finish.

Cut – weave in ends.
To embellish – hang beads or crystals from the center of the petals.
The petals can also be changed modified based on other flowers you may have created.

Etsy account...finally

I am a bad blogger....or at least not a very consistent blogger. It's on my "to do" list..I promise.

One thing I've been able to accomplish is an Etsy account. Please visit my store at www.etsy.com/shop/carriebyhand.

Now that we have a new laptop I'm hoping to get my blog updated with lots of new projects and maybe even patterns or recipes for a few creations.

The cost of doing business...

Apparently my friends and co-workers like the work I do. Hmmm...to me it's just fun and I enjoy it. But, I've been making some adorable hats recently and I hope to get pictures posted soon. Along with pictures, I'll also post prices for anyone who's interested in buying one (or two or more).

Scarves, hats, and headbands...oh my

Here is another great project. Found the hat and scarf pattern (seperate) on Ravely.com and made them as gifts for a few special people. This picture is just the had and scarf.


This is the hat, scarf, and headband set!

I've had friends ask me to post prices for my scarves, hats, and headbands. So.
Hats $15
Scarves $10
Headband $10
Contact me at carrielaine@rocketmail.com to place an order.

This year I've spent some time getting into Iris Folding. It's really very easy and looks complicated...my favorite kind of craft. I taught classes at my work on how to make these three christmas cards. Charged everyone $5 for the "kit" and made almost $200 (for charity). Had enought of the kits left over that I made my own cards for my friends and co-workers.

Painted pottery...House Divided

Have you ever been to one of those places where you can paint your own pottery? They're pretty awesome. Found one in my hometown and got a great idea to make a wedding gift for friends. The bride went to Oregon State but the groom went to University of Oregon. This is called "a house divided". The people at the pottery store...Rose City Ceramics....showed me how to transfer a design on to pottery and then helped me with the process. It took me three hours to paint the right number of coats for this to come out looking so great, but it was well worth it...as you can see. The plate was less than $25 and all the paint and firing costs were included. When I gave it to my friend, you can see how happy she was with it. Her hubby liked it too. Right now it's in a place of honor...the middle of their coffee table.

Dish scrubbies

Found this dish scrubbie pattern on Ravelry.com. They are really easy and quick to make. They're crocheted with 100% cotton yarn and can be used as dish scrubbies or coasters.