I made a hat

So I recently tried to make a beanie for my cousin. Some how, it turned into this hat. I think watching tv and trying to crochet at the same time is not good. Haha. But I'm still very proud of the hat I managed to make. I am just getting addicted to crafting, I must say, it has become more addicting than reading. I recently found a neat website that gives you ideas on things to make using items that should cost you a dollar or less. Dollar Store Crafts has so many amazing crafts! I mean, I think I've already found about six ideas on what I want to do next, and a ton of Christmas gifts I can't wait to start making! Ugh, I think this little crafting habit of mine is going to get out of control soon. Haha. I don't mind though. I'd rather be sitting down with my little crochet needle and yarn listening to the conversations going on between everyone in my house. I also got my little sister into crocheting. I told her it has helped me mentally as a relaxation tool and that it might help her as well. She is making a scarf. Its pretty. She is much better than I was when I first tired. 

My first Crochet project

This weekend was on of the first weekend i've had free in a long time. So I decided to pick up a new hobby and start crocheting. I've never ever crocheted anything more than a chain. So I sat down and started fidgeting around with a needle and yarn. I went to the internet and started searching websites for something I wanted to try. I found a brain slug on a nifty site called Hook and Needle. It came with easy to follow steps, or, at least, easy for people who know what the heck 6 sc means. >.< I didn't know what in the word the instructions were trying to tell me. So I looked at the picture, and just went for it. I had help from my mother, she showed me how to do a few stitches and helped me with the antenna balls. I'm really proud of it. I never thought I'd finish something, and have fun while doing it. I can't wait to start my next project. I'm hoping it will be just as fun, and maybe i'll be able to learn just what all the abbreviations mean. =]

My first Blog

I always complain to myself and my very few friends, that if I had the time to, i'd blog all the time. I can add crafting to the the things I wish I had more time to do. And baking. Goodness, there is so much I want to do, but have to hold off on thanks to my school schedule. I'm growing excited thinking of all the things I can learn to do. My baking has improved from more than just frying to dough, to actually putting together a decent carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese filling. I want to take up sewing, not to make a ball gown, just to make some adjustments to my current clothing. I need to learn how to crochet, this is something I wont let myself slip on. I'll be posting pictures of every little crafting thing I do on this from now on. =] I think keeping up with this blog will give me a sense of peace with accomplishing things.