Once upon an afghan...

Crocheting is one of my favorite things to do to relax or wind down. I learned and started to crochet five years ago. My first completed piece was a baby afghan, which I still have. And since then I have accomplished many other projects - all except one that I have given as gifts. No two projects have ever been the same, and that's only because I love to try new patterns that I come across and haven't done yet.

It is difficult to say if I've ever had a favorite pattern, but here are two that I have completed most recently.

The purple afghan pictured below is called Sweet Dreams and came from a Best of Terry Kimbrough Baby Afghansbook. The book is complete with 24 patterns and beautiful pictures of each cozy wrap. I love how the afghan turned out in the purple - and it's perfect for those little ones that love to push their tiny fingers through blankets.

The next one is a free pattern from Posie Gets Cozy. The Tiramisu Baby Blanket is as delicious as it sounds. This was the first time that I used 100% cotton yarn and I think it is gorgeous. Of course the ribbon weaved through the edge of the blanket ties it all together. Thank you Posie Gets Cozy - I did enjoy!

Perhaps you have favorite pattern you would like to share. I always love a new idea or project that I hope to get to one day. Or if you don't crochet, I would still love to hear what one of your favorite things to do is.