It's been quite a while!

I have obviously been having too much fun to even remember I started this blog. :) My husband and I lived in Germany for 2 1/2 years and we miss it so incredibly much. Since we've been home, there have been some hardships, and there have been moments so horrible I couldn't breathe. I know it's going to take some time and a whole lot of fun to feel at home again, but thankfully time always passes on schedule. 

Anyway, it's Christmas time, and that means a few "lucky" people are going to get hand made gifts! This crocheted blanket was inspired by a piñata my younger sister gave me for my birthday. I think the stitch is called a woven stitch, but honestly, I never know what I'm doing and what the proper names for things are! I hope my friend enjoys this blanket!

The other crocheted blanket is for my mom. It's so freaking squishy! I'm pretty sure she's going to love it, especially since it's green, but I'm still looking forward to her opening this gift. Now I need to finish the quilt for my sister and the one I'm making for myself!

I used a hdc throughout, but only stitched through the back loop every 8th line to make the braided look. The border is a sc, and I wish I had extended it further to make the blanket a bit larger.