Bought a Hook

I was at the store and of course I made my way over to the craft section. I bought a B hook and a C hook because I couldn't remember which hooks I needed for the Care of Magical Creatures CAL. Of course, like I always do, I forgot the E hook. My stash says that I have one but I can't find it (kids got into my stuff). I'm going to see if I can find it before buying another hook though because even though I don't need the C hook right now, I didn't have one so I can't bring myself to return it!

I checked out "Super Crochet Wonderful" from the library. There are a few cute designs in the book that I'd like to try out.

My yarn order still hasn't arrived but I'm hoping it will show up today or tomorrow.

Supplies for the Harry's Happy Hookers CAL

So apparently the Harry Potter CAL that I joined is going to be a Care of Magical Creatures theme. And, the items that we'll be crocheting will be surprises until the end! The person running it has given a list of items that we'll need.

Quoted from the group:

Hooks - B, E, G, and H (or those that suit the yarn you choose)

Yarn - WW or DK in : 3 (or more, get scrappy!) in varigated (your choice of colors, but try to make sure at least one is in bright or jewel tones), black, brown or tan (or a varigated brown or tan), light pink, green (this is the only color we might use a whole skein for), yellow (or gold) and whatever color you want to make your Owl. Also, black crochet thread in whatever size you have; embroidery thread will work as well. If you don’t have that, we will discuss how black sewing thread might be used.

Notions: tapestry needle, black thread (see above), eyes of your choice: google, safety, felt circles, beads or embroidered on. You will need various sized-eyes, from about 1/4 of an inch up to 1/2 inch. All of these projects, if you elect to put eyes on, would look fantastic will embroidered eyes, and that would be a safe option for children.

Remember, you can also add the cauldron muttix2 told us about as a catch-all for your Creatures or as a great way to give them as a gift!

Tee hee! I was mentioned as I told them about a cauldron! :) I love when I show people new things. Anyway, I have most of the stuff needed, I'll just need to buy:

1. Black crochet thread
2. Jewel toned, varigated yarn (I'll likely get some Peaches and Creme as that is a good deal)
3. Black, brown, and tan yarn (I have varigated tan but I'll need some black for the cauldron and will get it for something else as well. So I don't technically NEED this.)
   

Wow, that's all I need! Originally when I looked through the list I thought that I needed more but I have yarn in all the other colors. That's great as money is pretty tight right now.

Whatever I make with this CAL will work for my Christmas Year-round CAL as I intend to give the toys to my boys for Christmas.

Christmas List (A Work in Progress)

1. Husband
a. Cable Hat (saved pattern)
Needed: 3 balls Swish Worsted Yarn in Dublin.
b. Beanie (saved pattern)
c. Toes Up Socks (saved pattern)
d. Narrow Tweed Scarf (saved pattern)

2. Boys
a. Two (one each) Cute Kids' Earflap Hats
Needed: 4 balls Swish Bulky Yarn, one each in Planetarium, Marlin, Verdant Heather, and Adobo.
b. Gnome Home
Needed: 1 ball dark brown bulky yarn, 1 ball lighter brown (possibly mixed colors), tiny bit of green bulky yarn for base, green eyelash yarn, various yarns for flowers on walls.
c. Whimsical Castle Bag
d. Two Medieval Money Bags.
e. Crocheted Hot Dog
f. Easy Peasy Strawberries
g. Simple Crochet Balls
h. Baby Triceratops

3. Baby
a. Little People Doll
b. Baby Grab Ball
c. Blocks
d. Cute Butterfly
e. Baby Mittens

4. Mom
a. Shelly Scarf
b. Gulf Shores Hat

5. Dad
a. Starter Scarf
b. Remote Control Caddy

6. Sister
a. One Skein Scarf
b. L.A.M.B Inspired Hat
c. Quick Winter Headband
d. Fancy Filigree Bracelet (This is for a bookmark but I'm making a bracelet with it.)

7. Brother
a. Aran Scarf
b. Crochet Wine Bottle Cover

8. Niece
a. Hot Pink Bracelet Purse
b. Amigurumi Sprite Doll to go in the bracelet purse.

Got the Supplies

I went out and bought the yarn and fiberfill for the July projects today. All of it is acrylic. I wanted to get cotton but they didn't have the colors that I wanted so I walked over to the wool. I realized (luckily, prior to paying) that it would felt when I washed it and since these are going to be kids' toys and will get dirty I just went to the acrylic. I got a deep blue (maybe black, didn't look very closely) and deep purple for the balls, red and green for the strawberries, and I'll use the purple or red and green for the grapes. I still need to get some wooden beads for the grapes. I'll likely start on the Baby Grab Ball first because I want to make one for the baby to have now and one for Christmas.

My dad's birthday is in July so I'll be crocheting him a remote caddy as well.