Most of you know me as The Bird Man, but most of you do NOT know that I have crocheted, knitted, beaded, and done other crafts for over 30 years. I am expecting my third grandchild, FIRST granddaughter, in November. Here is the blanket I finished crocheting for her this morning.

Thornius! Crochet Man!

That is beautiful!

Well Rosy Greer used to do needlepoint and I wouldn't call him a sissy either.

Those are awful pretty blankets.

That is beautiful Thorny!!!!

My dad can knit...back in WWII he had to knit squares for blankets...most of the boys did.

Thorny, that is a beautiful blanket! Stunning! Great work!!!

Beautiful work, Thorny!
What a sweet blanket for a special little girl!

Thanks folks. I bought the instruction tools and materials at Walmart. It goes pretty fast only took about 2-3 weeks to make. I have to do the booties and bonnet next and I might make a sacque, too.

I REALLY like to make blankets, throws and afghans. My other love in crochet is hats. I have made literally Hundreds; and I KNOW for a FACT that some of the hats I made were sent to Paris, France and worn through the streets there! My designs have been on public display in one of the fashion capitals of the world! Lookout, Project Runway!

I like this pattern a lot for many reasons and think that I will make a queen-sized beadspread for our bead out of regular yarn and several colors intead of just two.

Thorny - you DO have some pictures of those hats to share with us, don't you?!?

That is a beautiful blanket Thornius!!!! Great Job

Not all the hats. The ones in Paris I made 30 years ago. I imagine those crumbled away years ago. I make mainly Ski Caps and Berets now.

I can honestly say that is the most beautiful baby blanket I have ever seen. I can just see a little one wrapped in it.

How touching for a baby to be brought home wrapped in a blankie that her grampie made with so much love for her. Geez, now I'm all choked up.

Aren't most of today's major designers men? Beautiful work, Thorny. Are you a "Project Runway" fan?? I never miss that show!

Nat,
I love those blankets...
*I am a baby blanket lover, I have 3 full 48qt
containers filled with them, from my kids, I refuse to part with..*

I used to crochet, but too many iron's in the fire so to speak, but I too think it's a beautiful sentiment for your grandchildren...

Pekemom, my wife and I LOVE Project Runway, America's Next Top Model, and the Angie Dickinson Modelling Agency. We NEVER miss an episode (we have TiVo).

Thanks Tamara, I'll send you the plans when I get my scanner back up. It cost me about $15.00 worth of Bernat Baby Yarn to make and took about 3 weeks.

Thanks, Weezie, I've made complete baby out fits for both of my kids, all three of my grandchildren, and tons of my nieces and nephews (I have at least 18 nieces and nephews and Probably about 60-70 grand nieces and nephews [One grandnephew was born just last week; no outfit for him though])

Thorny, I would like that pattern as well once you get the scanner up and going.

that is just Fantastic Thornius!!

Beautiful!!

what a beautiful blanket!!!

Absolutely beautiful!!! You're very talented.

Hey, Folks I've got my scanner working' but have misplaced the pamphlet with the instructions now, but here is a link showing the pamphlet That I used. It has four patterns in it. The blanket I made is called, "Circle of Love". I bought this pamphlet at Walmart for about $1.00 in the arts and crafts section.

Thorn\'s Blanket Instructions

I had to buy one more skein of each color than it called for in the instructions. I used Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn; three skeins White, and two skeins Baby Pink. This yarn has a pearlescent shine to it and is incredibly soft. It is the first time I've used it but I think I will use it for ALL my baby projects from now on. And for all my Canadian friends, it is a product of Canada.

You are a sweetie Thorny! Thanks for the link

Beautiful work,Thorny

It is a wonderful heirloom for your granddaughter!

Beautiful. One very lucky baby will be wrapped in your love.

My wife snapped this pic of me crocheting the Sacque for our granddaughter tonight.

Thorn The Hooker

That needs to go in her baby book alongside the pic of her wearing her sacque.

I agree..that picture is a keep sake

Lovely blanket, bird man!
That's two big things we share in common. Let's hope I don't need a tummy tuck!

I prefer to work whole pieces. I don't like the to deal with starting, stopping, and loose ends.

I buy most of my yarn on sale online at Herschners.com. I love pattern books. My favorite is the year of Afghans books by Leisure arts. I buy them at Michael's with 40% off coupons. They are like coffee table books. I leave them out and people gaze and pick favorites (very special people have been surprised with their favorites.)

I have a very favorite afghan pattern. It has an amazing textured look and the back is actually the front! I have never photographed any crochet pieces.

I like to shop for patterns the same way some girls like to shop for shoes.

I also like to make custom fitted tank tops for my girlfriends.

Lately, though, I have not made a thing . It is mostly my winter hobby (especially when making large hot afghans.) and so far there has been no winter.

But, American Idol is coming and I make an Idol blanket every year.

Jane! Would love to see some of your work.