100: distraction addiction

Help.  I can't stop.  Since I got back from Quilt Market, I've taught myself to crochet.  Are there other much more productive things I should be doing?  Absolutely.  But I saw these pillows.  I mean, come on.  The gorgeousness is overwhelming. 

So I felt I simply HAD to learn.  And I love it.  For some reason I really jibe with it, more than knitting.  I think those poor gloves have been abandoned forever.

It's clear that I did start it as an escape.  I need to be doing something, but wasn't ready to face all the "real" work I should be doing.  But, now since it's so darned portable, I may be losing a good chunk of time to this new-to-me craft.  Ah well.

The first pix are just little test patches I practiced.  I was so impressed with the circle.  And then I made a scarf.  It's a very simple pattern from The Happy Hooker book.  I'm disappointed that it's not a little wider and much longer.  I think I may be doing everything a little too tight.  But Aurora already told me she wants it, so I'll make a matching one fore me... And I'm working on getting the flower thing down, so I know you'll see some of those soon.

In other news, did you note that this is 100 posts for me?  Yay!  I know a giveaway is in order, but my blogiversary is only a month away, so I may be waiting for that.  This way I'll be able to make it something really good.  But here's the catch, if you're a regular lurker, you may want to leave a comment soon, because I think I'm going to do some kind of kooky giveaway that rewards those who have left comments in the past.  

Ciao.

JT

Comments

[~Michelle~]

Yes! I've seen those pillows, and want to shamelessly beg my MIL for something similar!

[Ashley]

I love your new crochet projects - that scarf is wonderful (and a great color, too!) It's something I've always wanted to learn! Now I might be motivated to give it a try!

[SparklyGreenKnickers]

I'm so pleased to see another crafter hooked on hooking! The scarf looks fabulous, and congrats on 100 post!

[DianeYoung]

You sure don't look like a beginner! Those look like stitches a little more complicated than anything I've done! Good job!

[Alicia]

Those pillows are really cute...maybe I'll take up crocheting too!

[Carolyn]

I'm impressed - my first attempts at crocheting were awful - some really loose, some really tight - no consitency - even an elementary school child wouldn't have wanted it!

[amylouwho]

I LOVE crocheting! I remember when it finally clicked for me and I was thinking, "what?! That's it? well I can do THAT." My mom just laughed and said, "it's not rocket science!"

Check out this scarf: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24829474

I finally finished mine - but it was a little tricky at first. But it's so pretty!

and those pillows are killing me with their cute bright sherbet-y flowers! When you get the flowers down, I need help.

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

I keep thinking I want to learn too! something to do when i'm doing nothing else - when does that happen!? LOL Love the colors you've been using :)

[Kerry]

I love crocheting. I find you get results faster than knitting...and your stitches don't mysteriously disappear off your needle...
Those pillows are too cute. Good luck!

[Gillian]

Thanks for the inspiration, your blog is one of favourites to see what you make.

[Alexis]

Crochet is fun, and I love Aurora's new scarf!

[Sulma]

I love your blog.

I've always wanted to learn crochet! I hope to do that soon when I have time. Congratulations on picking it up yourself. I know what you mean about using things like this as an "escape!"

[Brenda]

I fond crochet about six months ago and ove it

[ikkinlala]

Congratulations on 100 posts!

[Jessica]

I have wanted to learn how to crochet forever. Your pieces turned out great! I can't wait to see what you do next!