So I realized this new obsession with crochet is causing me to do things a little backwards. I probably shouldn't be crocheting hats and scarves in this gorgeous summer weather. I should be focusing on things like a light airy pillowcase dress (coming soon).
But, I've completed the companion scarf to the one I made for Aurora. It didn't really come out any wider even though I added a row, because I think I was just crocheting way to tight. Oh well. I did make it quite a bit longer than the original so I can wrap it around a few more times.
Then I made a hat to go with it. But, sadly I didn't have quite enough yarn. I'm going to buy some more and make a matching one for Aurora too. I used this pattern. But it is no where near "deep" enough so I have to keep adding a few more rows. And I plan on adding a green flower to make it go with the scarf.
Next up, a blanket!
Oh, do any of you readers out there live here in NJ? If you're interested, I'm teaching a quilting/sewing workshop on July 10. Basically it's a work-on-whatever-you-want day. Some students will be working on a log cabin quilt, but it's open to any kind of sewing that you want to work on or need help with. It will be a fun day to hang out, so check out www.jointure.org if you are interested. I'd love to meet you...
jess
Well now i wish i lived in NJ! That would be so much fun... i love the crocheting... do you have any tips for weaving in ends? i made a blanket and it is completely falling apart!
Posted by: Mary | June 28, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Good grief, is there nothing you can't do? he he
Posted by: Carolyn Brzezicki | June 28, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Oooh, I love those colors together. That scarf is gorgeous! I think I may need to learn to crochet....
Posted by: kate | June 29, 2009 at 12:31 PM
How did you pick up crochet? Did you find a good source for tuts? I'm haiving a hard time, becasue I'm so use to the knitting. I love your colors!
Posted by: Jessica | June 29, 2009 at 01:14 PM
You just had to tease with your class--no sympathy for those of us here in the desert lol...great crocheting....you need to make one of those 70s dresses out of yarn that some of us kids were unfortunately dressed in, although I have seen some fantastic updates to these lately...
Posted by: Tabitha O. | June 29, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Well, at least you are prepared for November. Or mid-October if the weather in NJ is anything like it is here in Iowa...
Posted by: Doris | June 29, 2009 at 03:01 PM
In my humble opinion, crocheting and knitting are always in season, and little projects like hats and scarves and socks are just the ticket. Your work looks just lovely, btw! Beautiful scarf...
Posted by: Paige | June 29, 2009 at 11:36 PM
this just means you will be ready when the first sign of a cold snap comes around.
Posted by: christine | June 30, 2009 at 05:20 PM
Love your blog (have it bookmarked)
Jealous of your camping (factor? busy schedule)
Inspired by your crafting (little ability)
Wish I lived nearer to your workshop (Kingston, Jamaica is home)
Keep doing what you do!!!
Posted by: Thalia in Jamaica | July 01, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Your crocheting is divine. I knit profusely, but haven't tried the crochet yet. Great job!
Posted by: Martha | July 01, 2009 at 07:21 PM
I would love to come, but considering California is about as far away from New Jersey as it gets, I probably won't. . .darn! It would be so fun to get together with my favorite bloggy friends!
Posted by: Dorrie | July 01, 2009 at 11:04 PM
I made that scarf for me last year - I love it and wear it all the time! Well, not now. But when it's cold I do.
Posted by: Leigh | July 03, 2009 at 04:34 PM
I always want to cast on for shawls and such when it's a hundred degrees out. I'm making a blanket right now. In January I'll be casting on for cotton sweaters- I'm all off!!
Posted by: Sarah | July 05, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Thanks for the link to that hat pattern! I've made some but just the try-it-and-take-it-out method until I would get it to work. Sometimes a pattern makes life easier....
You make me want to start crocheting in the heat of summer too!
Posted by: amylouwho | July 06, 2009 at 09:06 PM