Redwood scarf

Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Redwood
Hook: J/6.0mm Furls resin
Foundation chain: 15, 90 rows
Size: 4″ x 51″
Pattern: dc

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A few years ago our area was struck by Hurricane Ida. Much of the area was devastated and it was difficult to get and send packages. I started an afghan for a friend back in November 2021. I started it with yarn I had on hand. Unfortunately, I ran out of that yarn and was unable to get more quickly so I went on to other projects using my considerable stash.

Fast forward to 2024. I have once again been working through my stash and ran into this project. At some point, I actually bought more of the Paintbox Simply Aran yarn. Again unfortunately, it wasn’t the color I meant to get as I noted the wrong number in my blog post. However, I made do with it and was able to finish a couple more strips. However, I used every bit of the yarn and had none left for a border. Also, I would like to add a couple more strips to finish the verse.

I tried to order more yarn but the Champagne white is out of stock. I also need the lighter tan which I think is 207, which is also out of stock. I tried Etsy and Ebay and even Ravelry but no luck.

I tried to upload a picture of what it looks like today, but WordPress wouldn’t let me. Suddenly, it’s being persnickety about it. Apparently, the rules have changed. I had to severely reduce the picture but it’s showing up now. Not that it’s a great picture but it was a quick take.

I was able to find one skein of the champagne white on Ravelry. If I can find the 207 somewhere I’ll be set to finish this one.

Happy Crocheting!

Sandie

triple strand from single

A few years ago I posted this tip on how to increase a single strand into triple strand. I’ve used most of my worsted stash so I want to start in on the DK and sport so I was thinking I’d like to double strand it and then remembered this video tip by Briana K. I’ve used it in the past but it’s been a while and I’d forgotten the details. It’s quite simple to do so I thought I’d share it again.

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Another great tip by Michael Sellick of the Crochet Crowd is how to eliminate the hole when you join a round. If I don’t use a tip often I forget exactly how it’s done so I’m sharing it again.

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There’s a new TV show out called Elsbeth. In the first episode she wears a granny square scarf that I’ve been eyeing. It looks like she makes it double wide, two grannies side by side, and long enough to wrap around her throat and fall in front so that’s a lot of grannies.

The colors I see are light blue, dark pink, light pink, gold, purple and off white border with a join as you go used to assemble. Of course, you can’t see all the squares to determine how they are placed. On the part showing it looks like the same colors are used on two squares and those are alternated in the join. You can just barely see the side by side.

So is this scarf worth a crochet? I think it is but I don’t know when I’ll get around to it. 🙂

Are you going to make the Elsbeth scarf? I don’t know how long the show will be on as it’s new. It depends on if people take a shine to it. It’s sort of like Columbo where you know who did it and the fun is how she figures our how to prove it. At least that is the first episode I watched.

Happy Crocheting!

Sandie

In the pink

Here are a couple of scarves for Bev’s 700 challenge for the school kids in her area. I made both of these in one day so they are pretty quick to do. If you’re a crocheter or knitter you might want to have a look at the page. She also takes the fleece scarfs which are pretty quick to make and quite warm. Note scarf sizes needed (cowls also accepted): Kids ages 3-5: 4-5″ x 32- 44″, Kids ages 6-10: 5-6″ x 48-58″

Yarn: I Love This Yarn pink, Scarf weighed 3.2oz
Hook: I/5.5mm Bella Coco
Size: 6″ x 44″
Foundation chain: 17
Pattern: straight dc, 70 rows

Yarn: I Love This Yarn pink
Hook: I/5.5mm Bella Coco
Size: 4 1/2″ x 38″
Foundation chain: 16
Pattern: Short Scarf for Kids at Crochet Cabana

I work with a lot of dark colors so it was nice to work with this fun pink color.

These scarves worked up so quickly! And one skein for two scarves. You can’t beat that.

Happy Crocheting!

Sandie

Scarves

Yana’s Crochet posted some excellent photos depicting the dc stitch and how it works.
Check it out here. I couldn’t find it on her website. There are three pictures. If you don’t see them all, she posted it on Dec 20 so check out her Facebook page. If you’re unclear on where to put your hook when the dc counts as a stitch and when it doesn’t, you’ll really want to check this out.

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I finished two scarves…

Yarn: I Love This Yarn in Red, Graymist, Sungold, and Royal. These were leftover from a previous scarf. I worked ten rows of each color in sequence red, gold, blue, gray three times.
Hook: H/5.0mm Furls resin
Size: 5 1/2″ x 72″
Foundation chain: 22
Pattern: One Skein Chevron Scarf by Dena Stelly at Little Monkeys Stitch n Spin

Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Glacier Bay. Skeins are 5oz/142gm 251yds/230m. I used one full skein and a bit of a second one. I would estimate about 7 ozs.
Hook: J/6.0mm
Size: about 6 1/2″ x 60″
Foundation Chain: 22
Pattern: straight dc

I thought my last post would be the last for 2023 but here ya go … an extra one.

I’m making a few scarves for those in need through my daughter’s church. It’s been colder than normal for Louisiana the past couple of days. We were 30.9 just before we left for my physical therapy session. Brrr.

Happy New Year to all of you. I’m so thankful for your visits and comments through the year.

Sandie

Racing Hearts

You can see a demonstration of the invisible join here. It’s short and you get a good view of the stitches.

If you have squares to join, you might like to view Yarnspiration’s almost invisible ladder stitch method.

Still need ornaments for your tree … make a tree out of a granny square. Take your time and make a bunch for next year. They would make cute gifts or put them on a wrapped present as a little bit extra.

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I finished two scarves. The yarn is the same for both. I just put the colors in a different order.

Yarn: I Love This Yarn Red, Graymist, Sungold, and Royal.

Hook: H/5.0mm Furls resin

Size: 10″ x 72″

Pattern: The pattern is actually for an afghan but I used it for scarves. You can find it at
Mayhem & Majesty and it’s called Racing Hearts. You know I love Becca’s patterns! I’ve made so many of them. They are not all filet so if you don’t care for filet you may still find something beautiful to make. I personally love all the filet patterns. So many patterns, so little time!

This will likely be the final post for 2023. I hope the year was good to you and that 2024 is your best year yet!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sandie