Thursday, September 29, 2011

The big chill is on its way!

Purple awesomeness!
We are admiring the colours of fall around here -- although in the last few days it has been hot and sticky. Weird.
Nonetheless, I am doing my third infinity scarf in single crochet. This yarn is called lilac. I love the variegated yarns -- it is so much fun to see where the colours will end up.
I have always had a hard time knitting and crocheting. Call it a mental block or whatever, but I have such a hard time keeping track of the stitches. I am forever adding and dropping them -- and I can't read a pattern to save my life. However, this year, I fired up the Internet and found some youtube tutorials conducted by knowledgeable and patient teachers who didn't seem to mind when I would pause and re-wind them.
Once I worked out how not to mess up, I decided to get a few giant balls of yarn at Michaels ( I had 50 per cent off coupons) and just started crocheting away the evenings -- which seem to start earlier and earlier with each passing day at this time of year.
I managed to surprise myself by finishing one, then and another, and then starting this one -- which will likely be finished by next week.
These warm and wooly infinity scarves are going to be Christmas presents for some friends who have dogs and will need a warm scarf (that can also become a hat) when the winds start to howl and the snow flies.
I have also begun my list of gifts to be made. Once the list is on paper, I consider it carved in stone and I will work through it no matter what. The trick is to start before December 20 -- don't ask...

3 comments:

  1. I *love* that multi-coloured wool. Someone made my son a cardi with wool just like that...I did try to stretch it but it just wouldn't fit me :(

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  2. I fondled that yarn last night. SORRY!! I just couldn't resist - it was so soft and pretty!

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  3. Ah... the sewing right before Christmas thing... that happens around here too. Part of the problem for me is that I'll suddenly get an inspiration for a gift in those last few days before Christmas and it's usually for the person who is hardest to make for and so when inspiration strike, I'm off and sewing.

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