... is crocheting. I learned to crochet when I was 20 years old - 34 years ago. WOW! When I was employed at Mayo Clinic on breaks and lunch we all would sit in the breakroom. The majority of my co-workers at that time crocheted and some played 500. That was where I learned to do both. I started off with the ripple afghans and now they definitely are on my list of what not to do. I usually give what I make and forget to take the photo before I do. I can't even remember the number of baby blankets I have done but over 34 years there have been many babies. Here are my last three projects that I kept which I hope to someday when I get enough inventory list on Etsy:
Washclothes/Dishrags: My Mom loves these as I keep the size about 9 x 9 and the stitches are tight. She hates the loose flimsy ones so for this product I take her direction.
Cowl: For this I used the Lion Brand Jiffy Brand Bulky Yarn in Purple Spray. It measures H 14" x W 48" (96" total) and drapes beautifully.
Afghan: Yarn used was from Mooncake Yarn, Inc. a pure wool-worsted weight titled "Tranquility". The color is "Quiet Water". Size: approximately 48" x 48". Very cozy.
I have several other projects in the works and lots of yarn on hand. I buy yarn like I do patterned paper. Time flies by so fast in the yarn aisles of the store. As I find patterns I look for the yarn and then I put the pattern and yarn together in a sealed bag at home ready to grab when ready to tackle that particular project. When traveling I am never without my yarn bag. Just being a passenger in a car and not working on something is wasted time to me. I like to take advantage of it.
2 comments:
Wonderful crochet projects! My grandmother could make afghans like yourself. Wish I had learned.
I was given some crocheted dish clothes. They were fantastic. I loved them. When they got dirty, I put them in the dishwasher!
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