Here is what has been, and is still on the crochet hook . . .
I was asked to crochet a hat with no ball/pom pom on top, and for it to "not" fold up at the bottom. Mission accomplished. It's made with yarn stash - Red Heart Super Saver, Newspaper Stripe yarn. Woot! Another skein left the stash. It was for my husband. He has never had a "winter" coat. He finally bought one last year, so this matches his coat.
I have already started crocheting him a scarf, preparing for those very cold days.
I do like the pattern, and have used it for craft shows, but I spent some time looking for charity hat patterns, that I could crank out much faster. I located one online the other day, but after crocheting several rounds, there was clearly something wrong with the pattern.
I'm going to spend time to look on the crochet crowd, and ravelry, and perhaps a few other places next. I am just looking for a simple hat (no pom pom) for adults and kids to donate for winter clothing collections.
I also started another lap afghan to donate. I'll be honest, not I nor my husband thought this color combination would turn out good, but so far it has. I had plans to do solid 4 color rotation, but later decided to add the tan in between each. I had some of that saffron color and had no idea what to use it with. So far, so good. It's definitely a different combination than I would use, but I'm trying to work on my scrap stash of yarn.
My on-the-go project is still baby washcloths (I'm getting to the end of the discontinued yarn).
My next on-the go project will be my jar openers/grippers.
I'm also searching for a few patterns for using my cotton yarn scraps. I'm thinking something with granny squares. Maybe a book sleeve for when I travel with a book.
. . . from the handiwork journal © November 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
12 comments:
I love the hat!
Lovely work!
I think putting the tan between the bold colors was a brilliant idea. I really do like that afghan!
I crocheted soap savers for the shower with my cotton leftovers. If you do a search on Pinterest there are tons of patterns. I loved them because they not only used up a good portion of my cotton stash, they were quick and fun to make and made great stocking stuffers for my girls.
I love it all. I should make myself pick up the crochet needle… at least I could make a potholder. You do good work! Very nice, Kristina.
I sure like all of your projects. Your Hubby is going to love the hat and scarf. What stitch are you using in the scarf. The colors in the zigzag blanket are great. I admit, I wouldn't have thought of those colors together but they do work! The tan divider is a great idea.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Thank you Sandi
Thank you Anne in the kitchen, I was so glad it's turning out better than I thought. I was so worried about using that saffron color yarn.
Debi, I have made those, and have completely forgotten about them. Thanks for the reminder. Yes, very easy to make and will use up my stash yarn. Thanks.
Betsy it is V stitch sort of using HDC stitches. I found her on social media but the pattern is on youtube. I'll post about it in today's blog post. I do love it. Thanks on the blanket too.
Debby, I really never have much time to crochet over summer, so I am happy to get a few items made. You should pick up the crochet again. Thank you!
Nice projects! Using up a stash is good!
Thank you Far Side of Fifty
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