Scarf #115 December 11, 2011

Here's a scarf I crocheted using some left over Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted in colors Forest Green Heather and Fisherman.  With a beginning chain of 250, I alternated 3 rows of double crochet of each color.  Unfortunately, I didn't have enough yarn left to make a hat to go with this one.

Scarf #114 December 7, 2011

I usually don't like working with black (or other very dark) yarn because my eyesight isn't what it used to be!  But I really didn't have much trouble with this Deborah Norville Everyday soft worsted "black".  The pattern for this scarf (called the "Raf Scarf", designed by Anna Tirat-Gefen) can be found on Ravelry at this link.  I started with a beginning chain of 26.

Scarf #113 December 6, 2011

This is a very simple pattern.  I started with a beginning chain of 26 and alternated 2 rows of sc and 2 rows of dc, ending with 2 rows of sc.  The yarn I used was Caron worsted (pounder), color "Country Rose". 

Scarf #112 December 5, 2011

This is a great pattern I found on Ravelry designed by Megan Marshall, which is called "Acacia Scarf" (link HERE).  I changed the beginning chain to 260 instead of 236 to make the scarf a bit longer.  One important note:  be sure that your beginning chain is LOOSE - mine was a bit too tight and the scarf pulled a bit to the beginning chain side.

The yarn I used for this one is Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color "Wood".

Scarf #111 December 4, 2011

The pattern for this scarf, called the "Elemental Scarf" can be found on the Lion Brand web site at this link.  I adapted the pattern a little by starting with a beginning chain of 26 and by using a smaller hook (size H) which reduced the size of the holes.  The yarn I used is Red Heart Super Saver worsted, color "Grey Heather", which is a little darker than the Wool Ease color of the same name.

Scarf #110 December 3, 2011

This scarf and hat was crocheted using Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color "Cranberry".  The pattern I used is called "Anything But Drab Crocheted Scarf" which can be found at this link.  I adapted the pattern by using a beginning chain of 250, not starting Row 1 into the "bump" of the chain, and adding 2 more rows in the Row 5-9 section to make the scarf a bit wider.

Scarf #109 December 2, 2011

Here is a scarf and hat I crocheted using Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color "Grey Heather".  The pattern is called "Simple Textured Crochet Scarf", designed by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, which I found at this link.  I really like this pattern!  I started with a beginning chain of 26 to make the scarf a bit wider. 

Hats for Share House

I have been working on hats lately to use up some extra skeins of yarn I had lying around.  These hats will be delivered to the Share House of Vancouver, Washington, sometime this month before Christmas.

This donation is in memory of my father, Bill Bishop, who passed away 15 years ago today.  I really miss him and I always will.

My Dad:

The hats:

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Scarf #108 November 19, 2011

For today's scarf, I started with a beginning chain of 270 and worked the scarf with half-double crochet in back loops only.  It ended up about 7" wide by crocheting 16 rows.  The yarn I used is Vanna's Choice worsted weight, color "Taupe Mist".

Scarf #107 November 16, 2011

The pattern for this scarf is one that I really like and have used once before.  It a pattern from Bernat and is called the "Bamboo Scarf".  The pattern can be found at this link.

I adapted the pattern a bit by using a beginning chain of 270.  The scarf is worked length-wise.  For the scarf and hat, I used Vanna's Choice worsted weight, color "Wild Berry".

Scarf #106 November 15, 2011

The pattern for this scarf is very similar to Scarf #104.  Any similarity to a pattern designed and/or posted elsewhere is coincidental and, if that is the case, I will credit the designer and link to the website.

Scarf pattern:

Beginning chain 25.

Row 1:  Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across; ch 3; turn

Row 2:  Dc in next 2 dc, *fptc around each of next 3 dc of row below, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * across; ch 3; turn

Row 3:  Dc in each dc and fptc across; ch 3; turn

Rows 4+: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until desired length, ending with Row 3 as the last row.

The yarn I used for this scarf and hat is Vanna's Choice worsted weight, color "Dusty Blue".

Scarf #105 November 10, 2011

I used a new yarn (which I really liked) for this scarf and hat.  The yarn is Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) by Caron, which is 70% acrylic and 30% wool.  The color is Teal (0016).  The pattern for the scarf is a beginning chain of 275, 3 rows of sc, 8 rows of dc, and 3 rows of sc.  Very simple!

Scarf #104 November 9, 2011

This is a pattern that I came up with for a scarf.  Any similarity to another pattern out there is coincidental, and if there is such a pattern exactly like this one or very similar to it, please let me know and I will be more than happy to give credit to the designer.

Pattern:

Beginning chain of 29.

Row 1:  Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across; ch 3; turn

Row 2:  Dc in next two dc, *fptc (front post treble crochet) around next dc on row below, dc in each of next 3 dc; rep from * across; ch 3; turn

Row 3:  Dc in each dc and fptc across; ch 3; turn

Rows 4+: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until desired length, with Row 3 as the last row.

For this particular scarf, the yarn I used is Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted, color "Mint Chocolate Chip".

Scarf #103 November 8, 2011

Today's scarf I crocheted using the pattern "Simple Textured Crochet Scarf" found on the Coats and Clark website at this link.  I started with a beginning chain of 25, which resulted in having 12 hdc clusters on each row.  The yarn is Deborah Norville Everyday worsted, color "Cold Mountain".  It is a color I've used before, and I love it!

Scarf #102 October 28, 2011

The yarn I used for this scarf and hat is Lion Brand Tweed Stripes, color "Woodlands" (color 206).  I love the color but was a bit peeved to find 5 knots in one skein.  I doubt if I will use this yarn again.

The scarf is done in all double crochet with a beginning chain of 28.

Scarf #101 October 24, 2011

The pattern for this scarf is the "Surreybelle Scarf" which I found on Ravelry and designed by Sarah Cooper (link to pattern here).  The yarn used is Wool Ease Worsted, color "Chestnut Heather".  I adapted the pattern to a beginning chain of 26 so the scarf would be a little wider.

Scarf #100 October 23, 2011

This is another scarf using Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted, color "Aubergine" (I love this color!  But with my poor camera skills and the fluorescent lighting in the area where I take the pictures, you probably can't see the color as it really is).  The scarf is simply all half-double crochet, worked length-wise, starting with a beginning chain of 250.

Now, on to the next 100 scarves!!!

Scarf #99 October 22, 2011

The scarf for today I crocheted using Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color "Forest Green Heather".  I adapted the pattern for a crocheted headband, demonstrated by Teresa Richardson on her YouTube video "How to Crochet a Wide Head Band" which can be found at this link.  I started with a beginning chain of 250, working the pattern length-wise.  For the hat, I worked about 3 inches of Teresa's Beanie pattern, then switched to the pattern of the scarf.

Knitted Scarf Completed October 21, 2011

I finally finished the garter stitch scarf and I thought I never would.  I think that I could have crocheted 10 scarves in the same amount of time!  But I'm sure if I keep at knitting, I will get a little faster (I hope!)  Here is a picture of the finished product:

I have now started a new knitted scarf, this one with cables.  I only have a few inches so far, and since it is time-consuming, I will probably only do 5 or 6 rows a day and just plug along until I get it finished.  Here's a picture of the beginning:

Scarf #98 October 11, 2011

Today's scarf I crocheted using Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted, color "Really Red".  The pattern goes like this:

Cross stitch:  Skip next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st
Beginning chain 24.

Row 1:  Dc in each ch across; ch 2; turn
Row 2:  Dc in next 2 st, *cross stitch, dc in next 3 st; rep from * across; ch 2; turn
Rows 3+: Repeat Row 2 until desired length, then end with a row of dc

For the hat, I worked Teresa's beanie pattern (see link under Favorite Sites/Patterns) for 8", then switched to scarf pattern for brim.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!  It is rainy and cool in Battle Ground, WA.  Fall has definitely arrived.

Scarf #97 October 10, 2011

Well, I'm back from my vacation in San Diego.  What a beautiful and wonderful week we had!!! I would say the highlights were the whale watching trip, the wild animal park, and our trip to L.A. and Hollywood.  Fun!!!

Today's scarf is crocheted using Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color "blue mist".   The pattern is as follows:

Beginning chain of 250.

Row 1:  1 dc in each ch across, ch 2, turn
Row 2:  Dc in next 2 dc, cross-stitch across to last 3 dc; dc in each of last 3 dc; ch 1; turn
Row 3:  Sc in each st across; ch 2; turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3, and end with a row of double crochet.

This is my second knitted hat, with a cast on of 88 and done in the round with all knit stitches.

Scarf #96 September 29, 2011

This will be my last post until I return from San Diego on October 9th.  I'm leaving tomorrow to visit my daughter and son-in-law (and my grand-dog Bijou).  I'm so excited!!  My mom and sister Kellye are flying from Tennessee to San Diego and we are all arriving around the same time.  It should be a very fun week!

This is Bijou:

Today's scarf is crocheted using Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted, color "Pine Green".  The pattern is the seed stitch, as demonstrated in Teresa Richardson's video on YouTube at this link.  I adapted the pattern to start with a beginning chain of 25, resulting in 12 seed stitches on each row.  The scarf is 7" wide.  The hat is my go-to pattern, Teresa's beanie pattern.  On the hat, I added an additional increase round (with the final increase round of 70 stitches).   I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for Teresa.  :)

One a Day Update (Week 1)

Last week I joined a group on Ravelry called One a Day, where you set a daily goal to tackle a large project.  This is my first weekly update.  Last Tuesday, I had 5 1/2" done on this scarf and, by adding 20 rows a day, it is now 25 1/2 ".  Only 45" to go!  This is my first attempt at knitting, although since I started this scarf I have knitted two hats.  I'm not really happy with the edges (not very consistent) and the scarf has gotten a little wider at the top because I'm becoming a bit more comfortable and no longer have a death grip on the needles. :)  I will post another update next Tuesday.

Scarf #95 September 27, 2011

The pattern for this scarf is called the "Cupcake Scarf", which can be found at this link.  I didn't do the cupcake part. :)  The scarf ended up being 7" wide and 65" long.  The yarn I used is Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color Navy.

For the hat, I used Teresa's Beanie pattern (with a final increase row of 70 stitches) and worked sc in the round for 8 rounds.  Then I switched to the pattern as done in the scarf, using a join and turning rather than continuing in the round.  I think I now found a way to customize the hats to match the scarf pattern wherever possible.

Scarf #94 September 26, 2011

The yarn I used for this scarf and hat is Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted, color "Mushroom".  The scarf is a simple pattern:

Beginning chain 25
Rows 1-11:  Sc in each st across; ch1, turn
Row 12:  Sc in each st across; ch 2, turn
Rows 13-???(desired length):  Hdc in each st across; ch 2, turn
At the end of the last hdc row at desired length, ch 1 and turn
Work 12 more rows of sc in each st across.

The hat is the hat pattern Crocheted Snowflake Cloche (without the snowflake).

Drumroll Please....My First Knitted Piece!

I'm very pleased to announce that I have (for the first time) finished a knitted item!  It is a hat knitted with just knit stitches in the round.  I started with a 72 cast-on (which I now know makes too small of a hat for an adult with the Red Heart yarn I used), so the hat would be appropriate for a young teen, perhaps.  Anyway, I'm proud of it, flaws and all!  I look forward to making more.

Scarf #93 September 16, 2011

Here is another men's set that I crocheted using Lion Brand Wool Ease (worsted weight), color "Mink Brown".
I had to use slightly more than one ball to get the hat to a length of 11 1/2".  I again used Teresa's beanie pattern (link to pattern) with a final increase row of 77 stitches.  The scarf was done in half-double crochet in back loops only, worked lengthwise with a beginning chain of 275.  The scarf ended up being 75" long, so next time I think I will try a beginning chain of 260 so that it will be closer to 72".  The width is 7 1/2" by working 20 rows of hdc.

Scarf #92 September 15, 2011

This is a hat and scarf set (men's size) that I crocheted using Bernat Denim Style, color "Indigo", which is an acrylic/cotton blend.  For the hat, I used Teresa's beanie pattern and used the entire 3.5 oz ball.  The hat ended up the perfect length of 11 1/2" using one ball and with a final increase row of 70 stitches.  The scarf is done with hdc in back loops only and a beginning chain of 28.  The scarf ended up around 7 1/2" wide and 72" long.  I needed 7.75 oz. of yarn for the scarf.  The set came out really nice, but I didn't really like working with this yarn because I had trouble seeing the stitches as I was working along.  These old eyes aren't what they used to be.  :)

Chunky Men's Beanie

Here is a hat I crocheted using Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky, color "Charcoal".  I used my usual Teresa's Beanie pattern (which is an actual baby beanie pattern and can be found at this link) with the last increase row consisting of 70 stitches.  I used the entire 5 oz. skein and the length from the top is 10 1/2 inches.  It is very warm and somewhat tightly stitched because I used a size I crochet hook.

Still Here September 9, 2011

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth!  I had to take a little time off to take care of some very needed house cleaning and organizing.  Right now I'm doing some experimentation with hats and how much yarn is needed for each size and yarn weight used.  My focus for the next month or so will be men's hats to send to Sandy at Bridge and Beyond (click here to see their wonderful work).  I will be posting pictures of my experimental hats in the days to come.

It is going to be hot again today in Battle Ground, WA.  We didn't hit our first 90 degree day until September, so our summer came really late this year.  Our tomatoes are finally looking better!  

Scarf #91 August 20, 2011

This is a "skinny" scarf (only 4" wide) using Red Heart color "Shocking Pink".  I used the pattern "Be Proud Scarf" on the Red Heart web site found at this link.

Scarf #90 August 19, 2011

This scarf is crocheted using Red Heart color "Medium Purple".  The pattern alternates 5 rows of double crochet with 3 rows of [dc, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * across].  The beginning chain is 23.

Scarf #89 August 12, 2011

It has been a few weeks since posting, but I got on a reading kick of sorts (George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones series).  Whew!  I will hopefully be back to crocheting next week.

This scarf and hat were crocheted using Red Heart Super Saver, color "Blue".  With a beginning chain of 23, the scarf is done in all half-double crochet (in both loops).

Scarf #88 July 29, 2011

This scarf is done using Red Heart "Bright Yellow" and it is indeed bright!  The pattern I used is as follows:

Beginning chain 24

Row 1:  Dc in each ch across, ch3, turn
Row 2:  Dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in each of the next 3 dc; rep from * across; ch 3, turn

Repeat rows 1-2 until desired length.

Scarf #87 July 28, 2011

Today's scarf I crocheted using a little pattern of my own that I made up as I went along.  I started with a beginning chain of 24, then:

Rows 1-2  double crochet
Rows 3-4  half-double crochet
Rows 5-6  single crochet
Rows 7-8  half-double crochet
Rows 9-10 double crochet

I just repeated rows 1-10 until the scarf reached around 65", ending with 2 double crochet rows.

The yarn I used for this one is Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted, color "Chocolate".

Scarf #86 July 27, 2011

Today's scarf I crocheted using TLC Essentials (by Red Heart), color "Falling Leaves".  It has been years since I used this yarn and I really like it.  The pattern I used is another great one by Teresa Richardson and is demonstrated on her YouTube video found here.  It is called "Crochet Shell Variation 4".  I did the pattern without the chains and double crochet as demonstrated at the end of the video.  I plan to try this variation as well in the very near future.  Thanks again, Teresa, for your wonderful patterns and your devotion to our craft!

Scarf #85 July 25, 2011

The scarf for today is crocheted using Wool Ease color "Violet".  With a beginning chain of 215, the scarf is worked in double crochet (length-wise) with a width of approximately 5 1/2".

Scarf #84 July 23, 2011

For today's scarf, I used another yarn I haven't tried before called Sensations Rainbow Classic, which is a brushed yarn I found at JoAnn's.  The color is "Berry Rainbow Classic".  The pattern is double crochet in back loops only with a beginning chain of 23.

Scarf #83 July 22, 2011

The scarf for today is done in all double crochet (in both loops) with a beginning chain of 23.  There are 20 dc across each row including the beginning chain 3.  This one is approximately 5 1/2" wide.  The yarn I used is Wool Ease "Forest Green Heather".

Scarf #82 July 21, 2011

The scarf for today is done with half-double crochet in back loops only, worked length-wise, with a beginning chain of 220.  The yarn I used is Vanna's Choice, color "Taupe".

I finally got some hats and scarf/hat sets boxed up and mailed to Sandy of  Bridge and Beyond, a wonderful organization providing for the homeless in central Ohio.  You can visit the blog at this link and see the fantastic work they are doing.  I mailed at least 25 hats and several scarf/hat sets, but unfortunately, forgot to take a picture of the hats and didn't count how many sets I was able to fit in the box.  Oh, well!  

Scarf #81 July 20, 2011

The scarf for today is crocheted using Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted, color "Carnivale".  The pattern I used is the "Clamshell Scarf" designed by Vanessa Hailey, and the pattern can be found at Hailey's Helping Hands blog at this link.  I started with a beginning chain of 24 for a width of 6".  This is a great pattern!

Scarf #80 July 19, 2011

I created the following simple pattern for today's scarf:

Beginning chain 25

Row 1:  Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of the next 2 chains, *skip next ch, dc in next ch, dc in skipped ch, dc in each of the next 3 unworked chains; repeat from * across; ch 3, turn

Row 2:  DC in next two dc, *skip next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st, dc in next 3 unworked st; repeat from * across; ch 3, turn.

Row 3+: Repeat Row 2 until desired length.  Finish off.

The yarn I used to make this particular scarf is Vanna's Choice, color "Eggplant".

Scarf #79 July 18, 2011

The scarf for today is one I crocheted for the 2011 Special Olympics Scarf project (link to site).  I used Red Heart Soft "Really Red" and Red Heart Soft "Navy".  The pattern I used is called the "Be Proud Scarf" found here at the scarf project site.

Scarf #78 July 17, 2011

I crocheted today's scarf using the double crochet stitch with a beginning chain of 22 (worked width-wise).  The yarn is Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted, color "Winding River".

Scarf #77 July 16, 2011

Today's scarf and hat are crocheted using another yarn new to me that I purchased online from Hobby Lobby, called "I Love This Yarn".  And I do!  I sure wish we had a Hobby Lobby here in the Northwest.

The color I used is called "Peacock" and here is the pattern:

Beginning chain 25.

Row 1:  Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining chain across; ch 4, turn
Row 2:  Skip first dc, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; rep from * across; ch 3, turn
Row 3:  Dc in each dc and each ch across; ch 4, turn
Rows 4+ Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length, making sure it ends with Row 3.  Finish off.

Scarf #76 July 15, 2011

Well, today I will be going to see the final Harry Potter movie.  I'm very excited to see it, but it will be very bittersweet!  I love these books and movies and will miss the anticipation of the next one being released.  But the fandom will never die!  I have all of the books and dvds and will continue to read and watch them again and again.

I used a yarn for today's scarf that is new to me.  I found it at JoAnn's Fabrics and it is called Loops & Threads Impeccable Worsted, and the color I used is called "Topaz".   It is a really nice yarn.   I used one of my simple go-to patterns, double crochet in back loops only, worked width-wise with a beginning chain of 25.

Scarf #75 July 14, 2011

I crocheted this scarf using the pattern designed by Kate Smith called "Kate's V-Stitch Scarf" which can be found at this link.  The yarn I used for this scarf and hat is Wool Ease, color "Cranberry".