Chocolate Lovers

Here is a Laugh style scarf that I just recently finished. It is made with a soft satin finish yarn. Very comfy to wear! Looks very nice with red, denim or khaki!

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Lets go Oilers!

It's been awhile since I have been able to post. It's that time of year when people are running around visiting, celebrating and eating! As you know I am trying to get my weight on track since having my baby and I was doing really good before the holidays. But I have to admit I fell off the wagon over the past two weeks which is a shame. I am back on it today though, striving to lose that first 10 pounds.

Over the last week I was able to deliver another set of hats and scarves to my cousins who are die hard Oilers hockey fans. They specifically ordered durango hats, and scarves in Oilers colors. I think they look awesome don't you?

I am still plugging away at a few more crochet orders, then I think I am going to switch gears for a little while. I have some sewing projects that I would like to try a hand at. I am planning on sewing some more bags to add to the tote I have already posted. I found some funky fabrics at Ikea that I am going to use, so stay tuned for those!

Also, because I am not already busy enough I have decided to join a fundraising event that will also help me drop the weight I am lugging around. I am joining the Weekend to End Women's Cancers which is a 60 km walk over two days in Edmonton. I have to start training fairly soon and also fundraise the money needed to enter. I will be posting more about it soon so stay tuned. Also stay tuned for my bag creations!

Take care.

Tealness

Here is another version of my "Laugh" scarf done in that lovely satin finish yarn that I love. It has such a nice sheen to it and makes the finished piece just sparkle a little. This one is wrapped up and ready to go for a friends order! Can't wait until she sees it.

Chocolate & Mint

Another delicious loop-de-loop "Laugh" scarf!

Pink Candy

Here's a version of my "Laugh" style scarf, that I just finished for an order. There are 3 more in the order to go! Doesn't this one look good enough to eat. The other color combinations are coming up...pretty green and brown, and a cool turquoise and black. Keep your eyes open for them.

Loop-de-loop

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I make three basic styles of scarves that can be altered by color(s), and the addition of a flower or other accessory. Here is a picture of my "laugh" style scarf. It is a skinny scarf with lots of length for lots of loops. If you take a look under the Creations List in the side bar you will see the other styles under scarves.

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Caramel and Chocolate

Tonight I finished another Love style scarf for an order. I picked a rich chocolate brown and a taupe color that I thought worked well together. In the end it looks good enough to be a chocolate bar! I used the regular stitch that I usually use except this time when making the stripes I decided to vary the size of the stripes. So some are one row wide, some are two or three rows. It makes it a little more interesting I think. Anyway I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. I think next time though, if I use chunky yarn again I will use a larger hook. The scarf is a little stiff due to the thickness. It should soften with wear. It will definitely be warm!

Alpaca Love

Today I finished a beautifully soft and thick scarf for a friend. She ordered it to give it out as a Christmas gift, and I am sure they're going to love it! For this scarf I used a yarn that I haven't used before, an alpaca and acrylic blend. Aside from a few shedding hairs, it is a really nice yarn to work with. I love how full and soft the scarf feels now. And I tried it on my neck...it's not too itchy which I was worried about.

I wrapped it up complete with a Thank you note and the washing instructions. I think it looks pretty good! Thanks Lindsay for the order.

Other than that I just did the usual house work which always keeps me busy. My floors really needed a good scrub. And I don't know how things can get so dusty in just a few days!

Well off to work on a few more projects.

Price List

PRICES
Touques
Happy: $20.00
Durango: $15.00

Scarves
Happy: $25.00
Love: $20.00
Laugh: $25.00

Baby
Cody hat: $10.00
Snug:$30.00

Flowers: each $2.50

Shipping: $6.00

Happy Scarf

Here is an example of my Happy Scarf that I made last year. I had made it as a gift for a secret santa gift exchange. It was a big hit!

Around Your Neck

There is no better way to stay warm (and stylish) than with a soft, fuzzy, woven scarf around your neck!
All of my scarves are made just using simple crochet stitches...really nothing too complicated. In fact, I choose to keep the actual stitching simple so that I can start and finish a scarf in a reasonable amount of time.
The fun comes from the endless designs that can be created using a variety of different yarns, colors, a combination of the two and by adding a simple accessory such a few buttons, a crocheted flower or lengths of fringe.

Scarf Styles:

Love: A nice wide scarf with warmth in mind! I usually make it approximately 50 inches long so you can wrap it up and stay toasty. The fringe finish keeps in playful! Can be made as a solid color or two-tone striped.

Happy: You cannot say this scarf isn`t cute! It`s just a simple scarf with a finished edge, but the best part is the flower embellishment on the end. The flowers are also crocheted and keep this scarf fun! Can be made as one solid color with contrast flowers or solid color with contrast flowers and edging.

Laugh: Get looped with this extra long scarf. It`s made a little on the skinny side to allow for the extra loopage! Usually it is made in one color. Fringe or flowers can be added.

Note: As I said before...I use just simple crochet stitches. I actually don`t have a pattern for each scarf because it`s just a repetitive stitch. I am not copying anyone, although anyone who crochets can easily make these.

Most patterns that I use...if I use one...can be found at crochetpatterncentral.com. There is a link in the side bar. Thank you to all the people who post fabulous free patterns and tutorials.