With autumn threatening to turn to winter weather this upcoming week, I've suddenly started to want to crochet again! To get myself back in the crocheting groove, I thought I'd make something easy. Since the last thing I crocheted was a Granny Goes Large blanket, that seemed as easy a thing to make as anything.
Pulling out every single tote that contains yarn, I picked out a palette of colors that I thought evoked autumn turning to winter.
%20x%20resized.jpg)
Time will tell, I guess...
I think I'll want to buy some yarn to put a border on the finished blanket, but otherwise, this should be finished with yarn completely from my stash. I wish I could say that would make a dent in my yarn stash. It won't. But it's nice to be able to "shop my stash" whenever the urge strikes to make something. Even something big. As long as I'm willing to make it in many colors, I'm good!
So, I'm curious, fiber friends... when the weather cools down do you find yourself more motivated to work with yarn? For my non-fiber readers, do you have hobbies that are seasonal. Seasonal or not, I'd love to hear what they are.
%20%20(1)%20resized.jpg)
I only have one hobby so it's not seasonal. I do try to knit sweaters in the winter and tees in the summer.
ReplyDeleteMaureen, I thought of you when I asked the seasonal fiber-craft question because I know you knit even when in Florida - which boggles my mind. 😄 The variety of tops you knit is inspiring!
DeleteThat would be a yes for me. I tend to knit and crochet so much more in winter. This year, it seems to be all about doubleknits, I just finished a scarf for The One, and have cast on another one for myself. Not to mention the gazillion sweater WIPs I wanted to finish before the first snow ... but let's be honest, doubleknits with cute patterns are just so much more fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Ella! I just checked out your scarf, and it is amazing! Your fella's going to love that! Yes, double knits with cute patterns are the best. 😊
DeleteI saw you on TB's blog list and the world "yarn" got me! I had to come visit. I'm very much a fiber person, but in recent years our lifestyle has made my fiber pursuits seasonal. Winter (my season of rest) is now my yarn time. It's something I always look forward to every year.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, I'm so glad you popped in! I have nowhere near the warm weather chores you do, but having begun gardening again in recent years, and preserving some of the harvest (again, something I did many years ago) I am finding myself surprised at how little energy and focus I have for putting my thoughts to keyboard and blog.
DeleteI know I've seen the fiber section of your blog. I'll check it out again and see if you're adding to that with the cooler weather.
You're created another great blanket to keep you cozy. I must admit that I work with yarn year 'round but usually only do small projects in the warmer months. I keep eyeing an intricate afghan pattern in the Mary Maxim catalogue and would love to attempt it...but....I don't need another afghan AND just the thought of dealing with all the ends is enough to put the brakes on that particular idea.
ReplyDelete