Is there a phrase for crafters who have finished a project and they can’t wait to wear it or use it? A WIP fashion-dash? A quick knit flit? Crochet crush race? I don’t know but if there is one will you tell me?
In the past few weeks I have been finishing off old projects and started dwelling on new ones. Let’s start with the finishing. When I got my sticky mitts on the new aran mohair from Stylecraft ‘Grace’, I knew I just had to make something. The colours are scrumptious. Soft but with a depth that creates brilliant combinations. My order arrived in the late Spring and other projects and quite frankly higher temperatures persuaded me not to start my project.
I even began to noodle around with ideas at the end of August, but the humidity was still a little high for mohair making. Honestly this yarn is so beautiful, but it is very suited to cooler weathers. The patterns for the yarn are incredibly tempting and very very ‘NOW’ in terms of what is currently on the high street.
I have opted to make a scarf which I know will be great for the Autumn and goes nicely with my blush pink coat.
I will now infuriate the crocheters by saying the dreaded words….’I just went with the flow, and made up the pattern as I went along.’ Sorry – but sometimes I don’t want to rigour of pattern writing and just want to stitch. But the idea is based on the ‘Zesty Scarf’ which I designed for Inside Crochet Magazine Issue 121 in 2019 and this pattern would work for this yarn.
I have chosen the colours: Oyster, Petals, Hibiscus, Hip, Long Grass and Storm. I have just one ball of each and there was loads left over and I have used the rest to knit a few cute beanie hats for friends.
If you are worried about shedding with this scarf (fibres coming off onto other clothes) I haven’t noticed much at all and I have worn it this week many times into the office. There is nothing nicer than finishing a piece of clothing, realising that it doesn’t disappoint and then wearing it almost immediately. That my friends is the adrenalin rush of craft – the WIP Fashion Dash – if you will.
So I have a couple of other projects on the hook. My ‘Croknit’ blanket, which I am just joining together. It’s an evening comfort project. You know, snuggled under the squares in front of the telly. Then I have a yearning to make another teddy. A new size and pattern, just in time for the festive season. If I am going to get this ready for you I had better hurry up. But I will concentrate on this one in the next week. I really am enjoying chatting on Instagram and Facebook with followers about names and colour choices. The best ideas come from you. So while the bear in nearly finished, I need to make a mini cardigan and a bobble hat. Hopefully he will be a fun addition to the festive makes.
So there you go a bit of an up date. My new book launched this week on Create and Craft TV and you can get signed copies there – and in my next post I promise I will give you a bit of an update. Have a lovely week!
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