Monday, 3/22/2010 Flower Scarf Update
Monday, 3/22/10 Finished Adult-Sized Hexagon Jacket
I know you are probably getting sick of hearing about the Hexagon Jacket, but I can’t believe how easy they are to crochet. When my sister Jackie said that she wanted one for herself, I set out to make her one. (Remember the first one that I attempted ended up being a tiny bear’s sweater.) Well, I decided to bump up the yarn size and make it easier on myself. I wanted to create something that she would like and use her colors. So I chose some Vanna’s Choice yarn and some other acrylic yarn that I had that went with the color scheme. I’m hoping that Jackie will want to wear this to the International Spring Quilt Market being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in May. Since I won’t be able to go with her, she can take this jacket and think of her sister back at home.
As I was finishing the jacket, I was so excited to see the end that I decided to make a completely different edging around the sleeves and the bottom of the jacket. I really like the way it looks, and I hope Jackie will like it, too.
I’ve been waiting for just the right project to use this big button on, and I think I found it. What do you think? Although, after I got the jacket done and started taking pictures of it, I’m not sure if it’s even going to fit her, and it looks really blocky. But Jackie has a way of making even a gunny sack look good, so I’m hoping she can pull this one off, too. Ha! Ha!
Saturday, 3/20/10 Joshua and His Third Crochet Project
Ok. I think I’ve hooked another one. What do you think? Joshua started his third project with some of the left over yarn from my Granny Square Swap. He wasn’t quite satisfied with the small choice of colors that were left and asked politely if I could get him some more Vanna’s Choice in more of a variety of colors. Since I’m such a nice mom, I went right to the store the next evening and picked him up ten different colors and some black for the borders.
He chose a pattern from Farmhouse Crochet called Quick and Easy Afghan. He has also taken over the basket that I crocheted. He puts his yarn and hook case in it and tucks it under his arm and carries it from room to room or just simply sits beside me on the couch. I’m really enjoying watching him and answering his questions along the way.
I can’t wait until he starts the borders around each strip. I can’t believe how fast he is already, and he’s accurate, too. He’s already on the fourth strip of six that the pattern calls for. Tomorrow will week two. But remember, he did tell me he’s a natural. Ha! Ha!
