Hi everyone! How are you? Hope you're having a great week! My husband has been away for work all week and it's been a crafting marathon here! Lucky and I have been staying up very (too) late every night crafting and watching too much tv! I can't sleep when my husband isn't home so I end up all wonky. I can't wait to see him Friday night! The house seems too big and too creaky when I'm here alone. Anyhoo - lots of crafting happening! LOL.
If you follow along with me on Instagram and/or Facebook, then you know I've finally learned how to crochet...and I finally finished a project! This quest to crochet started over a year ago. I took some lessons at a local store but it didn't sink in. Then I took some more classes at Michael's. But I just never finished anything. I really wanted to, though! As luck would have it, I recently became aware of TWO awesome knit/crochet meet ups right near my house! I vowed to stick with it, and I joined both of the groups! I have met the loveliest and most talented ladies through the meetings! And, they have encouraged me and helped me along. Yay! I think I'm on my way now! I have finished two scarves and started a blanket. It's so fun now that I know what I'm doing. LOL. I'm doing basic stitches until I get my confidence up. I can't read a pattern yet. But I'm having a blast. Turns out that yarn people are just like paper people.... Crafty girls are the best.
Since my blog is also my way of documenting my creative journey, I wanted to post about my first project here! I'm sure that a lot of you are also yarn hoarders?! Am I right? I have found that it's been good for my creative juices to do something different. New ways to look at colors and textures and try something that challenges me. I'm loving it so far. I have oodles of yarn already and projects in my mind. I'm going to start a journal to remember everything. Oh, and of course a Pinterest Board!
Here's my finished scarf - and styled the way I wore it out the other day. HOW fun to receive compliments and say "I made it!" Love that. It's simple, really. Just row after row of double crochet stitches until I ran out of yarn. Then I added fringe to the bottom. Well, because, fringe is better!
In progress... I accidentally threw away the label for the yarn! But I did some research and found out the brand and type. It doesn't have a dye lot system because each skein is hand dyed. It's called Malabrigo. It's all my favorite deep rich Fall colors. SO so pretty! One of the cool things about this hobby is that it's so easy to bring it with you. You just need your project, yarn, hook and scissors and off you go!
I am totally addicted to this type of yarn - that has multiple colors in it. I like watching how the colors match up as you stitch along. And it looks so pretty when it's finished. I think it's easier to hide my mistakes too!!
Thanks for stopping by and for sharing something new and different with me! I hope your day is extra fabulous! XOXO
AMAZON LINK TO MALABRIGO YARN
Beautiful scarf! Looks nice and cozy!
Posted by: Stacey Kowbel | 12/12/2018 at 08:58 AM
What a gorgeous scarf. I never learned how to crochet but I do remember how to knit. I'm left handed, so it's been a bit of a challenge for me. Ha!
Posted by: Martha H. | 12/10/2018 at 11:31 AM
Beautiful colors in this yarn that you made into a scarf. Maybe I will give it another shot. You sound like you have the spirit to keep moving forward. You are so creative. Look forward to seeing your next project.
Posted by: Geneva | 12/08/2018 at 11:07 PM
Wanda,’ I love your scarf. Would you be kind enough to share the pattern?
Thanks, kathy
Posted by: Kathy | 12/08/2018 at 11:59 AM
Your scarf is GORGEOUS!!! I love the multi-colored yarn! I love that fringe! I am unfortunately not gifted in the fabric arts so I envy anyone who is.
Posted by: Lizzie T | 12/08/2018 at 05:18 AM
Beautiful scarf! Yea you for finishing!! You've inspired me to get out some yarn and make something.
Posted by: Sara | 12/07/2018 at 07:20 PM
The scarf is simply beautiful. I knit and crochet and a so I will tell you that I LOVE maliabrigo yarn. Love the look and the way it feels! Happy Crocheting!
Posted by: HOLLEY DOWNS | 12/07/2018 at 03:38 PM
Wanda, you are the real deal in creativity! This scarf is lovely and your styling is super cute!
My grandmother was an avid crocheter— I learned a little. I like it better than knitting. Think I will check out the meet up idea! You are so brave and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Julie L | 12/07/2018 at 02:44 PM
Thanks for your research... my Mom always knitted mittens for us growing up. I have a love for variegated yarns. They turn out with such a surprise. This scarf is wonderful and I am so glad you are sticking to it. Way to go girl!
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 12/07/2018 at 02:32 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Janetb | 12/07/2018 at 08:59 AM
Absolutely beautiful!!! No surprise that you got compliments!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Hovermale | 12/07/2018 at 07:50 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Nancy Hassan | 12/07/2018 at 07:14 AM
Welcome to another addicting hobby! As a multi hobby person I say you have my sympathy! Some advice though....keep those wrappers with your leftovers. Especially helpful to know if yarn is synthetic or wool. Malabrigo is such luscious yarn. You have excellent taste!
Posted by: Nan | 12/07/2018 at 05:12 AM
I love the multi colored yarn too! This is beautiful! You are such a talented crafter! I love your cards, your copic coloring is amazing!!
Posted by: Gina | 12/07/2018 at 04:32 AM
That is a beautiful yarn! You are well on your way! This scarf looks wonderful. So rich and comfy. Congratulations on finishing your first projects. So exciting! Looking forward to seeing what else you create. :)
Posted by: Jeanne | 12/07/2018 at 04:21 AM
That's a beautiful scarf. I love the colors and it looks very soft and warm. I haven't made a scarf in a couple of years, maybe it time to dust off my crochet hooks. Thanks for the link to the yarn.
Posted by: Jackie | 12/06/2018 at 01:23 PM