The Finished Ripple

I forgot to post about my ripple afghan when I finished it.

I am a terrible blanket/ afghan maker. I lose focus and start about 50 other projects before I ever finish these larger ones. It only took me about 2 and half years to finish... That's really sad. I keep telling myself that the Patchwork will get done way before, yeah right, I'm thinking...and I'm sure you are too.

These are not the best photos, so I'll try to take better ones tomorrow. (the dark colors are actually a darker blue and purple). Yes, I broke my own picture taking rules...no natural light with these to show the true colors.

I'll also try to come up with a name for the new hat, so I can get that pattern posted.

Happy weekend.

Chevron Scarf Pattern

A reader requested the pattern for the chevron scarf that I'm still working on

So here it is

Materials

Size G or H crochet hook (the H hook will make a looser and wider scarf)

worsted weight yarn

Yarn needle

Pattern

Ch 38

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook. Dc in next 7 chs. Skip next 2 chs, dc in next 7 chs. (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 7 chs. Skip next 2 chains, dc in next 7 chs, 2 dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Dc in first st. Dc in next 7 sts, skip 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st (which will be the ch 1 sp), dc in next 7 sts, skip 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts. 2 dc in last st (which is the ch 3 from the previous row) Turn. 

Repeat row 2 until you reach desired length for scarf.

Weave all ends.

My progress so far... you can add as many colors and rows as you would like.

Here's another colorful WIP...it's a stripey bag for the craft fair

Have a great weekend!

Three Scarves

Back to crochet again.

It seems like every time I start a scarf, I feel the urge to start another and another.

I started this one because I like the first chevron scarf...but I wanted a more narrow scarf with just one v. I think I'll stick to blues, greens, pinks, and purples for the color scheme of this one.

The first one is the original chevron of course...and the pink scarf is Ireland's alpaca scarf. It's my fifth Isar scarf. The pattern can be found here. It's so soft.

Still no progress on the patchwork. Maybe I'll find my crochet mojo after we move.

I've been getting several messages on Ravelry and emails daily about patterns found here. I just wanted to say that I read all of them and am trying to answer as many as I can. If I don't answer, please feel free to email or message me again. It worries me when I feel like I don't answer someone.

With that being said, so far I'm having a peaceful weekend...I hope you are too:)

One a Day Progress

Progress has been slow on my One a Day projects. I have crocheted one block on the Patchwork blanket. The chevron scarf has only grown by 19 rows.

I have almost finished the jewelry display, so when I have plenty of daylight I'll take the photos. I'll try to work on that tomorrow. 

I also want to blog about our visit to an alpaca farm. That will have to wait a day or two until I have those photos ready as well.

I'll be back tomorrow with a longer more interesting post about our weekend here:) 

Tuesday (Saturday) Tallies

I haven't made any progress on my patchwork blanket, but I have added a few rows to my chevron scarf

I've decided to add as many colors as I can...as random as possible. No color rules...just taupe thrown in every two or three color changes. A beautiful scarf from LazyTcrochet inspired my choice of taupe. I'm using my own pattern for this one.

I finished prepping the printer tray. I've been so busy with work and the house stuff so Michael took this project over (even he must be getting tired of waiting for me to make progress on all of these projects)...haha

He primed and used a whole can of spray paint while I worked a few hours last weekend.

It still needs a couple more coats of paint...and I'm out of course. So this project is on hold until I can get more turquoise paint.

I get so frustrated because I can't seem to finish anything. With the house buying and work, I just can't seem to find the time.

This weekend I'm working on the chevron scarf and patchwork, and smashing, and cleaning, and packing...maybe;)

Edit:  As of today (Sunday) I have another can of paint...so this project is back on again. Wait...It's raining here, but I am determined to finish today. We'll see;)