An Amazing Idea

   I had an amazing idea last week.  DD needed a sweater to go with an outfit for a wedding she is going to in a few weeks and  she couldn't find anything on line or in the store that she really liked.  I showed her this yarn and the project was born.  We decided a simple shawl crocheted with this yarn will work just great with her outfit.

    This is the Red Heart Unforgettable Boutique in the Cappucino colorway that I tried to knit a hat  with holding it double a few months ago and that didn't work out at all.  I was wondering if I would ever find a project for this yarn.

   

    I found this simple crochet shawl tutorial on line. I started this on April 17, 2019 and its done.  I used up all the yarn I had in this colorway.  Here is a link to the youtube video:  Double Crochet All The Way Shawl.   I used a size  I hook (5.5 mm), the yarn actually calls for a size J hook (6.0 mm).  I like the fabric I got with the size I hook.

   I have now used this yarn twice with success, both times I crocheted shawls with it. Here is the other shawl link using the stained glass colorway.

Homemade Kitchen Gifts

   I finished making the potholders, hanging dishtowels, and knitted dishcloths for my niece who is getting married in June.  I sent a picture to her parents last night to let them know what is going on and to verify an address to mail and her Mom said she will love the colors.

   I made one change to the potholders binding.  I cut the binding 2.75" wide and it fit a lot better since it was binding two layers of fabric, two layers of batting, and one layer of Insul-Brite.

    This is eight knitted dishcloths, 4 quilted potholders, and 4 hanging dishtowels.  It turned out to be a nice set.

Spring Flower Garland

   I finished hanging up my spool pin doily garland.  It's so colorful in the room.  There is about 46 inches between the two light fixtures and I was able to have three strands of garland hanging between the two light fixtures.

Halloween Cat Potholders

    I was going through my stash of fabric and I decided to make some Halloween potholders for me, daughter and a friend so I could get rid of some of this pretty fabric.  I put solid black on the back and bound them with black and cream homespun fabric.  These potholders have two layers of cotton batting with a piece of Insul-Brite in the middle. 

Crocheted Flower Garland

    I crocheted up the green thread that I received on Saturday.   Since the flowers were already made I just had to make the vine to add the flower (spool pin doilies).  It took me about an hour and a half to get all these flowers on.  This turned out really well and I'm going to hang it in my living room between the two spot lights that are on the ceiling.