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Insomnia Stole

Ever wonder what happens when one has insomnia for 2 nights? Well, here’s the answer….

2 nights insomnia, + 1 DVR and a series of Vikings, + 4 Balls of extra chunky thick yarn = 1 completed stole (or shawl / wrap / capelet) with a button.

Completed 5/3/2014 -Crochet stole wrap with button in extra chunky mottled yarn. Blue, maroon, gray. #handmade #handwork #crochetaddict #crochet #stole #wrap #cape #capelet #button #shawl #shellstitch #warm #masterofmyhobby #phoenixrosedesign #autumn

Not bad for one who couldn’t sleep eh?

A few closeups, because the colors in the top image are a bit strange – the actual colors in the yarn are a medium blue, maroon, and gray blend:

Crochet shawl stole wrap

The stitching

Crochet shawl stole wrap button

The button (made it as I didn’t have one that matched)

Crochet shawl stole wrap

The completed stole laid flat.

Not bad for someone on virtually no sleep. 🙂

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Honeycomb crochet

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My latest crochet project was that I decided to learn to do a more complicated cable type stitch, called the honeycomb. I found a gorgeous picture of a honeycomb stitch used on a blanket and thought I wonder what that would look like on a scarf or cowl.

Thanks to Bonnie Bay, I found a tutorial for how to do the stitch (link at bottom) and started working it up in some leftover “tardis” blue from another project. Unfortunately, the stitch is very 3 dimensional which means that it didn’t photograph well in the dark color:

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However, because I had that blue and some lighter blue left, I decided to merge the two colors and make a bi colored cowl with the stitch. You can see the result (and the stitch) a bit better below:

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Finally, I ran out of yarn, and decided to hook the whole thing together into a cowl. Add my new haircut and this is what you get – a light blue / tardis blue honeycomb crochet cowl.

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Want to learn the honeycomb crochet stitch for yourself? Bonnie Bay has a great tutorial on youtube


For more great stuff from Bonnie bay, I would suggest her website at:
http://www.bonniebay.com/

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Winter Sun Crochet Beanie & Squiggle Scarf

Winter Sun Beanie & Scarf set

Another day, and another beautiful hat and scarf set in my etsy store. This one is called the Winter Sun Beanie & Scarf.

Winter Sun Beanie & Scarf set

Here in Ireland most of the winter is spent in varying shades of gray. It’s a bit sad and depressing for most of us. However, the moment the sun comes out, everyone is happy, full of smiles, and ready to go outside. This scarf reminds me of just that feeling – the moment when the sun comes out.

Winter Sun Beanie & Scarf set

Winter Sun Beanie & Scarf set

Item is finished, so no waiting for it to be made. I take custom orders if you want this set in a different color too!

This can be shipped next business day after payment has cleared. I accept Paypal and etsy gift cards.

Visit my Etsy store to buy it or to see my other items!

Winter sun crochet beanie and scarf set. The beanie is worked double strand, standard hat pattern. The scarf is yellow yo-yo stitches with edging in shades of grey and was made so that it curls around on itself. Self designed crochet. #handmade #crochet #

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