I believe I've already mentioned that I'm a sucker for a good yarn box, so when it was put on Facebook that there would be an Easter collaboration between Truly Hooked, Unbelievawool, and Dye Candy, I just couldn't say no! I was a bit naughty and I ordered the larger box - A little extra cost for twice the amount of hand dyed goodness. Well, it arrived this morning and I was NOT disappointed!
Inside my box were nine mini-skeins of lace weight yarn, in very vibrant pinks, oranges, yellows and greens. They definitely made me think of Spring flowers - more specifically, daffodils. There is also a link to two Ravelry scarf patterns to use your yarn with. Both scarves are free, and have very similar looks, so I think I am going to stay inside my comfort zone and make the crochet one. I could use the yarn on something different, and I know this, but I am always making blankets. I hardly ever branch out, and a nice colourful scarf might be just the thing to get me out of the baby pool! And I get to learn another new stitch, too. These are the two scarf patterns - The Mini Mania Scarf by Sarah Core, and the Crochet Linen Scarf by Heidi Beukelman.
There were also some lovely handmade buttons by Cross Crafts, some beads in case I want to add beads or tassels and, of course, some chocolate. Well, it is an Easter box after all!
Happy Easter!
...Well, almost. :) It's based on the Doctor's scarf in season 13, (classic Who), but is instead blue. It's a great pattern that I found here, and works up really quickly. I have been working on mine on and off for 13 days, and it's not quite half way done and is around about 57 inches (144cm) long!! Crazy! It's lovely and soft though - I used the yarn the pattern recommended (Cascade 220) which is 100% Peruvian highland wool. Crazy expensive, but nice to work with.
It's been a while since I updated this. Having long finished the Minecraft blanket saga, I have since moved onto other things.
My first idea was to master the art of arm knitting, (seen here: Arm knitting), and knit myself an infinity scarf. It took a while getting the hang of casting on, especially as the video I was using was face-on rather than as I would be seeing my work, but I don't thinkI did too bad. Overall, it took me just under an hour to complete the whole scarf, start to end. I did this on March 31st.
I thoroughly enjoyed making this, and kind of wish I had reason to make more. Maybe Christmas presents? ^^
After completing the scarf, I started work on some friendship charm bracelets. These were a family request, and took around about a day each. There are actually 4 of them, but I haven't taken photos of the last one yet. Overall I am very pleased with these - I think they've come out beautifully.
April has been a brilliantly crafty month. :)
