More cowls and a Story Behind Grandma's Stitches

  Hello there!  

Thank you for stopping in!  I hope you are doing well.  

I've been as busy as a bee crocheting cowls.  I use a very complicated pattern for each one of them and it's called "design as I go"!  LOL!  I love stitching up cowls because I simply play with yarn as I go.

This year I decided to give a nod to my paternal Grandma-in-law and highlight her favorite stitches, a simple mesh row and solid double  crochet row.  She named her beautiful pattern, Puertitas y ventanas (Door and Windows).  

The yarn I used is Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn.

The first cowl highlights her mesh stitch

while the double crochet is more of a border.

This cowl is more authentic

 with rows of mesh and double crochet rows.

I'll continue sharing the cowls I've made.  

Christmas Gifts: Did Someone Say Cowls?

Hello there!

    LOL!  I totally forgot to write a post for April!  This month I am featuring quick Christmas gifts:  Cowls.  My goal is to make a Baker's Dozen and I'm well on my way!  

    I’ve been experimenting with two different "jean yarns" lately, and I’m really happy with how both turned out! I didn't follow a specific pattern for these; instead, I just let the yarn guide me.

For the first cowl, I used an I (5.5mm) hook and a soft acrylic one from Hobby Lobby:  I Love This Yarn Stonewash 01/Demin, 5 ounces.  . I started by chaining until the length felt wideI alternated between rows of double crochet, X-stitches, playing with the texture until the cowl reached the perfect width.  One skein yielded one complete cowl.  I had enough left to begin another one and combine it with white yarn.  

My second cowl features Lion Brand’s Mandala Ombre in the gorgeous "Harmony" colorway. This was such a relaxing project! I simply chained until the width felt right and settled into a rhythmic V-stitch. It gives the piece a lovely, simple texture without being too fussy. A quick seam at the ends to form the loop and—voilà—it was done!

Both projects were quick, easy, and very budget-friendly. I’m hoping to have at least one more finished before the month is up. Happy stitching and creating to you all!