Cold Projects

On a recent thrift store excursion I came across one of those famous blue tubs full of yarn; in fact there were two tubs. I quickly scouted them out, selecting a couple of really soft skeins, a couple of gray skeins, and  a few colorful skeins of yarn. In all, I ended up with a lot of burgundy and gray. It wasn't planned that way, it just happened.

Now, as we get closer to Virginia Beach's 'cold' season I feel fully stocked and ready to take on some cold projects...you know, the ones that keep your lap warm! As if I was yarn-poor to begin with - Ha! No, I had plenty of yarn on my shelves before I found my last goodies.

Out of this fresh stock I have already created a lovely crocheted mauve short scarf. (I love short scarves because they are warm without a lot of fussy bulk when stuffed under your coat). It's simply row upon row of double-crochet. I must be getting pretty good at judging distance now; the scarf ended up exactly 5 inches wide! It's also 52 inches long - a perfect coat accessory!

And I found oatmeal colored yarn. I don't have a clue what kind of yarn it is. I found two short fat skeins with no paper sleeve on them. But when I touched them, oh, my! I don't remember the last time I found yarn this soft!

I briefly thought of making a scarf out of one skein, but instead I made a crocheted toboggan hat with a turned up brim. Good decision...this is one of the softest, warmest, comforting hats I've ever made! This one is made with rows of double-crochet to make it as pliable as possible. The brim can be turned up or left down. It's color makes this hat idea for anyone, male or female to wear. As shown in the photo the head opening is 11 inches across; the hat is 7½ inches high and it's sporting about about a 1¾ inch brim.

Both items are now available through my LadieAnn Toboggans Plus store.

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