Chalky's World linked to this site after she rustled up a quick scarf.
Handmade Scarves for Japan. I read the information on the site and started this scarf as soon as I finished my Lucy bag. I thought 200g would be enough yarn for one scarf but with a 8mm hook and crochet rib it has made a very thick scarf so I needed to add a black stripe in the middle to make the scarf wide enough. What should have been a quick, portable project, completely filled my 'Lucy' bag because look at the size of these balls! I needed both balls as I doubled the yarn.
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Euan thought this picture was hilarious. |
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Here are the 50g balls of yarn along with the 500g balls of yarn |
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Here is the not so portable 'Work In Progress' it will soon be finished and it will make a nice warm scarf. I am hoping I will get it in the post next week.
I crocheted at the swimming pool while Euan and Gramps mucked around! I had to be careful not to get my balls wet! This is a late night post because I can't sleep. I am going to meet 'Ravelry' chums tomorrow from the 'Yummy Yarns UK' group, this is a group for 'devotees' of Patricia's Etsy store, that sells beautiful yarns and fibre that is all hand dyed. We are meeting at a 'Yurt in the woods' and my spinning wheel is coming with me.
The Yurt is in woodland in the grounds of Ulverscroft Manor in Leicestershire. It is run by a charity. Doesn't it look great? I have not met any of the people before in person but we have chatted extensively on Rav. Some of the others have met before. I like getting in a group and knitter nattering. :) I am excited about the day but anxious about the drive, I am not a good driver when I am going somewhere new. It is a 55 mile journey for me I am sure I will cope. I will charge my camera up and share photographs of the day and tell you all about it asap. 'One Flew overs the Cuckoos Nest' is on TV so I am watching and writing. I love this movie, I also loved the book. I can really relate to it!!! |
Those yarn balls are HUGE!!! I've never seen them that large before! What brand is that? Goodness. I must also add that I had never heard of a yurt before yesterday. Never. Now I come across the term less than two days later. What are the odds? Thanks for making me smile :)
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What big balls you have ;)
ReplyDeleteThe scarf looks wonderful, even if it isn't very portable! I hope you have a lovely time with the Yummy Yarns Group...I have a fair few of her yarns too - they are absolutely gorgeous! If you read this in time say Hi from me too! :)
Lacey the yarn is 'Stylecraft Special DK'
ReplyDeleteYou said balls hehehe
ReplyDeleteLovely yurt spot. I was up late stitching and watching "One flew over...." too ;-) Best time of the day when there's a good film on.
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