made: crocheted scarves

Beginning sometime in October, I started carrying yarn and a crochet hook around with me everywhere I went. I crocheted at friends' houses, at Gracie's dance class--I would have crocheted at church if that was kosher, but I don't think it is... If you know the rules on that let me know.

Since Charlie was born not much more than a week before Christmas last year, we bought all our gifts, so this year I was excited to hand make some! I had three scarves to do before Christmas, and though it took a lot of time, I found it very fun and rewarding.

This is the one I made for my sister-in-law, Emily. I had started making it before the fam decided to draw names this year, so I switched with Steve to get her so I could still give it to her while it was cold enough to wear it!

Also self-photography is awkward. Forehead. So much forehead. I'm trusting you to focus on the scarf.

It is called a crocodile stitch. It was very time intensive, but it came out so pretty I almost kept it. Just kidding. But I was pretty happy with it. Here's a detail shot.

I made one the same color for my mama. This was a much simpler pattern, so I made it nice and long. I think she liked it.

(better angle in the mirror... much less forehead)

And I made a third for my brother's long time girlfriend, Katie, who has handmade gifts for us again and again in years past--including knitted baby blankets so beautiful that I always use them for my kids' baby blessings. (Wait is that weird that I accessorize my kids with blankets?)

This was another long haul one. It probably took like a month. I made dozens of individual flowers, all different styes and sizes, and then stitched them all together. The effect was worth it, though, and I think she was pleased with it, which is the point, right? :)