Front Post Double Crochet Diamond Scarf

Front Post Double Crochet Diamond Scarf

Here’s my latest lovely that I think turned out quite well if I do say so myself.   This has to be the fastest scarf that  I have ever worked up!  The pattern looks gorgeous and complicated but is actually easy to do once you get the hang of Front Post & Back Post Double Crochet.  I don’t know about you, but alternating between the two in a pattern always requires a bit of mental gymnastics on my part.  (The extra mental exertion always causes my tongue to poke out in concentration.  I don’t know how, but somehow crocheting with my tongue poking out like a loon helps.)

The pattern is basically shells that increase in size as you work that are framed by diagonal front post and back post double crochets.  The result is this beautiful diamond-like pattern that I absolutely adore.  I chose a crimson tweed yarn for this particular piece.  The recipient is fond of tweed and hounds-tooth and I thought this to be a perfect fit for her.  Once I was done, I made another once in a deep crimson yarn sans the tweedy bits.  It too turned out to be lovely but found its way into some wrapping paper before I remembered to take a photo.  Oops.  These completed my Christmas gifts for the season and they were wonderful pieces to end on.

The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs by Linda P. Schapper

Once again I pulled the pattern from my favorite pattern reference book.  I know, I know.  You want a free pattern to link to!  You don’t want to have to go out and buy a book!  But trust me, this is well worth the purchase.  You’ll thank me in the end.

…

I’ll be absent for the next week as we travel back to Georgia to spend Christmas with my side of the family.  With the trip being 18 hours one way, I may need to bring some yarn along with me just in case.  Surely I can come up with something wonderful in 18 hours!  Suggestions are welcomed.  :]

I hope that you and yours enjoy the Holiday season and I’ll see you again before New Years!

Single Crochet Drop Stitch Scarf

The beautiful yarn that I bragged about the other week has finally found its way into a beautiful scarf.  I absolutely adore this yarn and this pattern!  I knew as soon as I purchased this yarn that whatever it became, would be staying with me.  The color palette is one of my favorites and the texture and softness of the yarn begged to be along side my neck.

Single Crochet Drop Stitch Scarf

The pattern was very simple but yielded a visually intriguing product.  I played around with a few patterns with this yarn before deciding on this one.  I wanted a pattern that would highlight the vibrant color variations in the yarn and I think this pattern does just that.  It shows off the subtle color changes well and drapes nicely around the neck and/or across the shoulders.

The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs by Linda P. Schapper

If you haven’t already purchased this book, then hopefully this scarf will urge you on.  This pattern of single crochet stitches paired with drop stitches was pulled from my favorite book pictured above.  There are so many beautiful patterns in there that it takes me hours to decide on which one to do next.  *sigh*  I do so love it.

Yarn-gasm

For the past two years I’ve driven by this beautiful building downtown always wondering what the “Yarn and Loops” sign on the exterior meant, never knowing that it was a haven for yarn fanatics and fiber lovers of every craft.  The beautiful brick building turned out to be the home of the L & B Yarn Co.  L & B sells a plethora of yarn and fibers as well as crochet hooks and knitting needles.  If you’re ever in Norman, OK, you owe it to yourself to stop by.  The staff is amazing friendly and helpful and the yarn is to die for.  Oh, I love it so.

So far these skeins have been my only purchases, but I must say that I couldn’t be happier.  Look at them; aren’t the gorgeous?  These are Universal Yarn’s Class Shades in the color Watermelon.  It is a medium weight yarn that is 70% Acrylic and 30% Wool.  Not only is it super soft but it is super beautiful.  I am going to be selfish and keep these for myself.  My only problem is what to make with them.  I have agonized over the perfect item and pattern to use ever since I purchased this yarn.  I really want to showcase the color variations within the skeins.  At 197 yards each, I have a grand total of 394 yards to play with.  Universal Yarn suggests using a size J-10 hook, but I may end up using a size smaller.  Who knows.  All I can do at the moment is drool.  *sigh*