Scarves & Shawl for Charity

Hmmm.  I see it has been a long time since I posted here.  Guess I've been busy doing other things, like crocheting to use up yarn and reading but that's no excuse.  Like other folk, I get distracted using my portable devices and don't use my desktop computer as often (daily) as I used to.  I do love my toys but it isn't enjoyable to type anything but quick emails using your index finger.  That's my excuse anyway.  It is now well into fall and the leaves are falling down in the hundreds but it is sunny and pretty around our yard so I'm including a few pictures showing the bright Fire bush in all it's glory.  I have made quite a few scarves for donating and one shawl which I'm keeping just in case someone decides they want a black, lacy covering for the holidays.  You just never know when an extra shawl will come in handy.  I did update my website with the latest items so I'm not totally derelict about my cyber duties.  I admire those bloggers who manage to write something worth reading almost daily.  Their lives must be a lot more exciting than mine but I'm not complaining.  So, now I'm back to my couch and my crocheting and my last in the series of The Outlander books.  Sigh!  Then I may have to just start over......the people in these books have become my reality....is that a good thing?  Better than having to live their adventures myself.  I'm not very skilled with a broad sword or a dirk, which seemed to be the preferred weapon in 18th Century Scotland.  I'm reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.  Get it if you haven't read it yet.

Made With Carrie Carpenter's Bellflower Infinity Scarf pattern

Made using Diana Pearson's Ribbed Picot Scarf

Made Using Knit Pick Yarn & Pineapple Shawl Pattern by Karen Grouin

Gathering of Collaborative Members

Well, it is hard to get together but we managed. Last month three of us met with our retired member at her house and worked on some new projects. It was fun to meet face to face instead of over our phone calls. We even had coffee and dessert and you can't do that over the phone. Soon we will try to do it again. We focused on finding patterns and on showing our newest 'hooker' how to make a hat. It isn't easy for some of us afghan makers to hunker down and measure distances to be sure the hat fits. I can't tell you how many times I started, switched hook sizes, and started again. Ugh!!!! Very frustrating. I finished one for an adult and found out it wouldn't fit anyone but a 3 year old. I am an experienced afghan maker but can't for the life of me make a hat the first time. I'll keep trying. I prefer the afghans--you don't have to worry about the fit! As you can see, my dog, Lexe, adobted a new lap. She is fickle!!! As the retired member of the group, I just enjoyed the friendship of the visit. It is fun to crochet with others.

Linda