Back in November, I showed you just a weensy glimpse of a Christmas present I was making for my mom: this pretty pale-gray crocheted scarf:
I was so happy with how it came out. The pattern is "#27" from a Japanese craft book called Handmade Crochet Book, ISBN 978-4-415-10530-7. (I buy all of my Japanese craft books locally from Kinokuniya in Beaverton; I'm not sure if they will take phone orders and ship books out for you — does anyone know? Yes, it sounds like they will!) I used a 4.00mm hook and my beloved Eco Alpaca yarn in color #1524 (Oatmeal) from Happy Knits (probably three skeins).
This scarf took a looooong time. I didn't find the pattern to be particularly relaxing, admittedly. Even after I had it memorized, I had to think about it a lot, and count a lot, and rip out a lot, and redo a lot — but at least it was all one color, which sort of balanced the degree of difficulty! Each little triangle motif is crocheted separately, then joined, triangle by triangle; then a border is worked around the entire thing (and I wound up doing another round of single crochet beyond what the directions called for around the border again, I think). There were 24 triangle motifs in all. But it was so soft and so gooshy and warm when it was done. I just loved it. And my mom did, too.
I made Andy's mom a different crocheted scarf. I'll show you that tomorrow!
Just lovely! Now that I've finally finished a few knitting projects, I'm on the hunt to find a new project.
Posted by: Shelley (Pink House) | January 18, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Wow!
Posted by: amigurumigirl | January 18, 2010 at 09:26 AM
I love the colour of this, so much x
Posted by: lucy | January 18, 2010 at 09:32 AM
What a beautiful scarf and what a fantastic present.
Sue
Posted by: Sue | January 18, 2010 at 09:44 AM
What a beautiful scarf! I love the soft gray color.
Posted by: Angelique | January 18, 2010 at 09:50 AM
It's gorgeous, great job! It is really hard for me to work on a project that requires so much concentration, so doubly well done.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 18, 2010 at 09:51 AM
What a beautiful scarf. I bet your mum loved it!!
Ali x
Posted by: Ali | January 18, 2010 at 09:53 AM
So lovely...I love daisies! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | January 18, 2010 at 09:57 AM
lovely.
Posted by: nicole | January 18, 2010 at 09:57 AM
great color...beautiful work..
Posted by: sharon stanley | January 18, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Thank you for sharing the color of yarn, yarn used and hook size. Your Mom is so lucky to have this beautiful scarf.
Posted by: Delilah | January 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
It's so pretty. I'm terrible at crochet, but my sisters are amazing. I just had one make me a pair of slippers, though, so I might have to wait a bit for my next request.
Posted by: Barbara | January 18, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Great scarf. Alpaca makes for super squishy crochet.
Posted by: sarah jane | January 18, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Love your choice of subtle colors to accent your pretty brights! xo,
Posted by: nanaofnc | January 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM
I love that you share the whole truth about your creations. It's beautiful.
Posted by: Natalie VV | January 18, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Love the scarf! I am consistently amazed at how well you style your creations and the photographs! Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Erika | January 18, 2010 at 10:28 AM
I love the scarf...so pretty. I LOVE GRAY, it is one of my favorite colors right now!
Posted by: Cassie | January 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
The scarf is GORGEOUS.
Posted by: Merja | January 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM
that is just so lovely...everything is perfect...the color, the design, and the love that went into it;)
Posted by: elizabeth ~ so wabi sabi | January 18, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Gorgeous! And I really like the floral umbrella hanging beside it in your photo. Nice!
Posted by: Hollace | January 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Well it sounds like it was just awful to make lol:) But, the end result is breathtaking! It is so intricate and gorgeous. Every ones in a while I like to make things that are really difficult because when it's completed you feel really proud of yourself. It's like wow, I'm awesome!
Posted by: Ashley Schott | January 18, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Wishing I was your Mom right now...laughing...:) That is one beautiful piece of art work! I received a gray crocheted scarf for my birthday this year. My dear Mother-in-law made it for me, it is beautiful also, but I don't think the pattern was as complicated as yours looks! Can't wait to see the next scarf...:)
Posted by: Gloria | January 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM
How soft, lovely and comforting! It looks a little vintage, almost like well-worn Battenburg lace. I'm sure it will be well-worn by your mom!
Posted by: AmyKortuem | January 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Lovely! I love the gray!!!
Posted by: Mandi | January 18, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Your mum's scarf is stunning! And I bet all the hassle that went with it just makes it so much warmer.
Posted by: Michelle | January 18, 2010 at 01:22 PM