This week I have finished yet another wearable accessory and this time it’s knit instead of crochet like last week. The Touchstone Shawl by Laura Aylor has been on my needles since early March but with many other projects, it was on the back burner only getting worked on a little at a time. I’m so happy it’s done so I can wear it now before any blazing hot temperatures make way to Oregon. The weather has truly been something as of lately.
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This year I wanted to start a new tradition in making each of my kids a Christmas tree ornament. This year I decided to go with something silly and fun. I chose to make the Red Heart Jolly Pickle Ornament which can be found on the Yarnspiration website.
I used various scrap yarns in my stash ( mainly all Red Heart yarn). The eyes I used can be found on Amazon. If you are interested in making some of your own! For the pickle on the far right, I used these eyes & for the others, I used these. Any stuffing will do for the inside.
Do you make your own ornaments too?
My Mom inspired me last week to create this beautiful C2C Hat and Scarf Set. This is the second hat, I’ve ever crocheted followed by a Sweet Deer-themed one I made one of my daughter’s for Halloween this year. I’m pleased with how it came out.
The yarn I used was on clearance at Michaels Arts and Crafts and it is called Impeccable “Falling Leaves”. It took a little less than 3 skeins to make both the scarf and the hat.
Well, this month I didn’t get any projects off the needles but I am happy with the progress that was made on each of the projects I lent myself too.
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