[image] Materials: 2 skeins of your favorite yarn, in at least two colors (I used Bernat Softee Chunky) crochet hook to match gauge of your chosen yarn (I chose size M) Gauge: n/a Finished size: 8" x 72", or whatever dimensions you like for a scarf. Instructions: Make a chain the desired length of your scarf, in multiples of 2 stitches, plus 2 more. Sc in second chain from hook, *chain 1, skip a chain, sc in next chain; repeat from * all the way across the chain. Change colors. Sc in first stitch, sc in next ch-1 space, *chain 1, skip next stich, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * all the way across. You should have one sc left over - sc in last stitch, ch 1 and turn. Sc in first stitch, *chain 1, skip next stitch, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * all the way across. Change colors. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until your desired width is reached. Weave in ends and finish. You can make this in any weight yarn you like, with as many colors as you like. You can also use a Caron C

Materials: 2 skeins of your favorite yarn crochet hook to match the weight of your yarn Gauge: n/a Special stitches: V-stitch = (dc, ch 1, dc) in designated stitch Chain 3 = first dc of next row Instructions: This pattern can be worked in any yarn you like. The finer the yarn, the softer the resulting fabric, and the more drape you'll have. You can also work it to any dimensions you like. I went with about 8" wide, and 70" long (I like long scarves, and we are a family of tall people). Make a chain of multiple of 2, plus 1 stitch. If you prefer a foundation row to start, make a foundation single crochet row of an even number of stitches, and about 8" long, then chain 3 and skip to step 3. Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then each chain across; chain 3 and turn. Skip first 2 sc (beginning chain counts as first dc, then skip another stitch) and make a V-stitch. *Skip one stitch, V-stitch; repeat from * to last two stitches. Make a dc in the last stitch; chain 3

Spinning Washed the second bucket of Jacob fleece and filmed a reel. Finished spinning the another ply for the yarn for my poncho project . Attempted to film a reel while spinning the 2nd ply, but the app ate the draft, so I have to start over tomorrow. Wound the first skein into a ball. Wound up the 3rd skein into a ball for the kids' hat project . Crocheting Finished the second scarf for the SU scarf project . Just have to weave in ends and finish patterns. Started a hat with the left over yarn, but I don't like it, so I'll probably just put up the rest of the yarn for another day. Social Media Really struggled with trying to get posts onto both Facebook and Intagram at the same time. Have decided to post to Instagram first, because it will automatically post to Facebook, as well. It is supposed to work the other way, too, but it is not working that way.

Started: Before 10/1/2023 Finished: 10/24/2023 My youngest daughter is attending Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania, and I am so proud of her. But she was born and raised in South Carolina - winter is going to be cruel for her. I decided to make her scarves in her school colors - maroon and orange. I had the hardest time finding yarn for the project, but ended up with Bernat Softee Chunky in Pumpkin and Wine. It was quite a bit more expensive than I wanted, but it was worth it. [image] Her roommate has been very generous and a great friend to her, so I decided to make a scarf for her, as well. My other daughter is visiting Pennsylvania this weekend, so I had to hurry up and finish the scarves for her to take along. I decided to go with a V-stitch for the first one . I love the V-stitch. It looks so complicated, but is so easy to work. The second scarf is a seed stitch pattern, worked the long way for easy stripes. The great thing about both of these patterns is that they can be

Spinning Skein 3 for the kids' hats is drying. Jacob fleece is drying. Spun 2nd ply for knitted ponchos , plyed them, and washed them. Now hanging to dry. Facebook Two posts today . Scheduled one for tomorrow so far, and may just leave it at that. Plan to post 3-4 on each weekday, and 3-4 total during the weekend.

I was originally planning to knit sweaters for this crazy weather, but I think I want to make ponchos instead. I love wearing ponchos. I don't have a pattern yet, but I will add it when I think of it. I wanted to use my Jacob fleece for this, but it still had too much lanolin in it and it felt gross trying to spin it, so I had to hot-rinse it again. The parts of it that are currently dry feel much better, but it's not dry enough to start carding and working with yet. Decided to go with a light brown roving from my uncle. I'm aiming for a worsted weight - 12wpi. While spinning the plys, my research said to aim for a 3/2 wpi for the plys. I spun 18-20wpi for each of the plys (with a few thin spot here and there as I'm practicing my long draw). The finished yarn came in at 10-12wpi before washing. Yay! It's hanging to dry now, but I will post a picture. Skein #1: 2-ply, 100% wool, ab. 97 yds, 3.6 oz, 10-12wpi 2023.10.23 - Wound first skein into ball; spun two plys for