Finished my first "wearable"
crochet project





Got done with my first wearable
crochet project! In the past I only
made afghans and baby blankets.
I thought it was all I could do. During
my stint of once again trying to stop
smoking, I picked it up again, this time
using the internet to find patterns and
decided to make REALLY useful things,
especially since the things I found online
I couldn't really afford. So many things are
crocheted now so it is "cool". Tee-hee.
Went to a yard sale and found a box of yarn
for only $5 (smile) and between that and
picking up special yarn for special things,
like the above "Winter Hood"
(if anyone wants to know where I
found the free pattern, leave a comment
and I will put up the url for it). I used
Red Heart, Symphony.Very soft.
Made a couple mistakes, like at row 25
got lost, so faked it, then when I tried it on,
I thought I needed to add more and wished
I hadn't since it was going in another direction,
couldn't use the V stitch or the shell stitch.
So it kind of curls up at the bottom, which
nobody sees since it is worn under a coat.
Also you need to pat down the hood or it puffs
out on one side or the other as you can see.
Also, 25 rows for the hood was a bit much, I ended
up turning it back and tacking it to stay put.
Otherwise it would be around my nose! So if you
make it, check as you go along to make sure the
hood will fit right. After the hood is made, you take
each side and crochet them together to finish
it. I tried to contact the lady who came up with the
directions, but her e-mail address was no good
anymore. I still think it was worth it, I love it.
Now I am starting a hooded scarf. Those
are really nice in cold weather.