Learning to Crochet

Crochet is something I've been wanting to try for quite a while. All those lovely crochet flowers embellishing a plain woollen hat are just beautiful. My first attempt was a rather sad looking flower which took a lot longer than it should have and didn't look much like it should have.

After seeing this and this, I knew I had to break out the crochet hook once more and master this art. I hurt my leg and had to rest it for a couple of days last week so it gave me something to do, other than think about what I should be doing but couldn't (cooking, cleaning, washing, yada yada).

So, without further ado, I present to you the Queen Anne Lace Scarf.

This is made with one ball of Patons Smoothie, which is an acrylic but perfect for this project because anything too 'woolly' and the pattern would be lost. It's lovely and soft on my neck as well, not scratchy as wool has a tendency to be.

The free pattern was found on Ravelry which, if you haven't already, you absolutely have to join.

This was a really good beginner project and after I had finished I decided to make one as a Mothers Day gift.

I still think I might have one more in me. These things are addictive!