Sunday, August 12, 2012

A Week of Crochet

I found a crochet shawl pattern that I am completely gah-gah over!  It's called the South Bay Shawlette from Lion Brand's website.  Who doesn't love a freebie!!
Look at the back!!  I added the trim on it, using some Noro.  The red actually has a little gold thread in it.  I got it for Christmas from a fellow yarn lover.
Looks just as pretty as a scarf.  Well, I liked it so much that I made another in this pretty green yarn I have been holding onto for about five years now.
I believe it is some by Caron Collection.  The little ruffle is some hand dyed wool I got from SAFF.  I really should do better on keeping track of the yarns I use in my projects.  I always seem to loose the labels by the time I finish something up, and my brain just can't remember names that well.
It just looks like fall...I cannot wait, although I am enjoying spending Sundays at my folks floating in the swimming pool.  LOL!

I will say, if you like making those half granny square shawls, you will love this pattern.  It is pure stress free, movie watchin', yarn pron fun!  And yes, I have another started in a sock yarn, which I nabbed at Miss Bab's booth at Saff for $10 a skein!  I don't have any pictures of it yet, but trust me, their coming!

Yesterday I spent the day cleaning a my dirty house and crocheting.  It rained all day, pure heaven, a nice clean house and then crochet time.  Rooster Crochet Time!




Their so full of happiness.  I actually made them for an etsy order.  I had fun doing all the little embroidery stitches on them. 

I'm off now, going to try and squeeze in some more crochet before Monday gets here!

Peace

Dawn



23 comments:

Angeline said...

Wauw this all looks great!Fantastic!!!

greats
Angeline
www.mijnplekkie.tk

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Both shawls are beautiful but I really, really love that red ... and your roosters are absolutely adorable! Have a great day. Tammy

Gramma Rita said...

Beautiful shawls! I always enjoy looking at your beautiful creations. So inspiring! And I know I've said it before...I'm not a fan of chickens (childhood trauma lol) but your roosters are so cute! :D

Meredith said...

Those shawls are fantastic, love the colors and the pattern. And the roosters!!!!! Wow.
you have been very busy.
Meredith

Jane Delcambre said...

Oh! I know who ever order those will be estatically happy!

Shawls are wonderful too!

:: Cindy Chick Designs :: said...

Just discovered your blog and I'm really enjoying it - thanks! :)

Lisa Wiesman said...

Can you tell me what type yarn and hook you used? It is stunning! Did you use a pattern for the edging?

Lillie and Moss said...

Hello Dawn...I am Shari, a new follower. I love your blog...it is so pretty and your work is just amazing!!! I to love to crochet and it is a must for me everyday! If you ever have a minute of your day, come take a little peak! Shari ")

Twigwoman said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the green one.... have learned to love roosters as well!!!

Anonymous said...

Your work is always so beautiful! I love how your room is decorated too! The red is awesome!!

Angela said...

Like the Noro edging on the red shawl, but they are both pretty!

racoonims said...

love your roosters!!!

Dona Paola said...

fantastic

Pami said...

i love the red shawl!

Anonymous said...

I had seen the shawlette pattern on Lion Brand's website and didn't think that much of it even after seeing all the favorable reviews. Then I saw the shawlettes you made and now I can't wait to get started and make a couple of my own! Your shawlettes are gorgeous!
Jean

Unknown said...

Love your shawls...do you mind sharing what the edging is? is that how the pattern is written or did you improvise? Beautiful work!

Colleen

KRYSTARTACESSORIOS said...

muito lindo seu xale
parabéns pelo blog.

Anonymous said...

your work is wonderfully creative and ill use it for isnpiration.have you ever tried using irish waxed linen to crochet. its alot of fun. warmest deb schilling

استذكار said...

جميل جدا

dane said...

bonjour j' adore ces deux châles mais le rouge est vraiment mon style auriez -vous le modèle j' ai regardé sur lion brand mais je ne le trouve pas ce serait vraiment gentil de votre part
envoyer sur mon adresse mail a bientôt je m' abonne a votre nesw

Stephanie Powell said...

Hi! Love your crochet work! The shawls are really beautiful. Are the instructions printable?I have a lot of yarn that needs to be utulized. The rooster is really nice!

Unknown said...

Is there a pattern for the rooster?

flamingosrule said...

What pattern did you use to make the edging. The shawl is nice but the edging takes it to a different level!