Crochet on The X-Files

It seriously amazes me how many shows have crochet on them. Even The X-Files, a scaryish show about supernatural and science fiction events, has a spot of crochet represented.

Sigh, oh Mulder, you sexy beast. I'll comfort you... *cough* Anyway, I've been marathoning this show while I do some designing and I was happy to spot the above shawl. Once you start looking for crochet, it truly is everywhere!

Summer Sprigs Lace Scarf in a Special Colorway from A Good Yarn Sarasota

It's done! It's done! It's finally done! Can you tell I'm excited? The lace weight shawl that I have been working on is blocked up and aired out. I made this shawl to test out a special colorway, Cabbage Patch, produced by Dream in Color for A Good Yarn Sarasota. I think it was perfect for this project and I was very pleased with the yarn.

I followed this pattern by Esther Chandler. I have followed one of her patterns before, something I just remembered. I was a touch confused in a few places, so I fudged and hoped for the best a few times :) Overall the pattern is a good one, and the finished product is delightful. Plus, I am super grateful for free patterns, especially since I know what goes into writing one.

Without further ado, here's my Summer Sprigs!

Becca's Wedding Crochet

My friend Rebecca Demarest and I have been friends for a while now and have a lot in common. She was my very first college friend, we both majored in Psychology, and our birthdays are only one day apart. We worked together for the admissions office and also taught a creative writing class together. Also, Becca double majored in English. In fact, she is an author who has published a book and even had a story read on NPR! I feel so lucky to have her as a friend. She's even one of my pattern testers!

Becca recently got married to a wonderful man, fellow Willamette University graduate Jason Panzer. She included many awesome crochet details in her wedding that I just had to show you. She made a shawl, a parasol, and edged handkerchiefs. Also included is some tatting work done by her great-great-grandmother. Let's take a look!

Simply lovely! Best Wishes to Becca and Jason!

Fantasy Wrap Crochet Pattern

Sometimes things take way longer than you expect them to. This wrap was on the hook for a very long time because I started a new job at about the same time as I began writing the pattern. I snuck in some stitches here and there at coffee shops and during the evening until it was finally complete.

I gave my testers plenty of time with this pattern, especially since I took so long to write it! Now that it's ready I'm chomping at the bit to share it with you. The pattern is available on both Ravelry and Craftsy.

Schultertuch/Dreieckstuch aka Orchideeflower Shawl

Have you every crocheted with Knitpicks Chroma? They have such lovely colorways! I had been gazing longingly at Wondermint for a long time and finally decided to purchase it for myself. I'm so glad I did -- they are retiring it! What did I make with my precious Wondermint fingering weight yarn? A lovely shawl.

Such pretty colors! The pattern is a really great four row repeat that was very easy to memorize. Here it is on Ravelry. The original pattern is in German so I ended up using the chart. As other Ravelers suggested, I subbed in a ch 7 for the ch 10 loops and it came out very nice. I also added a simple single crochet border at the very end which I think ties everything together. I definitely recommend it as a great pattern for showing off a slow striping yarn. Thanks go out to my lovely husband Alex for helping me take pictures! Also, wow do I need a haircut or what?

I may end up vending at a craft fair this winter, but if I don't this shawl will eventually show up in my Etsy shop.