It’s been all about the hook lately. I’ve discovered the joys of chunky yarn – the speed, the quick satisfaction!
These hexagons have been sitting in my creative space for a few weeks, waiting to be rearranged into a bag. I crocheted over 50 of them, pinned them all together according to the pattern I was using, and discovered that in 8 ply yarn and with extra hexes to accomodate the handles I was using, the bag would be absolutely huge and way too heavy. Now I need to rearrange them again and pin them again using less than before – which means I’ll have hexagons left over. What shall I do with them?
In a spare hour on the weekend I whipped up a beanie for Mr Thornberry. And I do mean whipped up – in chunky Shadow Tweed yarn with a 9mm hook this took less than a hour to make.
The pattern is Truffle Shuffle Skully. I chained 21 instead of 19 to start off with, but probably could have done with 23 chain to fit better. Have I already said that this was quick?
In the past week I’ve also finished a chunky cardi for myself and have started on a poncho for Clare. I need to crochet edging on a knitted vest for my Mum, and keep working on a shawl I’ve started. Then there is the Wool-Eater Blanket I started about a year ago that could do with more work…but I also need to crochet a wrapped vest and some more shawls and and and and….
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Go, go, go Lara. You are the most productive crafter on the planet.
Oh, hello good looking husband! Nice hat!
You’ve been busy with the hookiness! Good work!
Hooking with chunky yarn is so very satisfying!!
Re the extra hexagons – scarf? beanie? a little coin purse? cushion cover? They look like rather lovely hexes, it would be sad to see them sitting in the cupboard where no one can see them!!
Well done Lara, he looks pretty pleased and you are on such a roll
I really want to get some chunky yarn now! Can’t wait to try out the wrap! Love the hexagons. You could always make smaller purses with the spare ones.
Oh yay! Thanks so much for the beanie link. Love that one, it looks great. I’m off to hook one up now.
wow – all those granny’s – make a blanket with the extras, those colours are great!
WOW – I think I might need a bit of chunky crochet in my life too. Inspirational.
You have been my go to for crochet lately! You keep posting new patterns I must try out…this hat will be a christmas gift for the uhbby for sure!
Lara….would you please send me a email….I have a question for you. The hats looks nice on him. Thanks.
no shortage of yarn on the hook in your house … you are so productive. see you next week. I have a couple more patterns I found last week for you.
Love the beanie! So many WIPs and FOs! You’re amazing Lara!