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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 08:50:20 AM
My first attempt at crochet came out all wrong. Real loose at the bottom and real tight at the top, so I decided to try again and this is what I came out with. I gave it to my mom for Christmas.
Melanie
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| ZenGoddess |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 2:01:31 PM
Congrats Melanie,
I always think the 1st one of anything I make is for practice.
You have been rewarded greatly with your new gained knowledge - keep going - your doing great!! Your scarf is beautiful!!!
Hugs,
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 1:43:26 PM
I know I had a buggar of a time finding the inside yarn too. At least I didn't wind up too big of a know when I got to the end of the skein.
Melanie
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| chickenjanedoe |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 12:35:07 PM
Very beautiful! I'm working on a custom made dickie for my husband, he said the ones in the stores are to small. Picked up a skein of Homespun by Lion Brand and spent forever trying to find the inside end of the yarn... is there a special trick or do you always have to use the outside strand? I gave up and used the outside strand after an hour. I haven't knit anything in 20 years but had no problem starting right up again. Hubby likes the yarn stash I've aquired since I started to knit and I'm also taking crochet classes at local library. So much fun.
sandy |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 05:00:51 AM
Nothing fancy, Susan. I just tied a knot at the end of each piece to help keep it from coming unraveled and getting all frizzy.
Melanie
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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 9:13:23 PM
Gorgeous! The colors are amazing. Is the fringe braided, or some kind of crochet stitch?
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Dec 28 2009 : 11:51:14 AM
that is beautiful. I just love the vibrant colors
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Dec 28 2009 : 08:12:22 AM
I love it! proud of ya sister!
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| Marcy |
Posted - Dec 28 2009 : 05:56:11 AM
Beautiful. What a great gift! I'm sure your mom is going to think about you every time she puts it on. Thanks for sharing.
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 28 2009 : 05:27:42 AM
Nonsense Channah, I adore the scarf you made for me! It is beautiful! And red is my most favoritest color. I am so happy our weather in IN finally turned cold so I can wear it everyday. If it hadn't been for you and the other ladies encouraging me, I may not have tried again. Thank you!!!
Melanie
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| KathyC |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 8:33:13 PM
Melanie,
The colors are beautiful and I love the long fringe - GREAT job!
Kathy |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 7:43:23 PM
See, I new you could do it!!! It's looks beautiful!! I am sorry that mine is so plain..
Hugs,
Channah
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| Red River Hen |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 6:31:31 PM
Well it is beautiful! I want to learn how, knit ,crotchet any of these! Both my daughter-in-laws do but they say my ADD is to bad to teach me. lol....I once made a pencil sweater :) lol....
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 5:05:16 PM
You are so right Rosemary! Homespun can be very aggravating to work with!
Pam- I think this time around at trying to learn to crochet was number 4. I actually finished something this time and you can tell what it is!! You should definately give it another go.
Melanie
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| AuntPammy |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 1:34:30 PM
Oh wow, that is so pretty. Your mother is very lucky. I have always wanted to learn how to crochet and maybe you are going to be my inspiration to learn!
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| Cowgirl Cocinera |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 1:06:46 PM
Melanie, Great job on this scarf, and the color is really pretty. I love using homespun because it is available in so many beautiful colors. I've made several prayer shawls using it because it's so soft and cozy. Keep up the good work! Dana |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 12:52:42 PM
Good job---maybe I will try again. MB
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 12:15:56 PM
That is really really pretty, great job!!
Nancy Jo
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| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 11:32:18 AM
it is lovely...very pretty colors and great job.
blessings
Tammy
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| dutchy |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 10:25:03 AM
Awesome, loe the colors too. WAY to go girl!
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| weaverchic |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 09:40:11 AM
Congratulations Melanie! As you practice your crocheting techniques you will become more efficient. Look how wonderful your scarf looks! Just think of where you will be going with more projects ....
gerri
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| AmethystRose |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 09:34:12 AM
Melanie, give yourself an extra pat on the back. Homespun has a great color range, but it can be annoying to work with. |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 09:13:30 AM
Thank you ladies!! Mom loves it! I showed my sister first and before I could get out of my mouth it was for mom she was asking if it was for her. Now you know I'm going to have to make another one. LOL
Karen- I used Homespun made by Lion Brand. I found it at Wal-Mart for about $5. I wanted to start with something cheaper, so if I got fed up and quit I wouldn't be out a lot of money. I can't wait to get better so I can splurge and buy some of the yarns from the farmgirls. 
Melanie
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 09:06:44 AM
That is beautiful Melanie! I'm sure your mom loved it and she can brag her daughter made it for her!
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| Karrieann |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 09:02:11 AM
oh my gosh! that is beautiful!!! You did great!!!!!
:o)
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 08:55:59 AM
That is beautiful. Lucky Mom.
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