Hippie Chicks

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These two hippie color schemes (Cherry on Top, Evergreen) are perfect for late summer/early fall, and the textures are delightful any time of the year. I love the combinations of colors! In Cherry on Top there is Pomegranate, Raspberry, Peach, Taupe, and Marigold. (Wait, no actual cherry?! 😎) In Evergreen there is Avocado, Hunter Green, Kelly Green, and Grass. The yarn type is "Ferris Wheel," which is a medium weight acrylic that is surprisingly soft, almost velvety. The yarn company calls it "Ferris Wheel" because the colors go round and round. Clever! 🤩 


My two fave patterns: mesh scarf with fringe (in Cherry on Top color scheme), and double ruffle scarf with more fringe (in Evergreen color scheme). So quick and easy to make, as usual. And such colorful fun, as always. The two pieces are very different: (i) one with ruffles (Evergreen), the other without (Cherry on Top), and (ii) one in a mesh pattern (Cherry), the other solid single crochet (Evergreen). Yet, the two pieces are so very similar: (i) fringe'y, (ii) colorful, (iii) gorgeous, (iv) fun! 😎 


Like two hippie sisters, this pair clashes with style, and compliments with color. 😍


Both color schemes work beautifully with my jean jacket.


And together, even better!
Are two scarves one too many? Never! 😎


Both pieces are bulky enough for cool autumn evenings, just layer around one more time. They are both also cool enough for late summer afternoons, just keep it open and unwrapped.





Love those details! Love this texture!





Apart they are lovely, each one its own colorful fun'ly'ness. 😎


Together they are fantastic colorful fun! 😍



Side by side, way too much fun.
What about all rolled into one? Oh, my! 🤩


I can't decide if I love it like this, or if I can't stand it. 


That might be too much color, all at once, even for me. 😎






Multi-Colored + Fringe + Ruffle = Crochet Fun




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