Under Color Crochet

  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 croch...

I love earth tones! Especially when it includes sparkle. 😍 Darn, the sparkle doesn't show up well in these photos, but I promise it is there. This yarn has a thread of metallic gold running through it, and it adds a beautiful glimmer to an already gorgeous texture.  This yarn is called Shawl in a Cake, and the official name for the color scheme is "Namaste Neutrals." A lot of yarn companies call these delicious color schemes "Neutrals," and I simply have to disagree. There is nothing neutral about chocolate, caramel, coffee, and cream. Please! 😉   This yarn is so wonderful to work with, I keep working with it. 😎 Around this same time last year, I posted the little project of pieces called  Sand Sparkle . At that time, I was keeping it small and simple... oh, how times have changed! 😎 Just the fringe in these two caramel mocha pieces added up to more yarn used than the sandy sparkly project. Say "yes!" to fringe fest! I love the little solar system...

  This colorful trio of scarves was relaxing and fun to make. I followed the same easy mesh pattern for all three, using bargain yarn and a size J crochet hook. The cozy colors played out so pretty, I kept wanting to make another one. Above (from left to right) you can see the color schemes of Woodsy, Fall, and Artist Print. Great names for great color schemes! Love the texture! Bargain yarn isn't a favorite for many people, but I think it sometimes gets a bad wrap. I do love the luxury of high end yarn, too, but I'm not snobby when it comes to having a little colorful fun. 😘 Love how the multi-colors play out in the mesh pattern! I made each one a little bit different length, so that I could see how it all stacked up. These pieces are all durable, so sturdy with an extra row between the mesh. Perfect for everyday wear, and keeping warm. Lots of colors, but nothing fancy, no ruffles or sparkle. I did put a little bit of fringe on the Fall scarf, because it just seemed right. ...