March craft thread.

That Arabella Shawl is beautiful.  I am about to start a knitted shawl (hoping to finish by Mother's Day).  I'm going to knit the Crystal Lake Shawl using Downton Abbey yarn.  My mom and I are big Downton Abbey fans and her name is Mary so when I give it to her for Mother's Day (assuming I finish it in time, I knit slow), I'm going to tell her that it is the "Lady Mary" shawl.

Currently, I am testing a crochet pattern for a designer (will probably only take me through the weekend) and my sister-in-law requested a Slouchy Hat.  I had to frog it - I was using a different pattern and hated the way the ribbing was coming out (it was a bottom up pattern) - so I am re-starting it using the pattern I linked, which is a top down pattern and I prefer that for crochet (but I like bottom up for knitting - go figure).

I just completed a crochet set that a friend of a friend asked me to make for her.  She selected the colors. I got all the patterns from Raverly (except the afghan, which is a basic granny square).  It is a baby afghan with her name, a little poncho and a princess crown.  I also made a couple of hats just because...
 
    
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lainey I would have thought that pretty shawl was eminently do-able with basic skills. I've not downloaded the pattern but it looks like mainly garter stitch with a bit of yarn overs and slip stitches maybe to make the holey bits. It says there is a video to go with it and I think the pattern is free so why not have a look at both and see how you feel about it?

I'm loving all the Hygges on FB too. I think they all look so pretty. I'm beginning to wish I was doing pinks and greens now instead of autumn colours but too late!

MsKnit maybe blocking will help.

I need to get back to the mindless tedium of a tax return. I quite enjoy some of it but then there are other bits that make me want to stick pins in my eyes so I came here for some respite.

Today I want to try to make a utility apron for a friend who has her first booth at a farmers market tomorrow. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. Hopefully my design is as simple as I think it is.

J

Hang on in there! Every ripple blanket I have made, i always doubt the colours but they turn out ok in the end. Something to do with the overall effect.

I am still working on the Jessica Cardigan. I started it in DK yarn but it was coming up way too big so I ordered some 4ply and have been crocheting like a mad thing all week. Just got to the decreases on the back and it doesn't quite make sense to me so I have messaged the designer. Will see if she responds! And I think I will start working on the sleeves in thr meantime. Now, let's see if I can attach a photo...

gale w that is lovely! I really like your colour combo

(I have UFOs way older than that...)

I finished square #6 of my Christmas blanket. I took photos of all the squares I've completed so far. I'm going to enjoy this blanket when it's done!

Thanks, gale w. I go for my 3rd ultrasound on Monday so maybe I'll get good news. I so want back in my glass room and get a kiln fired up.

The utility apron came together very easily. I dropped it off to her and she loved it.

J

I am just rolling more beads. It is going to be about a month maybe two before I can really do anything ells. I am not a big fan of stopping and starting to make more beads.

I did this Slouchy Hat and it works up very nicely.  I tried the one you've linked, but ended up ripping it out.  I just don't care for crochet ribbing.

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Sorry that's huge oops 🙄

The Cosy Stripe blanket - I made two of these last summer. I like the colors you chose and these blankets keeping getting better as they get bigger. I liked that this was an easy blanket to pick up and put down. My goal last summer was to just get a stripe done every morning as I watched the morning news, but June was incredibly rainy and I ended up getting so much more done. Keep up the good work. You picked a great blanket pattern for someone new to crocheting - easy enough, but interesting enough with all the color changes. You'll end up with a blanket that you love. SaveSaveSaveSave

Knit or crochet? It will also depend a bit on the yarn content - different fibres will have different yardages per 50g.

I'l have a bit of a look on Ravelry, and see if I can get a rough estimate.

From a quick look, it would appear that around 800-900m will get you about the size you want. You'd need to look at the yarn you like and see how many meters are in a ball, and work from there.