One of the amazing aspects of going part time is that I am
able to be more involved in my children’s after-school activities. About two to three times a year the
school provides superb after school enrichment classes. The programs range from
Karate and Zumba, sciences programs and crafts.
I was so excited I was chosen be a volunteer in the crochet
class. While I have been knitting for the past few years, I have never learned
how to crochet. Now was the time! I hopped right on YouTube and started learning.
My first project was a bit ambitious but my son was thrilled with the Pikachu
hat I made for his Halloween Costume.
While it is not perfect, I
could do better now, I thought I did a decent first job.
Since then I have made several other hats and a couple throw
blankets. This past week I have been cranking out the ear warmers.
With trying to lead a healthier life style, Lego and I
started the C25K program. (There is a free app for your IPhone.) Because of the cold New England weather
I needed something to protect my ears. I hate wearing hats while running; I
find that my head gets too warm with a hat, but I need protection for my ears.
Nothing worse then that cold burning sensation from leaving them unprotected.
The ear warmers come in so handy for that. Plus I can use up left over yarn and
they are so simple to make. What a perfect combination!
Both ear warmers were crocheted using an H hook and bulky
yarn. For the tan one I chained 50 and did a slip stitch in the first chain
creating a circle. I then did 5 rows of double crochet, chaining 2 at the end
of each round. 50 chains were a little too many and it is a little loose. The
black and white one was created chaining 45 and single crocheting 11 rounds
with a single chain at the end of each round. This one is the perfect fit.
What projects have you been working on? Have you tried a new
craft?
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