My All Done posts feature a project that finishes off a fabric or material that would otherwise get hoarded or unused. I have achieved this heady outcome 23 times! Today I found six squares of crochet from my Summer dress make.
After I made the dress, and whilst on holiday, I found it to be too long so I removed three squares from the front and three from the back. The length was much better on me but this double run of three squares was hiding in the bottom of my knitting bag. I decided to make a quick Christmas present by joining them.
There were two remaining balls from Wool and the Gang. I made three more squares, added it to the run, then double crocheted two rows to neaten the edges. There was still nearly a whole ball left so I embarked upon a subtle shell border to use it all up.
The yarn is 100% Tencel, this is a super soft sustainable yarn made from eucalyptus trees which is perfect for use around your neck because it creates a silky delicious drape. It is lovely and long.
This gift is for my next door neighbour. She is so good to me with babysitting when I want to go to my dance class when bloke is on a night shift. I taught her to crochet about four years ago and she threw herself into it but she had to stop because she had problems with her dexterity. She really deserves this.
I love seeing what everyone is making for Christmas presents. Let the making begin...
Jo xxxx
It's gorgeous, Jo. And a lovely way to say thank you to your lovely neighbour. X
ReplyDeleteShe is a lucky woman, your neighbour! Lovely scarf Jo. I have a tercel t-shirt and love it, soft and it drapes well, too. Have a good week. xx
ReplyDeleteP.S. the purple pen does not always disappear completely but it comes off with the eraser side of an erasable dried out pen I have. Sometimes though it vanishes so quickly that I can't keep up with the stitches
Lovely gift Jo and a quick make always worthwhile. Thanks for the link for the knitting wraps I have actually managed to print it out this time.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Jo, and such a thoughtful gift for your neighbor. She sounds like a gem.
ReplyDeleteShe is a very lucky woman, such a beautiful gift. Impressive labels.
ReplyDeleteFabulous gift, it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJo, your neighbour will love it, what a kind person you are. I am currently knitting a jumper for my son, it was on his wish list which he gave me last week, eeeeek! wonder if i will have time to complete it or whether it will be under the tree half finished with an IOU. I am determine this year not to stress so if it is not finished, I will not panic!!!! regards Selma x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift! Wouldn't the world be a much nicer place if everyone helped their neighbours and people made gifts for each other? x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scarf and a beautiful thought, Jo. Your neighbor is sure to treasure both. And I like the ice-cream blanket from the previous post as well. A great beginning to the season.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Unanimous...a lovely gift for a lovely lady from another lovely lady, Jo. Thanks for the link and for the description of the yarn, a kind I have never used, but now would for the right project. xx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely Jo, and such a wonderful gift to give. Send it my way please!
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