Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Yarn Along

 
I am a woman on a mission this week, using the Sara Huntington's pattern in Issue 28 of Simply Crochet I have completed the frilled neckerchief.  It is worked in rows and then a ruffle added at the end.  I am quite pleased with the overall effect. 
 


 
I didn't use the yarn recommended by the pattern but I think it was a good result anyway and looks quite stylish.  The yarn is so soft and a mixture of vibrant colours so it will bring to life a plain jumper or jacket come the Autumn. 
 
I have also crocheted up a scarf using a Rachelle Blondel pattern.  It was so simple and quick to make up and has such a lovely chunky texture.  All that it needs is some lace to finish it off. 
 
 
I love the vintage feeling that this portrays.
 

 
Decisions, decisions I can't decide which trim to use...
 
I would definitely use both patterns again they are both quite stylish and simple to crochet up, the one with the vintage trim is such a quick make taking one evening to do.   
 
I have been a little remiss on the reading front and have only managed a few pages here and there this week.  I am still reading The Snow Geese.
 
I am joining Ginny over at Small Things for the weekly yarn along, why not pop over and see what everyone else has on there hooks/needles.  gsheller.com
 
See you soon.
 
 





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39 comments:

  1. azwoolgirl27 May 2015 at 05:47

    Beautiful projects and the lace is scrumptious!

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  2. Maths Munyip27 May 2015 at 05:50

    Really beautiful Mama!!!!

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  3. Shirley-Ann27 May 2015 at 06:12

    I love your frilled neckerchief. It's so pretty and will be a wonderful accessory in winter.

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  4. karen27 May 2015 at 06:21

    beautiful work and fast too! Love the colors :)

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  5. Tiny Toadstool Cottage27 May 2015 at 06:22

    Love your neckerchief - what gorgeous colours!

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  6. Christine27 May 2015 at 06:29

    Very pretty work! I love both lace trims! You could use a layer of each!

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  7. Unknown27 May 2015 at 06:52

    Your frilled neckerchief is gorgeous, what yarn is that if I may ask? It looks so wonderfully squishy :)
    x

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    1. mamasmercantile27 May 2015 at 08:05

      I haven't kept the wrapper but it was Monsoon yarn, 25% wool and 75% acrylic. It was soft and squishy and draped wonderfully.

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  8. Lisa27 May 2015 at 07:35

    Gorgeous! The colors are so rich.

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  9. Miss 27 May 2015 at 07:43

    you are like a real machine, you crochet so fast! love the blue colour, with the white trim it will be gorgeous!
    Miss

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  10. Becki27 May 2015 at 08:44

    Beautiful colors! And yes - that will make a wonderful scarf when it turns chilly.

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  11. Nancy Chan27 May 2015 at 08:58

    I love the neckerchief. That is a beautiful mixture of colours.

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  12. kathy b27 May 2015 at 08:59

    Love your ruffled shawl! Beautiful choice of yarns

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  13. Janet27 May 2015 at 09:23

    The neckerchief is such lovely colours. You have been busy this week. The weather here in Liverpool is cold and wet so I could do with something warm and snuggly for my neck.

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  14. Jennifer Hays27 May 2015 at 10:30

    Your scarf is gorgeous. Those are just the kind of colors I love.

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  15. Frugally challenged27 May 2015 at 10:37

    That lace is gorgeous and either would look wonderful on that lovely blue scarf

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  16. Ranee @ Arabian Knits27 May 2015 at 10:38

    Your work is lovely! I would use the larger, lighter colored lace for the edging on that scarf, myself.

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    1. Ranee @ Arabian Knits28 May 2015 at 08:11

      Also, I couldn't find that scarf pattern on Ravelry. How could I purchase it?

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    2. mamasmercantile28 May 2015 at 08:44

      It was a pattern from an edit of the simply crochet magazine that came with issue 16. Hope that helps.

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  17. steph27 May 2015 at 11:24

    what great colors!!!

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  18. Sarah27 May 2015 at 11:42

    Wow, those are really beautiful! I agree that the scarf has a very vintage feel to it!

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  19. Amy at love made my home27 May 2015 at 13:20

    What wonderful crochet! Beautiful laces too!! xx

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  20. Laura Smith27 May 2015 at 13:37

    The yarn works really well with the triangular shape. It should be so cozy to wear!

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  21. Laura Smith27 May 2015 at 13:37

    The yarn works really well with the triangular shape. It should be so cozy to wear!

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  22. Gill - That British Woman27 May 2015 at 14:40

    I agree lovely colours. My goal this year was to either learn to knit or crochet. I started with the knitting, and hope to conquer crochet next year.

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  23. Henny Penny27 May 2015 at 17:48

    Honestly, that neckerchief is absolutely beautiful! Is there anything you can't do? :)

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  24. Teresa Kasner27 May 2015 at 19:24

    I love your frilled neckerchief.. you're right, it's very stylish and I bet you'll get lots of admiring glances and interested comments from people when you wear it! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  25. Chickpea28 May 2015 at 00:15

    What a lovely neckerchief, gorgeous colours!

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  26. Anna28 May 2015 at 03:17

    A really beautiful neckerchief !!! With lovely colours !!!
    Have a nice day !
    Anna

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  27. EMMA28 May 2015 at 04:50

    Love the idea of a crochet scarf with a lace trim!!

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  28. Debby Ray28 May 2015 at 05:31

    Love this beautiful scarf! I wish I could crochet!

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  29. Anonymous28 May 2015 at 05:54

    Supercute scarf!!!

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  30. kristieinbc28 May 2015 at 07:29

    I love the neckerchief! The scarf is lovely as well! I think the lace with the smaller motif would work the best with the scarf, but either would be very nice.

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  31. Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm28 May 2015 at 08:04

    I like them both. And for trim my eye kept going the scallop edge one. Love the colors in your neckerchief.

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  32. Lucy Bowen28 May 2015 at 12:10

    Lovely, and I think the yarn works perfectly. I would choose the smaller motif pattern.

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  33. Anonymous28 May 2015 at 12:15

    Lovely! The colors look so rich. :-)

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  34. CathieJ28 May 2015 at 14:57

    Great crocheted items!

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  35. Mama Gone Green28 May 2015 at 15:19

    fun!

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  36. Deborah Montgomery28 May 2015 at 18:01

    Very pretty! Love those rich jewel tones.

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