Pockets on Scarves... Great Idea!!!

Hello All,

Still BAMFing it up and done with my pocket scarves. So I'm in the process of moving and getting things together. Life is Hard man! I HATE moving with a fiery, bloody passion that burns with the intensity of a trillion suns. Solar flares and all can tell you the extent of my hatred for moving.

So on to the pocket scarves!!! I was trying this pattern and GOD it was pretty. Problem was, I made the thing too damn wide. I didn't want to unravel it like I do the other things, so I revamped the pattern and made a pocket. The idea stuck and a scarf was born! It's currently up for grabs because I didn't make it for anyone in particular. I'll let it go for $15.

The first scarf entitled "Gray" looks like this:

The pattern in a spiked stitch in multiples of 5. I used Red Heart Super Saver in Black and White with Michael's exclusive Loop & Threads Impeccable in True Gray. The result is a little stiff but It is quite lovely to look at. All it needs is a good washing to soften it right on up. I'll do all of that before I send or deliver it to the buyer. It took me a while to finish due to my work schedule picking up a lot. I finished it though and I'm so proud of it.

It's done in two separate pieces and the sewn together in the middle. I wanted to make sure the pattern was identical on both ends. It turned out better than I could have hoped. Take THAT Target!!!

After I finished the "Gray" Pocket Scarf, I loved the idea so much that I started another. This one took me less than a week and I worked on it for four hours straight one day while just waiting around. That really got me over the hump and I finished a few days later. This one isn't going to remain a scarf for long though. I'm going to continue the pattern and make it into an afghan. I figure some lovely girly girl will adore it. This is the scarf version here:





As you can see, the colors are way brighter than what I'm used to working with or wearing. I can't honestly see myself sporting this ensemble. It's amazingly pretty to me. The pictures honestly don't do it justice. The Iris is a jewel toned purple that is deep and rich, while the Watermelon is a bright and vibrant pink. It's a really hot pink that stands out in a real pop of color. I'm not so brave as to wear such an eye-catching accessory, but I'm sure that there are plenty of women that would.

I really enjoyed making this item. Everyone at work kept walking by and telling me how good the scarf looked. I even got some requests for lessons and items. If I'm not careful I'll have more things to do that I can keep up with. My work schedule gets really hectic. Plus we have this big kitchen sale... again.

For this scarf I used some of the stash I had on hand. The Iris, Watermelon, and Black worked up really easily. The Caron Simply Soft is some of the prettiest yarn I've worked with on the lower end of the price spectrum. It works up soft and silky and makes me smile at the array of stunning jewel toned colors available. I even find ones I've never seen. "Celestial" is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. I can't wait to get more and to work up something. I have a book that I got for 50% off from Joanns back in January that has Caron Simply Soft patterns all through it. They are truly some great ones too. I usually can't look though a book and say I HAVE to have it because I want to do more than maybe 1 or 2 of the patterns. This book is different. I took one look and was interested. As I thumbed through it, each page was a WOW! I really want to make that. Had to have it. It was decided then and there. I used my coupon on it and $19.99 became $10!

 

 
I wore the Marble Nails to work and sure enough people started complimenting them. It makes me smile when people enjoy my art. It makes me cringe when people get too friendly and grab/touch me without asking. Anyway, the appreciation is wonderful just the same.

Look Out for more Crafty Shenanijinks by yours truly Jennifer M!

Until Then... Color Life Outside the Lines