Mohair: My current obssession

Mohair yarn demand has skyrocketed greatly this year. What started as a faint advent of a particular fibre last year, turned into great fireworks this winter. All thanks to social media. Of course I wasn't immune; I am elbows deep in making skinny scarves, neckerchiefs and hats. I am not ready to plunge into mohair sweater making, as they take quite a long time, and with two full months of workshops, I need short projects to unwind. 

What are you thoughts on mohair? Yay or nay? 

The Leilani Top - pattern release

What should have been a flower granny cardigan, turned into a cropped top.  

I named this Leilani after the beautiful 3D flowers, gently popping up. Flower grannies have always been my weakness, and I never grow tired of designing new ones. 

For the top I used a cotton blend that is so soft and pleasant, and works like butter.

For the flowers and a couple of rounds of the granny stripe, I used a brand that is (sadly!) discontinued, but the yarn Camilla Batik can jump right in as a substitute, while for the framing color I chose my favourite yarn - Madame Cotton. 

The pattern for this top is in my shops: ravelry, lovecrafts.  

Sunday show off: Crochets I made

Can't tell you the sense of fulfillment when I gathered all my finished crochet pieces together for this shoot. Aside for 5 pieces from these piles, everything was made in December and January. Some are personal items, like the grey mohair bolero for Eva, and a couple of vests for me, some are things I made to sell in my yarn shop, and the rest is to be published with patterns. 

There are several things in various stages of making, so I am going to spend the rest of the day working on some.

How's your Sunday going?

How to make beads with scrap yarn

I made this necklace back in 2012 and I can't believe I still have it! After 14 years, it is still going strong! Back then I was hooked on using my leftover yarn and turn it into beads, and frankly, I kind of miss indulging into this activity. 

However, one of my goals this year is to give a visual life to many of my past projects, so I've already made a video for these woollies if you'd like to try your hand at them. The video is here. 

 

First project of the year

Happy New Year! 

May this one be calmer, kinder, and more fulfilling!

Officially, this is my first project of the year. I love the 1st of January for its calmness; nothing stirs outside, no noise, no hum... Yesterday we happened to have lots of sunshine and my living room was bathed in light and warmth. Cozy and inviting to crochet. So, I started what I planned to be a vest, but seeing how beautifully it grows, I am thinking sweater maybe? 

 

I hope you are having a good and festive start of the year!