When I was younger and my father's mother was still living, she taught me a very enjoyable skill. She taught me to crochet. Once an item is started and your fingers learn the pattern, it is a very relaxing zen like state that you can get into while your fingers produce a very useful item. Whether it be a delicate doilie or a winter scarf or an item of clothing, crocheting is one skill I have never forgotten, no matter how long in between working with it.
I taught myself to knit but the pleasure just was not there. I never made anything useful while knitting. Recently, being that I have been out of work since leaving the trucking industry, I have taken crocheting back up. I have found that now that I am older, my hands tell me about it but that I have more of an ability for creative ideas.
I figured out a nice pattern for a wonderful shawl that I have done twice. One for my mother-in-law for Christmas and one for my mother. I will soon be making another for my other mother-in-law. ( I know, I know. How does one have two mother-in-laws). Very simple. My husband was adopted at a very early age and he found his biological mother several years ago. So I am lucky. I have two mother-in-laws.
Anyway, my husband loves them (the shawls) and said that I ought to make several more, along with the infinity scarves that I make and sell them. Seems like a good idea.
So, here are the shawls:
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The yellow fringed shawl is $60.
I think this would be great for Easter.
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Candy apple fiesta shawl is $75.
This shawl is very plush and luxurious.
I have also winter infinity scarves. These, as with the shawls above can be made custom to order in any color you would like. All infinity scarves are $20.
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Narrow black stripe infinity scarf is $20.
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Wide black stripe infinity scarf is $20.
Well, if you think this might be something you might be interested in, send me an email and we will work out the details. In the mean time, as I complete other items, I will post them as examples of my work. I am not a professional, I do this for the enjoyment of it and hope that I make my grandmother proud. As with all handmade items, there will always be slight imperfections. But I will do the best work I can to make sure you are happy with your item. Thank you.
