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Cherry Blossom Crocheted Cowl

I crocheted this cowl scarf after much frustration trying to knit one on a circular needle... I tried to follow a pattern, but it was just NOT turning out right and was taking FOREVER. I actually started out as a knitter, doing simple things and I loved it, but once I tried crochet and realized I could do bigger stuff way faster, I was "hooked" (hahaha).
It looks really cute on [a human], but I didn't feel like taking pictures of myself this morning, so my dog, Tink had to suffice.
Here it is, in all its glory. I thiiink the brand I used was Caron Spa Yarn, which is 75%, acrylic 25% bamboo. I still have a decent sized ball of the stuff left after this project... I didn't even use a whole skein. It's really slinky and soft, and I'd definitely use it again for wearable stuff!
I made a little cuff to match, though I'm not sure how much I like it on. It only took about 1.5 hours to make, though, applique and beading included, so oh well if it doesn't wear. Maybe I can use it someday for a tiny puppy cowl.

For the cherry blossoms, I cut out 5-petaled flowers from cream colored felt. I stitched and beaded the centers with salmon emroidery floss and salmon seed beads. Then I used the same floss and attached each flower to the scarf with a running stich. Voila!
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5 comments:

  1. ChristiaNovember 14, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I cannot crochet. To save my life, I couldn't crochet a chain. This rocks! You're super duper talented!

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  2. DeeAnnNovember 15, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Oh my gosh that is so pretty. I love the colors and flowers. Tink looks great in it. I am trying to learn how to crochet but dyslexic and left handed is a funny combination. I am slowly learning. :)

    I am one of the Craftster girls. I love your ATC's so I just had to read your blog. I love it. I am LylacFey on the board.

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  3. Tara EthingtonNovember 16, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Coowl. Can't wait to see you so I can wear it! :)

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  4. Yolette Mabilangan CuevasNovember 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    decades from now, i picture myself sitting on a rocking chair with a ball of yarn and a knitting needle. but how? i do not even know how to knit. it's too late to learn. my fingers are stiff already.
    you have nice work, as always.

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  5. malooh trueNovember 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Kiwi, Tink looks lovely in it. I miss her so much. She makes a good model for your wearable arts.

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