I am the worst ...

... about starting a new project before finishing the one I have already on the hook!

I am still working on the Epic Afghan, but then went back and did some work on an afghan for my son that I started YEARS ago.  Then became bored with that and started a Prayer Shawl.  After all of that, I caught myself looking at bookmark patterns today, I have some serious CADD (Crochet Attention Deficit Disorder)

I have already shown pictures of the Epic Afghan, so here is a pic of my son's afghan

This is the Refreshing Throw, by Red Heart, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/refreshing-throw
You can find the pattern either on the Red Heart Website or on Ravelry.   I am doing his in shades of pink, black and gray.  I let him pick out the colors. 

Anyway, I hope to be able to finish one of the MANY projects by early fall.  Maybe I won't start anymore before then!

Blessings!
Jewell

Prayer Shawl

Just an update on my many, many projects.  The Epic Afghan is still moving along, S L O W L Y!!!  I've also been working on my son's smaller afghan.  But sometimes you just need a "Feel Good" Project.  One that you know is going to turn out great, does not take a long time to complete and you already have all needed yarn :)  My version of the prayer shawl is Lion Brand's Triangular Shawl.  It is very easy to make and always looks great when finished.  Here is the link:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/triangular-shawl-16

I have always loved this pattern, it makes me feel good to make it and feel good to give it to someone that needs it.  They always go to my church family, so that someone in need can feel good too.

Hope you have a "Feel Good" Day!
Jewell

Well it has been quite some time since I have even considered starting another afghan, but now just seemed like the perfect time.  It's called the Bordeaux Matelasse' Afghan by Priscilla Hewitt, and I LOVE it!

Yes, this is definitely an EPIC afghan, but you know, I need Epic Crochet in my life right now !  I am using Red Heart Super Saver in Burgundy and Caron Simply Soft in Bone. 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bordeaux-matelasse-afghan

 Here are the humble beginnings of my Epic Afghan ...
















... Coming soon, Round 4!  :)  Stay tuned ..............

Diversity is the way

I just love teaching, I always learn something new.  This time I learned that just because you CAN do a thing, does not mean that you SHOULD do a thing.

One of my students has some pretty bad arthritis in her hands, and she wanted to learn how to crochet.  So, like a good teacher, she and I sat down and I began teaching her how to crochet.  After the first hour, she had really caught on and was doing great, but her hands were starting to hurt so we stopped.  She informed me that her hands were only a little sore the next day.  That tells me, her arthritis is too advanced to crochet, but never give up! 

My friend has agreed to try loom knitting, so that will be our next adventure this coming Thursday.  I am going to teach her to loom knit.  I believe this will be easier on her hands AND she can easily stop and start her projects without loosing count of stitches or try to remember what row she was on.

We really want to make some chemo caps for our local cancer center, and we are a determined bunch.  If at first you don't crochet, LOOM KNIT!

Blessings,
Jewell

Teaching Once Again!

I am like a 6 year old on Christmas Eve, just crazy with excitement!  Tomorrow will be the first time in several years that I get to teach again.

This first class will be a "Chemo Cap".  I work for a chemo infusion center and all of the completed projects can be donated to the cancer center for the patients.  Also the majority of the cost of the class will be donated to the wonderful and gracious church (Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Greeneville, TN) that is allowing us to use their facilities.

I've had several people tell me, or "advise" me, that I should charge more, or donate less.  I do this because I love crochet, because I want to give, because I love to teach, because I appreciate those willing to learn, because I want to ensure that crochet is carried on as a wonderful family tradition, and because of many, many more reasons. 

I am just so overjoyed that I already have several willing and eager students :)  I am truly blessed to be starting off the New Year, doing things I love with people I hold dear!

Happy New Year!
Jewell