I’ll admit it. I’ve been doing a LOT of crocheting lately. Like, almost exclusively crocheting. First, I nearly completed, then completely ripped out the Lacy Leaf Shrug. Then I completed and loved the Chanson en Crochet. Now, I’m working on (and have nearly completed) the Short ‘n’ Sweet from The Happy Hooker, and Victoria picked out several colors of Reynold’s Saucy Sport to become a granny-square inspired halter top.
What’s wrong with me??? Am I ill? Don’t tell anyone I said this, but I’m really having fun with this! Except for the slight pain in my right hand after I’ve been crocheting for a few rows. Not so much when I’m using wool, but cotton can really hurt after a while. I picked up a Handeze Glove yesterday, but it didn’t really seem to help. I think because the pain is actually in my thumb and forefinger, not my hand. Oh well…maybe it will go away with more experience.
So what does it take to pull a die-hard knitter out of a crochet jag? How about Mystery Stole 3? That’s right! Melanie is doing it again. I had heard of the mystery stole in the past, but never participated until now. After looking at Melanie’s website, I couldn’t resist. Her shawls are gorgeous (and I really couldn’t resist purchasing the pattern for Scheherazade, last year’s Mystery Stole). But, knitting that will have to wait until after this year’s stole is complete. After reading the guidelines and suggestions, I decided on my yarn and knit a swatch:
The yarn is Jaggerspun Zephyr in, I think, Steel. The yarn was given to me, so I’m not entirely sure about the color. I used size 4 Clover Bamboo circular needles. I definitely want to add beads, but I need to make a trip to the bead store. I’m thinking silver. But something darker might be better. We’ll see.
Does this mean my crochet kick is over? Probably not. I will very likely finish the Short ‘n’ Sweet this evening. And Victoria has her heart set on the halter top. However, my excitement about MS3 is a good thing. It means I really do still like knitting.
