I got very irritated when I saw a Joann Fabric add about a yarn I was interested in because of the colors, frustration came when was looking up the yarn specifications gave ounces but no yardage, no weight, but from picture and recommended hook assume worsted weight (4), stated number of scarfs it would make but no scarf size or stitch for this number. Believe it was Caron Jumbo something. In looking at some yarn for projects I have in mind, I am noticing different approximate yards for the same ounce notation depending on brand, so 12 oz means little until I develop an brand's ounce and yard table. Will share when it is done. But on back burner for a bit,
Daughter saw a crocheted reusable Swiffer pad and asked for 1. Working on prototype, have the "pad" done and measured to the mop pad. Slightly smaller to account for stretch and remain on, will work on finishing edges and ends now, Used some scrap acrylic 4 with H hook for prototype. Did the pad in double crochet with single crochet front post alternating 3 and 3 gives the pad a wavy texture. Will do some more in cotton is the design ends up working for her.
Designing a new shawl for Mom, has to be done by end of August when I see her again. Know that sounds like a long time but it will go quickly. Think I have a prototype beginning that will work and I like. Need to do more rows to be sure it will work as it lengthens and the width increases. Then will have the information to graph a filet stitch. Using scrap 3 with I hook, extended double crochet and a wide shell (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc). The H and J hook concepts didn't work out. The Shawl will be made using Mandala/Unicorn (#3) yarn.
Progress will be reported as I proceed.
Happy Crocheting
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