my creative space: grandma's scarf

Oh dear... grandma's scarf had to be re-done, I found using a size 4.0mm crochet needle was making the crochet really tight and a bit stiff... not soft and snugly like I had imagined! So I tried a size 7.0mm crochet needle but that didn't work, it ended up being way too loose! I'm now using a size 5.5mm crochet needle and I'm really happy with how the crochet looks and feels! If I had loads more the wool I would have done something else with the old crochet but I needed that wool for grandma's scarf no. 2! So I had to unravel it **boo hoo boo hoo** all that hard work rolled up into 2 balls of wool within minutes... arghhhh...oh well!!

old tight scarf  and new & snugly scarf

1 ball unravelled and new scarf

2 balls unravelled and new scarf

It just amazes me how much wool goes into crocheting a scarf...I can't believe that was two balls of wool in that bit of scarf... amazing!! I know this is a bit sad/daggy but I timed how long it took me to crochet 1 line.. 5 mins (going fast) - I counted how many rows I have already done from the center back of the scarf  - 45 rows, which means it has taken me approx 3 hours and 45min (probably more) so I am now starting the other side - 45 rows and 3 hours an 45 mins to go... woo hoo!

ps. I'm loving every minute making something lovely for my grandma :)

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18 comments:

  1. LeelaBijouJune 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I love the colour you chose for the scarf, pretty work! :)

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  2. JillJune 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Always hard when you have to unravel or unpick something and start again - but it's worth the effort in the end - the scarf looks lovely and snuggly now!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  3. LionessLadyJune 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Dont get disheartened - you are clearly much happier with your new version!

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  4. YanaJune 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    lovely work :)

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  5. AmberJune 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    It's amazing how long something takes when you actually add up the time. But it's all about enjoying the process!

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  6. belinda marshallJune 30, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    it's looking beautiful and worth all those hours!!

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  7. Norma BennettJune 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Reminds me of the Goldilocks story - "Grandma, this hook is too small, this hook is too big, but this hook is just right!" - and she'll love you for making it all nice and snuggly :)

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  8. Kelly @ Polkadot LaneJune 30, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    It would have been heartbreaking to undo your work, but you want to be happy with the finished product, first and foremost. Soft & snuggly is definitely the way to go, and it's looking beautiful.

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  9. AmyJune 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Love the colour!

    I am trying to teach myself how to crochet, so that scarf would probably tak me weeks to finish :-P

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  10. tartankiwiJune 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I feel your pain! Both the experimenting with different sizes of needles, and the unravelling.
    You've chosen a great colour and it looks like all your hard work will be more than worth it :-)

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  11. yardage girlJune 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Gorgeous colour and texture. Sometimes starting again is the best thing ... in hindsight!

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  12. Pink RonnieJune 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Nice work Lamina! You're such a handy one!
    Ronnie xo

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  13. ElisabethAndréeJuly 1, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Your scarf looks pretty good to me.
    Maybe you can see the creation process more as an adventure that you like to bring to a good ending, instead of counting the time. Crocheting is more relaxing that way....and if your scarf is ready you may be proud. Good choice of color and nice stitch pattern.
    Do not give up!

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  14. lamina@do a bitJuly 1, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Thank you everyone for your lovely comments xxx

    Elisabeth - Thank you :) I am really enjoying the process and actually I'm not really counting the time :) I was just curious how long it might take and also making sure I was going to be able to finish it before grandma's birthday... there is nothing better than making something for my grandma :)

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  15. planettreasuresJuly 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I hate having to undo stuff!
    But it will be worth it, it looks so pretty and - well- lacey!

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  16. Sam FindlayJuly 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    it is so upsetting when you have to undo something but it looks so good now and will be totally worth it in the end!

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  17. june at noonJuly 3, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    It's got very pretty texture to it.

    I think I end up knitting instead of crochet sometimes simply because it takes less yarn!

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  18. nicoleJuly 3, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    ha ha i totally do the same thing! make estimations of how long things will take me to make, i never write them down though so i can never work out how bad my math is!
    it'll look so nice when it's done! such a lovely pattern!!

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