yarn stash update

I've just added several balls of Kid Mohair by Filatura Di Crossa in breathtaking teal as well as several more of Premiere by Classic Elite Yarns in a lovely spring green hue.

I'll be using these yarns to make Doris Chan's Chrysanthemum Tea Shawl and Irish Mist Stole.

I'm working with the Premiere yarn now and love, love, love the way it feels. I'm on the third round of this shawl now and it's working up so quickly I'm envisioning gifting it to several people for Christmas. I might be underestimating this large shawl (not to mention my general lack of free time in the holiday season) though. Regardless I plan on gifting this green gem to myself.

New rule for this holiday season: pamper yourself, let the elves deal with everyone else.

Darling Clementine

Darling Clementine is what I've named this little shawl. The colours in this variegated yarn remind me of the leaves and blooms of one of my favorite fruits. And of course there's the folk song which always brings a smile to my face.

I've based Darling Clementine on the vintage design pictured below (oh how I adore vintage patterns) originally published by Bernat in 1975. I opted for a light cotton yarn (Patton's Grace) instead of the bulky weight yarn suggested in the pattern. I also omitted the suggested fringe for a simple single crochet edging.

I'm pleased with the light weight airy feel of this shawl. It's the perfect weight for surviving the addiction to air conditioning in Texas.

and so the crochet blog is christened

The Moirae, often called The Fates in Greek Mythology, were the white robed personifications of destiny and controlled the metaphorical thread of one's life from birth to death - and beyond. Said to be the daughter of Nyx (Night), feared even by the gods, and offered locks of hair by the brides of Athens the three fates by name are: (1) Clotho, who spun the thread of life from from her distaff onto her spindle; (2) Lachesis, who measured the thread of life allotted to each person with her measuring rod; and (3)Atropos, the cutter of the thread of life who chose the time and manner of each person's death.

Clothos, Lachesis, and Atropos, were said to appear at an infant's side three days after its birth to determine its destiny. In similar fashion my current project will be unveiled here in three days time.