The Queen is Done!

I was thinking about crocheting a seat cover for the back of this chair actually. I feel like it wouldn't be so hard for me to do. I could do it like an afghan, but measure the chair and then join the work on two sides. Thanks for the idea!

@ScribbledAdNauseum You're welcome young lady, just a very small version of your lovely afghan.

@kobesbuddy Yes, now I just need to think about the color I want to use. This chair is a turquoise color, so maybe I will use purple.

@ScribbledAdNauseum yarn is so hard to find lately. The few times I ventured into Walmart, I found the shelves to be nearly empty. There is a t-shirt yarn that I found to make ties for masks with. It is heavy, but more for placemats or throw rugs. You could make your own using old t-shirts and making the cut smaller so the yarn will be thinner. I like Lion Brand yarns for bulky yarns. Some are really soft and I have used them for scarfs too.

@ElusiveButterfly I noticed that walmart.com didn't really have any. I haven't gone into walmart in a long time. I used to go to three different grocery stores to get the most out of the money I spent, but now it's just my most local grocery store. I've considered making yarn out of tshirts actually, since I've got a lot of clothes that I want to donate. The problem is that I don't have a lot of t-shirts. Most of my shirts are different / thinner material. I like Lion Brand Hometown USA. I bought Wool Ease Thick And Quick because it was recommended for a blanket tutorial I was following a couple of months ago, but I don't really like the yarn. I think it pills too easily.

Thank You. I need to remember to give myself more tail to weave in. I have a habit of making it shorter which doesn't work out too well for me. I have hooks coming from Joann's (if they ever ship it!) and so I'll be graduating to hooks again soon. Going to need to get #4 yarn though. I want to try a granny square as I love them so much. I am going to try to find a variegated yarn and make a simple blanket for my friends. Do you know of any brand that has a nice pretty variegated yellow by chance? Something in the bulky weight category?

I would recommend Jayda In Stitches if you ever do want to learn. She does pretty good tutorials. I find it relaxing. I've now graduated on to using hooks and have to get used to that.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Congratulations!

Thank You. Yes I am happy with it. My mother crocheted, and I tried to learn years ago but I gave up. Now I am trying again and more proud because of it.

Thank You. The charcoal color has grown on me. At first I didn't like it, but I think it goes well with the toucan grey / yellow color.

@DianneN Ah, I have not watched HGTV in many years. I was fond of Love It or List it for awhile though.

@ScribbledAdNauseum It's perfect! They have showing a lot of those colors on HGTV. lol

Thank you. That is so sweet of you to say. I love doing this and it makes me feel closer to my mom as well. I feel like I am going to become very addicted to it too. I've already crocheted two afghans and am in the process of another! Each with different stitches so I can have a useful practice item.

@LindaOHio Yes, I am going to practice - practice - practice and make some kitchen crochet stuff for my friends for Christmas, perhaps also a blanket. I haven't decided & really it depends on whether I will be able to afford the yarn I need.

@ScribbledAdNauseum They make lovely gifts.

Thank you. I am practicing so that when I gift my friends with blankets, they will be high quality and something I am proud of. It also makes me feel closer to my mom, who loved to crochet.

@LadyDuck Thank You. As I've told on mylot before, I have several of the things she crocheted. I just found another that had been put in another room. It's a simple coaster in pink and blue. I think those were two of her favorite colors to crochet in.

@ScribbledAdNauseum This is so sweet.

Thank You! That's nice of you to say.

Actually, I used the double crochet stitch which makes it more of a summery blanket. I used it last night and as very comfortable.

@ScribbledAdNauseum I see. It sounds really good.

@ScribbledAdNauseum I know how to crochet but I have not crocheted a blanket. I mostly crocheted centerpiece for the table.

Thank you, that is so nice of you to say. I feel silly for waiting so long before I tried crocheting again. Now I am just eager. It's very relaxing for me.

@CarolDM Yes I agree. I manufacture stress and anxiety like it's my job, so something that will relax me is a big bonus.

@ScribbledAdNauseum That is so important, to find something that relaxes you.

This was just a happy accident. The grey / neon green is actually one skein called Toucan from Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.

@ScribbledAdNauseum