What's your favourite crochet stitch?

This week I've been trying out some crochet spike stitches for the Next Steps in Crochet course, for when we are ready to start classes again. It's a simple stitch to do but very effective.

I've been making a market bag with some yarn I found in my stash. It's a cotton yarn and a bit rough for handwarmers. I'm using a 3.5 mm hook to get a tight stitch - I think it's DK! I bought the yarn at a wool show but sadly the label has come off so I'm not sure of the yarn content or origin. A lesson to learn I think, try and keep hold of your labels.

I've made good progress on the Lily of the Valley cardigan I'm knitting for my friend. If you want to follow my progress in more detail hop over to the Woolly Hat Client group on Facebook.

Cardigan pattern by Marie Wallin, published Rowan Magazine 63 using Summerlite 4 ply 100% cotton and Kidsilk Haze for the trim.

Celebrating vegan yarn

It was Vegan Day on 1 November so today I’m sharing with you some vegan yarns I’ve been using for various projects. You may have used some without realising such as cotton but there are some unusual ones such as banana yarn. Yes really!

I’ve finished my Tunisian crochet vest which will be a present for my friend and I’ve used a cotton linen mix from Rowan Yarns. All I have to do is tie up the loose ends.

There will be lots of loose ends tonight as I will have my final learn to crochet class where we will be tackling granny squares.