Stashbusting 2014

One of the things I consistently mean to do is be more productive in various ways, but manage to procrastinate even in things that I want to do. So I am trying to get back into the habit of making more things. I have quite a decent stash of yarn and can make a lot of projects from it, which is one thing I hope to start working on more.

This past week, I have been on a crochet kick. I think because it's still a newer craft for me than knitting it holds some interest in getting to learn new things and experiment with the different forms it has to offer. I'd like to delve into some knitting techniques I haven't tried before more, as well. For now, here are some of my creations.

For this hat, I used this Gumdrop Slouchy Hat pattern. I only had one ball of the main yarn and was running short so decided to use some coordinating gray yarn for the last few rounds around the band of the hat. (Also I am wearing the Mario shirt made by my friend Amanda at Dustbunny Paradise).

This next project I started a few months ago and sat unfinished, so I decided to pick it up and complete it.

This pattern is the Brain Waves Beanie. I like the result of this pattern and may end up using it again with different yarns and colors.

Finally, I made this hat from pattern Phannie. I liked the original red of the hat in the pattern and had a skein of red Ella Rae classic wool in my stash that was perfect for it.

I have been up to some more crocheting besides that as well, to be shared at another time.