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Crocheters love to make things for other people—friends,
family, or charities. I'd say that for every project I make for myself, I make five
or six projects for someone else. And with the holiday season fast approaching
and several friends getting married and having babies, I've gone into overdrive
with crochet projects. When browsing through patterns, I see the perfect
pattern for my mom, my brother, my grandmother, or my best friend's
soon-to-arrive baby boy.
But sometimes it's important to treat yourself to a
crocheted project that's just for you. And
if you select a small project, you can indulge in a more luxurious yarn. We all need a touch of pizzazz in our lives.
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One of my own special projects a couple of years ago was the
Emerald Scarf; with a name like Emerald, this scarf says luxury even before you
crochet the first stitch. This was a perfect travel project, and the delicate
pattern was the start of several crochet conversations as I crocheted the
beautiful lamb's wool (a treasured partial skein of Jade Sapphire Lacey Lamb).
Working with the elegant pattern and butter-soft wool caused the hours of
meetings and a trip to see my family to breeze by.
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A pair of beautifully crafted socks will always add a spring
to your step. Give your own feet a special gift—the Adirondack socks with their
lively color-changing yarn (Universal Yarn Bamboo Sock) and delicate shell
pattern will bring a smile to your face whenever you wear them.
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The richness of the 100% alpaca called for in the Tatiana
Pullover makes it an elegant and luxurious "gift to self." The lacy pattern and
ribbed hem make it a perfect crossover garment you can wear with jeans or dress
up with a skirt.
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I have one pair of Orchard Mitts already. My only complaint
is that I only have one pair. I need a pair for the office, a pair for my coat,
and a pair for my car. These mitts are super quick to crochet and make a great
one-skein project. Whip them up in a solid color or choose a beautiful
variegated yarn.
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So I propose a plan for spoiling ourselves. Dive into your
yarn stash or visit your local yarn store and pick a special skein or ball of
yarn. Don't be afraid to play with cashmeres, merinos, and baby soft wools. Both
silk and bamboo also have an amazing sheen. Or pick your favorite color,
something that makes you smile. After perusing my stash, I found a skein of
Malabrigo worsted in a medley of my favorite colors, earthy blues, pinks, greens
and browns. I'm going to transform it into-you guessed it—the Orchard Mitts.
So
grab that special skein of yarn, your favorite crochet hook, and join us on the
forums; we'll encourage each other in a bit of self-pampering.
Best wishes,
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