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TEMPTING ADS – THIRD INSTALLATION

October 30, 2009 by jd wolfe

Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.

Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns.  They have only a few crochet offerings compared to knit, but this one is nice in that they picture a wide selection of suggested color combinations.  That’s always helpful to me.

Calliope Blanket from Kaleidoscape Yarns  (www.kyarns.com)

Calliope Blanket

Calliope Blanket

http://www.kyarns.com/product/berroco-comfort-dk-calliope-blanket-knitting-kit/baby-blanket-knitting-kits

Want to know what’s special about alpaca yarn?  Learn all about alpacas and their yarn at:

alpacawithatwist.com

alpacawithatwist.com

www.alpacawithatwist.com

After alpaca, maybe you want to learn about yaks?  I now know more than I ever thought I would about yaks – but best of all is the yarn they produce.  Here’s a yak:

yak  1009

And, here’s the yarn produced from yak hair:

bijou yak yarn  1009

http://www.bijoubasinranch.com/BBR%20YPfiber.htm

What else is new??

Not sure I completely understand this concept, but it’s interesting.  Apparently, www.knittingdenise.com offers a set of interchangeable hooks/needles, including cables.  Interested?  Sadly, all the free patterns appear to be knit.  But, the concept still intrigues me.   Check it out here:

www.knittingdenise.com

www.knittingdenise.com

http://www.knitdenise.com/pages/new-crochet-hooks

Stay tuned for the final installation of my Tempting Ad Reviews coming out soon!

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Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.

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