Scarf for my husbands's Grandmother

I asked my Grandmother-in-law if she would like something handmade for Christmas. She requested a red scarf to go with her white coat. At 84 she is still a vamp and I hope she will like this scarf I have crocheted for her. Most of the scarf is crochet in pure wool but for the ruffly edges I have used alpaca for some extra softness.

The flowers are simply a long chain and then double crocheted two times into the same stitch on the way back. When you have doble crocheted twice in each of the chain stitches then break off a fairly long end and sew into a flower. I used an invisible thread to sew them onto the scarf.

I am not the only industrious little elf in our house. My little ones can either be found outdoors sledding on the 1/2 inch of snow we have on the ground (Yippee for snow!!! A half inch is about all you need when you are determined to sled! It also makes these shortest days of winter seem ever so much brighter!) or inside doing some project or another. One favorite seasonal game is pretenting to be santa and giving out presents or stockings. I think I got 3 stockings and 3 gifts today!

Another fun activity (mind you also a bit dangerous - my mom really hates this one) is dripping candles. Sebastian and Lilly can sit in deep concentration for ages making countless wax ornaments.

All you need are long candles of various colors, a glass of water, a lighter or matches. Please keep a bucket of water, a blanket, and an adult handy just in case something should light on fire. (Seriously, an adult needs to be right there at all times - just like when the kids go swimming.) Light a candle and drip it onto the water. A fine layer of wax will quickly form. You can use different colors to make unique designs. When the wax is the desired thickness allow it to cool slightly and then remove. Poke a hole in the wax with a needle twisting carefully. String up the ornament and hang in a sunny window!

Comments

[Mai]

Hello! Sorry for the very late answer:( I`ve been very busy with my litte online-shop Ihan Pieni Putiikki. You visited in my blog, thank you for that:) , and asked if I want to be your swap pantner. I would love to do a swap with you! Please contact me?

[Tonje]

Ooooohhh.... I remember doing those wax drippings when I was little... Had forgotten all about that. Thanks for reminding me. I think I'll have to find some candles now and do that with Maja.

I just LOVE your red scarf. It looks so warm and cosy. And the flowers are just the cutest.... Lucky grandmother! I'm sure she'll be pleased.

[Melissa]

What a lovely scarf! Wow, it looks complicated with all the roses. Was it really difficult?

[Joanna]

wow! it looks comfy and pretty. i like that red. don't the kids look serious. i just may have to try this one with the kids, i think they'd really like it if they're anything like i was when i was a kid.

[Sol Stensland]

Beautiful scarf!

[Merruli]

My first comment, didn't seem to get through..
Lovely scarf, those flowers make it especially stand out. I want to give you and your blog a " you are an amazing blogger" award. You can get the award picture from my blog. Part of the fun is listing seven random facts about yourself and then passing it forward.

[lucykatecrafts]

thank you for your very kind comments on my blog : )

i love that scarf, lovely shade of red.

[Louise]

What a beautiful scarf, and I love that she wanted red!

[French Knots]

I hope someone makes me a lovely red scarf when I'm 84!

[melissa]

fantastic scarf! your grandmother-in-law must have a wonderful sense of style. happy christmas to you and your family, emily!

[sheree]

I have enjoyed seeing all your beautiful handmade gifts and all the Christmas cheer around your house!

This red scarf is so perfect and how cool that at 84 your grandmother in law will be wearing it!!

Sheree