I recently made a hat for a friend, inspired by a whole lot of handspinning and my pal Linda’s book, Crochet Adorned (available on her website or at your local bookstore).

I really dig this book because in addition to the modern, elegant adornment patterns (flowers and medallions and butterflies, oh my!), Linda has also included a stitch dictionary with easy-to-decipher instructions.

Detail of stitchwork:  Combination Crunch (page 136) with the Mini Scallop Edging (page 116).   There are also a couple of rows of basic cluster stitches in there too.  The yarn is composed of my handspun Purple Mountains Majesty paired with Highland Peruvian wool and the Woodland Pixie pattern is my own design.

As an experienced crocheter, I feel challenged but the directions are clear and direct enough that my new-to-crochet friend Kelly Ann can navigate her way through them as well.

Forgive the blurry pics…you know what they say about working with children and animals.

The thing I love about making my upcycled yarn is that it creates a beautiful, unique product that has the personality and strength that wool has demonstrated throughout the ages.  Just right for its intended wearer.

Almost got it…

There’s my girl.

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