The craft of blogging

Drew over here thinks there is something the rest of us could learn from the craft bloggers (not that I am a theological blogger either) so, in the interest of including something for everyone, and endeavouring to be open-minded and keep on learning, here is my craft post. I actually have lunch with the lovely Ell most weeks and she knits while I crochet and we both chat. At Ell's introduction I have visited the blue blog, and been amazed at how many hats are being prepared for a baby yet unborn.

I recently decided to take up crochet again (and my interest in some of the fine arts seems to surprise those who think I am either completely the outdoorsy, sporting type - the reality is that I am not at all sporting, I just like the outdoors and physical activity, all references to the workings of such things as cricket, rugby ... being completely lost on me, and I perform best in those sports with the least implements involved and the least interaction with members of the opposing team, eg beach volleyball suits me, there's only one ball, no bats, and the other team stays on their side and waits their turn – or completely the bookish type, neither of which is true.) I got my Nana to teach me crochet a few years ago because I decided it was one of those family skills that oughtn’t to be lost. Crocheting tastefully is all about the thing you're making and the colours you're using, in my opinion. Think very carefully before making something you are actually going to wear - scarves and funky hats excluded - and over-utilising autumn tones.

Anyway, what all good craft posts need is a photo, so here's my scarf in progress (with a little piece of my toe and the base of the fan, which made it into the photo). It's just plain old double crochet. I abandoned working any sort of pattern into it, because the wool itself goes from thick to thin consistently (a challenge to my "tension") and varies colour all by itself. If anyone actually wants details on the name of this wool, and the gauge of my hook, well just ask!