Crochet For Autumn & Winter

It’s properly autumn now; the urge to crochet woolly warm things is upon me. I’m starting with accessories for me (this will come as no surprise to those who know me)! Then I have lots of things waiting which will become wintery outerwear for others.

Crochet hat? Crochet scarf? Crochet gloves? I hope so! Sorry, everyone, it’s another handmade Christmas!

Basic Tunisian Crochet

I ordered more Tunisian crochet hooks quite soon after I first tried it a couple of weeks ago. I very quickly spotted a gorgeous looking Tunisian crochet cowl from BHooked. It says it’s the perfect beginner project, and it’s true! I knew it was something I could do with my new skill.

I ordered the same brand of wool used in the original pattern (Lion Brand Wool Ease in Barley and Mustard), and I have to say that it’s perfectly nice. I’ve got no problems with it, and it’ll be lovely and warm because of the wool content. And there is no itch, which is very important when smooshing against a neck.

Tunisian crochet has quite a curl to it. This won’t be an issue once it’s finished. To get a good idea of my progress, I have to hold it flat.  My progress is slow; I’ve found that chunky yarn is not something that can be worked on for long stretches. Achy fingers are a bit of an issue. Also, I hold a Tunisian crochet hook differently, which will hopefully improve with practise.

A New Puff Stitch Hat

To go with my new crochet cowl, I’m making a hat, which is just normal crochet. I’m picking this up when I put down the other. I’m two balls into a three-ball hat. I’ve guessed at three, I think it should just do it, but there probably won’t be much slouch when I’ve finished.

I’m using aran weight yarn; Big Merino by Drops (love Drops!). It’s dense but super soft. I like it and know it’ll be lovely and warm. The pattern for this is sort of made up, but before I started, I looked around on Pinterest and found that there are several patterns that essentially make this hat. Here is my crochet hat board for Pinterest, try the Urban Slouch Beanie.

There had better be enough yarn left so I can make a pompom…