Big Batch of Neckwarmers

Here's another batch of cozy neckwarmers (since it's moving toward getting a little cooler again).

Oh, this purple is gorgeous. It's Yarn Bee Princess in Tapestry. The photo doesn't do justice to the beautiful crystal-cut purple buttons. I really loved this one.

This copper color is a discontinued Lion Brand Lion Suede in Canyon with gold buttons.

This is Red Heart Shimmer. I like the subtle sparkle to it. 

This is also Red Heart Shimmer, but it is crocheted with two strands and held closed with the gorgeous pin.

Yarn Bee Infatuation. Seriously fuzzy and soft yarn.

The buttons are sort of pearl-like with a silver/pewter edging.

This is also Lion Brand Lion Suede. Very beautiful color, and so so so soft. Since I didn't have much left, I opted for a decorative edge that could be flipped around to be on the top (shown) or along the bottom edge.

Here's a slightly larger view of the decorative edge.

And finally, Yarn Bee Boucle Traditions. Simple and cozy.

Neckwarmers

N is for Neckwarmer because I hope to not need one for a few months! We'll see...

Here are some of the neckwarmers that I made this winter.

I still haven't decided what to do with this guy yet... =)

These have been fun little projects! It's a great winter accessory with all the various buttons available.

Remember, the G is for Giveaway ends tomorrow!

Headbands

H is for Headbands, because I can't get away from them anymore!

The headbands all started because I had a request for some. Before I knew it, a shop in a local salon wanted to sell them. Now I feel like I'm making them every free second. It's great! I just hope they keep selling.

A few of my latest creations:

The pink and brown above-left I kept without the flower and changed the pattern for a little variety. The pink one above-right and the blue one below are Yarn Bee Fleece Lite. These were fun and a nice thickness for a headband. I've since also made a hat out of the blue.

The brown and turquoise one below is Yarn Bee Boucle Traditions. I LOVE how this yarn turned out! I will definitely use it again!

And finally, the bottom right is Baby Bee Sweet Delight Pomp in color Grape Jelly! My boy liked the name of the color, and I liked how it looked with the silver thread running through it. The white flower also has a touch of silver in it, as well.

There's my latest additions to my headbands. Remember to pop back again tomorrow to find out the winner of the Hair Accessories Giveaway.

White Neckwarmer

Remember to enter my giveaway this week!

A while ago, I was in need of some buttons. I mentioned it to my mom, and she promptly gave me an assortment of buttons that had been my grandma's or hers for years (only part of the collection, I'm sure).

Since I've been on this kick with headbands and neckwarmers, buttons have given me a lot of fun inspiration. The first project I worked on, I decided to look through one of the jars my mom gave me. This is what the dining room looked like after that:

If you notice the top of the picture, she gave me two tins (in the peach bag) and two jars. This variety is from one of the jars after I'd already put back the ones that were the wrong sizes or style.

Here is one project they inspired:

I decided to create my own neckwarmer pattern. I was looking for something with the fpdc or bpdc to give it texture, but a larger square and a plain back.

This one is done with a "curly" yarn with a silvery strand through it. The buttons are slightly purple and SO much prettier in person! You can see a more accurate color representation in the above picture just a little left of the maroon buttons in the middle.

I have ideas for more neckwarmer patterns--stay tuned! With so many buttons and stitch pattern ideas, I really need to get moving!

Red Neckwarmer

I really loved having my neckwarmer to wear for extra warmth during our cold weekend, but after the second day, I was ready for a new color. Good thing I had all of my supplies and a print-off of Marie Anne's pattern with me!

So I made this red neckwarmer on Saturday morning. I really liked the shiny, shimmery white buttons on this one.

I used a worsted weight cotton this time. I liked the extra sturdiness of it. The slightly stiffer yarn kept its shape around my neck better than the I Love This Cotton, but it wasn't at all itchy.