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Good Morning! I know long time no post! First and foremost I want to say that I hope everyone is staying safe out there. Wow crazy times right now.

To say that things for me here in 2020 have been crazy, as I’m sure it has been for most, I started mine off with lots of crazy in January. Can we say “Slab Leak”? Been dealing with that since January, had it fixed in February then another leak, YES, another one which took us into all the madness of Covid-19. Now? Another leak same area different spot. Let’s just say this new one will hopefully be the last of 2020. Should be fixed next week!

So besides dealing with water issues, since all this started I’ve also been making and donating masks here in my local community to Hospitals, Medical Offices and local organizations. I’ve also added masks to my Etsy shop to be able to help with supplies to keep donating. To say that my sewing machine and I have been super close lately is an understatement! LOL! I do come up for to breath though. (below some of the masks I’ve made)

Like most people I lost my job that I just started in February. Lucky my husband still has his as his job is essential. Super thankful for that.

Since making masks all my other crafts have been put on hold. I finally crocheted a few beanies last night! I’ll be starting my YouTube videos again as I get things organized in my craft room which looks like a tornado hit it. I’ll also be blogging more too!

Well I better get started organizing my craft room! Hope you all have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by and stay safe out there!

Happy Crafting!
Yvonne Metz

Well it’s the last day of 2019! Wow this year has just flown by! I wanted to post this project which I made TONS of before Christmas and just hadn’t had the time to post them. So I’ve also made a short video showing how to make these beginner friendly cowls! They take about an hour to make and also make great gifts.
Here’s the 1st 3 that I made! All using Lion Brands Thick & Quick! Talk about Quick! They truly are! These were shared in our FaceBook Group by Emily H at the end of 2018 and they resurfaced again this year and were a BIG hit again! Now for these I used 1 skein and some of another one. BUT you an use 1 skein just do about 7 rows instead of 10. You’ll still have a nice warm cowl around your neck. Here is how easy they are to work up and some of the materials I used.

Materials: (amazon affiliate)

Yarn:
Lion Brand Thick & Quick Fisherman – https://amzn.to/2SIYUfg
Lion Brand Thick & Quick Oxford Grey – https://amzn.to/2FbE4Nk

Hooks:
Clover Amour N/P 10.0 mm – https://amzn.to/2sD5x7V
Clover Amour Set Thicker yarn Hook Set: https://amzn.to/2EuSuI8

Yarn Needles – https://amzn.to/2O905lw
Toggle Wood Buttons: https://amzn.to/2PDAb9S
Stitch Markers – https://amzn.to/2NfbHn

Directions: This ended up for to be 10″ x 32″
Start with a ch of 62 or you an do a Foundation Double Crochet
Row 1: DC in 3rd chain from hook (I worked in the back bump) but for the rest of the ones I made I did a FDC. Ch 2 turn (60)
Row 2 – 10: Working in Back Loop Only DC in each stitch across (except in the 1st & last stitch) optional – Ch 2, turn (60) Finish Off & Add your buttons.

In the video I show you how to add the Buttons if you are having a trouble with that part. I can also post a photo “next year” on another Blog Post.
Other Yarns that I used for these Cowls where #5 Yarn Loops & Thread Charisma. (I’ll show pics on my next post) BUT I only used 1 skein.

For the 1st one I used an L Hook and I did a FDC of 75 and 10 rows. This ended up being 8 1/2 x 33″. Then I tried a M/N 9 mm Hook with HDC stitches and started with a Foundation Half Double Crochet and it was 6 1/2″ x 30.
So this is it for now…I’ll update this post with the video when it’s completed!
As always thanks for stopping by and…..

Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

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