To be honest, I couldn't tell you. I've been whipping up all sorts of hats and headbands for the past couple weeks. Don't get me wrong - I love making them. There's that whole "instant gratification" thing that I love, which is mostly why I've chosen to make and sell hats to begin with.
But sometimes it's nice to switch gears and work on something mindless and long-term. Take this simple box stitch afghan I've started making with some Red Heart Super Saver scraps:
I originally purchased the yarn to make a different afghan, but never got around to it. Shock! It feels good to put it to some use. The colors still look great together, and to be honest, I think this pattern looks so much nicer with these colors than the afghan I had planned for it before.
I was inspired by this pattern in the Sep/Oct issue of Crochet Today magazine. If you have access to a copy, definitely take a look. It's a simple pattern that I've used before, just never for a full blanket. For example, I once made a box stitch afghan in strips then sewed them together, which created a zig-zag effect. This is quite pretty, though, too.
Not entirely sure what I'll do with it when it's done. Maybe it can be a blanket for my craft room. Cool fall nights and winter are coming up, and it can get chilly in there!
On that note, I'm really happy that it's starting to feel like fall. It's my favorite season with two of my favorite holidays, not to mention the three year anniversary with Hubby. I'm excited for everything this season brings each year, and for some reason, I'm really amped up this year. I'm looking forward to crafty weekends with my lady friends, Celtic Classic, leaves changing, yarn shopping in Philadelphia, concerts, and most importantly, finishing my Capstone and being done with school. YIPPEE!
