Auntie Nettie's Attic Merchandise 2011 - March

Remember what I said in February? About how I've been busy on a work project?
Yeah, well, March was just more of that ... times two. In good news, it is almost over. (They promise me!)
There actually might have been more crafting, but I was taking out some of my stress in scratch baking. It's cathartic to beat eggs, cream sugar, blend ingredients, whip, smash, blend, etc. I haven't figured out how to crochet and mix ingredients at the same time, so I had to prioritize. I think the various departments that have been eating extremely well this month would rather have baked goodies than crocheted creations.
Here's the March wrap-up, such as it is:

ANA 2011-10: Black/Grey Cabled Scarf
(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)

In blurry close-upANA 2011-11: Pretty Pinks Cabled Scarf
(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
In blurry close-upANA 2011-12: Great Grape Ribbed Scarf
(as of 12/2011, no longer available)

In close-up

Yes, there is a trend this month. I was learning how to do crocheted "cabling" using relief stitches, working in front and back of various stitches. The fist two are based on a pattern in my Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches and Designs. The last one I worked out on paper, and once I put the edging on, turned out about how I imagined it would. I want to try it in more of a smaller ply wool so it's more masculine.

Still in progress:
2010: Stuffed Animal/Multi-fiber chevron blanket
2011: Potential Mobile of Hearts (created as part of ANA 2011-08 group)
& Crocheted Posey Purse in cream

As ever, if you see anything you'd like, just contact me for sizes, availability, and costs.