The pattern was dreamt up along the way, using what I lovingly call my larger crochet hook (that's right guys, I now own two crochet hooks!).
The yarn is Cascade Yarns Sierra in gold (colorway: 443) and a green (unknown colorway), which is 80% cotton and 20% merino. It is a nice blend to work with, although I think it is discontinued now.
I probably knit this yarn up into three garments (remember this one?), hating and frogging each one. I generally have this issue with cotton or bamboo yarns even when blended with wool, it is just so difficult to get them to fit with most projects I try.
But the color made me so happy! So I decided, why not crochet it into a pretty rug? Now this seemingly doomed yarn sits in my stash no longer.
Surprise, surprise, kitty loves it too!
I love it! I was hoping you would show us some of your FOs from the last year :)
ReplyDeleteGreat use for problematic yarn!
ReplyDeleteKitty loves (and looks good in) everything you make. Lovely rug !
ReplyDeleteso pretty!! :D
ReplyDeleteWith your kitty on it, it's makes me think "Black Hole Sun"
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun outcome. I like how it makes you happy. It's great how you followed your instincts.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rug! I totally understand about yarn that's just very opinionated as to what it wants to be. It looks like this yarn just wasn't meant to be a garment. It's great that you figured out how to make something beautiful (and useful!) out of it.
ReplyDeleteI know you made it for kitty...just admit it!
ReplyDeleteSooo happy! Sunshine is totally right!
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