Killing Time

The last two days I've had a little more time on my hands than usual.  I've been forced to sit back and "relax" a little.  Monday night I found myself in the ER again with getting IV steroids and fluids for another skin rash, this time on my face.  So from seven until three in the morning I found myself with not much to do, besides get stuck over and over and over and... a total of 8 times.  It doesn't seem to matter how many times you tell  a nurse that you are a hard stick, they still seem to like to give you the "oh I'm really good at this", followed by three failed sticks, and the inevitable "I'm so sorry I can usually get it, I'll find someone else."  So, in between sticks, I was able to start creating this scarf and hat set for my daughter.  I finished it today in between cleaning  up the poor princess's puke as I sat with her on the couch and we watched cartoons for the greatest part of the day.

I know it is a little out of season, but I bought some yarn on the way to the ER thinking that I just needed something to pass the time, and the scarf was quick and easy.  And I'm not real great at finishing projects, so  quick and easy is just up my alley.

The scarf was a very basic pattern of double stitches.  I got the idea off of a website, although I can't for the life of me tell you which one, and I didn't really follow the whole pattern. Basically, you just start out with a chain as long as you would like the scarf to be.  Since this was for a two year old, it wasn't terribly long.  I just wanted her to be able to wrap it around her neck at least once.  After you have a foundation chain, you work in 3 double crochet into each stitch.  When you get to the end, chain 2 and work in 2 double crochet into each stitch.  Chain 2 and work in 1 double crochet into each stitch, and then your done!  How easy is that!?!  And easy to remember too if your on the go and need something quick to do.  

The pattern for the hat can be found here.  Well, something similar anyway.  I didn't add the scalloped edge, and I added an extra row at the end.  The princess has a big head.  The flower turned out a little different as well, because I'm not sure I fully understand the concept of back post stitching.  But overall, I think it turned out pretty sweet!

So its been an interesting evening/day. But at least I feel like I accomplished something.  AND Princess M feels much better! 

So next time your looking for a project to start that can be done pretty quick and doesn't take a whole lot of concentration, try these and let me know how they turn out.  I would love to see pictures!

Happy crocheting, 

Momma Box