Strawberry Patch Shell Hat + Ear Warmer

I couldn’t get enough of this cute little hat after I posted about it here.  And I thought this yarn would be a perfect shell hat for those that want a little more color than just white. 

Next on the list for this yarn: an ear warmer.  I think I might have to get more of this yarn to make more items out of it for the shop.  I just love how optimistic & bright this yarn is.  

Or maybe I should try it in a few granny squares for the afghan.

White Shells

Can you guess what this is?

It's a beanie!

I started it on the drive back to Toledo (from Chicago).  I had all my granny squares completed, minus a few I saved to do when I have the proper picture-shooting conditions, and couldn't get enough of the shell stitch, so I started this little delight.

Isn't she cute?  Perfect for spring weather, I'm hoping.   It never really froze here, so in my mind spring should be *just around the corner* ;-)  But knowing Toledo, it won't show its face until the end of May for a week; then Summer will bully in.

Anyway, back to this cute beanie.  I finished it off Monday afternoon and....

... decided to start another one (because white was all I had with me and I was still a few hours from home).  hehe.
**update**  She is now available for purchase in the shop.

Now my brain is swirling with other fun little things to make with this shell stitch.  ... hehe....

Granny Squares!

Yay!  For once I actually stuck with a goal more than a day, haha.  I know I can be pretty flaky sometimes.  I think it is mostly due to my over-enthusiasm to do everything NOW.  Anyway, Granny Squares...

The last two waiting to be "squared" with white.

I brought a tote of leftover acrylic yarn from who knows how long ago to babysitting last week (I think there is still some little yarn balls that I had back when I *learned* to crochet at 7yr.  I definitely recognize them from some of my first creations...)

and I couldn't believe how quickly these little guys whipped up!

I think the "worse" part was switching colors all the time.  So at least I know I'm ready to try a little afghan like the one I posted about earlier.

Below is the pattern I'm currently following for this first project.  Maybe it'll end up in the shop, I'm not sure yet.

Pattern

And then, if I'm not too bored with the shell pattern (which my dad reminded me is the actual stitch pattern; granny squares are just the square) I'll be taking on this afghan next.

Can't wait!