Learning something new

I know I have been remiss in posting lately.

Been a crazy time around here, as spring always is --

bagpipe band activities, yearbook production

and now the kids are on spring break.

I have been able to sneak in some crochet time,

and I am so proud of my progress and all that I am learning.

Thanks to the help of more experienced crocheters

I am now able to read elaborate patterns and diagrams!!!

My first version of this square motif took forever.

My issue was with how I was ending the rows.

It really goofed me up with the next row.

Once I got straightened out, it was amazingly simple.

This is going to make a pretty lightweight scarf.

The yarn is hand-dyed wool-blend sock yarn

named Colleen from Under the Hill Crafts.