Homemade Blankets & Scarves

Thought I'd take a moment to talk to ya'll about Homemade stuff .... I love anything that's homemade! Really really love it! A few years ago I learned how to crochet a blanket. It was a little rocky at first - really the only way to learn how to do something like that is to just get right in and do it! It's definitely a trial and error kind of thing! LOL But after a few small puppy blankets and one not too good large blanket that I keep in the closet and only I use when no one's around because I'm too embarrassed for anyone else to see it, I finally got it just right. Now I know exactly how much yarn to buy to make a Baby Blanket and a Child's Blanket (still haven't got the nerve to try a bigger blanket again, but I feel like it'll be coming pretty soon).  I can gage the loops just right and somehow make everything come out even and balanced. The end product is soft and flowing and cozy as can be! I've made blankets for my nephews when they were born, for my children for Christmas, and now . . . I think I'm ready to starting making them for the public! I've decided to make a few and perhaps sell them online! The smaller ones, because they're pretty fast to do. So we'll see! ;-)
Also I've learned how to make scarves! It's so awesome that you can learn to do anything online! I just looked up How to Crochet a Scarf and POOF! There was a video and step by step instructions! I watched and watched and crocheted at the same time and by the end of the evening - there was a scarf! I was so proud of myself! And it's really going to help when Christmas comes around! (so if anyone in my family is reading this right now, surprise! You're getting a scarf for Christmas! LOL if you're picky about colors, you'd better leave a comment!) I kept the first one I completed for myself and I've worn it a few times - it's not really cold yet. And I love it! It's adorable and trendy and keeps me warm! I also just really love wearing scarves and can't ever find my own. 
I also feel a lot more Green when I'm wearing something I've made myself or covering up with something I've made myself! I love that . . . well, that I can make stuff! I mean - it's so great!! I love that it comes out looking like it's suppose to and it's functional! So try making something! If not a scarf or a blanket, a pot holder or a hankie, a dress, even an apron (made a few of those in my time as well). Any time you use it, you'll be so proud of yourself and your handiwork! And there's certainly nothing wrong with that!