Crafting on the Road

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Before we left on our trip, I knew we'd have a few long days on the road and a week in a Oklahoma hotel (while Henry participated in a robotics competition/conference). I wanted something crafty for Jessica and I to do that would travel well yet keep us entertained.

Jessica selected the yarn colors and pattern before we left. While in Oklahoma, I spent a couple of mornings teaching her to crochet - and she's making great progress! We started with chaining and moved on to double-crochet.

While I work on the granny squares, she is now working on a scarf.

Here's a link to the Calypso Afghan pattern on Lion Brand's website: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90090AD.html

I'm a big fan of Red Heart yarn - durable, inexpensive and no lot numbers (so easy to find more of the EXACT same color).

Jessi's in-progress scarf

We'll need about 30 squares for the full afghan but here's what we have so far.

 

What Worked Well:

• Getting all of the needed supplies together well before the trip and packing it all in the same bag.
• Selecting an afghan pattern that is crocheted in pieces - so that when I'm working on it in the car, it is much easier to maneuver.

What I'd Do Differently Next Time

• Print out the pattern before leaving. I have access to it via my ipad/iphone but it's just not the same as having a printed copy.

 

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