Patterns with Yarn

I'm having so much fun using YouTube to find new crochet patterns I can follow. I'm amazed at how 2 basic stitches, combined in different ways, can produce such different textures and outcomes.

This one is so simple really, with a 2 row repeat. I like that the pattern reforms itself each row, without having to count stitches even! It feels thrilling to me to find out that I can do this! 

I pick up discarded balls and cones of yarn from our "Take-it" shop, experiment with different needle sizes and color combinations, and make straight up and down shawls: no shaping needed.

This shawl grew so quickly! Completed in 6 days.

Each time I start a new pattern and color, I feel excited. It's the possibilities, the potential outcome that thrills me, and keeps me going.