My first Wovember project is completed. It took me about a week from start to finish for the Dreamcatcher top. So, without further ado, here it is:
From the stash
outer rounds
edge
centre to edge
the whole caboodle
finished object
with my shawl pin
on display
obscured by hair
It’s very easy to make and required loads less yarn than the pattern suggested (I used less than 50g of each of the ten colours).
This is brilliant for keeping the back and shoulders warm – I may not take it off for the rest of the winter! I plan to make another version by adding partial rounds after the point at which the pattern currently ends, which will make it egg-shaped and a bit longer at the back.
The free patten can be found here.
The Snail of Happiness 
Kate
/ November 16, 2015That looks great! I’m downloading the pattern as I type. 🙂
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Pat
/ November 16, 2015More than like, I want one! Beautiful. 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 16, 2015If you can crochet, it’s really easy
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Pat
/ November 16, 2015My hands were never very good at such things. 😦 I have a friend who might do it. If she can follow the British instructions. 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 16, 2015Most folks who crochet are used to switching between US and UK terminology. I only learned to crochet about 4 years ago… it took me decades to learn, but once I got the hang of it, I was hooked (please excuse the pun).
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Ann Pole
/ November 16, 2015Looks lovely. x
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wscottling
/ November 16, 2015I have a pattern for something similar but in a smaller gauge.
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wscottling
/ November 16, 2015Yours is better because it’s finished! ^_^
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 16, 2015He he… I’m quite astonished that it took so little time!
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wscottling
/ November 16, 2015I did a shawl in a similar stitch that took about three days too. It’s one of my first posts… ^_^ I did it in a smaller wool that took months… months! That was a later post.
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thecontentedcrafter
/ November 16, 2015It’s such a great idea – I have studied your photos and can see how easy it would be to make the circle bigger for a wider back and to add length if that is required too. One week you say mmmmmmm ………….. 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 16, 2015I followed the pattern exactly this time, but it would be so simple to play around with. On Ravelry there is a lovely version made with a self-patterning yarn and another in a single colour that looks much more classy. I think the possibilities are endless.
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thecontentedcrafter
/ November 16, 2015Do you have the links to the others you mention? I searched and only found the one photo which is multi coloured.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 16, 2015You have to look at the projects associated with the pattern… hopefully this will work: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dreamcatcher-top/people
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katechiconi
/ November 16, 2015I think it might be a little cosier and cover more of the back if the central circle was about half as wide again – but this does look amazing and is a wonderful use of all sorts of ends of yarn. And it was done so quickly, too!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 16, 2015Yes – I think the designer was more focussed on ‘decorative’ than ‘functional’, but having got the basic idea now, I can do all sorts of things. Interestingly, I’m finding that it’s lovely and warm when leaning back into a chair (as I do when I’m working) whilst not getting in the way like many normal shawls, so it really is a winner even in its original form.
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Kitty
/ November 16, 2015I haven’t touched a crochet or knitting needle for years! I’ve got a spinning wheel here though and was always better at making the yarn than producing a wearable product.
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arlingwoman
/ November 17, 2015This looks fabulous, covering all the spots that might chill first. Good for you!
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davidprosser
/ November 17, 2015It looks really good Jan. The orders will flood in now.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Mrs P
/ November 17, 2015Beautiful, it looks soooo comfy 🙂
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KerryCan
/ November 17, 2015This is a very clever design!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 18, 2015and so adaptable
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crawcraftsbeasties
/ November 18, 2015This pattern is genius! And a great way to use up awkward small amounts of stash yarn, too. It looks great, and I’m sure you’re getting good use out of it with the truly foul weather we’ve been having of late!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 18, 2015I am wearing it right now… and planning to make another version very soon to allow for washing!!
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