Yes, I am still a quilter

...but, I just made something out of yarn. Yes, I know some quilters would look down on me now for switching mediums, but it's for a good cause!

A friend at my alma mater invited me (via facebook) to a project called "uknity" (making scarves for international students facing their first winter in South Dakota). There's no way I'm learning to knit (2 needles? Lingo? I don't think so!). However, I inherited a stash of crochet hooks from some unknown relative and know the basics, so I decided to join in.

Other than a few chains I made in girl scouts, I have never once finished a crochet project, so this could be interesting. I started a scarf a few years ago and it went so horribly that a friend took over. She's an expert and finished the whole scarf if about the time it took our husbands to watch one football game. I'm nowhere near that fast - but I did whip this up over the last two days:

(and yes, the colors are off - it's earth tones under normal light)

It's not really long enough (44") but it might work. It's not perfect, at all, but that's not really the point! It's a good first try, and went well enough for me to want to make another.

If you'd like to join in by making a scarf, let me know and I'll give you the details. If you're around Austin, I'd be happy to send your contribution along with mine. Nobody in Texas needs a scarf, really -- so why not do something nice for people who will actually wear them (and not just as a fashion accessory)!