Crochet-a-Day Challenge: Day 15

Day 15: Create a piece of jewelry

Had a rather disappointing day today. I went to the harvest festival in Mt Laurel and sold not a thing except to my mother-in-law and a dear friend. I’m trying hard not to be discouraged and if it weren’t for this challenge I would probably be saying F it for a while. But I trudge on and present:

A flower ring. I wanted something that worked up very quickly and this did. It took about 20 minutes, mostly due to figuring out what I wanted to make. D-hook and size 3 crochet thread.

Crocheted jewelry is really fascinating.  I would love to make more of it like earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Here is a bracelet I made for myself earlier this year:

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Survey & Giveaway!

I will be attempting to attend the Mt Laurel Harvest Festival in October. Help me out by answering a survey. The things I list in parentheses are just to give examples & keep in mind what I make is crocheted.

I am more likely to purchase…
A) accessories (hats, belts, headbands, scarves)
B) kitchen items (dishcloths, hot pads, coasters)
C) decorations (Christmas ornaments)
D) afghans & blankets
E) clothing
F) other (please specify)

I usually am purchasing these items for…
A) myself
B) gifts for an adult
C) gifts for children/babies
D) other (please specify)

When I shop I like to…
A) see a wide variety of products
B) see one or two products in a variety of colors & styles
C) other answer

I prefer to…
A) purchase an item right away
B) custom order exactly what I want
C) other answer

As an incentive for answering my survey, I will be giving away a dishcloth! Please comment with survey answers on the blog. (Winner will be picked by random number generator and announced on Friday) Thank you!

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