Good Morning, YARNutopia! Shannon (Nadia’s mom), here.
Many of you may not be aware that Fuad and I are licensed foster parents. We have been working with kids and fostering for three years. We can truly say that it has been a challenging, yet rewarding, journey. It has always been in our hearts to open our home to children in the foster care system. We underwent the necessary process to get licensed in 2020, and we are currently a Level 4, Trauma-Informed Foster home. Our focus has been on, but not limited to, teenagers and/or sibling groups.
Foster parenting is a role that involves opening one’s heart and home to children in need. This commitment involves the entire family. As you have learned through the years, we have adult children that are married, and we have grandchildren. This isn’t something we have taken lightly. We know that it impacts everyone in our circle – both our immediate and extended family. It is a journey that requires immense dedication, love, patience, and compassion. Being a foster parent not only transforms the lives of vulnerable children, but also has had an impact on us and our entire family. Here, we will explore the unique and experiences of being a foster parent, the challenges it entails, and the substantial positive difference it makes in the lives of children.
One important facets of being a foster parent is consistency in the home. One of the best ways we are able to provide that, for me, is my ability to work from home and always be available for the children in our care. With being behind the scenes at YARNutopia, Wood Be Fancy, and our other small business, this allows me the flexibility to do that. It also has provided a point of interest for most kids. Nadia has taught many of our teens how to crochet. They have LOVED being able to create. It is a small building block to growing their confidence and self esteem. We are so grateful for this platform and its ability to provide us this opportunity, that we never take that for granted.
Foundation for Fostering
Providing Stability and Love:
One of the most significant contributions we, as foster parents, can offer is a stable and nurturing environment for children who have experienced trauma or neglect. We try to create a safe haven where children can heal, grow, and feel loved. We provide stability, support, and a sense of belonging. Being part of our family becomes the foundation upon which these children can rebuild their lives. This is a huge responsibility and one we do not take lightly. In the past three years, we have had several children in our home who have gone on to adoption or reunification. We also have provided respite for other foster parents. The foundation we provided has helped them to cope by having tools to use in their lives well beyond their time with us.
Fostering Growth and Development:
We play a vital role in facilitating the growth and development of children in our care. We provide educational assistance, encourage extracurricular activities, and nurture talents and interests. Many of the children are often so entrenched in trying to navigate through chaos that they do not have an opportunity to experience what life is like to BE A CHILD. Here, in our home, they can learn how to actually be a kid. A kid who can build friendships, go to birthday parties, join a sport or activity, do homework. A kid who can begin to find out who they are outside of the life they were living prior to being placed in our care. We do this by providing a structured routine and opportunities for growth in an environment that is calm and loving.
Fuad and I work to empower children to reach their full potential and have an opportunity to succeed in life. We have witnessed children who were not able to read, LEARN to read. We witness what the simple act of reading can do to open up their world. We have taught teens to drive, how to get their first job, learn banking, try their hand at cooking, and MANY other life skills. These are some of the most basic things we take for granted, but they can be so difficult to maneuver or navigate for a child placed foster care.
Emotional Support and Encouragement:
The emotional well-being of foster children is vital for their development. We fill many roles in this area. We offer a listening ear, empathetic understanding, and unwavering support during very challenging times. We work to help children process their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. None of which are easy for a child who has been through so much trauma. Something such as personal hygiene can be a challenge for kids, or even for them to talk about, when they have never had anyone there to teach them. Through continuous encouragement and belief in these children, we can instill confidence and inspire them to overcome adversity.
It takes time. Some days you feel defeated. I cannot even count how many times Fuad and I were ready to throw in the towel because this was so difficult. Yet, we wake up every day and keep going. Yes, there are hard days, but there is a bigger purpose. When you witness pieces of the transformation a child begins to experience in a loving environment, it is a remarkable feeling. There are literally NO words to describe it.
Long Lasting Relationships:
Foster parenting is not just about providing temporary care; it is about building meaningful and lasting relationships. Fuad and I have become mentors and role models. We work to create lifelong connections for the children we care for. Even after they leave foster care, the bond between us and the children who have been in our care has been established. We continue the relationship beyond our home, providing a source of guidance and support as they navigate into adulthood. We have always maintained that we are just a phone call or text message away. There is something very special about receiving that text message long after a child has left your care. This past May, one of our teens we fostered reached out to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day. Pretty cool, right?
Advocating for Children’s Rights:
Foster parents are also powerful advocates for the rights of children in our care. We have worked alongside case managers, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure the well-being and best interests of the children are met. We advocate for access to quality education, healthcare services, and necessary resources, empowering children to thrive in every aspect of their lives.
Overcoming Challenges:
Foster parenting is not without its challenges. We have to navigate complex legal systems, cope with the trauma experienced by the children, and adapt to diverse backgrounds and needs. We have experienced how to deal with behavioral issues, mental health challenges, and much more as a result of what children in our care have experienced prior to being placed in our care. However, with resilience, patience, and unconditional love, we begin to triumph over these obstacles, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for the children we care for.
Final Thoughts
Being a foster parent is a remarkable journey filled with love, compassion, and personal growth. It offers an opportunity to make a lasting impression in the lives of vulnerable children, providing them with stability, love, and a chance to flourish. Foster parents create a nurturing environment, foster growth and development, and advocate for children’s rights. That dedication and selflessness can have a profound impact, shaping the lives of children and leaving an indelible mark on their hearts.
Foster care is not for the faint of heart, trust me, this is not an easy path to walk. It can often be filled with frustration, heartbreak, and a myriad of feelings that make you question your sanity at times. Yet,there will be days when all of it will just fall away for that perfect moment when you are having a spontaneous living-room dance party with smiling, laughing children who are caught in the joy of a Bruno Mars song. For those brief moments their trauma doesn’t rule their every second of their day. Instead, they are floating free and thriving in your care. Those are the moments we hold on to.
To all the foster parents out there, WE SEE YOU! WE understand you! And, WE believe in you!
~Shannon and Fuad
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We are plant people! We love our plants. Over the years, we have been building our plant family one at a time. Presently, we have between 30-40 plants that we have either bought, inherited, or propagated. Recently, we have discovered our propagated tiny Swiss Cheese Monstera had gnats flying and running around in the soil.
macro close-up of gnat taken with my iphone 13 pro max
Our baby Monstera plant
We tried several home remedies such as using hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to water the soil, completely drying out the soil, setting apple cider vinegar and dish soap traps and more; all to rid the soil of these nasty pests to no avail. Soon, we noticed other plants started having issues. It was time to go up a notch in our pest control.
Bring out the heavy-duty pest control.
After several days of researching some of the best ways to rectify this issue, we found that most plant enthusiasts used various sprays or water treatment that did not harm the plants but combatted only the bug issue. We hoped that their tips would help so we went to Amazon and ordered a few things to help tackle our issues.
Sticky gnat traps: These traps are placed into the soil and have a VERY sticky surface to capture the gnats. You can find these HERE.
Neem Oil: Kills eggs, larvae, and adult stages of MANY plant invader insects. You can use it safely on plants and is more organic than some other plant pesticides. Find product HERE.
We are currently treating our plants with the three above products and have seen some mild results initially. We hope these products work and we look forward to happy and healthy plants for years to come.
Any Advice?
Now that you are learning about our plant issues, tell us what you would do. How would you treat this issue? Do you have any tricks or tips to share with us? Have you dealt with this before? We are always trying to educate ourselves and look forward to your feedback!
Happy Planting!
Shannon and Fuad
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It has been no surprise that Nadia has had her hands full with Nasir and motherhood. She is extremely busy and has scaled back considerably on her crochet. She is still busy creating and sharing her work, just not at the level you have grown accustomed to. Understandably so. Nasir keeps her on her toes!!
We have a fantastic audience of creative individuals that check in daily to see what is new in our neck-of-the-woods. For that reason, our family has decided to take YARNutopia in a new direction. Crochet has, and always will be, the foundation for this platform. Nadia will continue to create and share her creations as often as time allows. Fuad will continue to film some of those creations as well. We know you have grown to love this combination of easy-to-follow patterns and clear, precise videos that allow the viewer to see everything in detail. That will still remain. However, we hope to grow this platform in new directions. It is for that reason, we have decided to add a few more elements to our website for you to enjoy.
What to expect
Many of you know Fuad as our cameraman. You have seen him on camera from time to time. He is also busy behind-the-scenes with us doing much more than working the camera. We hope to use YARNutopia to share some of those interests and make this more of a family/lifestyle blog. As Nadia’s parents, you may not see us as often in front of the camera but we stay quite busy in other contributing ways to this platform. We enjoy much more creative outlets in our spare time and together with Nadia, we want to share some of those with you. Things such as cooking, woodworking, DIY projects, and so much more. We will be changing our name to YARNutopia & More to encompass all that we hope to share with you!
We look forward to you staying around to see some of the new changes, as well as enjoying Nadia’s newest patterns. Keep those crochet hooks handy! You will need those! Her hands may be full but she still keeps them busy with crochet projects every day! We just plan to add some fun family and lifestyle blogs alongside her crochet projects! Don’t go anywhere, because there’s a lot of exciting content about to come your way. Stay Tuned!!
Happy Hooking & More!
Fuad, Shannon, & Nadia
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When you think of boho-style fashion, what comes to mind? Most people might immediately think of bare feet with bell bottom jeans and funky headbands. Although one can incorporate those two fashion pieces tastefully into a modern boho outfit, things have come a long way in modern times! Yes, we draw inspiration from the early era of the flower child and beatnik, as those fashion concepts from the 1960s have inspired the modern spin on today’s boho-fashion trends, today we have added a new flair to this look.
Crochet has long been a part of the boho scene. My Arrows and Fringe Boho Fashion Scarf takes this old idea and brings it to new life! Arrows and Fringe are all the rage in this latest fashion arena and I have them both in this one fabulous piece! You can make this scarf very easily, just in time for the cold days ahead. It will stop people in their tracks with the bold and beautiful look that this scarf flaunts!
I used the delicious Chic Sheep Yarn by The Marly Bird! As part of her Designer Blog Tour, I jumped at the chance to use more of this amazing Merino wool fiber. I know what you are thinking. “Red Heart Yarns cannot simply have a desirable wool yarn that is soft and worthy of high end pieces”. STOP.RIGHT.THERE. Back ‘er up! Erase those thoughts immediately! Haha! I am here to tell you that you cannot go wrong with this luxurious fiber! It is drool worthy! Don’t take my word for it?? Order a skein on redheart.com or go over to your nearest Hobby Lobby stores and go feel for yourself! You won’t believe the magic at your fingertips! Come on, do it! We all know you like to squeeze that yarn! (Confession: My name is Nadia and I am a yarn squeezer. There, I admit it! That wasn’t so hard.)
Chic Sheep Yarn has fast become a favorite go-to for some of my nicer fashion pieces for myself and for the home! I used this in my Colorful Visions Afghan and trust me, there is not another piece that has equaled the amount of swooning that my friends and family have done as they have on this afghan! It is one of those blankets so comfy, you want to curl underneath and momentarily forget the world…in fact I might have done that a time or two…or three. I also made the Winter Chic Slippers with this yarn, and let me tell you, those are some of the most comfortable slippers I have ever worn!
I had the joy of meeting Marly Bird at Stitches Midwest, and it truly was a highlight of that weekend. Finally meeting her and getting to know her has been such a thrill. I can tell you that she puts so much love and enthusiasm into everything she does that her brand is no exception. Her color choices are eye-popping, the softness is fantastic, and her product is comparable to other brands that can run three times the price!
So now that you are convinced, go grab your Chic Sheep Yarn today and join me on making the Arrows and Fringe Boho Fashion Scarf!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this scarf:
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-You will need 800 yards for this scarf
-This scarf is 9 inches (23 cm) wide and 84 inches long (213 cm)
-This scarf is worked in all single crochets
-When you are changing colors in your work, bring the previous color’s yarn forward and continue working with the new color.
-To change color, see the video tutorial to learn how to keep your working yarn attached
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
FSC: Foundation Single Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Pattern:
Follow along with the video tutorial for reference on each row. To change colors during a row, Insert hook in the next st, Yarn over and pull through, then attach your new color and pull through 2 loops. Pull the old color working yarn forward towards you and continue working. This will help you in the rows following.
Row 1: With Stiletto, FSC 253 stitches or Ch 254, SC in 2nd Ch and across. Fasten off, do not turn your work.
Row 2: Go back to the very first stitch and attach Linen, 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 3 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 3: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 5 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 4: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 5: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 9 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 6: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 11 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 7: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 13 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 8: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 9: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 3 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 10: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 5 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 11: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 12: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 9 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 13: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 11 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 14: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 13 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 15: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 15 sts, Change color back to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 16: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 3 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 17: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 5 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 18: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 7 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 19: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 9 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 20: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 11 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 21: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1 turn.
Row 22: 2 SC in first st, SC in the next 13 sts, [change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change Color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, 2 SC in last st.
Fasten off, Turn work around.
Row 23: Attach Poolside to first stitch, SC in 15 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Cthange color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 15 sts, Change color back to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 24: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 13 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 25: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 11 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 26: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 9 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 27: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 28: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 5 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 29: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Linen, SC in 3 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 30: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
(Fasten off Linen from this row as the diamond shape is complete in the center)
Row 31: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 13 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 32: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 11 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 33: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 9 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 34: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 35: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 5 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 36: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 3 sts, Change color to Dragonfruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 37: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 15 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
(Fasten off Platinum from this row as the diamond shape is complete in the center)
Row 38: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 13 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 39: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 11 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 40: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 9 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 41: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 7 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 42: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 5 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Row 43: SC2TOG, SC in 14 sts, [Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts] 3 times, Change color to Dragon Fruit, SC in 3 sts, [Change color to Poolside, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Stiletto, SC in 15 sts, Change color to Platinum, SC in 7 sts] 3 times, Change color to Poolside, SC in 14 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off all the colors.
Row 44: With Stiletto, SC across. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Assembly: Attach fringe on each end of the scarf. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Enjoy!!
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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Transitioning to so many new changes following the wedding, I found myself spending a lot of time alone. I live quite a distance from my parents now, in a new city, and have slowly begun to fully settle in to my new life here.
Working from home, I found that now the planning for the wedding is no longer consuming my days, I am finding a lot of extra time on my hands and hours to fill while Nate is at work all day. I stay busy. I have my YARNutopia blogging and tutorials to keep me quite active, but 10 hours a day I find myself alone. This is something I have been trying to adjust to and it hasn’t been easy.
Living with my parents, there was always a flurry of activity in our house. People coming and going, lots of stuff to do and very high energy made time pass quickly. I was never lonely. Here, my new house is very quiet all day, and it has taken some getting used to.
Fur-baby First
Nate and I have been considering adding a pet to our household for some time now. Even before the wedding, we really felt a fur-baby would be a welcome addition to our new family. We decided on a kitty cat just to have some companionship for me while Nate is away.
On Saturday, we spontaneously decided to go check out a pet rescue called Chasing Daylight. We went with an open mind and heart. Since we have been planning to adopt a cat or a dog, it wasn’t too surprising to fall in love with a pet right away. Nate has always wanted a cat, I wanted a small dog. We ended up seeing both, cats and dogs yesterday and fell in love with one little kitty right away.
For a pet to be available for adoption, the facility (Chasing Daylight Pet Rescue) has to spay/neuter the animal, give the animal a full check-up and shots. We loved that the facility was very clean and all the animals were very well cared for. They let the cats all run around in an open room together for socialization.
She captured our hearts
We immediately were drawn to a little kitty that was approximately 6-8 months old. She was a stray and had never been previously owned. She was so sweet and such a cuddly little thing. She was fully vaccinated and spayed and ready for adoption.
We filled out an application. They needed full disclosure on info; the obvious- if we have ever been arrested for animal abuse and other important necessary facts. They needed to know who lives in the household and who will be the main care giver. Basically the rundown on making sure we would be good pet parents.
They were so kind to us and we were approved with no problems. We told them we were recently married, and it is just us two living in our home. I work from home and Nate works outside of the home. Someone will always be home and a full-time companion for this little sweetie!
It was set. We could come to pick her up 10am Sunday morning and take her home!
When we arrived Sunday morning to pick up our little kitty we went in, we were expecting to just adopt one cat, but when we got there, another cat was super social and was playing with “our” kitty, so we were so moved by their antics, we just could not resist and within a couple of hours we were bringing home two!
The second cat was previously owned, the owners moved to Georgia. She is approximately 1 year old. She has been spayed and up to date on all her distemper, ringworm shots as well.
We packed them in the carrier and off we went home to start this new adventure!
What’s in a name?
First line of business was giving them a name! We waited to get them home and watch over them a bit, but Nate and I were both so transfixed by the color of their eyes. They both have such beautiful green eyes that it soon became evident that those would be the defining factor in finding their forever names.
We decided on Jade for our older cat and Fern for our little kitty.
We are looking forward to this newest adventure in pet parenting and sharing our lives with these two darlings-Jade and Fern.
I know for myself, it will help make my days feel a bit less lonely with these two around, and I will love having some crochet companionship! I can’t wait to share their antics with all of you!
Share a bit about your fur-babies in the comments!
UPDATE: 4/5/2019
We have had these kitties for a year now and they have made our life so much better! We really don’t know how we lived without them! They are always putting a smile on our face! Fern is the best snuggle bug and Jade loves on us when she’s hungry. Haha!! They are both so different, but they love each other and you can always find them together! Here are both of their birthday photos when they each turned 2 years old.
Jade’s 2nd birthday was September 7th, 2018
Fern’s 2nd birthday was March 26th, 2019
As you can see, they are extremely spoiled and deserve all the delicious treats in the world! We love them so much and we’re so happy they chose us.
~Nadia
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