lots of stitch, and good preparation

Using a 8mm crochet hook and a blend of 3ply red and mauve with orange beige and red flecks I coninued chain stitching.  This is the same wool as yesterday and I had a vague hope that using a larger hook would help but even with a larger hook he wool had a tendency to split and required unpicking  on several occasions yet again. The flecks of colour continuously fell off or clumped together meaning large sections of the chain had flecks caught up in it. This was a horrible wool to work with and wouldn't recommend it again for any part of the project. A positive however is that it is highly textural and can give the beard more of a variety of depth.





As well as finishing the wool above I have also made up 11 metres of Harley Goblin Virgin 100% Wool in Yellow using a 4mm crochet hook was used to produce chain stitch. This was good to crochet with, with no splitting or fraying, quite a lot like my old trusty reliable wool i used for the barnicals (I believe it has the same knit). Though in  my opinion this colour is not exactly the nicest of shades I hope it will complement the brown well and act as a highlighter to the various other colours which are a lot darker.

Using robin Double Knit Taupe Wool and a 8mm crochet hook I chained stitch approximately 50grams of wool. This was so quick and easy to do and thankfully matches into the beard well, this will be an amazing wool which I can use to pucker the beard and create a raised effect. I can also weave a thinner stitch, maybe a 4mm hooked chain, into the holes to boost its appearance.

Finally I used my new 10mm hook (well it was a treat)  and a chunky knit multicoloured 'FUNK' wool. In my opinion the  pink shades in the wool look like coral and the  beige yellow like sand. This will make the beard stand out from a distance and create a more visually effective garment.   I will try my hardest  throughout the construction of the beard to make it as attractive to the audience as possible , though keeping within the theme.