I started this little project last night, and it's almost done.  I thought I'd share because if you are crocheting gifts for Christmas this year, it would make a great gift,
Here is the pattern:

http://www.modadea.com/patterns/LM0184.htm

It is basically a single chain with 3 rows of loops.  It calls for a size P hook to do the chain, which I don't have, but it's turning out well with just a K hook.  I just did a little number adjustments.  

I'm also using mohair yarn instead of eyelash.  It's sooo puffy and soft. Here is my progress so far:

http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/images/mohairboa.jpg

The bottom part of the pic is the boa with all three rows.  The top part shows two completed rows.  I flattened the part in between so you can see what it looks like when it's not all curled up.

It's a pretty easy pattern, and fast to do.  The only hard part is seeing the chain through the mohair.  And not gagging on lint. :-)

Cynde

Very nice!  I knit a number of scarves last year.  Very quick and easy projects.  The new novelty yarns make simple projects so much fun.

Khrome, that boa is totally cute!!!

Cute! Could you post another pic of it when you're finished? Pretty please?  ^_^

Wow that looks great!   8)

Khrome, this is very pretty  :)

I've been making scarfs for the entire family already this year. Now I have to make some more for not "really family yet", like my daughter's boyfriend  ;D

Thanks all!  I finished it that same night, but haven't gotten around to taking a pic.  I will do that soon!

UNFORTUNATELY, I'm allergic to it!!  I was coughing and sneezing the whole time I was making it, but I thought maybe the yarn was dusty.  Then when I tried it on, it made me itch.  So I looked up "mohair" on the web and a lot of other people had the same problem.  ACK!  So, I'm still deciding if I want to keep it and only wear it over other clothing so it doesn't touch my skin.  I need to do more "test runs".  If not, I know a couple people who might adopt the boa.  

Next time I'll make it with cotton yarn.  

Cynde

OH NO!  What a shame.  I can't work with mohair either.  Wool used to bother me, but now I seem to be able to work with it without breaking out in hives.

If you like doing scarves, there are LOTS of novelty yarns out there made out of synthetic fibers that shouldn't bother you.  There are even some that look and feel like mohair.

wrote on Oct 31^st, 2005 at 12:27am:

OH NO!  What a shame.  I can't work with mohair either.  Wool used to bother me, but now I seem to be able to work with it without breaking out in hives.

LOL  Seems like everyone I've talked to has tried it, and can't work with it.  I'm surprised the goats stay in business.

So as promised, I took a pic today.  This is actually my hairstick pic for my gallery - so that's why it's the back of my head:  

http://www.loopfree.net/albums/album82/aco.jpg

Cynde

Cute and it looks really soft!  :D

Darling!  And your hairsticks are perfect with it!

Beautiful  :-*   The hairsticks and the boa!

I hope you didn't get too itchy after taking the picture!

Thanks ladies!  

Juri - it's a weird texture.  Soft but itchy at the same.

Maggie - I did itch a little bit but I was more hot than itchy after the pic, suprisingly.  Nevertheless, I have on my To Do list to make one in plain cotton.  

BB - it was very cool that they matched, especially since I didn't intend it.  That's another reason why I'll make a cotton version - so I can wear them with these sticks.  :-D

Cynde

wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2005 at 4:36pm:

Thanks ladies!   Juri - it's a weird texture.  Soft but itchy at the same. Cynde

Oh. That just proves I know squat about mohair. haha  :)

Thanks for posting that pattern, Khrome.  I'd been looking for a quick, cute scarf pattern for the Red Scarf Project and this worked wonderfully well!  The cats really like it too.   ::)

Wooow that really does look soft! Nice work, Khrome!

Anais

Oh, that's really adorable!  It looks great with the hairsticks...hopefully you can find a yarn that works better for you.

13bodies - you're welcome!  

Thanks Anais and Maroula!  Maroula, it's so good to see you again - I was wondering what happened to you.  ;)

Different Ways to Wear a Boa

A week after I made the mohair one, I tried it again with baby yarn - 100% acrylic.  (Couldn't find cotton yarn big enough.)  The acrylic was still a little thin, so I modified the pattern - instead of 6 chains per loop, there are 12 chains per loop.  Instead of 3 rows, there are 5.  Here it is, with several different ways to wear it.  (Click pics to see a larger version)

Scarf tie - hang around your neck, and sling one end over the opposite shoulder:
http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa1.jpg

Stole tie -  Fold the boa in half, hang it around your neck, and put the ends through the loop on the folded end
http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa2.jpg

Noose tie - fold boa in half, hang over your neck, put ends through loop on other side, and pull through until it reaches your throat.  Can be worn with ends hanging in front or on the side like the first pic.
http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa3.jpg

Hawaiian Lei - Drape boa over shoulders.  The weight of the back and the front should be even so you don't feel like you have to hitch it up.  You can leave the front ends loose, or tie them together at the bottom.  Side and back view:
http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa4.jpg http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa5.jpg

Fluffy collar - Hang boa around neck.  Tie ends halfway up the boa.  Bring ends of boa up and drape over shoulders - the tied part will be at your neck, forming two loops with the top part of the boa.
http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa6.jpg

Wrap - hang boa around neck, then allow it to fall down to the elbows.  This is more decorative than functional, and can dress up even a summer dress.
http://www.eccentricus.net/khrome/boa/boa7.jpg

Love the pics!  Looks like you had fun "hamming it up" for the camera.  Good job on the boa.

Very cool, Khrome. you are very talented. 8)

Thanks again!  I took the pictures because I could have sworn that someone asked how do you wear a boa.  But now I can't find the post.  I must be going nuts!  Maybe it's in my journal.  Off to look!

BB - the boa is only half as interesting without the ham :D

Cynde

LOL. It looks like you were having a lot of fun doing that, Khrome!  :)

Thank you Khrome for missing me...I missed being here. :)

You are beautiful and you did a lovely job with the second boa.  I love all your styles and you are a wonderful model!