As you see, all four buds of this year’s amaryllis have now opened, and that first one is looking a bit tatty. Living in an apartment complex with oh-so-carefully manicured landscaping there isn’t the option to replant the bulb outdoors. What to do with it? Suggestions welcomed!
Moving onward, below is the inspiration for my mystery crochet. It’s from Knit ‘n Sew, October 2010, p. 87.
The original was knitted, but I crocheted one long piece, twisted it once, then sewed the two ends together. (Not as in sewed with thread or machine. 😉 Used yarn, crochet hook and large tapestry needle.)
The stitch used in mine is half double crochet in the back post (U.S. crochet terms). That back post gives both stretch and an interesting three-dimensional ridge to the piece.
Enter the scrumptious yarn from James C. Brett (below right) which kept begging me to make something more wearable than a very slowly knitted scarf. I finally listened, frogged the knitting, and voila. The remainder of a second 200 gram ball is becoming a hat. Which will be worn outdoors.
And speaking of outdoors, last week this duster got its first outing, accessorised as shown.
Happy Sewing, Lovelies! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Curls n Skirls 
Much more interesting than a scarf and the duster looks great with those accessories.
As for the amaryllis, I believe you cut the flowers off the stem once they’ve faded and when the stem starts to sag, cut it back to the top of the bulb. Then carry on with water and fertilizer as usual for at least 5-6 months, allowing the leaves to fully develop and grow.
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Thank you so much for this info, Lynn! Will give this a go, fingers crossed, for next season. 🥰
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Gorgeous colours. And I love your duster.
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Thank you!
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