ANYWAY, I don’t really consider myself poor OR pretty, so [...]]]> Hey everyone!  Jeff here, I’m a friend of Sami’s and she asked me to write a guest post for her superawesomeblogaboutbeingfashionableinexpensively, ::pause to take a breath:: also known as Poor and Pretty!  But, you obviously knew that already since you’re here!

ANYWAY, I don’t really consider myself poor OR pretty, so why did Sami ask me to write a post?  Well, dear reader, I’m glad you asked!  She happens to know about a little hobby of mine called crocheting.  Seeing as though winter is right around the corner, knowing how to crochet can be an awesome way to stay warm, but most of all, be fashionably fabulous!  (Trust me, I never thought I’d ever say/type those words together in my life.)

As I’m writing this, I find I tend to ramble a lot, but I guess that adds to the humor of this post, right?  SO, I’m not going to bore you about how to crochet and the necessary steps and garbage and blah blah blah, YouTube has all the information you need.  BUT, before you go to YouTube, go to your local craft store and buy a crochet hook and some yarn.  “But Jeff, how do I know what size hook and yarn to buy?”  Glad you asked, reader, because you don’t need to know or care!  Well, just kidding, you might have to care a little, but all you’ll need to care about is how much time you want to spend on your little project.  Obviously, with a smaller hook and thinner yarn, your project will take a lot longer because the stitches will be smaller.  I totally like to cheat by using a huge hook and really thick yarn because it doesn’t take that long aaannnddd, your final project ends up being a lot more comfortable and warm, and frankly, who doesn’t want that?

Now, I bet your next question is, “That’s great Jeff, but what do I make?”  That’s a great question, and I have an even better answer for you – whatever the heck you want!  I’ve made lots of different winterish themed garments ranging from hats (like the one above I made for Sami) to scarves to mittens and slippers!  One of my favorite things about crocheting is the creative aspect of it.  Anytime I make something new, I never use a pattern.  I like the challenge of trying to figure out how to make something from scratch – it’s a lot more rewarding that way too!

Well, there you have it, crocheting is a fantastic way to stay fashionable in the winter, and trust me, you’ll spend a lot less than if you were to buy a hat/glove/scarf set.  AND, you can brag to people and tell them that you made it yourself!  And, if you find you’re spending too much money on crocheting, you can always sell the things you make to people!

Scarves are making a BIG comeback this winter!  The bigger the better actually.  Chunky scarves look rad and keep you nice and toasty!

You know they say [...]]]> It’s getting colder and colder…(it is December after all!)  Now’s the time to bundle up and keep warm…but you don’t have to do it un-fashionably!

Scarves are making a BIG comeback this winter!  The bigger the better actually.  Chunky scarves look rad and keep you nice and toasty!

You know they say most of your body heat is lost though your head right?  These hats are awesome…the trapper hat is furry (faux) and super chic while the slouchy beanie is casual cool and keeps the ears warm too!

One of the things I want most this winter is a nice leather bomber.  They keep the wind out and are super badass.  Throw a hoodie underneath and you’re good to go.

Most of these are from Urban Outfitters and are pretty inexpensive….except the white trapper hat which is from Target for like $14!  A steal!

Enjoy and keep warm!

mish<3