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The Chicago Marathon was held this past weekend. This fall tradition brought over 45,000 runners of all skill levels right past my home. See, I happen to live along the last leg of the 26.2 mile course. You reach my pad, the race is almost over! Relevance? I’m simply trying to draw a parallel between […] This twosome may not have a fancy car or a call signal to light the night sky, but this cap and scarflet do have the power to chase away the chill during the coming autumn nights. Made from 5 skeins of Mission Falls 1824 cotton, the double-crochet cap and scarflet combo hit the right notes […] Several weeks ago, I made myself a promise. Yes, I’ve made lots of them but this one I actually kept. I decreed that there would be no new projects until I finished this shawl. Only then might I even consider other suitors. Now that the hooks are put away and the steam iron’s cool, I’d […] bellamoden kid mohair and silk lace (Pretty In Pink) + Malabrigo lace merino (Floral) The pattern is called Eva’s Shawl by milobo. Always fun to see how others have done this project on Ravelry. I’ve stayed fairly true to the directions, though I’ve simplified them a bit for my taste, as they are written using […] How right you are! Ripping is much better than the substandard item gifting. Despite the brief setback, I actually finished my crochet version of Mason-Dixon Knitting’s Moderne Baby Blanket a few days ago. I’ve been busy (which I’ll explain momentarily) so no blogging. First, the blanket. The LayoutThe Results Materials11 skeins of Mission Falls 1824 […] I was just cruising along on the Moderne baby blanket, absolutely determined to hit the finish line this weekend. Sometimes, in a rush to complete a project, you consciously or unconsciously overlook things that are less than quality. “Oh, I can block that into shape. It won’t be a problem.” You know what they say […] I had a head–>desk moment when I realized that I should have asked the mother-to-be what she wanted with regard to stitch lines or no stitch lines. She agrees with the majority of your comments: no color block delineation, if you please. And so it is. The blanket looks much better in real life, but […] Pattern: Boteh Scarf by Kathy Merrick from Interweave Crochet, Spring 2007Yarn: 2+ skeins of allhemp6LUX, color: alioliHook: 4.5mm (G)Modifications: 11 triangles instead of 16 called for in pattern yielded a 68″ scarf, unblocked. This is my first foray into working with hemp and it won’t be the last. As mentioned, I did not block […] I tried knitting a little bit. You know, just to test the shoulder stamina. Bad idea. I can’t keep my hands still though, so I found an attractive, simple pattern and some surprisingly soft hemp yarn and kicked things off with a 15-stitch chain. Shake your Boteh! Although the pattern calls for a skosh over […] But I do crochet. Yes, a hook and Michelle’s handspun merino come to the rescue when grumpy shoulder goes into the time-out corner. A few details120 yards of bulky handspun merino in the color, “Hush”Size L crochet hookNothing but a crochet stitch bible and a general idea for a beret (read: no pattern) I used […] |