I started to learn to knit…until I watched this. I laughed all the way back to crochet. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZcUjYpjKZs
Monthly Archive: December 2008
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Weekly Bargains 12-28-08
If you know of a good bargain this week please comment and tell us about it. Webs Year End Blow-out Sale (‘till January 4) Adrienne Vittadini Dianna $3.49/ball (Reg. $8.50/ball) 51% Cotton 49% Acrylic Microfiber Adrienne Vittadini Lisa $3.99 (Reg. $9.95) 50% Wool 18% Mohair 18% Alpaca 14% Poly Adrienne Vittadini Lucia $4.49 (Reg. $10.95) …
Dec
24
Rabbit Scarf
No matter how much I plan to make something it inevitably turns out to be something else. The Rabbit Scarf is a great example of this Law of Crochet physics. I found this great purse pattern that I planned to make for a co-worker and I knew exactly what type of yarn I wanted to use…bamboo. …
Dec
24
Via Condotti Jacket
This project had a lot of “firsts” in it. It was the first time I stepped out of my Michael’s and Joann box and purchased yarn that wasn’t acrylic. It was the first time I made a garment. And it was the first time I made something for my new boss. The yarn, Lara by …
Dec
24
Cold Blues
I thought I was going to make it this season without getting a cold. Everyone around me was dropping like flies and I foolishly thought this was the year I was going to be well during the holidays. But alas, on Sunday I succumbed to the inevitable. I tried to be a good trooper and …
Dec
20
Custom Search
The almighty Google has developed a great search application for websites to use called Custom Search (please take a moment to gaze in wonder at the Custom Search bar located at the top of post(s)). Google has allowed site owners to use custom filters on Google’s search engine so that when someone does a search …
Dec
20
Free Pattern Sites
When you want to start a new crochet project, there is nothing like browsing tons of patterns for inspiration. When you HAVE to start a new project, there is nothing worse than not knowing where to begin. I put together a page of websites that have great indexes of free crochet patterns. These are sites …
Dec
19
Burning Hook
How is it the more rows I do the less I feel I’ve done? My hook is on fire at night and all I can think about is what I have left to do. Ugh. I know it will all work out and I’ll have everything done in the end, but the stress beforehand is …
Dec
16
Boteh Scarf
This is a project I’m pretty darn pleased with. When I was thinking of a gift for Laura I knew it had to be a scarf. She is one of the greatest scarf connoisseurs that I know. I don’t know if she buys a scarf first and then matches the outfit or vice versa; but …
Dec
15
Weekly Bargains 12-15-08
If you know of a good bargain this week please comment and tell us about it. Joann Fabric and Craft Jo-Ann Sensations Cello Yarn $2.49 (regular $4.99) 100% Polyester Sensations Naturals $4 (Reg. $6.99) 67% Wool 33% Rayon from Bamboo Patons Cha Cha $1.99 (Reg. $4.99) 100% Nylon Patons Classic Wool 2 for $9 (Reg. …
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