If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I keep seeing fun handmade decorations on the web, and wanted to share them with you. Over on Missy's Crafty Mess you can see daily posts of great handmade ornaments from simple to complex. I've enjoyed getting a personal look at someone else's ornament collection. Another beautiful bauble, which reminded me of my own beaded ornament,... Continue Reading →
My Napramach bag is nearly finished. When I say this, I mean: the knitting is done. I still need to block the pieces (wet and stretch them to the right size and shape) and stitch the bag together. I should make a lining for it, too, to keep the yarn loops on the back of the pieces... Continue Reading →
Confession time: I've always preferred knitting to crochet mainly because I think knitted projects just look better. Crochet can look cheesy, even tacky, to my eyes. Recently, I've started finding pictures of crocheted projects online that are stunning, even elegant, and I'm intrigued. I want to learn how to make some of these beautiful things.... Continue Reading →
Much to my surprise, the case I made for my Kindle using tiny granny squares inspired a beginner to crochet a case of her own. When she posted it on Facebook, a friend of hers mentioned she'd made a case for her Nook and it got me wondering just how many people are making cases for their eReaders... Continue Reading →
While on vacation, I practiced the basic granny square pattern in The Granny Square Book. I made a bunch of tiny granny squares using a size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook and scraps of self-striping sock yarn. The little blocks were charming and I decided to make them into a cover for my new Kindle. To give the case... Continue Reading →
