If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I'm in the middle of knitting my block for the All We Are Saying peace blanket project. I probably should have tried crocheting it, but I'm still feeling like a bumbling beginner. As a beginner, I'm on the lookout for simple patterns that interest me so I can get some practice in while making something... 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 →
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 →
While I still haven't decided exactly what I'll be doing about the missing granny square in the crocheted afghan I bought at the yard sale, I now have a great resource to help me work on the problem. My copy of The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques & Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square... Continue Reading →
I bought this afghan at a yard sale. It was love at first sight, even though one edge is unfinished and the overall piece is so small (about 1.5' x 4'). I told myself I could patch the hole by taking off the last row of granny squares and using one of them, but I... Continue Reading →
