Blog
Peaseblossom Tunic CAL: Getting Started
When I didn’t get my shipment of yarn on Friday I figured I wouldn’t see it until today (Tuesday) since it [Read More]
6 Months Later
I didn’t post about these right away because they were a surprise gift for my grandma but I can’t believe I [Read More]
September 2010 CAL: Lace Tunic
Even though I haven’t yet finished the August CAL, I’m planning and have ordered yarn for my September [Read More]
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Techniques
August 2010 CAL: Tunisian Scarf Swatching
Below are various iterations of my ongoing Tunisian crochet scarf design project. My biggest issue with Tunisian crochet, particularly for a scarf, is that it doesn’t [Read More]
Tutorials
More Crochet Fabric Edging
A few weeks ago I posted a tutorial on how to add crocheted embellishments onto existing [Read More]
Crochet Embellished Denim Skirt
So I had this old denim skirt… I remember when I was probably 14 or so begging my [Read More]
Reviews
Vintage Crafting
A while back a friend came across this gem at a book sale: The Good Housekeeping New Complete Book of Needlecraft. She though of me and picked it up. It was published in 1971 [Read More]
Tools
Homemade Knook
In an attempt to “knook” socks, I needed the smallest hook and cable I could [Read More]
Knooking Socks
This weekend I found a thread on Ravelry that has basic instructions on knooking socks [Read More]
Inspiration
August 2010 CAL: Tunisian Scarf
Yep, I know I’m super late on the August 2010 CAL project. The month is more than half over and I hadn’t even decided on a project until yesterday. It’s been a lazy blogging month. What can I say? Well, I’ve gotten as far as deciding to do a Tunisian [Read More]
Why You Should Learn to Crochet: Part 2
Another great reason to learn to crochet yourself is so that you can custom make a garment to fit your body. Mass produced [Read More]
Why You Should Learn to Crochet: Part 1
I’ve been reading articles all over the internet lately about how crochet is making it’s way onto the runways [Read More]
Skew Socks: One Down
It might be a record… I started this sock on Tuesday, didn’t touch it on Friday or Saturday, finished it on [Read More]