01
Feb
Actually, this week here are a couple of FINISHED items! Death Star found at: http://www.yarnydoom.com/2011/04/free-death-star-pattern/ wanted it to be small for baby mobile. Used F hook and I Love This Yarn W.W. Petite Brimmed Cap: http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Hats-Scarves-Gloves/Easy-to-Crochet-Petite-Brimmed-Cap-from-Red-Heart-Yarn
15
Jan
It’s been a busy week. I committed to spend last weekend making a couple of small bears for someone and also to test a teddy bear pattern for a designer. Here is a look at the finished projects. Panda and Teddy are approximately 6 inches tall. This “Gift Bear” holds a gift card in the [...]
05
Jan
According to Teas Etc, January is National Hot Tea Month. My grandson and I started having our tea parties when he was 2 years old. Now approaching 8, he still looks forward to our tea time. As a Christmas gift this year I received a clear pot with flowering teas. I can’t wait for our [...]
30
Dec
I have enjoyed Crochet Concupiscence for some time now. Recently I have had the pleasure of corresponding with its blogger, Kathryn having won 3 (so far) of the 31 Days of Giveaways this month and sponsoring one of her giveaways this month. She is a very pleasant person I enjoyed conversing with. She faithfully blogs [...]
23
Dec
I was looking over my posts and thought I’d help you with some last minute Christmas ideas by posting links to past Christmas posts. You still have a few days, and I am sitting here typing instead of knitting those final projects. A Christmas Muff: these tree decorations can also offer surprise gifts. Fingerless Gloves [...]
19
Dec
When I read my sister-in-laws facebook post “A Nurses Christmas Poem” I was reminded of a poem I saved several years ago. With some searching I finally found it. I have not found the author in any of the posts so I cannot give credit. Sorry. So for a moment, while you try to get [...]
27
Nov
I have a number of items I have made over the past few months. I am posting some of these in my Etsy shop. If you’d like to offer up a handmade gift to someone your list, browse through my store. If you like what you see but want to customize an item, click on [...]
16
Nov
Fingerless gloves, also known as “Wristlets” are a very fashionable accessory, and can be fun and easy to make. Recently I went for a haircut wearing these: The receptionist like them so well, she requested a pair. Then a friend who often works outside in the cold wanted a pair made in a denser yarn. [...]
26
Oct
CRAFT, an online craft website I enjoy following, has posted a request for information about individual crafters. I have been going through pictures of items on and off my knitting needles and crochet hooks, I thought I’d take a break and spend few moments to tell you a little about myself. ONE project you are [...]
21
Sep
Every October the stores fill their shelves with pink items to create breast cancer awareness. You can get anything pink: staplers, paper, clothing, etc. I made a pink ribbon shawl for a breast cancer fund raising event. This shawl was made using Red Heart PINK. Though a bit rough at first, after completing the [...]