Category: hooked
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view from balcony, note "Volvo" sign—I'm never lost with a beacon like that. a few of the things I like about Portland: -open knit (or crochet) night at Lint, the yarn store for hipsters (but why the cliques ladies?) -riding the Max train for free for more than a week, until I realized that the…
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This was meant to be a surprise Christmas present for Grace (well, the surprise was intended mostly for Maria, as I had to have Grace try on the hat in secret to make sure it fit right before I finished it off), but the little one dug it out of the box in my room…
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No sooner did I finish the big blanket than Miss Ruby thought it was for her!
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I can't divulge complete photos of these finished projects as they are all intended to be Christmas gifts…but I did want to share glimpses. I'm having a bit too much fun with the yarn and hook (and the BIG HOOK is a dream to work up fast with) these days. Why didn't I stick with…
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Today was Grace's birthday party—she's two years old! After Grace realized that I wasn't there because her mom and dad were leaving (I watch her so regularly, she always associates me with mom and dad leaving), she enjoyed her party and all the presents. The sweater Mom made her for her first birthday is still…
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Visiting the notions stall at the market this morning, in search of a very large, fat crochet hook: -Yes, Madame, what are you looking for? -I need a big hook please. -Like this? -No, I like it much bigger. Like this. (hand gesture, you can imagine it) pause. -Will this do Madame? ("like"? why, why…
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Just finished up this one for Grace's 2nd birthday—it's from a grown-up poncho pattern, same as I used for mine, but with a few changes: sized down for her of course, in the bobble stitch (rather than double crochet stitch) with double-crochet stitch contrasting seams and trim, and those dandy pom-poms. She loves it!
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I have to tear myself away from this project under duress, it's such a pleasure to work on—the yarn, Bouton d'Or Dandy Bo Wool/Silk in Cigare and Taupe, is YUM, YUM, YUMMY. Though it's just a simple stitch (double crochet throughout) and a simple beginner-style project pattern (two rectangles of same dimension sewn together to…
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The big blanket is getting even bigger, by necessity. I'm heading off to Portland later than originally planned due to the difficulties involved in arranging an apartment from so far away. I'm still waiting for the final confirmation and paperwork to be complete, as soon as it is then I can book a flight. So,…
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I've started a new crochet project, after having found a new learn-to-crochet book entitled, appropriately enough, Learn to Crochet (by Sue Whiting, published by New Holland) at the local english book shop. It is a very helpful addition to my other teach-yourself crochet guide, Vogue's 1971 Guide to Knitting, Crochet and Macrame (!), found in…
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