Crochet
Aran Sweater Update
I had to frog this sweater a few times because of a PIBCHAI (Problem In Between Crochet Hook and Instructions). Those who are computer geeks will recognize my take on the famous Help Desk Diagnoses, PIBCAK (Problem In Between Chair and Keyboard = stupid user). I was totally not understanding the instructions last week, so […]
Why a 1/4 of an inch brought me to my knees
I’m world famous (in my little world anyway) about going on and on and on and on about the importance of doing a gauge swatch. I have learned the painful way that it is a necessary evil for three reasons: Unless you know someone in every potential size, if you don’t do a gauge swatch, […]
World Cup Tally
Apparently watching the World Cup was good for my progress on projects. Here is the final tally: started and finished my official Knitting World Cup sweater finished my wire necklace started and finished a pair of socks for Dad (cast off the last stitches before the game went into penalties) crocheted a thread bookmarks (which […]
Just too cute
My friend Pirk is a bit off of the wall. That’s why I love her so much. Her latest creation made me smile – a very important thing these days: Pirk’s Crochet and Knit Attic.
Well if that doesn’t “bead” all!
When we went on the Toronto Hookups retreat in April, I took a class in bead crochet. I had always resisted this sort of crochet in the past because I didn’t think I’d like it. Well surprise surprise, I love it! Not too keen on stringing the beads – mostly because I’m doing the “string […]