“She didn’t get it from me.” I was with my mother and a lady we know complimented me on my hat and scarf set. She said I did a good…
In a charitable mood?
Many of my friends who work with yarn are knitters. I participate in a regular group and sometimes I’m the only crocheter there. This doesn’t bother me. I’ve been going…
Empowered to say no
Many people ask me to make things for them or for others and I politely tell them no. It’s not that I don’t enjoy making things, I do. There are…
Trying something new
One of my goals for this crocheting sabbatical year is to try different techniques one of which is cabling. My first attempt which was based off of a tutorial I…
Ready to soar
The afghans are finished and ready to go. So am I. There are so many skeins I want to use and new patterns and techniques to try. I’m interested in…
Polar Vortex Crocheting
My first day out after the Polar Vortex and I have something to show for it – a new hat!
Today’s the day
Today is definitely the day! Since the temperatures are sub-zero in Chicago (-22 degrees F as of this writing), my office is closed for the next two days. Initially, it…
2019’s crochet goals
This year I want to make something for myself maybe a hat and scarf and possibly a sweater or skirt. I also want to take a break from afghans and…