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…
Patterns are like recipes
Patterns are like recipes. If you have an understanding of cooking and what flavors you like then you can make some changes that would suit you. The same goes for…
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…
Mismatched or colorful?
My grandmother would call it mismatched. I call it colorful. Two full balls of mystery yarn and an additional handful has allowed me to make this interesting afghan. After a…
Working on my goal
Working toward my 2019 scarf goals
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…
37, 38, 39… Making my goal!
My goal this year was 40 scarves, as many hats and I could make from the red yarn I purchased for the baby hats and make enough afghans for each…