For me, one way of using up leftover yarn is to make oddball hats. There is never the right amount of yarn for a project. When you buy something just…
My reflections on crochet
A few things I’ve learned about the craft As a more experienced crocheter, who loves yarn and the process of crocheting I’ve realized what is for me and what I…
Mystery box score
A few YouTube videos have been dedicated to Kraemer Yarns’ Mystery Boxes. When I found out about this wonder last year (2021), I was unable to get in on the…
Color choices
The current batch of sets features two poor choices. I purchased both yarns online from different companies. I’ve used both yarns before and thought the colors would be ok for…
Rhythm and Flow
There’s just a rhythm to crocheting, not just the stitches or a pattern but the time that is spent crocheting. Recently, I realized that I complete more sets when I…
Addendum
Even though I have several projects in progress, new yarn arrived today. The allure of the new yarn was too great and I started a new set. The colors are…
Crochet Goals 2022!
I’ve finally made an complete (read: accurate) tally of what I made last year and set a goal for this year. Last year the goal was initially 60 sets, that…
Try something different
Why not try something different? I’ve met and exceeded the hat and scarf set goal, made some other items so why not try mittens? A local yarn shop is sponsoring…
Developing Hatvision
Though I’ve made dozens of hats, I want to get better at making them. To improve my technique, I look at patterns and stitches to see what I can incorporate…
Hello September!
August has been busy! There’s nothing better than enjoying the cool refreshing air conditioning and working on a project. July was Red Scarf Month and exceeded the goal to 12…
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