For the last month, I’ve been crocheting without a plan – what a joy! First I made striped panels just to see what the colors would look like together. Those pieces turned into two small bags. Then a free book on Amazon Prime got my attention: Beyond the Square. So far I’m stuck on Motif #1 – I’ve made 6 so far. This book has … Continue reading Using up Leftover Yarn
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The pattern says I’m half way through this blanket. I’ve learned so much! My main goal was to learn to follow a pattern, and that has definitely been achieved! I’ve also discovered Ravelry.com, as I fall down the crochet rabbit hole. It’s fun to see other people’s versions of the same project I’m trying. Other photos of my Sophie’s Universe in progress are captured on … Continue reading Crochet Mandala Blanket – Sophie’s Universe Part 10
No more cold shoulders in the air-conditioning! I decided to try this knot stitch capelet as I was headed for vacation and wanted to take a project that would be small. This capelet seemed packable – just one skein of yarn and a crochet hook. The hardest part for me was making the starting band. The first three rows of stitches twisted on my first … Continue reading Knot Stitch Capelet
