Posts and Projects

Well, losing the game, so to speak, with NaBloPoMo kinda put me off blogging feed.  I decided to get focused on other things for a while – got some projects done, recentered myself.  Probably good, in the long run.
SO – here’s what I’ve been up to:
I’m still working on exploring the Newbie Level of crochet. [...]

Finished Object – L.A.M.B. Inspired Hat [NaBloPoMo]

Spent the day not doing some house projects I’d hoped to get around to – seemed like a good day to kick back and just chill a bit….So I spent the time I’d planned on doing some Fall Clearing Out working up this hat.  It’s a variation on the L.A.M.B inspired hat on Ravelry.  (Modeled [...]

FO Frustrations [NaBloPoMo]

I took a “mental health day” today – decided to sit and work on April Draven’s Star Slouchy Hat pattern.

I frogged the green band at the bottom more times than I care to admit trying to get the decrease down – the way it’s “supposed to be done was just sliding off whatever part of [...]

A Smattering of Granny Square Inspirations [NaBloPoMo]

In keeping with my quick little post yesterday (NaBloPoMo keeps me posting, but antsy and short on time, some days. XD), I thought I’d share some of the web based inspiration I’ve found as I continue my quest towards granny-square-throw-FO-ness.
First off, check out this *KING SIZE* granny-square blanket over at YarnHog’s blog:

I’ll leave you to [...]

Granny Squares (WIP) [NaBloPoMo]

I took a break from it in the past few days, but until very recently I’ve been obsessed with Granny Squares.  It’s been good practice, and also a great way to use up old stash – specifically bag lots of yarn from Goodwill.  I had a whole bunch of scraps from sources like this.  So [...]

Adventures in Mistakes [NaBloPoMo]

Looks like I’d better get on the ball if I’m going to get this post in today, for NaBloPoMo. o.0 Whew. I wanted inspiration to write more, but ZOMG, ya know?
I’ve been crocheting like mad – working on different projects, trying to improve my technique and also really enjoying learning to *make* things!  [...]

Birthday Goodies, Part Deux… [NaBloPoMo]

To continue…assuming anyone’s reading this somewhat self-indulgent display of received gifts. ^_-
Just like last year I got a gift certificate from my folks to Amazon, and also just like last year I spent a couple of weeks deciding what I wanted.  Totally skipped anything practical this year (I’d feel guilty, but due to a family [...]

Little Update

Just a quickie – swamped by RL, as usual:

I’ve been teaching myself granny squares.  I’ve read here and there on the ‘net that they’re addictive – and I can certainly attest to that.  Currently, I’m trying to destash old yarn picked up from Goodwill way back, plus odds and ends left-overs, so I’m making squares [...]

Hmm – Wonder if this Will Help…?

I was poking around Ravelry a couple of days ago and found a mention of crochet hook cushions on the Learn Crochet group board.  I had started to wonder – I find that if I’m working on something that requires a finer hook and smaller gauge, I still have issues with hand cramping and aching.  [...]

The Hook and I Disagree…

Well, I’ve tried, and tried, but the whole crochet thing is just too uncomfortable right now.  I’ve switched to trying to relearn knitting (I was a kid last time I really made a go of it).  So far, it’s much better, though my technique is pathetic, haha.  I was really getting discouraged with my lack [...]