back from jury orientation- looks like 3 weeks calling in every day to see if i am needed- so it won't be back to back days, thank God! I was really stressed over that, crocheting was no problem, i took wooden hooks- i was also surprised to have the whole court say the Pledge of Allegiance, with all the political correctness in this country- it was a pleasant surprise- crocheting has helped with my arthritic hands- being an artist, i can't let my hands get stiff- crocheting helps- when i was little i begged my grandma to teach me, she stalled for a long time- said she couldn't read directions cause she crocheted 'german style' not sure what that is, she finally relented- and no i can't figure out directions either..
Hello all! I'm new to this thread. Not new to the crochet world, but had been on an extended break.
Recently I decided I needed some fresh props for newborns and children and being that I'm fairly broke- figured I should break out the crochet needles and crafting skills. : )
That's a tie-back I made for a friend. See, I started out just making props and got so wild that I'm now making everyone a gift.
The grey is a newborn backdrop I'm making. Simple solid grey- I can't wait to use it. I'm about half way done. Probably 2 more skiens of yarn.
Here are some simple small newborn headbands.
I also made little boy newborn bow-ties out of the same bow pattern.
I would LOVE to see some favorite patterns or pattern sites. I haven't crocheted in so long, but it's like getting back on a bicycle. : D
Oh! And I forgot to mention that I went yarn buying crazy on ebay late last night. I ended up spending $16ish and now have about 12 different skeins of yarn headed to me.
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I received a hot wax machine for my birthday awhile back and I think it eases my hand somewhat. The moisturized hot wax is comforting and may allow me to finish knitting this sweater so that I can get back to crocheting. Walmart sells them.
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I received a hot wax machine for my birthday awhile back and I think it eases my hand somewhat. The moisturized hot wax is comforting and may allow me to finish knitting this sweater so that I can get back to crocheting. Walmart sells them.
I'll check on it- anything that will help!
Oh! And I forgot to mention that I went yarn buying crazy on ebay late last night. I ended up spending $16ish and now have about 12 different skeins of yarn headed to me.
google 365 crochet flower project. It will lead you to a lady's blog w/ some pretty intimidating and awesome flower patterns. I've been looking at some of them for the flower block swap, don't know if I can actually do them and work them into a square, but they are awesome to look at anyway.
Hello all! I'm new to this thread. Not new to the crochet world, but had been on an extended break.
Recently I decided I needed some fresh props for newborns and children and being that I'm fairly broke- figured I should break out the crochet needles and crafting skills. : )
That's a tie-back I made for a friend. See, I started out just making props and got so wild that I'm now making everyone a gift.
The grey is a newborn backdrop I'm making. Simple solid grey- I can't wait to use it. I'm about half way done. Probably 2 more skiens of yarn.
Here are some simple small newborn headbands.
I also made little boy newborn bow-ties out of the same bow pattern.
I would LOVE to see some favorite patterns or pattern sites. I haven't crocheted in so long, but it's like getting back on a bicycle. : D
back from jury orientation- looks like 3 weeks calling in every day to see if i am needed- so it won't be back to back days, thank God! I was really stressed over that, crocheting was no problem, i took wooden hooks- i was also surprised to have the whole court say the Pledge of Allegiance, with all the political correctness in this country- it was a pleasant surprise- crocheting has helped with my arthritic hands- being an artist, i can't let my hands get stiff- crocheting helps- when i was little i begged my grandma to teach me, she stalled for a long time- said she couldn't read directions cause she crocheted 'german style' not sure what that is, she finally relented- and no i can't figure out directions either..
my gma taught me the basics but i don't know if she knew how to read patterns or not she died before she could teach me much so i have just taught my self the rest of what i know and i have are hard time reading patterns unless they are real simple
