Well, I’ve finished the back of the tunic, which is the same as the front piece — just a rectangle. Now I’m struggling with the right sleeve and yoke. It’s been tedious trying to figure out how to work the pattern repeat on the new stitches as I increase. The front and back pieces are […]
Entries from February 2004
Comfy Casual Tunic – back done (piece 2 of 4), struggling with sleeve
February 28th, 2004 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Peachy hanger covers
February 26th, 2004 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
Project: Hanger Covers – Peach Medley Source: Priscilla Hewitt’s (No Padding Needed) Hanger Cover My Yarn: One strand worsted weight (light peach) and one strand sport weight (medium peach) held togeher My Hook: Size I I made these a few weeks ago for a dear friend who sits our dog. She is moving to another […]
Comfy Casual Tunic – front (piece 1 of 4)
February 24th, 2004 · No Comments · WIPs (Works In Progress)
Project: Comfy Casual Tunic Source: Crochet Your Way by Gloria Tracy and Susan Levin (ISBN 1-56158-310-3) Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Colors: Adirondack and Rococo Hook: Size K I’ve been itching to start the Learn-to-Crochet Afghan in Crochet Your Way, but I’m waiting for yarn in the mail. In the meantime, I’ve started the Comfy Casual […]
NYC Crochet Guild Calendar
February 24th, 2004 · No Comments · Uncategorized
My NYC Crochet Guild 2004 Calendar, which I just ordered Friday, arrived today. Yay! I’m not a member of the NYCCG and I’ve got lots of calendars, but how could I not support the only crochet calendar in America? (As well as the fabulous YearBox folks who produced it.) It’s quite nice, the colors are […]
Patons Decor swatch card
February 23rd, 2004 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
I don’t understand why yarn swatch cards are so difficult to find. They’re extremely useful because they have real yarn samples, so you can see all the colors–not just the ones that might be available in your local store. And even more useful if you don’t have a local shop that carries the yarn and […]