From earlier post It isn’t so pronounced now, the ruffling. It is still there, but I think it could actually block out. I’m not even half way done with the piece though. I’ve just started the first two rows of the first sets of pineaapples (there will be 3 layers of pineapples). So, maybe with [...]
I think I’ve goofed. I am making a large pineapple table center from an oldish magazine. It calls for DMC Cordonnet #20 and an 8 steel crochet hook. I’m using Coats 3-cord 20 and a 1.3 steel crochet hook. It doesn’t have the US size marked on it, but I now know it is a [...]
Knitting Techniques and Projects, A Sunset book copyright 1976 has some of the most chic and elegant patterns I have ever seen. Oh, but they cry out for a fine merino yarn. Take a look (pictures open up enlarged for your viewing pleasure): Sunset Hobby & Craft books. What fun! They pretty much sum up [...]
Click for large image. So, what is going on here? Why do they look so scared. The lady in the long pink nightgown is clearly the brave one. Perhaps she is going to explore and find out what is making the bumping noises? If she is, I would advise against it. Things rarely go well [...]
Well, I did a little symbol crochet and made a little doily. I really do like it more than written instructions. Here is the finished doily I am pleased with the results. The instructions are just for a single motif, and you combine them to create a large doily. I didn’t make anywhere near the [...]
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