Posts filed under 'crochet'
New LYS–hooray!
Mary Jane’s Attic, a friend of mine, is opening up a new local yarn shop in san francisco, just a couple blocks from my work. I am so excited! I’m going to host a little opening welcome for her one evening and bring together all the folks I know who like to knit, crochet and papercraft. Visit her website http://www.maryjanesattic.net/. I now have a guilt-free venue for my shopping urges. (I bought more yarn this weekend despite my attempts to stop!)
Funny because when we worked together, I wasn’t into all of these crafty activities. So I think it’s amazing how quickly I’ve become addicted to mixed media collage, altered books, knitting, and crocheting. I’m sure there will some more crafts to add to that list soon!
2 comments August 18, 2008
crochet beanie
Here’s the crochet beanie I made after I took a class at Knit One One in Berkeley. I loved making it and I’ll never knit a hat (I am scared of dpns). I also made a kid-sized one as mentioned previously.
The yarn is Cascade 220 wool and the flower was an embellishment put on by a 6 year old for fun — it’s not actually attached!
Can’t wait until it cools down enough for me to wear this!
3 comments August 4, 2008
Crochet to save the reefs!
I am in NYC and trekked to the World Financial Center to see the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project. It was cool and I’m glad I went. But what made the trip worth it was also seeing Ground Zero of the WTC as well as the Amazonia sustainable design exhibit.
It made me realize that I really am more interested in craft and folk art than I realized! I sweated (literally) and did a lot of walking off the subways to see these!
Add comment July 10, 2008
crochet–i’m hooked (ha-ha)
I took a beginning crochet class at Knit One One in Berkeley and now I’m hooked (funny funny). I finished a beanie which we started in class and I took with me camping last weekend. I love it!! Even Rhiannon loves it and wants me to make her one in orange or red. Now, when a outspoken 6-and-a-half-year old who has rejected several of my scarves (politely but still…) insists on having one, it must be a hit!
I’m also now making a Lion Suede shawl. Am I a convert?
3 comments June 30, 2008
