Archive for the ‘Crochet’ Category

Project Rotations

So, I took Thursday and Friday off of work this week–it was either a mild cold or sever allergies, but either way it was definitely worth a couple of sick days to stay home and take care of myself.  And, of course, I used the time to fiddle with my yarn projects. I’ve been a [...]

October 3, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Too Much of a Good Thing

I guess that applies to knitting as well.  I’ve been doing a ton of knitting this past week, trying to get the Log Cabin Baby Blanket done before I leave town for a conference.  (It is too big of a project to pack in my luggage, unless I want to wear the same clothes for [...]

August 1, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Follow up

I wore the Aragon Tunic for the first time today and have some updates on how it has turned out. First off, it is so incredibly comfortable and cute.  The yarn is so nice (Lyndon Hill by Bristol Yarn Gallery).  My only issue at this point is still with the belt.  Blocking didn’t help the [...]

July 23, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

Who’s Got the Button?

I went through my mom’s button box last weekend (actually, button boxes/jars/tins/etc.–not only has my mom sewn most of her life, but she has also inherited several collections of buttons) and found the perfect button for my Aragon Tunic. So, this afternoon, I went through my own stash and found some yellow ribbon to back [...]

July 22, 2009   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

Fitting Issues

Don’t let the title worry you too much; as you can see in the yesterday’s pictures, the Aragon Tunic is fitting just fine.  The issue is the belt.  Thankfully, I have enough sewing experience to have some ideas for how to change patterns to fit my body type.  It also means that I have enough [...]

July 17, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

Coming Together

I love that stage in a project where random fabric pieces finally start looking like a wearable garment.  I tried on the Aragon Tunic this evening, and it is looking fabulous!  I really wish I could finish it tonight, but that just isn’t going to happen.  I could easily finish the tunic itself–there’s just the [...]

July 15, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

That’s What I Get…

I brought my project bag to work with me today.  I figured it would be a kind of slow day, as I am all caught up with my grading and planning.  I did get a very little bit done on the Aragon Tunic, but not as much as I’d hoped since the copiers were not [...]

July 14, 2009   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

Aragon Tunic Front Finished

This means that the majority of the work is done, right?  Of course, it is the more tedious part that is left. First, I must say that the pattern directions are rather stunning…perfectly amazing, actually.  They get a bit complicated, but if you take it slow and pay careful attention, you won’t have any problems.  [...]

July 10, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

Smokin’!

Finished the back of the Aragon Tunic tonight and am about to start the front.  I just love the little touches so far.  Example: the neck opening and top of the shoulders are slightly shorter to draw in the top of the tunic.  As a seamstress, I realize that this will pull everything towards the [...]

July 6, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments

PADD Rears its Head

Okay, so I got distacted.  Who wouldn’t?  The new issue of Interweave Crochet arrived, coinciding with a trip to the Walnut Creek Joann’s, which has the best selection of yarn out of all the Bay Area Joann’s stores.  I couldn’t resist. Okay, so I could have just gone home after a disappointing yarn search at [...]

July 4, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Crochet  No Comments