I finished nine squares this week! Nine! That brings my total number of squares to an even 40! I’ve got to say, after doing 12-inch squares for a couple of weeks, going back to 9-inch seemed easy peasy! If this is your first time reading about my current crochet challenge, make sure you go back… Continue reading Grinding through the Gauntlet
If this is your first time reading about my current crochet challenge, make sure you go back and read this post for a refresher of my self-imposed rules. As I post each square, I will post the name and difficulty rating given to each square by Diana Krenz in her book 100 Vibrant Granny Squares, which I’m using for this… Continue reading Crushing the Gauntlet
One of the biggest things to consider when starting a new blanket is what yarn to use. There are do many options out there: acrylic, cotton, wool, bamboo, or a blend of all of the above. I tend towards acrylic because it is easy to crochet with and easy to take care of. Plus, it… Continue reading Just a Little Yarn…About Yarn
In the crafter world, there is a phrase that makes us feel better about ourselves. We’re “getting our Ph.D.–Projects Half Done.” Right now, I’m on a quest to get my P.H.D.D.–moving my projects half done to done! In the past week, I’ve completed two (plus one yarn stash buster). I began this lap blanket last… Continue reading Getting My P.H.D. … D
I don’t usually buy a crochet pattern book the first time I see it, but this one was an instant “add to cart!” Mix & Match: Modern Crochet Blankets by Esme Crick is a gorgeous book. It has 100 different strips that can be combined in countless ways to create unique blankets. The idea is… Continue reading Mixing and Matching
As I was trying to work on taxes for three business and freelance work, the title of this book kept screaming at me, Crochet Yourself Calm by Carmen Heffernan. I picked this book up on a whim after seeing it for sale on Zulily while shopping for Christmas presents for the kids. The mandala on the cover… Continue reading Crochet Yourself Calm
