Tag Archives: Crochet
Almost 25 Ways to Get Rid of my Sock Yarn
Two years ago, I didn’t buy loads of sock yarn at the Sock Summit, because I already had a serious butt load of sock yarn… including a bunch of Drops Fabel and Regia Sock Yarns which have become my fast … Continue reading
Filed under Aran, Craft, Creativity, Crochet, Fun Stuff, Gifts, Knit, Knitting, Pattern Links, Patterns, Project, Sock Summit, Socks, Stashbuster, Yarn
Explore the New “Black” in Craft Fashion – Crochet
The image above ( Lily Chin designed lace crochet dress found in the first issue of Interweave Crochet – 2004 under “Lace Dress”) and many others inspires me to learn and make more crochet garments that are fashionable and practical. … Continue reading
Filed under Cotton, Craft, Creativity, Crochet
“Learn to Crochet” starts July 20!
There are a few spaces left! If you’re interested please check in with the Naked Sheep Knit Shop via the link posted here. I’m excited to teach Learn to Crochet in a few weeks at the Naked Sheep. I’ve posted … Continue reading
I’m a Tweeter on Twitter
At least I’m not a twit on twitter. My Twitter ID is: nlkilkenny I am following 36 people… (look I don’t have that many friends). I accidentally selected the option to populate twitter contacts with your gmail e-mail book. Now … Continue reading
Filed under Knitting
Offering classes this summer at the Naked Sheep
Summer’s here and I’m teaching a few classes at the Naked Sheep in lovely North Portland. I’m pretty excited about the crocheted cardigan class as I’ve discovered myself that you can make pretty and stylish garments in crochet. It’s not … Continue reading
Filed under Crochet, Garment Design, Knit, Knitting
My Fiber Ed at the Knit and Crochet Show
I attended the Knit and Crochet Show this week and was fortunate enough to take two classes. Fine shaping in crochet with Lily Chin. I recommend taking this class to anyone who has felt frustrated or limited with construction and … Continue reading
Filed under Aran, Challenge, Creativity, Crochet, Fashion, Garment Design, Knit
Crochet isn’t just for Granny anymore
Edit 1/25/09 – Please note I linked to the wrong pattern book for the Dusty Miller sweater pictured above. The correct book is Crochet Aran Sweaters by the same author. Sadly it looks like Amazon doesn’t have this book. It … Continue reading
Filed under Amigurumi, Craft, Crochet, Pattern Links, Patterns, Portland, Portland Crocheters
Escaping the Heat
As I write this, the day after our beach trip, storm clouds are forming above us. So my pleas for relief have been heard. There’s something completely unnatural about living in a hot climate. But I suppose someone who grew … Continue reading
Crafting an amigurumi menagerie
I learn how to make cute amigurumi toys. Continue reading
Beautiful Babette
At Knit Night at the Naked Sheep Knit Shop, Elaine brought in an armful and then some of Cascade 220, wound it up then placed most of the colors on the table. She wanted us to help her select the … Continue reading
