May 10, 2010
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I decided to try making a Tunisian-in-the-round cola bottle cozy. It went well! To make this, I used 2 balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (MC=main colour, CC=contrasting colour), a 5mm (regular) hook, and a 6mm double-end hook. With the 5mm … Continue reading
March 7, 2010
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Attention new crocheters, there’s something you should know! Designers sometimes make up their own names for stitch patterns. The good news is that this means that designers will usually define their special stitches right there in the pattern, so they … Continue reading
March 2, 2010
by mio
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Happy National Crochet Month! I have no idea where it comes from, but this is at least the third year it has been celebrated. The Crochet Guild of America is doing a Crochet-along. Ravelry is having a party. Craftster is … Continue reading
February 23, 2010
by mio
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It’s snowing out! Mississauga is usually out there somewhere… … and there’s supposed to be a lake this way: And I hate snow (boy, do I ever live in the wrong place!), but it’s ok, because my pop will be … Continue reading
January 1, 2009
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I don’t normally make New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s Day is such an arbitrary holiday in my mind. About the only thing of note about it is buying a new calendar, which isn’t an issue for someone like me who … Continue reading