* received digital documentation from renmeleon for LMAO2005.07, Artistamp Album.
* received a few more Zig photo markers — these from Mister Art. Quite the set. Now what?
* crocheted hearts based on the first couple of rounds in Gwen Blakely Kinser’s pattern (Encyclopedia of Crochet, p 112). Substituted the adjustable ring as the base. Now that i have the idea, i think i can almost do it by feel. The larger heart had the third ring done by feel….
Notes on reading Crochet Me back issues:
* Reading Oct Nov 2004 of Crochet Me
– how much yarn have i used? Weigh the piece (from Annette Petavy’s article on scarves)
– Technique: a square crocheted in the round – Annette Petavy
– Kitty Cat Hat: 3oz. sport weight yarn, grey and a small amount of pink. Model uses Lion Brand Micro Spun.
– Artisans Traveling Hat: two color work, medium hat. Two skeins of at least 114 yards of 1034 yds/lb yarn. (Sport weight?) Pattern for wool. (Pattern states 1 skein primary color (114 yds / 50 g ), 1 skein secondary color (245 yds / 100 g) but looking at the hat i bet there was *lots* of the secondary color left over.)
* Reading Dec Jan 2004-05 of Crochet Me (But this somehow spilled into the current issue — argh)
– 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans by Jan Eaton, recommended as a good, detailed reference for the crochet geek. Added to Amazon list.
– Knit and Crochet with Beads by Lily M. Chin Sounds good, but amazon reviewer says, “75% knit and 25% crochet” But it sounds very technique-oriented.
– 300 Crochet Stitches book, by the Harmony Guides. (When i get bored with my encyclopedia)
– Swirl sweater and technique. 4 skeins of (665 yards per 8 oz skein) Christine – a red, black, and greys.
– idea for Zain, make slippers with a loopy stitch and add claws to make Abominable Slippers This pattern is for younger kids.