Category Archives: Crochet

Yesterday being a Snow Day freebie time, I used it up knitting doll hats on my newborn size peg loom.  It is the smaller one in the picture, with 36 pegs. The hats are going to a little girl at … Continue reading →

The SubFinder computer grid said there were a couple jobs today, but I took the morning off to be able to go to the Mennonite Women Christmas party.  I did sign on for a job this afternoon in a junior … Continue reading →

For my own crochet potholders, I use 4-ply cotton yarn, pounds have been purchased from Peaches-n-Creme Yarn size 4.5mm crochet hook, which is between a G and an H foundation begin with 37 chain stitches, but shorter or longer will … Continue reading →

My sister’s hat is inside a sealed package, waiting for me to shovel out and get going to the post office.  I completely forgot to take a picture, but here is what is left of the skein of yarn. I … Continue reading →

There’s a Baby Shower happening at church this coming Friday afternoon. I’ve known there was a “bun in the oven” for quite awhile now, back in September I began to crochet an aphgan while riding in the van going to … Continue reading →

Lots of fun, I’ve been having. A friend asked if I would be willing to work up some hats for baby dolls in time for holidays with the grand-kids.  Even gave me some Fun Fur yarn to get started, and … Continue reading →

Last winter I peg-loomed a purple hat as a gift for my youngest sister.  She wanted one to match her coat, and says the one I sent was ju-ust right.  Then she mentioned that her husband would like one in … Continue reading →

There were no classes at schools on Wednesday, due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Being a TA Sub, I have no responsibility for such events, so I stayed home for fun. Really, my car did not move, and the only time I … Continue reading →

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One of the cool events that happened at Women’s Retreat was the Knitting Center.  Due to Rain in excess, several events had to be re-worked for indoor fun, but the Knitting Center was just fine where it was, tucked into … Continue reading →