I’ve been pretty excited about my first Bruges lace design since I developed it and made a sample last weekend. I actually started a second version yesterday so I could take some tutorial pictures to include with the pattern. It’s being tested on Ravelry as we speak! I’m making this version with Austermann Step, a … Read more
Yesterday, I had a burst of creative energy and the time to crochet. I designed a Bruges lace scarf pattern and made the sample. I don’t usually finish one of my Year of Projects goals on the same day that I start it, so I’m as amazed as you are. This will ultimately be a … Read more
Confession time: I’ve done almost nothing YOP-related this week. I haven’t even looked at my socks for days, and I stalled after making 3 blocks for my mom’s milestone birthday blanket. Instead, I was inspired to do some swatching for design submissions. Nothing that I can share yet, but hopefully somethings that will eventually be … Read more
My first pair of knit socks seem to be drama queens. Not only did they demand to be restarted several times for various reasons, but then they broke this perfectly good bamboo needles after just one day of use. I bought these on Wednesday night after work because the small sized metal needles were really … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. This week I made progress towards two of my most challenging YOP goals. My sister and I were able to decide on a motif for my mom’s milestone birthday blanket. We both had a really hard time choosing a motif, so I made a hybrid. My hybrid pattern uses the … Read more