Archive for November, 2005

a cozy wrap for those holiday parties

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

Here’s what I am currently working on. The idea was inspired by those 40s silver foxtail wraps all of Hollywood was wearing to premieres at the time. I wanted something that would simply be like a knit capelet/Paris Loop wrap. I want to add a mobius twist to the front before joining. There will also be 3 vertical rows of bobbles down the back, simulating rows of buttons. The yarn is Knit Picks Elegance (70% baby alpaca/30% silk) in Ash held together with J.&P. Coats silver metallic thread, size #10.

it’s snowing

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

Years ago I had a boyfriend whose grandmother was sure we were going to be married. She made me, oh, half a dozen crocheted snowflakes for my “hope chest,” as she said. Well, boyfriend and I broke up, but there was no way I was giving up those wonderful ornaments. I hang them every year with fond memories. Well, now I can crochet, so I thought I would make some more for myself and to give away. Aren’t they sweet?

Patterns came from online–free. Just #10 thread with a size 7 steel hook.