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The Hook and I
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Amy's fiber rants and raves including original designs and patterns, tutorials and techniques, links to sites of interest and reviews of books and products.
Recent Posts
Book Review: Reversible Knitting by Lynne Barr
I looked forward to getting Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns because I’m a big fan of Lynne Barr’s book Knitting New Scarves. Lynne’s innovative and clever approach to knitting continues in this boo...
Tis the Season for snow, and gifts!
Yesterday we got a huge dump of wet, wet snow, the city almost shut down which is saying a lot for Cordova. The snow removal machines (And James who seems to be constantly shoveling our BIG driveway) have had a very hard time keeping up. Snow keeps f...
Christmas Crochet-Along: A Flurry of patterns – Days 14-18
There’s a bit of a flurricaine going on outside. That’s what my friend Sascha calls it when it’s snowing and also blowing 40+MPH winds. So, in honor of the dramatic weather I’ve decided to deluge you with ornaments. I seem to ...
Christmas Ornament Crochet-Along Days 11, 12, 13
Well I missed yesterday, and I’ll be busy tomorrow too, so I’ve piled up a few ornaments to keep us busy in the moments we do snatch to crochet. For yesterday, crocheted mittens: A Pair of Mittens from Better Homes & Gardens Today, so...
Christmas Ornament Crochet-Along Day 10: Angel
Crocheted Angel Ornament by Phyllis of Many Creative Gifts (www.favecrafts.com) I like the simplicity of today’s ornament: this little Angel from the Fave Crafts web site. I spent my crocheting time today working on a gift, so I’m falling...
Christmas Ornament Crochet Along Day 9: Candy + A Cookie Recipe
Today while I was teaching at The Net Loft, the young girl whom I had taught to make snowflakes last week came back. She’s gone snowflake crazy–she’s made garlands and a table runner, having figured out how to attach the motifs in a...
