I had been using my newer Clover Amour crochet hook to make the little granny squares (and attach them to my blanket) since my major vision issues began. I do like the hook itself, but the way I hold it is like a pencil, and that rubberized grip has really been irritating my skin on… Continue reading Back to Susan Bates
Category: Crochet
16 rows complete
The most recently added row is the one on the bottom of the photo (with all the ends left waiting to be woven in). I have crocheted some more little squares. They’re slightly different sizes because some are more light fingering and some are more heavy fingering, but it will all even out when they’re… Continue reading 16 rows complete
Blanket progress-75%
I was down to 3 squares remaining to be at three quarters completion on my sock scraps granny square afghan, so I carried it with me to a recent Panera outing with my friend Sallie. While we sat and chatted, I was able to add 7 more squares. I’d like to go ahead and get… Continue reading Blanket progress-75%
It may not look like much yet
But this is the start (part 1) of the Piper doily. I wanted to try to crochet one, even with my vision issues. When the crochet-along was announced, I decided to participate, although I knew that I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the fast-paced schedule. I’m just working at my own pace with… Continue reading It may not look like much yet
Chevron lapghan
Karen brought in some bulky/super bulky chenille-like yarn that she had been using and shared with our class, so I decided to make a chevron/ripple blanket with the two cakes she shared with me. It took some hyper-focus and time dedication, but I finished this one in just over a week (it’s all single crochet… Continue reading Chevron lapghan