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Archive for November 2006

tsumami kanzashi flowers

I first saw these folded fabric flowers on Crafty Ginger’s blog, and I immediately knew I wanted to make some. Here are my first attempts: I think they turned out well. I like both petal styles, and the faux pearl centres are pretty.  Lots of things would be brightened up by a little fabric flower accessory […]

roll-up crochet hook case

I keep losing my crochet hooks… I’ve ended up with 3 duplicate hooks because I can never find the right size hook when I need it. I realised I needed a roll-up case where I could store all my hooks, arranged by size, and then I’d always be able to find the right hook. I […]

finished the 63 squares afghan!

There were times when I thought I’d never reach this point, but my 63 squares afghan is finally complete! It all came together really well, and I’m really pleased with the finished piece. Final dimensions are 2.00m x 1.55m (79″ x 61″) and it weighs 2.1kg (4.3lb). It’s so large I’m having difficulty getting a good picture! Here is […]

is it hip to be square?

I have been challenging myself to enter the whiplash contest on whipup every month: I crocheted a bag in July (bags) I refashioned a skirt into a dress in August (wardrobe surgery) I crocheted a hat in September (hats) I made a bracelet in October (accessories) Every month I take the theme and then figure out something […]

squares almost finished

Yes! There is a light at the end of the crocheted afghan tunnel… I haven’t been blogging each square, as I always crochet them in the evening and then it’s too dark to take a photo when I finish. But I only have SIX squares left now (plus all the joining). Today I tried laying them […]

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