Re: Knitting or crocheting? Does anyone have this hobbie?

[rainintothesea]

Yay! I am happy about this thread... pun intended. Hahaha. I crochet, and in fact, almost always have a ball of yarn and a project in my purse. I find it extremely meditative and soothing.

I sew, too, and have been doing hand embroidery for more than twenty years; Mama taught me when I was a wee thing. For a while, I was quite fancy with it... I did Elizabethan blackwork for period costumes, custom work on heirlooms and wedding dresses and things, all just via word of mouth. I simply don't have that kind of time to dedicate to it anymore, but I still love it. Embroidery to me is like painting with thread.

Right now, I have two crochet projects going, both scarves, and a laptop sleeve I am embroidering for a friend... the laptop sleeve is really neat, it was made by a fair trade organization that employs and empowers women and girls in Uganda. It's printed with a design that she asked me to sew over, and gave me full creative license as far as stitches, colors, etc... Fun!

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by rainintothesea

Yay! I am happy about this thread... pun intended. Hahaha. I crochet, and in fact, almost always have a ball of yarn and a project in my purse. I find it extremely meditative and soothing.

I sew, too, and have been doing hand embroidery for more than twenty years; Mama taught me when I was a wee thing. For a while, I was quite fancy with it... I did Elizabethan blackwork for period costumes, custom work on heirlooms and wedding dresses and things, all just via word of mouth. I simply don't have that kind of time to dedicate to it anymore, but I still love it. Embroidery to me is like painting with thread.

Right now, I have two crochet projects going, both scarves, and a laptop sleeve I am embroidering for a friend... the laptop sleeve is really neat, it was made by a fair trade organization that employs and empowers women and girls in Uganda. It's printed with a design that she asked me to sew over, and gave me full creative license as far as stitches, colors, etc... Fun!

I sew as well and love it, always starting new projects I have a skirt that I want to start next and some crocheting of a afghan that I will start next week once I get the yarn..and welcome to the thread come back often and share what you are making with us...thanks

[rainintothesea]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

I sew as well and love it, always starting new projects I have a skirt that I want to start next and some crocheting of a afghan that I will start next week once I get the yarn..and welcome to the thread come back often and share what you are making with us...thanks

Ooh, I'll do that, thanks! I will take some photos... I always intend to do that and often forget.

[Wryly]

Tonight or tomorrow I'll start the 2nd sock of a pair I'm making for a friend - they were supposed to be a Christmas present.

Then there are a couple of projects that I want to get started.

[girl_dee]

did a tunisian scarf for one of Syr's bois for Yule

Now working on a birthday scarf for Syr, only Her bday was days ago

Also have a blanket on the go somewhere around here.. will be a while to complete.. doing granny squares.

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by Bit

Our New Year was really quiet, Gail, and also really COLD. I am gonna start that hat this week, I think. I have green wool that I can just repurpose. The plan right now is to make a closely crocheted very warm hat that covers my ears without blocking my line of sight; so far I haven't been able to find a hat that covers my ears without also drooping down over my eyes so I guess it's time for some custom work!

Hope your New Year was lovely!

Hiya!

how about something like this?
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTshroom.php