This squishy merino wool scarf is hot off the hook - just finished tassels last night. A special person back home requested this one; hope she enjoys it when weather turns cool again. PHOTOS: A close-up look at the yarn. You can see my basil sprouts in the last photo. It was made in a… Continue reading Chevron stitch scarf
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Finished Noro shawl with tassels
A quick check-in to share my latest shawl, using Noro Shinryoku wool/silk blend yarn and a 6mm hook. I was able to use almost three full skeins, including three "chonky" tassels that add weight and balance to this simple article. I'd like to share the pattern here in my blog, when I have time to… Continue reading Finished Noro shawl with tassels
Another Key West shawl, finished
Just popping in to show my latest finished object, a hot pink shawl crocheted of 2-ply merino. I made a periwinkle one just like it a few weeks ago. The Morris & Sons yarn was so nice to work with, and I'm sorry that it was the last from my stash - it will be… Continue reading Another Key West shawl, finished
Latest lacy shawl make is now ready to wear
My Key West shawl made with superfine 2-ply merino is now blocked and finished! It was one of the more enjoyable stitch patterns I'd done recently - thanks to the lovely free pattern from Kristin Omdahl. I can't quite explain why I enjoyed making this one, definitely more than the manual process of the Fedde… Continue reading Latest lacy shawl make is now ready to wear
Birthday cake and Instagram giveaway
It’s my birthday week, so I set up a giveaway on Instagram for one of my Frontier shawls and a care package of surprise treats from Korea. Go to my Insta profile @the_frill_seeker and read the instructions! I’ll pick a random winner by June 23 PST. PHOTOS: Care package giveaway on Instagram @the_frill_seeker Choose a… Continue reading Birthday cake and Instagram giveaway
Wire bird sculpture, and future craft projects update
Greetings! The days are slipping by so quickly, now that I am on my Winter break. I thought to update you on what I've been doing craft-wise, and a bit of what I plan for the next few months. I haven't forgotten my new-year promises to finish those straggling WIPs. The Celtic hearts place-mat from… Continue reading Wire bird sculpture, and future craft projects update
Favorite Makes of 2019: Garment Edition
It is always hard to narrow down a list of favorite makes of the year. Every project always has its elements of teaching, fun, and utility. Keeping those three ideas in mind, I chose the four that I think exemplified those things most this year - the diamonds kimono, the crocheted bralette top, the mosaic… Continue reading Favorite Makes of 2019: Garment Edition
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