A wonderful lady all the way out in Massachusetts, U.S.A. has won my shawl and care package giveaway on Instagram. The best part is she is a talented crafter, and her birthday is next month. I enjoyed putting together this giveaway and will likely do another one in the near future. PHOTOS: Frontier shawl. The… Continue reading Shawl giveaway winner
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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
Crochet update and thoughts on summer travel
Summer travel is usually big for me, and I typically try to get out of Korea during the hottest part of the year - my recent favorite August destinations have been home to California; Australia (it's winter Down Under in August); and Japan. This year is different, of course. Travel is made difficult because of… Continue reading Crochet update and thoughts on summer travel
Crafty updates and new “helper”
Back in February, I finished the Floating Pineapples shawl, but didn't manage to get a good photo of it, until now - I just bought a simple torso mannequin to help me with styling and taking photos. PHOTOS: Floating Pineapples shawl. The pattern is from Crochet magazine, using cotton-bamboo yarn. The pattern called for two… Continue reading Crafty updates and new “helper”
More Spring readiness – blossom inspiration and shawl
All this warm weather this past week in Korea is tempting me outside, to take longer walks with Bodhi. People in my area are emerging from their isolation, albeit cautiously, to sample the Spring air. Masks are worn; social distance is still respected among neighbors, but there's a general loosening of the vibe in my… Continue reading More Spring readiness – blossom inspiration and shawl
Spring shawl
Warmer weather is upon us in South Korea, and I've begun taking out my lighter accessories. Here’s a shawl I crocheted last year from a free pattern at Furls. I joined a CAL (crochet—along) with the designer, Sam Casale. PHOTOS: filet crochet shawl It’s a quick pattern done in filet stitch. I used a Korean… Continue reading Spring shawl
New Spring yarn, and shawl pattern
Just a quick update to show you some yarn (and a pattern!) from one of my recent yarn hauls. There are some bright Spring yarns in my recent acquisitions, and this is one that pops the most. I found a lovely pattern for a shawl with a pineapple motif, something that I've never crocheted before,… Continue reading New Spring yarn, and shawl pattern
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