Thanks to Ravelry, I'm now a designer! Huzzah!!!
The Crocheted Pot Holders are now listed on Ravelry. I'm just waiting for the Ravelry crew to link my profile up with my pattern.
I've added a section on the side bar of the blog showing the patterns I have and how many projects are in Ravelry. So cool! Once I get my other patterns written and in pdf, they'll be up for sale on Ravelry.
Thanks to all of you for your support!!
Showing posts with label Ravelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ravelry. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Weekend Update - with Crocheting Commuter
The title gave me a flashback to Saturday Night Live - back when it was good, that is.
What a wonderful weekend I had! It was soooo relaxing. After an extremely boring mortgage class, Sean and I headed out to Ellicott City for lunch. Now that Howard County's smoking ban is in effect, we could check out this little Irish pub which just so happens to be in the same complex as the Celtic Knot Yarn Shop. Coincidence that I suggested the pub for lunch? I'll let you decide.
While Sean went into the pub, I headed down to the store for a quick look. I was on the search for some cotton yarn to make the eight pocket two-tone carryall tote. I found some really nice natural colored cotton yarn, but there wasn't enough of it for my project. I also found some beautiful cotton blend yarns (the name of which I can't remember), but I would have had to buy 10 skeins and each was over $5. Now, I'm not one to shy away from spending money on good yarn, but I'm not going to spend that much money on a new pattern. After I make the first tote, using some less expensive yarn, I'll see if it is worth making one with more expensive yarn.
While in the store, I noticed they had added many more crochet hooks to the needle wall. The last time I was in, there were only 2 or 3 hook sizes and when I asked about crochet, the sales person had the air of knit-snobbery. Not the case this time as they seemed very crochet friendly. After asking the salesperson about upcoming classes, I did a double-take. She looked so familiar... "You're on Ravelry, aren't you?" I blurted out. Yep, it was Lindsay. She has such wonderful projects and designs. So while I didn't find the yarn I wanted, it was a great to meet to fellow Ravelry-er...or Ravelree? or Ravelrytonian? What is the proper term?
On Sunday, I got to deliver the "J" pillow. Sean and I had brunch with little Jade and her Mom and Dad at La Madeline's. J'aime les croissants! Jade seemed to like the pillow, though it was a bit difficult to play with it at the table given the pillow was as big as she is.
The other parts of the weekend involved crocheting, reading Harry Potter (Sean has now started and is already onto book 3) and there was even time for a nap. Such a great weekend - and probably the calm before the storm. Not long until we move and there is sooooooo much to sort and pack. But let's not think of such things now as I'm still basking in the relaxation that was the weekend.
What a wonderful weekend I had! It was soooo relaxing. After an extremely boring mortgage class, Sean and I headed out to Ellicott City for lunch. Now that Howard County's smoking ban is in effect, we could check out this little Irish pub which just so happens to be in the same complex as the Celtic Knot Yarn Shop. Coincidence that I suggested the pub for lunch? I'll let you decide.
While Sean went into the pub, I headed down to the store for a quick look. I was on the search for some cotton yarn to make the eight pocket two-tone carryall tote. I found some really nice natural colored cotton yarn, but there wasn't enough of it for my project. I also found some beautiful cotton blend yarns (the name of which I can't remember), but I would have had to buy 10 skeins and each was over $5. Now, I'm not one to shy away from spending money on good yarn, but I'm not going to spend that much money on a new pattern. After I make the first tote, using some less expensive yarn, I'll see if it is worth making one with more expensive yarn.
While in the store, I noticed they had added many more crochet hooks to the needle wall. The last time I was in, there were only 2 or 3 hook sizes and when I asked about crochet, the sales person had the air of knit-snobbery. Not the case this time as they seemed very crochet friendly. After asking the salesperson about upcoming classes, I did a double-take. She looked so familiar... "You're on Ravelry, aren't you?" I blurted out. Yep, it was Lindsay. She has such wonderful projects and designs. So while I didn't find the yarn I wanted, it was a great to meet to fellow Ravelry-er...or Ravelree? or Ravelrytonian? What is the proper term?
On Sunday, I got to deliver the "J" pillow. Sean and I had brunch with little Jade and her Mom and Dad at La Madeline's. J'aime les croissants! Jade seemed to like the pillow, though it was a bit difficult to play with it at the table given the pillow was as big as she is.
The other parts of the weekend involved crocheting, reading Harry Potter (Sean has now started and is already onto book 3) and there was even time for a nap. Such a great weekend - and probably the calm before the storm. Not long until we move and there is sooooooo much to sort and pack. But let's not think of such things now as I'm still basking in the relaxation that was the weekend.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
I *Heart* Ravelry
Oh, how I love Ravelry! I've spent sooooo much time there working on updating my current and completed projects. I'm very much looking forward to entering all my hooks and needles - because right now they are sitting in an Icelandic mug and a old glass vase and I don't know what exactly I have in there.
I inherted most of these hooks and needles from my Grandmother. Sadly, she died before she could actually teach me to use them. I picked up crochet from my cousin who learned from her grandmother. But when I use my Grandmother's hooks and needles, it's like a small tribute to her that I try to be as crafty as she was.
I inherted most of these hooks and needles from my Grandmother. Sadly, she died before she could actually teach me to use them. I picked up crochet from my cousin who learned from her grandmother. But when I use my Grandmother's hooks and needles, it's like a small tribute to her that I try to be as crafty as she was.
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