Tag: crochet
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Bucket Hats, My Latest Obsession
I’m not sure why I’ve become obsessed with making bucket hats especially since I don’t look particularly good in them. I tend to get bored with large or monotonous projects, so maybe the appeal for me is that there are so many styles and yarn variations available to keep my interest. After trying out many…
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The Eyes Have It
I have been obsessed with crochet eyes lately and finding the right look to create what I had in mind. I researched as many crochet eye patterns/photos as I could find and there are lots of great crocheters out there to learn from. I was very inspired by a granny square by @womanwalkingawire (check out…
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Christmas in July
WHAT?!? I know, nobody is ready to think about Christmas yet, but if you want your product or gifts to be ready for the holidays, you have to start early. Starting in May, I began developing my idea for mini, single-use ornament looms and they are now ready! Above and below are samples that I…
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Spinning, Pt. 1: Art Yarn
It’s been spinning madness here at Casa Marengo Studio. I’ve had my Louet S17 spinning wheel for over a year and I have been limping along trying to learn to spin. A couple of months ago, I bought the Art yarn Flyer accessory and took an online core spinning class @HowToSpinYarn. Things finally clicked. So,…
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Time flies
Wow! I can’t believe it’s been months since I’ve posted. I think instead of writing a long entry I am just going to do a few photo posts of what I’ve been working on. It’s been a busy few months of scarves for a holiday sale and for gifts. The red one was for me…
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Post holiday?
Well, the holidays are over, but this elf is still in the workshop. I think I was overly ambitious in trying to make all my gifts and I am still working on a few. Unfortunately, I gave some away before photographing them, so no pix. 🙁 One of the gifts I am working on…