Thank goodness. I have never worked so hard on a pattern. But, I learned some valuable lessons in pattern writing. Sometimes it’s better to forfeit an drab of esthetics in return for ease of construction as long as the concept isn’t destroyed. By adding one inch to each size I would have saved hours of [...]
Posted on February 25th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I have no particular reason for including this photo other than it is of a place of great significance in my life and I have spent many blissful hours crocheting while soaking in that scenery. If any one of you recognizes that view, let me know. We need to talk.
I went for my SSI medical [...]
Posted on February 24th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I recently did a podcast interview for a fellow Ravelry person, Marly. The topic was men who crochet and designing crochet apparel for men. I won’t give away the details here; you’ll have to listen to it at knitthing.mypodcast.com
I have no idea how I cam to assume such a pronounced Eastern accent. One year in [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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Don’t you just love those online translators? First person to accurately translate the above title gets a little gift. This title is actually announcing major news from Hookerbear Creations. Any takers?
Winner, prize and translation of text in my next blog posting.
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I know, I know. Bad pun. Probably medically inaccurate, to boot. So sue me. I’m in one of those moods. One of those moods which overtake me when I’m thoroughly exhausted and trying to carry on long after my body has surrendered. I am spending so much time organizing and not enough time crocheting. [...]
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I’ve been wondering whether I made the right decision in returning to the chorus after the extended LOA. In my 25 years of association with the chorus, this is really the first time I have actually considered leaving. It’s not exciting for me anymore; it’s not as rewarding as it should be. I feel [...]
Posted on February 13th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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It is becoming clearer and clearer that I soon no longer will be able to resist the pull of knitting. I suppose my greatest reluctance to learning knit is my fear that it will draw too much time from crochet which is, of course, my bread and butter these days. But I can see so [...]
Posted on February 12th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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My search for a cable in odd-numbered stitches is over. It’s funny. I posted on a couple of the Yahoo groups asking for help in finding a 5 or 7 stitch cable. The scarf pattern I am writing must have an odd number of stitches because the partiular fringe I want to use [...]
Posted on February 6th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I spent 5 hours today working on the hoodie pattern. This has been a nightmare. I finished the actual garment in October, if memory serves me right. Because of the intricacies of the neck and hood, the sizing is driving me crazy. Of course, it doesnt help that the hoodie I crocheted was for [...]
Posted on February 5th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I’ve decided to enter the design contest at CGOA. I’m going to redesign the ruana using fingering weight yarn. I got a great deal on 100% wool at KnitPicks.com The color is fog, a rather nice medium grey (thanks for the suggestion, Cay). The going is slow because 1) This is REALLY fine yarn [...]
Posted on February 3rd, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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