The Basket Weave Pullover in Men’s sizes XL-5XL will be available no later than Friday, June 6 (my birthday! Yippee!). Any one who pre-orders before June 6 may do so at the special price of $4.50. My apologies for the delay to all those who have been waiting. Please access this special page to receive [...]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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Whether attributed to Plato, Persius Flaccus, Jonathan Swift or Victor Hugo, it can truly be said that “Mater artius necessitas” … “necessity is the Mother of Invention”. I have often been asked what inspires me to design. Exactly what, others have inquired, generates my creativity in crochet. Essentially, if I know what I need [...]
Posted on May 27th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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Oh the horror! I have a deep, dark, ugly little secret. It is so despicable
that I can hardly bear to think of it. Yet, the time has come for me to come
clean. My very sanity requires that I share with you this insidious mark on
my soul. OK. I’m ready. Please make sure you are securely [...]
Posted on May 25th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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That’s about it, I guess. You can find the pattern, and all my patterns, for sale at Hookerbear Creations.
Men’s sizes XS-L (finished chest 36-48)
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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It is currently 5:00 pm and the thermometer is registering 86° F. This may not seem unusual or astounding in your neck of the woods, but in my little corner of the universe, about 10 miles due east of the Golden Gate along the shores of San Francisco Bay, it’s hot at hell. You [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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Mother’s Day is always hard - and Christmas and her birthday and any other day we shared in a special way. She was my age now when she died. At the time, 58 seemed old enough, but not old enough to die. She left so many questions unanswered and sentiments unexpressed. The last time [...]
Posted on May 11th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I recently purchased the most amazing book, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns by Linda P Schapper. The are so many wondefrul and beautiful stitch patterns contained in this volume. I enthusiastically recommend this book. It is an invaluable addition to anyone’s crochet library.
I have been searching for an [...]
Posted on May 8th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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I just, a few minutes ago, sent out a newsletter to my mailing list in which I announced the completion of the Basket Weave pullover for men. I erroneously stated there were no photos available. I lied. Another brain cramp. I took pictures last Tuesday and forgot I had them. OY!!!! Without further ado….
What [...]
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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