Learning to crochet was not difficult for me…once I got over my fear of failure and realized that it was NOT rocket science. Although, I must admit, that my initial struggle with a crochet pattern prompted me to wish for some sort of Rosetta Stone to translate the gibberish. But, before long, it began [...]
Posted on June 28th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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Since last I wrote, I have endured another birthday. Actually, I acknowledged the 37th anniversary of my 21st birthday (you can do the math!) In my mind I am still 35; my body says otherwise. Oy, the aches and pains. Whoever said that grower older was a graceful process? My body is conducting warfare on [...]
Posted on June 24th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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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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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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It’s official. I’ve lost my mind. I just spent the past two days working on the fingering weight ruana using the WRONG FREAKIN’ HOOK!!! I put the ruana down a few weeks ago to finish the two basket weave projects but started up again on Saturday, realizing my June 15 deadline. I thought I left [...]
Posted on April 28th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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Ok. So, I’m not the most flexible person walking the earth. I am “of an age” when I have become set in my ways. I’m not stubborn or closed-minded; I can be persuaded to change my mind given sufficient evidence. But, by and large, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”
Such has been my attitude [...]
Posted on April 27th, 2008 by Peter Franzi
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