Change Purse

Materials and Equipment:
Sensations “Smania” yarn – one ball makes about 3 purses
Crochet hook size K
Fabric for lining, optional

Gauge: does not matter

Directions:
Ch 15
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch. 14 sc.
Rows 2-28: Ch 1, sc in each sc. 14 sc.
Fold in half and sc closed from row 2 until fold on each side of purse. Do not crochet first and last rows. Leave first row and last row to form opening.
Drawstrings: Take 30” length of yarn and cut in half. Beginning on one side of change purse, weave in and out between stitches in unworked rows of opening. Tie in overhand knot. Trim ends of yarn. Take second length of yarn and repeat beginning on other side of change purse.
Sew in fabric lining if desired.

Felted Drawstring Purse

Materials and Equipment:

size 13 straight needles

Noro Big Kureyon color #4

2 straps, each about 1 1/2 yards in whatever material you like

1 scrap of ribbon about 2 yards long

safety pin

Gauge (in stockinette stitch): 6 sts - 2" and 7 rows = 2"

CO 40 stitches

Work in stockinette stitch until you have three yards of yarn left. BO and use remaining yarn for sewing seams. Fold about 1 1/2 inches of BO and CO edge to wrong side (purl side) of knitting to form drawstring tunnel. Fold entire piece in half with right sides (knit side) facing and sew side seams stopping at the drawstring tunnel. Turn purse right side out. Use a safety pin to draw ribbon through drawstring tunnel on each side of purse. Tie ends together. This will ensure that the knitting doesn't felt onto itself and close the tunnel. Felt the bag according to your preferred method. I used a combination of machine and hand felting since the yarn took so long to felt. Let purse dry and remove the ribbon. Use the safety pin to draw one strap through both drawstring tunnels and the other strap through the drawstring tunnel in the other direction. Sew or tie the ends of the strap depending on the material used for the straps. I used some vinyl stuff with silver grommets I found at Jo-Ann.

Fingerless Gloves

this pattern of mine is a variation on this pattern >>>> http://www.zenknit.com/mitts.html

Equipment and Materials:
1 skein (50 grams/100 meters/109 yards) of Classic Elite Inca Print yarn in color of your choice
****I used just about every inch of this yarn making these gloves that fit a medium-sized woman's hand****
dpn size 6 (set of 4 or 5)
stitch markers (1 split ring and several locking)
stitch holder

Gauge:
(in stockinette stitch) 11 st = 2 inches

Cuff:
CO 40 stitches
Work 20 rows of k2 p2 ribbing. Use a locking stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Now work 8 rows of knit sitches.

Thumb shaping:
Inc in first st (and place locking stitch marker on first stitch), k4, inc in next stitch, place split ring marker on needle, knit the remaining stitches.
Knit the next row.
Inc in first st, knit to stitch before marker, inc in that stitch, slip marker, knit the remaining stitches.
Knit the next row.
Repeat the last two rows until you have 18 stitches between the markers.
Next row: K1, slip the next 16 stitches onto a stitch holder. Knit the remaining stitches.
Place locking stitch marker on first stitch after the thumb stitches on the holder.
Knit 10 rows.
Work 8 rows of k2 p2 ribbing. BO

Thumb:
Knit the 16 stitches off the stitch holder, dividing the stitches evenly among the dpns. pick up and knit two stitches from the edge between the mitt and thumb. Knit one row. On next row, dec two stitches at the joining between the mitt and thumb.
Work 5 rows of k2 p2 ribbing. BO
Weave in loose ends.

Gloves can be adjusted for larger or smaller hands. Just remember that the number of stitches in the ribbed sections must be in multiples of 4 for k2 p2 ribbing.

Nora's handbag

i just finished this little purse for my cousin for her birthday. man, i like how knit picks wool of the andes yarn felts. this purse turned out about half the size it was before felting. i'm about to get started on a semi-circle purse in the same color (black cherry) as this one. if i can remember the pattern for this purse, i'll post it soon. i'll call it nora's handbag. the pattern for the semi-circle one i PROMISE to write as i go along so i can post it.

Getting felt up...
well, not exactly. here's a pic of my first foray into the world of felting. it's a simple square purse that i crocheted with reynold's icelandic lopi wool yarn. i had such fun felting that i'm going to make more purses and bags. i just ordered this pattern and this pattern and the necessary yarn from knitpicks.com. i'm all giddy with excitement about receiving my yarn.

Bright Granny Square Scarf

Materials and Equipment
1 ball each of Bernat Softee Yarn in the following colors:
(A) Hot Pink
(B) Hot Blue
(C) Hot Orange
(D) Hot Lime

Crochet hook size K

Gauge: 1 square = 5 ½ inches

Note: You will be making 12 squares in total in the following color order:
3 of Square 1 – Round 1 (A), Round 2 (B), Round 3 (C), Round 4 (D)
3 of Square 2 – Round 1 (B), Round 2 (C), Round 3 (D), Round 4 (A)
3 of Square 3 – Round 1 (C), Round 2 (D), Round 3 (A), Round 4 (B)
3 of Square 4 – Round 1 (D), Round 2 (A), Round 3 (B), Round 4 (C)

Directions

For each square:
Chain 4
Round 1: With first color, work [3 dc, (ch 2, 4 dc) 3 times ch 2] in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 4. Cut yarn.
Round 2: Join next color with a dc in any ch 2 space except for last ch 2 space made. Work [1 dc in same ch 2 space, 1 dc in each dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 space] 3 times, 1 dc in each remaining dc, 2 dc in first ch 2 loop, ch 2, sl st to top of beg dc. Cut yarn.
Round 3: Repeat Round 3 with next color. Cut yarn.
Round 4: Join next color in first dc after a ch 2 space, (sc in each dc, 3 sc in each ch 2 space) around. Cut yarn.

Sew squares together in the following order: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4

Edging:
Round 1: Join hot pink in any corner sc or scarf, work sc in each st and 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to top of first sc. Cut yarn.
Round 2: Join hot lime with dc in any corner sc, ch 2, dc in same st, **(ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) to next corner. Work (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner. Repeat from ** around. End with ch 1, sl st in top of first dc. You may have to adjust st to get the ch 1 spaces before each corner. Cut yarn.
Round 3: Join hot blue with dc in any corner ch 2 space, 2 dc in same space. (Dc in each ch and dc to corner, work 3 dc in each corner) Repeat around. End with sl st in top of first dc. Cut yarn.

Fringe:
For each fringe, cut 4 strands of yarn, each 22” long and fold in half. Make 6 fringes of each color. Attach 12 fringes evenly spaced apart at short end of scarf in the following this order: A-B-C-D-A-B-C-D-A-B-C-D

Fur-trimmed Handbag

Materials and Equipment
2 ½ oz Red worsted weight yarn
2 ½ oz Red Heart Plush yarn in Spice
1 ½ oz black and white combo fur yarn
crochet hooks sizes J, L

Gauge: 6 sc = 2 inches (with worsted weight and Plush yarns together and crochet hook size J)
6 rows = 2 inches


Directions

Front of purse (using crochet hook size J):
Use one strand of worsted weight yarn and Plush together.
Ch 25 loosely
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. 24 sc.
Rows 2-15: Work even in sc. 24 sc.
Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Back of purse:
Working on other side of beginning ch, crochet as follows.
Row 1: Join with sc in first st, sc in each ch of beginning row. 24 sc.
Rows 2-15: Work even in sc. 24 sc.

Sew side seams. Attach fur yarn to first sc after side seam. Work on sc in each sc around. Crochet a second round of sc.

Handles (make 2 using crochet hook size L):
Holding one strand of each of the three yarns, ch 50. Sl st in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to sew strap to purse.

Finishing:
Position ends of handle approximately 2” in from side seams and sew to inside of purse just below fur trim. Weave in loose ends.

Big Blocks Afghan

Materials and Equipment
Lion Brand Chunky USA yarn
6 skeins of color A (Gulf Green, in this case)
6 skeins of color B (Yukon Gold, in this case)
Crochet hook size Q

Gauge: Rounds 1- 3 = 9 inches

Finished afghan is approximately 60” x 80”

Directions

Square: Make 6 with color A and 6 with color B

Ch 4. Join to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (This counts as first dc in this and every dc round.), 3 dc, ch 2, (4 dc, ch 2) 3 times in ring. Sl st to top of beg ch 3 to close this and all dc rounds.
Rounds 2-6: Dc in each dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner space.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc, 5 sc in each ch 2 space. Sl st to top of first sc to close. Cut yarn.

Sew squares together alternating colors in a 3 x 4 checkerboard fashion matching stitches beginning with middle sc of 5 sc group and ending with middle sc in next 5 sc group. Sew through both loops of the final round when sewing squares together. You should have one row of squares as follows: green, gold, green. The next row should be gold, green, gold. The next row should be green, gold, green. The final row should be gold, green, gold.

Edging
Round 1: Join color A in middle stitch of 5 sc group in any corner square. Ch 3 (counts as first dc in this and next round of edging.), dc in each sc and joining between squares, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each of the four corners of the afghan (middle sc of the 5 sc group). Sl st to top of beg ch 3 to close this and next round of the edging.
Round 2; Using color B, repeat Round 2 of square.
Round 3: Using color A, repeat Round 7 of square.

Finish off and weave in loose ends.

Coffee Cup Plant Holder

Materials and Equipment
Ø 150 yards of jute twine
Ø Crochet hook size K
Ø 6-7 inch diameter potted plant or any potted plant that fits snugly inside crocheted cup


Gauge
Rounds 1-3 = 3 inches


Note: Jute twine can be messy to crochet with sometimes. Bits of the fiber will flake off around your work area and it can be itchy on your fingers as you crochet.


Directions

CUP:
Ch 4, join to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Sl st to top of first st to close this and all rounds. 8 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining and in each st around. 16 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st.* Repeat between * * around. 24 sc.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of next 2 st, 2 sc in next st.* Repeat between * * around. 32 sc.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of next 3 st, 2 sc in next st.* Repeat between * * around. 40 sc.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of next 4 st, 2 sc in next st.* Repeat between * * around. 48 sc.
Round 7: Working in back loops only, ch 3, dc in same st as joining and in each st around. 48 dc.
Rounds 8-10: Working in both loops, repeat Round 7. 48 dc.
Round 11: Ch 3, sc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of next 5 st, work dec as follows (yo, insert hook in next st, pull up 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 3 remaining loops), *1 dc in each of next 6 st, dec,* Repeat between * * around. 42 dc.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around. 42 sc. Do not cut yarn. Continue with handle.

HANDLE:
Ch 15, join to bottom of Round 7 with sl st. Turn.
Work 2 sc in each of first 3 ch, 1 sc in each of next 7 ch, 5 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of last 4. Sl st to top of coffee cup. Cut yarn and weave in loose end.

SAUCER:
Round 1: Working in unworked loops of round 7 of cup, join twine at bottom of cup (with open side of cup facing you) in any st, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in each of next 4 unworked loops, 2 dc in next loop, *dc in each of next 5 loops, 2 dc in next loop.* Repeat between * * around. 56 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc.* Repeat between * * around. 64 dc.
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc.* Repeat between * * around. 72 dc.
Round 4: Ch 1, work one round of crab stitch around. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Press with an iron to smooth out the handle. Place potted plant inside cup.
You can play around with the hook size and number of single crochet rounds to adjust the size of the holder or you can use different yarns and a strong starch solution to set its shape.

A gift

I wanted to thank Bean Counters for being so kind as to allow us to meet in the coffee house. This is what I came up with. I took some twine and crocheted a large cup of coffee on a saucer. Then I purchased a cactus plant that, luckily, fit the cup perfectly. See the picture? I think I'll make another and keep track of how I crocheted it so I can put the pattern on the blog.

Crocheted Four-hour Scarf

Materials and Equipment

3 oz worsted weight yarn in black
3 oz Red Heart Plush yarn in black
1 to 2 oz gold eyelash yarn
1 to 2 oz silver eyelash yarn
Crochet hook size P

Note: To exchange yarns for stripe, work dc leaving two loops on hook, drop Plush yarn and replace with eyelash yarn. Draw worsted weight and eyelash yarn through last two loops of stitch.

Directions

Working with worsted weight yarn and Plush yarns together, ch 18.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each remaining ch. 15 dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 to turn (this counts as first dc at beg of each row), dc in ea dc across. 15 dc.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Exchange silver eyelash yarn with black Plush yarn on last dc.
Rows 4-5: Work even in sc. 15 sc. At end of Row 5, exchange black Plush yarn with silver eyelash yarn.
Rows 6-7: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. At end of Row 7, exchange gold eyelash yarn with black Plush yarn.
Rows 8-9: Repeat Rows 4-5. 15 sc. At end of Row 9, exchange black Plush yarn with gold eyelash yarn.
Rows 10-52: Work even in dc. 15 dc.
Row 53-54: Repeat Rows 8-9. 15 sc.
Rows 55-56: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. 15 dc.
Rows 57-58: Repeat Rows 4-5. 15 sc.
Rows 59-61: Work even in dc. 15 dc. Finish off.

Weave in loose ends.

tryin' to spread the word . . .
about our group. peggy from schererville joined us today. she brought along a ripple afghan she started about 10 years ago. she read about us in the newspaper and decided to come by.
i decided to e-mail friends and family and ask that they pass the word about the group.
keeping my fingers crosssed.

Rectangle Purse


Materials and Equipment

Crochet hooks, size J and L
Lion Brand suede yarn
1 ball garnet or the color of your choice (A)
1 ball eggplant or the color of your choice (B)

Gauge (with J hook) 7 sc = 2 inches
3 rows = 1 inch

Finished dimensions approx. 7” square


Directions
Note: To change colors, draw new color through last 2 loops of sc.

Purse (make 2)
With yarn A, Ch 11.
Row 1: (outside of purse) Sc in 2nc ch from hook and in next 8 ch, 5 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of beg ch, work 9 sc. Change to B. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 2: Working with B, 11 sc, ch 1, 3 sc in next sc, ch1, 11 sc. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 3: 11 sc, 3 sc in ch 1 space, 3 sc, 3 sc in ch 1 space, 11 sc. Change to A. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 4: 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 12 sc. Change to B. Chi 1 to turn.
Row 5: 13 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 13 sc. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 6: 14 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 14 sc. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 7: 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 11 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 15 sc. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 8: 16 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 13 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 16 sc. Ch 1 to turn.
Row 9: 17 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 17 sc. Ch 1 to turn. Fasten off.

Edging
Hold both pieces with outsides facing out. Working through both sides at the same time, join A in upper left sc.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in next 17 sc (down the left side of the purse), 3 sc in next sc (corner), 17 sc, 3 sc in next sc (corner), 18 sc. Fasten off. This is the front of purse.

Purse opening
Join B in sc at end of Row 9 of front. Sc in end sc of every row and in beginning ch of one side and continue on other side of opening. Sl st to first sc to close. 38 sc. Fasten off.

Strap
With front of purse facing you and using hook size L and one strand of A and one strand of B, join yarn with sl st to third sc of bottom right corner of purse on edging row. Sl st in next 17 sc (going up the side of the purse), ch 70, sl st in remaining sc of edging on the left side of the purse beginning with first sc of edging row. Sl st to first sl st of strap. Weave in all loose ends.

Purse can be made larger by following established pattern. Purse can be stopped after Row 4 to make cell phone holder. Pockets can be added by working one side of purse until desired pocket size is achieved. Whip stitch pocket to inside or outside of purse after finishing.

Purse can be made all in one color with different colored trim (see purses post) and a flap closure.
Flap closure Row 1: Same as Row 1 of purse.
Row 2: Ch 1, 11 sc, ch 3 (buttonhole), skip next sc, 11 sc
Row 3: (front of flap) Ch 1, 11 sc, 7 sc in ch 3 space, 11 sc.
Sew flap to middle 7 sc of back of purse. Sew button on front to match buttonhole.

Drawstring Purse


Materials and Equipment

Crochet hooks, size I and K
3 oz. of worsted weight yarn

Gauge (with I hook) Rounds 1-5 = 3 ¼ inches

Directions

Purse
Ch 4. Sl st in first ch to form loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in loop. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 8 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 16 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 24 sc.
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) around. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 32 sc.
Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) around. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 40 sc.
Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) around. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 48 sc.
Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) around. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 56 sc.
Round 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) around. Sl st to top of first sc to close. 64 sc.
Round 9: Working in back loops, ch 1 and pull up loop in first 2 sc, yo, pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook (dec mad), sc in next 6 sc, (dec, sc in next 6 sc) around.
Round 10: Working through both loops, ch 1, work even in sc.
Round 11: Ch 3 (to raise yarn to proper level), skip first st, dc in next st, dec in skipped st, (skip next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st) around. Sl st to top of first dc (not the ch 3).
Rounds 12-20: Repeat Round 11.
Round 21: Ch 4 (counts as fist dc plus ch 1); (skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1) around. Sl st to rhird ch of beg ch 4.
Round 22: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each dc and ch 1 space around.
Round 23: Work one round of crab stitch. Weave in loose ends.

Straps (Make 2)
With hook size K and using 3 strands of yarn, ch 80. Cut yarn.

Weave one strap through ch 1 spaces of Round 21. Weave second strap through ch 1 loops of Round 21. Make sure middle of second strap is at beginning (same ch 1 space) of first strap. Tie ends of straps and use sewing needle to fray ends of straps to make tassels.

Purse can be lined and top of lining sewn to purse at top of Round 20.

New stitcher

ruth has joined our group. she's been working on scarves. big lots had some ribbon yarn that i used for a scarf. phyllis combined the same ribbon yarn with white worsted weight to make a scarf that looks like confetti ice cream. i'll have to get a picture of it. it's really pretty.

January 30

rachelle, heather, phyllis, and i met and showed off our latest projects. rachelle was crocheting a beautiful pastel green baby afghan with an attached hood, but was contemplating not putting on the hood. phyllis was working on a blue scarf. heather was still learning the ropes and working on a rainbow variegated piece that looked tie dyed. i was trying out a new yarn i found at, of all places, big lots! phyllis told us last week that big lots had a surprising amount of yarn. of course, i had to check it out. i found some ribbon yarn (80 yds) for 79 cents each. i decided to make a scarf with it. we all had new projects that we were working on. we also discussed books. we shared our favorite shows. turns out that we are mystery fans listing james patterson and sue grafton as some faves. as for television, we seemed to be fond of the csi franchise of shows and "how i met your mother" among others. we even confessed to being hooked on a few reality shows. bean counters is such an inviting place. rachelle and heather made plans to stop at big lots on the way home, phyllis called it a day, and i purchased some french onion soup in a bread bowl to take home. i think i'll ask about putting up our group's flyer at jo-ann fabrics. i personally find it comforting to be with people who understand my need to surround myself with skein after skein of soft, fuzzy, furry yarns.

our first meeting...

went well i think. we had five people show up: phyllis, henri, rachelle, heather, and me. bean counters is such a cozy place. we sat in a room named the gathering place. phyllis worked on a scarf in red, black, and gray tones. she got her yarn at bargain prices at big lots (an unusual place for yarn). henri bought some red heart light and lofty yarn in shades of purple. she's learning to increase and decrease in knitting. i taught henri to knit last year and this year she's ready to venture into more advanced techniques. rachelle is a math teacher working on a beautiful circular baby afghan. she says she'll probably be finished by next week's meeting. heather learned to crochet years ago, but came along with rachelle and is relearning the art of crochet. today, henri informed me that she checked out lion brand yarn's website after rachelle raved about it last night. she says she already downloaded three patterns. that site's a favorite with rachelle and me. i think next week will go just as well. before i left, i had to get myself a bowl of potato soup and an iced tea. yum!!

My red poncho

i crocheted this long asymmetrical red poncho a couple of summers ago. the pattern is available at craftown (see link to the right). here's the link to my pattern. if you make the poncho, let me know how it went.

http://www.craftown.com/crochet/cropat61.htm

first meeting of the knitting and crochet group i'm putting together...

is coming up. we'll meet at bean counters on kennedy in highland, indiana at 4:00 p.m. on monday, january 23. i've reserved the cafe for mondays at 4:00 p.m. it's just a chance for the knitters and crocheters i've met along the way to get together and learn from each other and to just hang out. i hope it all goes well. i've heard from about a dozen or so people interested in the group. i hope interest is sustained and we keep the group going for a long time. or at least through summer since i don't work in the summer and i'll need something to do with my time. maybe we'll post some pictures of ourselves and our awesome creations (i'm very optimistic) on this blog. i'm so excited!

purses

i've been working on purses lately. they are easy to make and if you start with one basic pattern and work it in stripes or boxes or all one color, you can make the cutest purses. i'll be publishing the pattern for the purses at a later date.

my scarf

i modified a pattern i have for a poncho and crocheted only 9 rows of it. i alternated colored worsted weight yarn with multicolored lion brand homespun yarn to make the scarf. i like how it turned out. i was lucky to have yarns that matched so well in my stash of yarns. i'll provide the directions later.

introduction

i decided to create a knitting and crochet blog for my passion. i considered naming it the knitwit hooker, but thought that might turn some people off. so i opted for another name.i plan on posting my numerous thoughts on knitting and crocheting, publishing my original patterns, posting updates on the knitting and crocheting group i'm putting together at bean counters in highland. i hope all works out well