…coordinating skeins, and you pick the color that links them together. For example, if you select the ‘blue’ kit, both of your skeins will contain blue. They may not be mostly blue. Each skein is: 100% wool 230 yards (that’s what the mill says, but my 2 samples measured 250) Approximately a thick fingering weight one-of-a-kind! Knit the Either Way Cowl! Grab your skeins, a knitting needle and download the Either Way Cowl Pattern for a…
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Book News: Page Proofs arrived!
…uffed animal sort of way- I mean, they’re 3-D, but not breathing) as examples. Excitedly, I heard back from the company, and received a contract around January 2009. That’s when the fun started! From January to May, I designed, crocheted and wrote! I submitted my manuscript, and mailed all of the completed objects to Martingale, so that they could be photographed (it was a pretty big box…). Then, there is a first round of edits….
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…How to get started If you’re interested in crocheting an animal, I recommend beginners download my Beginner’s Guide to Amigurumi or take my Amigurumi Woodland Animals class on Craftsy. They’re both geared to complete newbies. But, not everyone takes my advice! Melanie L. dove straight into a Nelson kit! She says: “I had no idea how to crochet and just grabbed a hook from my mum – I didn’t even know there were di…
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…ints if you like to include a little something like sweets or whatever you come up with. So knowing the current weather/season might not hurt. Now to the other areas of the profile. Be sure to check the following: Library (might give a hint on which patterns your buddy owns/likes BUT this might not be a complete list) Projects/Queue Faves (Projects + Patterns) Stash (usually people only buy yarn they like!) Groups (might reveal hobbies or interest…
Continue ReadingTeaching Amigurumi: make a handout!
…17;ll want to discuss with the shop… and include on your handout! An example I put the things I mentioned above on most of my handouts… and you can download one of mine right here to have a peek! You don’t need to do any fancy graphic design… the handout is about conveying information to your students! You’ll notice that I’ve included links to resources, all of which are on my site. It’s fine to provide li…
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…sher of my last 3 books) makes it easy: a proposal packet is available for download on their website! Other Things to Think About Although the particular questions you are asked to answer vary by the publishing company, here are some basic questions you can expect to see. What makes you qualified as a designer? What other work have you done? How is your proposed book different from what’s already on the market? Can you demonstrate that there…
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…u still want a look of randomness to it. Fortunately, Granny-Square-Colors.com has you covered! Input the colors of yarn you have available and you get back a chart: Follow the image for each square, and assemble as shown. Nifty! The number of colors per square is a parameter in the generator, meaning that you can use this same generator for any number of medallion patterns, not just granny squares! Aren’t these fun? Give them a try and tell…
Continue ReadingLearn to Crochet: Lesson 1
…to crocheting, or maybe you learned some stitches from a relative but feel completely confused when it comes to reading a pattern, I’m here for you! Join me on this series and learn to crochet! Your first lesson in the series awaits! What are we going to make? This adorable penguin! I hear that you’re skeptical. A penguin? Shouldn’t we start with something ‘easy’ like a scarf? No scarves. Not yet. And here’s why…
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…All of the critters are specifically picked with little ones in mind. For example, small birds were made for kids to hold in their hands while getting blood draws; hats were made to cover kids’ heads after they lost their hair from chemotherapy treatment. Every few months, the critters get delivered to the Ronald McDonald house and children get to come and pick out their favorites. The children at the Ronald McDonald House get so excited when the…
Continue ReadingKawaii Amigurumi Crochet: Adorable Animals & Friends
…Discover the basics of Kawaii crochet to stitch, build and decorate authentic amigurumi with instruction from crochet designer Stacey Trock. Using Japanese charts, you’ll discover how to work spiral and joined rounds, add expressive features and customize projects for the perfect level of cuteness. https://freshstitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/10657_Stacey_Trock_360p.mp4 …
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