Having neglected the blog for something like 15 months, I suspect I now have no readers. But, I did finish Jim’s sweater … a year late. I then picked up the crochet hook. I figured: I might as well start posting projects again! I plan to start posting– but probably once a week.
Anyway, during the superbowl, I made “Moose Towels”– more commonly knows as crocheted towel toppers. I finished the crocheting for 10 of these, but I don’t have buttons!
Figure 1: Moose towels. (Aka crocheted towel toppers.)
Next week, I plan to show my method for creating the first row which causes the towels to fold “just so” rather than rippling across the front. For many designs it doesn’t matter if the front ripples, but rippling would be a negative with these. The trick step to flat fronts that automatically fold at the sides involves masking tape, a ruler and a pen! Other than that, these are just normal crocheted towel toppers.
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I am so glad to see that you are back!
I use your Sock-U-Lator(s) to make my socks and I was worried that you might pull them if you weren’t using your blog.
Welcome back, and I’m still here
Happy crafting!
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Comment by ~~jenn — 2/4/2009 @ 12:05 pm
There was never any risk I would take them down. You know…. I may need to figure out how to make those into stand alone scripts. People do like the. Even not blogging, I still get loads of visits, and it’s mostly the sockulators.
That said: Recently, i crocheted slippers. Now I may need to write something for those! Heh!
Comment by lucia — 2/4/2009 @ 12:10 pm
Glad to have you back! You still have loyal readers and users of your wonderful calculators.
Comment by Holly — 2/4/2009 @ 3:59 pm
I’m so glad you’re back! I used your earflap hat calculator to make four hats and love the technique. Thank you!
Comment by Jan — 2/4/2009 @ 5:30 pm
Glad to see you posting again. Folks on Ravelry and the blogging world were wondering where you went.
Comment by dancingbarefoot — 2/4/2009 @ 6:08 pm
You’re back! I’ve got you on my Bloglines just in case…
Comment by Elspeth — 2/4/2009 @ 7:13 pm
I’m still here! And I’m glad you’re back – I’ve been checking a couple of times a week. Welcome back!
Comment by (formerly) no-blog-rachel — 2/4/2009 @ 9:32 pm
Thanks everyone! It’s nice to read people were waiting.
After having the unfinished sweater up for soooo long, I think I’d better take a photo. It turned out cute. (I have to get the calculator done too. It’s a simple shape.
Comment by lucia — 2/4/2009 @ 9:34 pm
Hey. Nice to see you back. I have a question for ya since you are someone I would call an expert in this field. I am trying to write up different sizes for a pattern. Do you have or know of any sort of mathematic or other formula for grading?
Comment by Mrs MJW — 2/5/2009 @ 10:42 am
MJW–
There is no simple, single “magic formula”. It depends on the style of the pattern and the sizes you want.
Usually, you’d want to know the key measurments and go from there. For some shapes, there are simple formulas that can be worked up for limited size ranges.
Comment by lucia — 2/5/2009 @ 10:59 am
Hey, you’re alive! Now I’m trying to remember where I saw someone asking about you . . .
Comment by alwen — 2/5/2009 @ 3:55 pm
Very talented. It’s a rare talent. I too was once hooked to this craft but due to my hectic work schedule, my hobby is just a thing of the past. Hmmmmm. But when I read this, my passion is back. yeheyyy…
Comment by Gesundheitsportal — 2/5/2009 @ 6:23 pm
So glad you’re back. Hope your crafting and blogging continues for a long time.
Comment by ali — 2/6/2009 @ 12:43 pm
So glad to have you back! Don’t stay away so long next time!
Love cindy
Comment by Cindy McLaughlin — 2/8/2009 @ 9:25 pm
So glad to have you back! Don’t stay away so long next time!
Comment by Cindy McLaughlin — 2/8/2009 @ 9:26 pm
1 post a week is not good. Try it a habit. 5post a day. Atleast google love to visit your blog for fresh contents.
Comment by import export training — 2/10/2009 @ 9:05 pm
Very happy that you are posting again, I discovered your interesting blog in the meantime and found it very helpful.
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Comment by Arnold — 2/14/2009 @ 7:25 am
I am so glad to see that you are back!
Comment by oldcinderella — 2/14/2009 @ 9:32 pm
Hello Lucia. I just wanted to say that I love the crafts you made and your calculator is amazing. Keep it up and more power to yah!
Comment by Lorraine Anderson — 2/21/2009 @ 5:58 pm
OMG seriously you posted??? So good to have you back!!!!!
Comment by Dee — 3/7/2009 @ 6:59 pm
I love your towel toppers, I hope you will post the instructions. I have the same “chef” towels and my crochet toppers ripple across the fronts.
Comment by lynne — 8/20/2009 @ 11:02 am