1.20.2010

entrelac checkerboards & books


My entrelac checkerboard scarf is finished! Wow. I am amazed -- yes, completely amazed -- that this came from my crochet hook! It is unlike anything I have ever done with hook & yarn and I simply love the whole tunisian entrelac technique.
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Ordering this booklet was key in trying to get the whole triangular edge, but once I was able to visualize this in my head and then get that message to my hands -- oh! the combinations and blocks I am going to make........
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And I must have a one track mind. Or maybe crochet is the only thing I talk about.
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Here is a pile of books I received from my family at Christmas time. Unbelievable is the only way I can describe how I felt (and yes, I even leaned over and kissed my 22 yr. old nephew -- not once, but twice -- for buying some of these for me.)
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Oh, my family gets me.
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And that just makes me giddy when I see aaaaallllll of these beautiful pages to page through.
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Thank you, thank you family!



10 comments:

  1. Lucky gal you are to receive those books! The scarf looks great, your photos are really nice.

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  2. Wow your scarf turned out amazing! How fun to sit wrapped up in a blanket and explore each of those books!

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  3. Wonderful. That scarf is simply fantastic and I have that book. I need to give this a try.
    Teresa

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  4. Absolutely beautiful!! Now I wish I could crochet.

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  5. Your scarf is so beautiful. What wonderful gifts that you received. It is wonderful when your family knows just what you'd like. I can't wait to see what else you make! Twyla

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  6. I love it. It is absolutely perfect.
    kris

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  7. designs you'd think they are extroverts, but I feel great, i loved your blog and hopefully make more like this! bye, thanks

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  8. i never get over how neat your work is - such precision in your squares - another lovely piece of art :)
    Good to see another book-a-holic getting what they should for Christmas !

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  9. Booklet you linked to is no longer available.
    Any idea where else I might get it
    Lovely work.

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