Tag Archives: Crochet

I write crochet patterns

Posted on March 28, 2022 by estherlou

That statement certainly sounds a little ostentatious or grandiose! I have been a prolific crocheter every day since I retired. When I received so many comments on how pretty they felt my shawls were, it occurred to me that I … Continue reading →

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#4 Medium weight yarn

Posted on March 14, 2022 by estherlou

I’m working on a new pattern. It’s a lovely shawl. I fell in love with a mandala type motif and decided I wanted to create that type of pattern on the back of the shawl. And so I began creating. … Continue reading →

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Musings

Posted on March 11, 2022 by estherlou

There’s been a lot going on in the world these last couple of years. And it seems that when one thing calms down something else is there to take its place! I’ve discovered that if I pay attention to other … Continue reading →

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What to crochet when you don’t know what to crochet?

Posted on February 27, 2022 by estherlou

After I retired I started crocheting prolifically every day. I discovered YouTube and what a learning tool it can be! After a while, it seemed as if I wanted to write down every project I crocheted as a possible pattern. … Continue reading →

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Being sick is no fun

Posted on February 7, 2022 by estherlou

There has been a crazy ugly upper respiratory infection something or other going around our area. My daughter first got a nasty head cold and sniffled for several days. And then I got it! Mine was quite different! Lots of … Continue reading →

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I love to crochet

Posted on January 8, 2022 by estherlou

I first learned to crochet when I was a child, I think in what is now called middle school. My maternal grandmother was special to me and she is the one who taught me. I crocheted off and on over … Continue reading →

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Lap blanket baby blanket small afghan throw wheelchair | Etsy

Posted on July 16, 2021 by estherlou

https://www.etsy.com/listing/878534148/lap-blanket-baby-blanket-small-afghan I never thought I could crochet something this beautiful! It was the most intricate and fancy thing I had ever tried! I’m so glad I did! I just love it.

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Keeping busy

Posted on March 28, 2015 by estherlou

Since I am house bound, I spend a lot of time watching t.v., reading, blogging, ‘window shopping’ on eBay and playing Harvest Moon on my Wii. I like to crochet and recently have made a few pillows for my mother … Continue reading →

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Obsessive/compulsive? or wishy/washy?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by estherlou

I’ve always thought I tended to be obsessive/compulsive. I called it an “all or nothing” mind-set. I’ve had a weight problem my whole life. I’ve been on diet after diet with success that fell off later. What always worked for me … Continue reading →

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