The Hook and I

There’s a bit of a flurricaine going on outside. That’s what my friend Sascha calls it when it’s snowing and also blowing 40+MPH winds. So, in honor of the dramatic weather I’ve decided to deluge you with ornaments. I seem to be running out of minutes and still have yet to gather teacher presents, make more . . . → Read More: Christmas Crochet-Along: A Flurry of patterns – Days 14-18

Well I missed yesterday, and I’ll be busy tomorrow too, so I’ve piled up a few ornaments to keep us busy in the moments we do snatch to crochet.

For yesterday, crocheted mittens:

A Pair of Mittens from Better Homes & Gardens

Today, some quick hearts–these are fast and fun, I’m planning on making a pile more. Jenni’s . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet-Along Days 11, 12, 13

Crocheted Angel Ornament by Phyllis of Many Creative Gifts (www.favecrafts.com)

I like the simplicity of today’s ornament: this little Angel from the Fave Crafts web site.

I spent my crocheting time today working on a gift, so I’m falling a wee bit behind on my ornament making. How about you? I’m also looking for more ideas, so . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet-Along Day 10: Angel

Today while I was teaching at The Net Loft, the young girl whom I had taught to make snowflakes last week came back. She’s gone snowflake crazy–she’s made garlands and a table runner, having figured out how to attach the motifs in a multitude of ways. I was starting a log cabin-inspired baby blanket while I . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet Along Day 9: Candy + A Cookie Recipe

I love this teeny sweater ornament by Mary Jane Wood suggested by Elora in the comments. I especially love the little hanger. I keep wanting to make several of each of these ornaments, but I’m restraining myself to one or three so I have time to try them all. Do keep the suggestions coming!

Teeny Sweater . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet Along Day 8: Teeny Sweater

I’m going to The Net Loft tonight for knit night. I’ve been running errands and doing housework all day, catching up after the weekend, and I haven’t picked up the hook, but tonight I’m going to make these little skates from Suzies Stuff. I love how the paperclips are the blades.

Paperclip States from Suzies Stuff

I’ve . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet Along Day Seven: Ice Skates + A Book Review

Today was James’ birthday, and he asked for carrot cake. I spent part of the afternoon browsing through recipes and came up with a mish-mash of things I wanted to try. I was inspired by this recipe here, among others. The cake turned out great! It was tender and fragrant with just the right combination of . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet Along Day 6, a stocking, and a Recipe

When I was a teenager, we had a Danish exchange student stay at our house. He brought some fun Christmas traditions, and he taught us how to make danish paper hearts.

Christmas Paper Hearts, from Flickr User Ebygomm, Creative Commons

When I was a junior in college, and living in Paris, Morten invited me to come spend . . . → Read More: Christmas Ornament Crochet Along Day Five: Danish Hearts