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‘Doublestitch’ = Sexy, Fun Crochet

by jennifer July 14, 2008

by jennifer July 14, 2008

In their book, “Doublestitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista,” twin sisters, Erika and Monika Simmons, make a serious case that crochet is sexy.…
Crochet Cycling Local Events movies
27 Dresses, 20 Miles and Still Caffeine Free

by jennifer June 6, 2008

by jennifer June 6, 2008

I went on my first living room cycling expedition last night. While my family slept, I pedaled and sweat it out on my…
Crochet Cycling Knitting Sports
Crocheting On Deadline: A Pay-Off No Matter What

by jennifer May 28, 2008

by jennifer May 28, 2008

Even before I interviewed the Knittas back on episode 10 of my humble little podcast, I wanted to be one of them. I…
Crochet Quilting
Cleansing the Palate with A Little Crochet

by jennifer May 1, 2008

by jennifer May 1, 2008

Aren’t these crocheted vases cute? I just got my hands on a copy of “Uncommon Crochet” by Julie Armstrong Holetz and this vase…

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1 week ago by craftsanity Minutes after I placed the rug I’m knitting on the coffee table to review my progress, Justine the Cat leapt up to test it out. I let her rest there for a bit since the rug will eventually be on the floor and very likely another one of her regular napping stations. #knitting #ontheneedles #knit #catlady #knittersofinstagram #knitters #catladyknitters #felineproducttester
7 days ago by craftsanity I’m branding and sanding another batch of weaving looms today. Much sample banner and hexagon weaving ahead. If you’re interested in taking a small loom class here in West Michigan, send me a DM. : ) #craftsanitylooms #weaving #craftsanityworkshops #loom #handmadeinmichigan #art #fiberart #weavingtools #bannerweaving #hexagon #hexagonloom
4 days ago by craftsanity This is my first attempt at a macrame leaf. I made it last night to distract myself from reality. My brain struggles to process the concept of many people being complacent about racist tweets flying out of the White House. It’s all very, very wrong and my concern about this dangerous rhetoric continues to increase. We really need to get back to a point where basic kindness and respect are guiding principles for our leaders. Anything less is unacceptable. I don’t have a way to immediately fix this, so I will keep teaching, creating, practicing kindness and inclusion, and celebrating
2 days ago by craftsanity Justine the Cat walked across this rug in progress right before I snapped a photo to share with my friend who gifted me this pattern and has a rug of her own on the needles right now, too. I really enjoy knitting and wish I could knit faster. Which reminds me that I want to invest in more circular Lykke brand needles. I have exactly two pairs (not pictured) and I love them. Dear knitters, which needle brand is your current favorite? #knitting #rugknitting #knit #knittersofinstagram #lykkeneedles
7 hours ago by craftsanity Here is a cartoon drawing of me penned by my oldest daughter. Today her little sister made chocolate cake, the same kind I requested as a kid. All this because today I begin my 43rd trip around the sun. My morning gym workout was canceled by a power outage, but I ate cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream anyway. I’m older and wiser and feeling very grateful for all the blessings in my life. I’m also excited to be moving some projects off the back burner to the front of the stove because, well, it’s time. As I age,