Monthly Archives: September 2011

the Long Awaited arrival of the Shawlini pattern

Notes: This pattern uses U.S. terminology. Materials: 1 skein Araucania Chaiten and Size L hook, or 1 skein Noro Taiyo sock yarn and Size I hook (I have found that a plastic hook works well with this yarn), or 2 … Continue reading

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The charts for the Shawlini pattern

Above, chart for beginning double crochet and for the beginning of the patterned section Above, chart for the beginning of the decrease in the patterned section Above, the chart for the decrease double crochet section and the 2 row edging … Continue reading

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Finishing a backload of projects

I am not one who likes to work on multiple projects at once, yet somehow I have ended up with a backload of unfinished projects. Since I have decided to get these suckers done I haven’t had much time to … Continue reading

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Becoming a volunteer pattern tester

Recently I have been working on a Tunisian moss stitch scarf that I am pattern testing for Marie Segares. She also has a blog, the Underground Crafter. I was delighted to find out that it’s really easy to become a … Continue reading

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