by Suzann Thompson | Mar 18, 2016 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Every time I looked at PopKnitting by Britt-Marie Christoffersson for the last several years, I’d say, “Okay, I want to try that pattern and that one and that one…oh, and those two.” The book is full of interesting and different stitch patterns,...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 14, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Mmmmm…cherry pie with a lattice-top crust! It’s a wonderful, no-calorie treat to make for March 14, 2016, 3.14 16, Pi Day! The pattern for “Homemade Pie” is in Cute Crochet World: A Little Dictionary of Critters, Folks, Food & More, pages 48-50....
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 21, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Sc Teeny Tiny Bone: Ch 6, (sc 2, sl st) in 2nd ch from hook, Ch 2, (sc 2, sl st) in 2nd ch from hook, working back along original ch, sl st in next 4 ch-sts, Ch 2, (sc 2, sl st) in 2nd ch from hook, Ch 2, (sc 2, sl st) in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in very first ch of...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 21, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Complete written instructions for the Wiener Dog are on pages 40-41 of Cute Crochet World. These photos and hints are meant to supplement the crochet instructions in the book, and will help you have a successful dachsie crochet experience. Strange as it may seem at...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 19, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Start Mama’s legs and Papa’s trousers by drawing up a loop in the lower edge of the dress or shirt. The instructions say “join with a sl st,” which to my mind (at the time I wrote the instructions) meant the same thing. “Draw up a...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 9, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Mamas and Papas’ arms and hands are pretty simple to crochet, once you decide exactly what you want. The sidebar “Arms” on page 141 of Cute Crochet World gives some general hints. Specific instructions for Mama’s arms begin on page 139, and...
