Tag Archives: crochet

What Am I DOING? No Apologies.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Volatile Volscian

Welp. I made an awkward silence on the blog. A really long awkward silence. But, it’s too late to apologize! So let’s move on with things. [Disclaimer: I can’t get any more of my images to upload, so maybe those … Continue reading →

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What Am I DOING? Rewinding.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Volatile Volscian

I’m actually not working on anything right now. I finished some tablet weaving yesterday, and can’t start the next one until I get some color ink to print a new page of patterns. So here’s the deal, I’m just going … Continue reading →

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Vintage Happy Valley: Frilly crochet collars look very special

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dame Toadstool

Here’s another vintage crochet pattern advertisement for you from the Springville Herald. I’m glad I missed 1941 and its frilly, feminine neckwear. Then again, when I think about what’s making fashion news this season…. scroll down to what I’m talking about. New Collars … Continue reading →

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What Am I DOING? Life is Super-Duper.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Volatile Volscian

Yes. Life is super-duper today. To risk sounding like an old lady, I woke up with a huge painful knot in my back, then the first thing I did when I got to work was smash my finger. It’s all … Continue reading →

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Vintage Happy Valley: Crochet a Pillbox Hat

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dame Toadstool

Colder weather calls for hats and matching gloves. And what’s better than a nice handmade set that you crocheted yourself? How about a crochet pillbox hat? After all, “the whole smart world is putting on pillboxes.” This is from 1941. … Continue reading →

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