http://www.bettycrotchitt.com Just another yarn addict Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:17:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week I had a dream about not finding anything in my closet that fit anymore.  While I do have plenty of maternity clothes, I thought that a skirt would be a comfortable option as I get bigger and bigger, so I set out to make one. Using this tutorial I ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=220 Learning to Spin Because I needed yet another hobby on which to spend time and money, I'm learning to spin!  Thanks to Inga for showing me how, and guiding me through this awkward new craft.  My first lesson was at my May stitch-n-bitch.  I was introduced to the drop spindle, and ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=210 I spent a beautiful Memorial Day weekend in Tucson, staying with Bridget and the kids.  I finally saw Rachel in a dance recital, which was all kinds of wonderful.  It was a production of Snow White, preceded by a tap and jazz recital.  Although I needed Bridget's help picking Rachel ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=196 9 squares and counting.  I fell off track with my 2009 Block-a-Month afghan, but now I've taken the hook back up, and added 3 squares in the last week.  I do think 12 squares will be rather small, so I think I'll continue past that, maybe go to 20?  4 ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=192 Look at my medals!  The 2010 Winter Olympics were not so much fun to watch on NBC, but participating in the Ravelympics did make it better!  I entered two projects in the Ravelympics, and finished both with a couple days to spare. My first project (actually a last minute addition to ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=172 Fit for a Warrior Princess, this crocheted chainmail tunic is made in a fine sparkly yarn  for a look of silver (or mithril, if you prefer).  This is made for a pre-teen girl, probably close to a woman's small or x-small. Yarn: Vanna's Glamour in Platinum (3 balls)  I used exactly ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=157 Today Kindel and I indulged in some Kool-Ade dyeing.  The plan was to get a nice purple so I can make myself a new wrap.  I bought 3 skeins of Knit Picks Bare Superwash Merino DK, and 12 packets of grape Kool-Ade.  Straight grape produced a beautiful purple, but when ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=148 What started with a general idea to read a few remaining Jane Austen books has led me into a renewed interest in period dramas.  While in Chicago recently, I picked up a copy of Persuasion.  After reading it rather quickly, I did my usual post-book routine - I searched for ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=141 Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix with pudding 1 egg 2 1/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 cups confectioners' sugar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Mix the cake mix, egg and whipped topping together. Beat with an electric mixer on medium ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=138 I'm experimenting with shades of blue and green.  Using Wiltons, I made one color with a pea-sized blob of sky blue and about 3/4 cup water.  Second color was same amount of sky blue and water, but with 50% amount of leaf green.  I have 3 - 100g hanks of ... http://www.bettycrotchitt.com/?p=134