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Tee hee hee!! I'm trying not to be too silly, but this new little hooky happening makes me all just a wee bit giddy!! I'm calling it Painted Pixels Blanket because the little boxes look like pixels and the delightful blending of colors reminds me of blending little pots of paint on an artist's palette.

My newest pattern is off the hook, through the washing machine (more about this in a sec), and back from my awesome testers!! Introducing It's Stashing Tote! Say it fast. Yes. It sounds like It's Dashing! And it is!!!

Mom: So, Susan (6 or 7 years old), how was shopping? Are you going to tell me what you and Dad got me for my birthday?
Me: No. Don't even ask. I'm not going to tell. But I will say that it is gray.
Mom: Oh, gray, huh?
Me: And it is a size 4. But that's all I'm going to say. It has a lighter gray top with little buttons and a flowy darker skirt...with a little belt around the waist.
Mom: Hmmm.
Me:I'm...

Whenever I mention "weaving in ends" I get a wave of very strong opinions from most of my yarny friends. I asked the question of some of my Facebook followers and got a plethora of responses--that very strong opinion thing. Comments like...

The word cwtch (pronounced cootch) is a Welsh word meaning "to cuddle". This snuggly soft Cwtch Cowl and Hood is so named because it is super cuddly, drapey and versatile in both color and options for wearing.

If you are anything like me, and watch those "How Things are Made" shows, you might get a kick out of this post. As many of you know, I was a guest challenger in the fifth round of Design Wars--an elite crochet challenge...

Who wants a Cuppy Cakes Blanket??? Can you see the wee little cupcakes? Isn't that the s-w-e-e-t-e-s-t thing ever?

Hello, dear friends! Just popping in to say "hey, howdy, hey", and let you know that I am still here! My blog posts have been few and far between lately as I've had many personal issues to focus on and settle. But you are not forgotten. And neither is my hook! It seems to be a little bit of peace for my worried mind and heart. Does it work that way for you, too? What a blessing it is to me! Sadly,...