Apr
11
2008
Now, if you have all kind of knitting needles (or at least a few of them), and wonder what to do with them, or how to use them at all, there are a lot of helpful sites, where you can learn knitting. From the basics, to the more advanced techniques, there are help for every [...]
Apr
11
2008
In a hidden folder of my computer at work, I have found some older pictures of my bead-crochet work, which I would love to share with you:
What do you think? These items are all sold, except the leopard patterned necklace, this was a gift to a relative. I had so much fun doing these pieces. [...]
Apr
11
2008
Yesterday evening I immediately started a bag, which is actually a crochet bag, and it is in a bowling bag style. It is going to be smashing! No pictures yet, but I will add one when it is worth it, or you will be able to see a decent progress. I make it in brown [...]
Apr
11
2008
On the WAMP I sold a beaded knitting bag, and I could have sell a lot more. So I decided to make a few knitting bags for the next one, instead of more bead crochet jewelry, I think I have enough of that stuff now.
I immediately started to search for inspiration on the net. Ooooooooh [...]
Apr
09
2008
On to the single pointed needles.
The variations are endless here are too.
Metallic: Could be any kind of metal. I even found them in silver in the internet. Now, that is absolutely useless. They should be lightweight, to be easy to work with. The weight of the yarn itself will make your wrist tired after [...]
Apr
09
2008
Jenn in the comments was amazed how many different yarns available. And I’m sure I did not mention all of them. Jenn, I want to impress you even more: I will list you the types of needles we can play with - you would not imagine how many of them are out there - if [...]
Apr
08
2008
All these struggling with looking for new jobs, and making jewelry for selling is for one thing: my future LYS. The first proper LYS in Hungary. I tell you how I want it to be:
It would be a nice, friendly place, with quality yarns. No acrylic. There is a few yarn shops in Hungary, and they [...]
Apr
04
2008
Yesterday I have applied for the new WAMP in April, 20th. So, knitting is again will be a secondary hobbie, I will have to make more jewelry. But I will not start this weekend yet. I have a good progress with my Caftan pullover, I want to reach the point of the front where the [...]
Apr
02
2008
Today I went to a job interview, which means I can start the course for the job on Monday, and they will pay me for 4 months, until I’m prepared to work. No secret, it is an insurance company. OK, I know. But I need something to do, and still have time for my own [...]
Apr
01
2008
I need some time to get used to this selling-on-a-fair thing. On Sunday we woke up at 4:30 am, to get to Budapest in time. We got there well before it started, which was nice, so we had time to set up our booth. Do not think anything fancy though.
As you see, I don’t have [...]