http://iamintheloop.com/blog by Josi Hannon Madera, Garment Engineer Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:04:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, Laura Killoran, of www.croshaydesign.com, and I have finally done it...! After talking about it for years, we've decided to collaborate. I couldn't be happier, and I'm certain that everyone who loves to crochet will have more and more to excited about. Now that we are helping ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/11/21/quick-to-stitch-handmade-hats-make-the-perfect-gift/ The patterns by Laura Killoran, available at Croshay Design, are TOP-notch. You know you want one! Go ahead - ask me why... ask me, "Josi, what makes Laura's patterns so special? Why are Croshay Design hat patterns better than everyone else's?" My response: Every detail has been thought-out. ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/11/20/collaboration-with-laura-killoran-of-croshay-design/ C'mon, I know you want a super-scrumptious handmade hat by Josi, dontcha? You'd be helping a girl out, too!** Brussels Toque style, with simple diamond-and-puff trim Solid color$30 100% wool $35 wool/silk Berliner Rounded beanie with criss-cross hatch detail 2 colors$30 100% wool $35 wool/silk Vienna Rounded striped beanie with brim detail 2 colors$30 100% wool $35 wool/silk Glasgow Skullcap with brim detail 2 ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/10/03/kickass-hats-for-sale/ This week, I'd like to introduce the Tunisian Twisted Stitch. After researching this stitch, I discovered something troubling - it was worked in 2 different ways yet always named the same. I've decided to differentiate between the two versions by calling them the Tunisian Twist Under and Tunisian ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/07/04/tunisian-swatch-along-week-4/ Zoom Zoom Pattern: (A) Base - using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn (color A), ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook. (A) Foundation - lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ch, return, ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/06/27/tunisian-swatch-along-week-3-part-4/ Jagged Zig-Zig Jagged Zig-Zig Pattern: (A) Base - using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn (color A), ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook. (A) Foundation - lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/06/27/tunisian-swatch-along-week-3-part-3/ Large Shadowbox Large Shadowbox Pattern: (A) Base - using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn (color A), ch 39. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook. (A) Foundation - lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 37 chs, end-st into last ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/06/27/tunisian-swatch-along-week-3-part-2/ I'm making a Tunisian Sampler Afghan, and each week of the Swatch-along will now also have patterns for 8.5" x 8.5" squares*. Each of these squares would also make a good all-over pattern for an entire afghan, and the stitch patterns that make them up can be incorporated into ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/06/27/tunisian-swatch-along-week-3-part-1/ Don't forget to upload pics of your swatches to the Art of Crochet Flickr Group. Last week, I offered up a few different stitch patterns that combined Tss and Tps stitch to create delicious surface texture. This week we will continue to explore this aspect of Tunisian crochet. What did ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/06/20/tunisian-swatch-along-week-2/ Hey! Check it out! Someone has already posted her swatches for the Tunisian Swatch-Along in the Art of Crochet Flickr group. Tunisian Honeycomb Tunisian Ribbing Isn't that fabulous colorwork? Great job, Jess! Now for a question to the participants: what other shapes would you like to explore? Cables? Monograms? ... http://iamintheloop.com/blog/2007/06/15/tunisian-swatch-along-jesss-swatches/