Blooper Video 1
The whole time we’re shooting, three dogs are wanting to go outside, then back in, then out again, etc. Having the backdoor open that often means that there are often unwelcome guests in the shot. I really try not to be distracted by them, but…
Mattress Stitch
Weaving in Ends
Good Taste
It’s finally chilly enough in Austin to bring out the wool again, which means that Ike has been reacquainted with his favorite thing in the world.
No polar fleece, machine-washable dog blankets for this gentleman. This is a full-on Aran fisherman-style afghan, knit by yours truly. Ike gets seriously excited whenever I pull it out of the trunk, and he makes a beeline for it. Everyone in the house knows that this is HIS blanket, even though that was not my intention when I spent dozens of hours knitting it.
What can I say. He’s got good taste. And he’s willing to share a corner of it if I sit right next to him.
Tunisian Crochet
Tunisian crochet is an awesome technique that my family has used for generations, but I have found that there is little known about it with fiber people nowadays. In my family, we have always called it “the afghan stitch”. It works up like a cross between knitting and crochet. Tunisian crochet hooks are long (10” or more), and stitches are held on the hook much like a knitting needle. To compare it further to knitting, it is sort of like picking up and binding-off stitches every row.
I created this video to help with a pattern I released earlier this year – Lone Star Baby Crib Blanket.
Blooper
I’m lucky to have Parker editing my videos, because he makes it look as if I never stumble over words, or run my tongue over my front teeth right before I start talking. In this video, he exposes me.
In my defense, YOU try saying “wash and block your swatch, of course”.
