Beverly's Yarn Crazy!

I posted the photo of my first Sweet Sweater in an album.  The Sweet Sweater is found at:  http://www.crochetme.com/sweet .

I made it with Caron One Pound yarn in Azure and Cape Cod Blue using and I, J, K, and L hooks.  The pattern doesn't call for a particular hook size, and I decided to change hook sizes at intervals to provide subtle shaping for bust, waist, and alot of increase for my not so subtle hips!

I will definitely be making more of these in lighter weight yarns and I am going to try to change the pattern to be a cardigan too, perhaps add a collar.  I highly recommend this pattern for everyone, no matter what size you are or what level you crochet at.

On a different note

I have re-learned to stand up for myself.  Let me explain.  I requested a rate quote for the Extra Innings Package from my local cable provider (who will for now remain nameless) and was promised the early-bird low rate with 4 installments to pay for it.  So I ordered it.  Then I received my cable bill and I was charged for the whole thing at once!  I figured anyone can make a mistake so I called the company to get the billing corrected.  The Rep. told me that she didn't have the ability to make the correction so she would put in an order to have it corrected, gave me a reference number and told me that in the next 24-48 hours someone would be in touch with me.  That was on Monday (4-21-08).  On Friday (4-25-08) I hadn't heard from anyone so I called the company and gave the new rep. the reference number.  She told me that the work order had been closed and that it was impossible to change the billing so I would have to pay it the way it is.  I told her that I couldn't afford so much all at once and she said that they will cancel the service and I could pay for just the service used.  I told her to wait and I will see what I can do.  I thought about it over the weekend and got very mad because I wouldn't have ordered the service if I hadn't been misled.  So, Monday (4-28-08) I went online and filled out a Better Business Bureau complaint but didn't send it.  I called the company and told them what I was going to do and suddenly they could give me the service for half price!  DON'T EVER LET THEM TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU!  GET MAD!!!  Phew, I feel better now.

Wow, have I become a much busier crafter.  I usually try to keep my concurrent projects to just 2 at a time, but now I am way over that limit.  I am still working on the Tunisian moose afghan for my sister-in-law, I promise I am!!! 

Also, I am in a CAL in my plus-sized crochet yahoo group.  We are making the Sweet Sweater and I am about 3/4 done.  The Sweet Sweater is created with more of a formula than a strict pattern, thus it can be customized for anyone at any size! 

At the same time, I am working on the 2008 Thread Challenge to create a miniature bear and its little doll.  This is only the second miniature bear I have done, so I can't believe I am doing it in a contest...LOL!

Finally, I think finally, my sister-in-law, no not the one I am making the afghan for, asked me to help knit teeny-tiny socks to be made into key chains for a baby shower.  They are quick to knit so it is a great project to use to take a break from other stuff. 

Well, all the time I am working on this stuff, my future project list is growing and growing.

Earth Week

I have reclaimed my first yarn.  I have been considering doing this for some time, but not sure how.  I found a tutorial link that shows how to unravel a sweater for the purpose of reusing the yarn (and there is a wonderful thrifty knitters group in Ravelry).  My mother gave me an old sweater to try it with.  It was rather tedious, but very rewarding.  I now have the lovely yarn and I am considering my options on how to use it.  I highly recommend the process to everyone who wants to save some money or save the earth.  It is the fiber artists way to give back!