Visor Cap

Saw this FREE pattern online (click title for pattern) and thought I'd give it a try:

Pretty Pineapples Caplet

Here's my latest design:
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Crochet Dad!!

I recently met Gene (aka Crochet Dad)from California here in Philly the other day. He and his wife were here to their youngest daughter's graduation from Drexel University.

We met up at a local Starbucks, and one of the first things that struck me was he greeted me with a great big hug....not your standard handshake... that was nice!!

He treated me to a cup of coffee, while I sat and talked with him and his wife, daughter and her boyfriend.

It was both nice and strange at the same time. Nice, because I rarely get to see and talk with another male crocheter, strange, because I've only done that online.

I once met a senior male crocheter(Ed) at a local senior center that wanted to meet me when he heard of me thru a mutual craft friend. She talked about me and he was so excited to hear of another male crocheter( a Black one too!!), that he asked me to come to his center.


So, whenever I came by, he'd always have something for me to see. after awhile I realized that in his funny way, he was 'testing me'. So, sometimes, I'd act as if I didn't know something, just so he could 'teach' me.

He was originaly from Texas, were he learned to crochet as a kid.

He was also glad to meet someone who understood crochet on the same level. Most of the ladies didn't, and he would get frustrated with them, so he figured it would just be better to flirt with them (hee, hee!!)

He since passed. But before he did, he gave me dozens of old patterns and a complete set of knitting needles (he was a knitter as well.


So, it was really nice to meet another male crocheter in person, especially one that gives'hugs'!!

Pineapple Wrap

It's the bottom section of a shawl from one of those old 'Design' vintage newspaper mail order patterns from the 70's. I made it in a pale yellow 9just had some on hand).

The original pattern calls for using a 'H' hook, but it's mostly done with trebles and chains.

So, by the time I got to the bottom of the shawl and started with the panel Which you join as you go across the bottom), it seemed a bit too much (the pale yellow didn't help either!!)to me, so I decided to take it out and just make a simple border.

Now, as for the panel, some time earlier, I did saw something like that on Etsy, but they were selling the item (like $85!!), and it looked like it was done in thread.

OK, well, thread and me do not get along!! :-0

So, it got me thinking ;-)...hmmm....I could do something like that!!


And,as they say....the rest is history.

I Have a Life!!

Recently I was talking several ladies about something on the Internet, then one, who has a computer, but rarely uses it, says:

" I can't be bothered with all the computer stuff, I have a life!!"

I've heard several ladies say that, but it's funny how, if they need something, they're quick to ask you to find and get it for them.

Reminds me of people that always ask (even tell) me to crochet something for them, even ones that can crochet themselves. They usually try to butter me up with high praises before they go in for the kill!!!

People must think that, since I either crochet or be on the computer a lot, I have the time and will do whatever they want. Like I don't have anything else to do, and they're giving me something to do.


And they wonder why I get pissed!! HELLO!!!

Most times, I just don't say anything. I mean, what would be the point. If you tend to think in terms about people that they're "only as good as they're good for"....then they just won't get it.

I just smile, grit my teeth, and push it out of my mind.

But.....if they bring it up again....LOOK OUT!!

JANE'S YARN SHOPPE!!

I stopped in to my favorite LYS:
Jane's Yarn Shoppe
1707 E. Passyunk Ave (near the corner of 12th & Morris Sts)
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-463-8181

The Crochet Friendliest LYS in Philly!!!

The 'Lustre Sheen' Queen!!

If you're looking a more crochet friendly place, there's none other than Jane's.

And,if you're coming, plan to stay awhile!!!

Make sure you bring something to snack on, 'cause you're gonna have a great time.

She's been a great friend for over 15 yrs. She carries all types of yarn at reasonable prices(and we need those more than ever, right?).

Looking for Lustre Sheen? Well, she has the best supply in town.

So, stop on by. Tell her I sent you!! ;-)

7 Point Round Shawl

Here's my latest pattern:

I wanted to come up with something quick & easy to make for Mother's Day, or just for the Summer.

Click Title for link.