So lately I have been under a resurgance of crocheting. My aunt Monica taught me how to crochet back in the sixth grade. When I went to Miami this summer she retaught me single and double crochet and recently taught me the beginnings of knitting. She gave me an excellent book so I can teach myself knitting.
I am addicted now. I go to a local yarn store, Knits by Nana, to buy my yarn. They sell many brands of yarn, great quality and service. All the ladies know my name and are very helpful. I really like Berroco yarn because it is a good quality yarn, large quantity and decent price. I used the Vintage Berroco to make this brown blanket for my boyfriend.
I have also used the Berroco Comfort to make a hat for Connor, the boy I take care of. He has been dying for me to make him a hat in dark blue. I also have it in a beautiful red for a scarf.
I also am using another Berroco in their Comfort Chunky to work on a baby blanket. I have some of Louisa Harding's kasmir DK (Heavenly!) in a saphire color, Arauncia Hand Dyed yarn, and Sirdar Snuggly baby bamboo in a light blue, sage green and pink.
I plan on making some small blankets for animals in adoption places through Hugs for Homeless Animals. I also want to see about making hats for children at St. Judes Children Hospital in TN.
Ciao!
Its great how much you are getting into it! I'd love to help with the charity projects.
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