About Heather
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus & Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Tag Archives: Crochet
A Flurry of Shawls
I really do do more than stitch smalls and knit socks. Right now I’m on a bit of a shawl kick. First, I’m knitting the Moor Shawl by Jen Hansen (Raverly link) using some lovely silver silk yarn from Shall … Continue reading
Purple Afghan Square
Last week I shared a blue afghan square I knit for a very young man who is in the hospital after undergoing heart failure. Today, I have another afghan square to share. Again, this is part of a larger Raverly … Continue reading
Afghan Square for a Little Man
I consider myself very lucky to be part of a great community on Ravelry. I’ve found a lovely group of ladies (and a couple of guys) who are great fun to talk to, trade with, and just generally have fun … Continue reading
Bright Dinosaurs
I won’t go into my love for all things PlanetJune again. All I will say is that she sure makes super cute dinosaur patterns. Example one: a lovely blue Plesiosaurus, crocheted from Bernat Satin in colour Teal. Nessie never looked … Continue reading
A Knitting Hippie
I love Ravelry. It is a great place for knitters and crocheters to hang out. I’ve discovered some great patterns, learned lots of fabulous techniques, and even made a few friends. And, it was for one of those friends that … Continue reading
2010 Review
I have to admit, I haven’t been looking forward to reviewing my 2010 crafting goals. I know I didn’t even accomplish even half of what I set out to do. My goals were: Finish Baby Man’s birth sampler Finish Enchanting … Continue reading
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Chirstmas Gift Round-Up
It can be difficult to find things to post about in the later half of the year. So much of my time has been spent working on Christmas gifts, and I’m not always able to share pictures of them. However, … Continue reading
