I am working on getting into the new swing of things around here. I have been much more busy, but very happy. It is a lot of fun working with yarn companies and publications! After taking the littles to school, I spend the school day in the basement, working on patterns and samples, and paperwork. OK, the paperwork is not tons of fun, but the rest is! Usually about twice a week I do have to go our for errands, such … Read more
This ripple pattern puts a new twist on a classic afghan crochet pattern. This stitch pattern works for afghans/throws, or wraps, or scarves, or a variety of other projects. Faded ripple is a great stitch to use with stripes, as it gives a pretty detail to color changes. It can be used with just about any size yarn and the coordinating hook. I do not recommend novelty yarns, as the textures of the yarn can make the stitches difficult or just take away from the look of the stitch pattern.
Before I go on with anything else, a little tease: I HAVE A FREE CROCHET PATTERN FOR YOU!!! I just have to finish my sample. I will be another day or two. It’s pretty. Today was (is for a few more minutes) Doug’s 40th birthday. It was quite the day. Yesterday after dinner the girls and I decorated for Halloween. I yarn bombed the railing on our front steps. Kyla helped with moral support. She is very good at that. … Read more
My, I have been going like the Energizer Bunny since I got home! So much to do. This transition into professional publishing of my patterns is fun, and lots of work. I have more snaps for you. Some of the show, some of my loot from the show, and some family photos I keep forgetting to share! This lovely lady is Margaret. She is tons of fun, and very nice. I was so excited to see she had sent me … Read more
I started writing a post for you when I got home on Sunday. It was supposed to be about some of the fun times I had at the show, but it rambled into something else. Instead of “fixing” it, here it is with some pictures added in for fun. I will still write a post or two more about some of my adventures last week, and about some of the amazing people I met. Well, I am home. What a … Read more
I promise I will share more pictures and write more when I get home, but for now I am just sharing some highlights of the day. We had nothing officially on the schedule until 6pm. Lorene dropped me at the show in the morning, and she spent the day visiting her family, then came back at 5:30ish. I spent the day just sitting in the knit and crochet lounge making friends. Boy did I make friends. I meet some wonderful … Read more
Wow, my head is spinning. What a day! I just opened my fortune cookie from the Chinese delivery I had for dinner. It says “You will be successful through innovation and determination.” I think my cookie may be on to something. I will try to give a short(ish) tale of the last 2 days for you. I am rather tired, and it is getting late. After school, Doug and the girls dropped me at the airport. I felt the need … Read more
Well, I made it. I am checked in and unpacked. I have some fun stories to share with you about my travels, and even some pretty pictures for you as well. However, I am beat!!! I should be back in my room at a reasonable hour tomorrow evening, so I will share with you then! Nighty~night, my friends. ©Copyright 2013 Jessie Rayot / Jessie At Home All my videos, patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them … Read more
