Pattern of the Week

I thought this was a really neat idea I would share for those of you who want a truly homemade package without having to use the boring old twine trick. This is a great tutorial on making your own wire edged ribbon with crochet. Click on the title or the picture to go to the site.

I ain't called the Cheap Hooker for nothing...

and to prove it, this Friday -- Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving, I am offering 40% off everything in both of my etsy shops. www.jacquijcrochet.etsy.com and www.shutterbuys.etsy.com

No minimum to buy!!

One day only!!

Use promo: Black Friday in the notes to seller section during checkout to receive the discount!!

Note: does not apply to s&h, either wait for a revised invoice by clicking on "other" in the payment section, or pay and I will issue a refund.

This will not happen again this year so stock up on your yarn bags and get holiday gifts out of the way!! See you there!!

I'm Backkkkkk

I finally am back after many long months of working on opening another shop. To see and read all about it (cuz it's waaaayy to long to talk about here) go to http://www.shutterbuys.com/

As of now I have added something very cool to my shop. Yarn bags..... they hold your yarn like a snapware plastic container, but they are way better because instead of that small eyelet hole in the plastic containers, you get an elasticized top to pull your yarn through. Now if you get a snag, or pull too much yarn out at once it is easy to manuver without that small little hole. I am adding new ones constantly so check back for new great fabric!! Head to my shop now by clicking on the title of this post.

Crochet on Hold

My wonderful husband let me go on a shopping spree while on our vacation this past weekend. What you see above you is the damage I did. I got a new toy in the Ipod Itouch. It's funny because I was the person who told everyone that I would never own an Ipod, I'm just not that into music (like music, but not a snob). However, this thing is sooooo coool. Its like a mini computer, with web browsing, movie playing and of course music playing. I love love love it.

My second purchase almost didn't happen. I wanted a new camera, but was thinking of a simple point and shoot. I wasn't thinking about a SLR because I have an old Pentax manual (as in not digital) and didn't want to give in and get a digital because I thought it would seem like a clunky point and shoot. My husband finally talked me into it and I am so glad he did. This thing is so cool. It feels and acts just like an old school SLR right down to the mirror moving when taking pictures. Yet it is so much better because it can make up for your lack of perfect lighting, or perfect composition. You can fix everything in camera or after on the computer. I am a true believer in SLR digital.

Because of these two purchases I haven't crocheted at all these past few days. I am way too busy converting my music library on my computer and learning all about my new camera. I will try to get back into the swing of it soon though.

Pattern of the Week

Here are my latest favorite pattern. Still in keeping with the halloween theme, here ar the perfect devil horns. These would be great for those that don't like going full out, but want to represent a little. Click on the picture to be taken to the free pattern.

Not quite Halloween material....

...but then again, I guess someone could use it in a cold climate for a princess costume. I bought this pattern from CapeCodConsignments on Etsy because I had the same idea, but just a different way of doing it. However, when I tried to bring my idea into the real world, I just couldn't get to to work. So I bought this one and decided to try it out.

The pattern was well written, easy to follow, can't give it to you, you have to go buy your own. Or just buy one of my completed ones and forget the trouble. Click on the bear picture to get to the listing of the first one I have up. Only $7 better prices than mass produced stuff if you ask me.

New Scarf Listed

Here is my newest listing. I just finished it today and I love it. If it doesn't sell then I am keeping it. Such pretty colors and really soft for wool. Not scratchy at all. Click on the picture to be taken to the store to see other views and a more detailed description.

Another Halloween Addition

Just finished this reversible skull potholder. I have it listed in my shop if you just can't live without it (click on the title link to get to it). It is super thick to keep your hands safe, and nice and big to cover your whole hand. Love these. Making some to keep for myself as we speak. Also working on a 100% wool scarf that I should finish today. That is the one good thing about being sick. Lots of time to crochet.

Pattern of the Week

I was sick yesterday, still am today, but not as bad. I totally flaked with the pattern of the week so today I will present it. I am all about Halloween patterns right now, so I thought I would share a cute one with you today.

I love these coffee cozys (no clue on how to spell the pural of cozy --cozies, cozys-- you get the idea). I want to make the Frankenstein, but I don't have any green yarn. I seem to have a natural defense mechanism against buying green yarn. I don't think I have ever owned any. Strange. I better go get some before Halloween is over. Anyway, click on the picture to get to the website with the pattern. Happy hooking!!

Scoop Scoop Scoop

Go to Joann.com now to get all yarn on their website for 30% off. Hopefully you have already signed up for their email to know that you got a 50% off one item coupon today.

Oh and they are also practically giving away an Ott light for the Friday deal. I have an Ott light and it is the best light ever. You can get a beautiful one for $46.99 that was reg. $129.99. But you gotta sign up for the email. So do it now.