HITTING THE WALL

There comes a time in every crocheter’s life when s/he is completely unmotivated. Nothing looks interesting. The yarn looks old. Nobody NEEDS a gift. No inspiration in sight. What to do?

I find that a couple of things will get me back in the groove. One thing is to leaf through some older magazines and books. There is always something I wish I had made or that I see with new eyes. Maybe my situation has changed and I now have better skills or the world of fashion has changed to make something old, new again.

This past weekend is usually a great source of inspiration for me – the Missouri Fiber Festival. But, DJ and I had to miss it this year. Too much going on. So, we decided to have our own Fiber Festival (read Mom’s Weekend Away) and celebrate crochet and, um, probably ice cream.

We also enjoy going to thrift stores together. The small town we visit has several excellent thrift stores. Items there are typically in better shape and cheaper than our local thrift stores. There are also many items in the stores that give us ideas. Ideas like – we could make this little thing cuter by adding a crocheted flower to it – we could hide this stain with a few buttons – we could make this longer with a crocheted edging. You get the idea.

Here’s a smart cookie who used two of ‘my’ ideas:

http://creativeramblings.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html

Boy, we are two cheap dates! But, we have fun – and manage to consume an inordinate amount of chocolate in the process.

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Lasy month we shared the Sweet Rolls Fruit review and this month we are featuring the vivid range, just in time for NYE projects.

Introducing Premier Sweet Roll Vivid Yarn, the latest addition to the beloved Sweet Roll family! Bursting with brightness and vibrancy, Sweet Roll Vivid is an exciting and gorgeous yarn that adds a pop of color to your crafting projects.

Crafted from 100% acrylic, this yarn is soft and luxurious, making it a joy to work with. As you stitch, Sweet Roll Vivid creates a captivating self-striping effect, adding depth and interest to your creations. With its beautiful new shades, full of color and WOW appeal, this yarn is guaranteed to brighten up any project you’re making.

Each 3.5 oz. ball contains approximately 174 yards of yarn, providing you with plenty of material to bring your creative visions to life. The suggested gauge is 17 stitches and 23 rows to 4 inches on size 9 needles, offering versatility and flexibility for various knitting or crocheting projects.

Sweet Roll Vivid is perfect for crafting stand-out scarves, shawls, blankets, and any other project you can imagine. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this yarn is sure to inspire creativity and delight.

Join the many satisfied crafters who have given Sweet Roll Vivid a 4.9 out of 5-star rating, and add a splash of brightness and color to your next knitting or crocheting adventure. Explore the possibilities and let your creativity shine with Premier Sweet Roll Vivid Yarn!

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