The blog tour is done with the last stop coming a little late. It included a nice review by someone who hadn't been aware of my books before and she's a crocheter. I am back working on KNOT DEAD, AGAIN. There is a whole lot going on in this book between a storm that turns Vista Del Mar temporarily into an island. How are the guests going to be taken care of with no staff, kitchen help, or housekeepers. And then there there's a murder.
While I'm working on the writing, I also am thinking about the pattern I'm going to include and the recipes. I like to keep up on what's going on in yarn craft and lately it seems that crochet kits to for beginners to make little creatures like penguins and dinosaurs are hot. I finally broke down and ordered a kit to make a lion to see what the big deal was. I found myself part of a Facebook group for the company that makes these kits and from reading the posts figure they are attracting a younger crowd.
I have bought kits before and with the exception of the Klutz book and kit, they have been a disappointment. One that I got a long time ago had a great box and then inside was a skein of the cheapest yarn, a crochet hook and some poorly written instructions.
I have to say the lion kit was excellent. The inside packaging was as nice as the outside. The instructions were excellent and offered both written directions and videos of the techniques. They also use special yarn which is easier to handle because it isn't made of strands of fibers, but is more like a cord. Of course, all of it is useful for the book I'm working on. It's always great when something that interests me has stuff I can use in a book.
I was also interested in making the lion as the main character in the new series is a crochet artist who makes toys.
The kit actually came with everything needed to make the lion except scissors, which was great and I think had a lot to do with why I stuck with it until I finished it and definitely something I will use in KNOT DEAD, AGAIN.
I just ordered another kit from a competing company. I'm curious how it will measure up. This time it's for a sunflower in a flower pot. Can't wait until it comes.
15 comments:
Good morning -- The lion is adorable!! Yes, so many times kits are a big disappointment -- so much better to buy component parts on your own so you can see what you're getting.
The storyline for KNOT DEAD, AGAIN sounds intriguing. Remember a number of years ago when a cruise ship in the Gulf caught fire and all the power was shut off? My husband's daughters and several cousins were on that ship -- they said it was a nightmare but the staff worked round the clock to make things as comfortable as possible.
I've started the granny stripe. I'm doing the pattern without the starting row of single crochet - just working into the chain - as I want to do a row of sc around the entire blanket before doing my favorite edging. I do have a question about the picot edging -- there seems to be some information missing. Ask CeeCee to clarify!!
I'm baking a cherry-pineapple dump cake today -- requested by my grandkids. It's so quick and easy to do, and very yummy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your day and the weekend --
Happy crocheting and writing!!
The lion is adorable !! You really must try one of the life sized animals I have shown you. Of course there were no instructions--just someone who had lots of time on her hands to figure it out. You could do it--given time !!
Really loved your latest book on Molly Pink and the Tarzana hookers. I really wish I could see photos of the crochet pieces. Especially Sheila's. I hope there will be more Molly Pink books. I'm vested in her life story.
Also love the retreat books too.
Have a great weekend!
Patty, I didn't include details about the picot edging as there are instructions how to do it online. I was trying to offer the technique of the granny square stripes only. Sorry if it made a problem for you.
I remember hearing about that ship. They complained that they were getting information about what was going on from the CNN broadcast rather than the people running the ship.
Linda Osborn, LOL, can you imagine how much yarn that elephant would take, and stuffing. I really liked making something small and manageable.
I hope you're out of rehab and all healed!
Sally, I'm glad you enjoyed Molly's latest adventure. There will be at least two more of the crochet books.
I am afraid that Sheila's pieces are mostly in my imagination. I did have one project with her mixtures of yarn and called it the Hug. There's a photo on my website under crochet books and then projects.
I'm going to Chicago in a few weeks. My favorite month there was always October. My son is coming with which means it will go, go, go and eat, eat, eat.
Good morning -- Thanks for your response about the picot edging. Perhaps it would have been appropriate to leave out the partial instructions and just suggest a person check online. I've recently discovered a site that has more than 25 different edgings -- great ideas.
Have you seen the reports that the crocheted cats, and other huge things, said to be crocheted by an elderly woman, are all created by AI? If they were actually crocheted, imagine what a huge amount of yarn, stuffing and time they would take!!
Have a good weekend.
Patty, I wonder if that means the photos of the crocheted creatures are made by AI or it somehow made crocheted them. It's always been my understanding that there are no crochet machines as there are knitting machines and that all crochet is actually handmade.
The images were created using AI -- they were not actually crocheted. On Snopes.com there is an article about them and information about the woman who created the images.
Such a cute lion, Betty. And as always it's great that you work your crocheting and other hobbies into your stories. Hey, it's definitely appropriate for you to blog at Killer Hobbies!
Patty, that's what I figured. I couldn't imagine the logistics of making something so huge.
Linda O. Johnston, Thank you. I was happy with the way he turned out and that I completed him. I love to include yarn craft in my books. It makes my stash a business expense.
The lion is adorable! I have never done something like that because I am afraid of the sewing part and putting it together. I don't like sewing at all. The new book is on my nightstand now.I'm excited about reading it soon.
Chkntza, I understand exactly what you mean about the sewing part. I got stalled several times when it came to sewing on the pieces, but I pushed myself to do it. It turned out to be okay. I also get stuck when it comes to weaving in the ends because some little piece always seems to pop out.The Woobles kit I used was pricey, but was really excellent. The instructions were great and the yarn they use is easy to work with, even the sewing on part.
I hope you enjoy Killer Hooks.
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