New Pattern: Closed Wavy Rows

Closed Wavy Rows

Description: This is a two-row, repeating pattern that generates waves without the use of increase or decrease stitches. This approach produces a tight pattern of stitches that do not result in the open spaces common in wavy patterns that use the increase/decrease approach.
Stitches used: chain (ch), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tc)
Scaling: 6 stitches (3 per beginning/end of each row) plus odd number of pairs (2 x odd number). (example stitch count for a row: 3+(2x7)+3=20).
Ideas: Hand towels (see Figure 7), dishcloths, potholders (use 2 strands of yarn worked tog.), clothing, blankets.

Welcome to I crochet too much!

Hello and welcome to my new blog, I crochet too much! 

Me!

I've been a book blogger for some years, but today I decided to expand into my other great hobby: crochet and the fiber arts.

I intend to post pics and descriptions of various fiber art projects I work up, both from established patterns (with references to the source) and new patterns I've generated while playing around. Basically, I want to share my work, inspire projects in others, and see what other folks come up with related to what I post.

I tend to craft more in the fall, spring, and winter, but not so much in the summer. Some years I generate tons of things, others almost none. The posts on this blog will likely reflect that randomness, though I'll try to rein it in with some scheduled posts.


My History:

I started crocheting under the tutelage of a kind older woman who lived across the street from me when I was a tween. She showed me the basics, like making stitches, holding the hook right, and applying tension. Nearly a decade later, I bought my first how to guide book and learned how to read patterns. During that time, I managed to teach my younger sisters the basics as my mentor had done me, donating to them some of the pages from my pattern book and a few hooks and some yarn.

Over the years, I basically made whatever took my fancy. I have a proper stash of books, scrap yarn and works in progress. I generate and give away finished projects at lightning speed. And I can't bring myself to buy a purse, knowing I could make one over the course of a weekend.

The purse I made in 2014 on the blanket I made in 1997-1998.

Not Just Crochet:

Besides crochet, my other great love is loom knitting. It's soothing and very consistent, and it doesn't require knitting needles or any great attention to the proper tension (unless you're making socks).

Loom-knit scarf in progress (2017).

I dabble in regular knitting, too, but I must admit my skills are limited to rectangular projects, and should I drop a stitch I pretty much have to start over.

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If you love reading, check out my sister blog, I read too much!

There you will find book reviews, new release announcements, and random ramblings and musings on the craft of writing, self-publishing, and editing. 

I do a bit of writing and editing, but my book blog focuses mainly on sharing things I've read.