Tag Archives: crochet

Happy beginnings

Posted on February 20, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

Hi everyone, Kirstin here again. Long time no post! Remember the baby hat and booties I made a little bit ago? Well, it seems they are getting some use! Everyone, meet Clark Andrew, the newest member of our extended-extended family. I … Continue reading →

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Better baby booties

Posted on January 28, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

Well! Those baby booties I made for my friend went over well, at least among followers of the blog. I’ve filled my first order of the cute little things. I ran out of the “baby grey” yarn I was using, … Continue reading →

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Daisy chain throw

Posted on January 16, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

The first thing I ever made with yarn, 8 years ago, was a blanket for Mom. The colors border on garish (cream, plum, and forest green) and one side is six inches wider than the other, but I loved the pattern. So, … Continue reading →

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Baby hat and booties

Posted on January 7, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

Well! Long time no crochet, but I think I’ve still got it! I made these baby booties and hat for a friend’s baby shower. Although I’m still not sure if I got the sizing right for a tiny person (they … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

The family took some time on New Years to examine our accomplishments from last year and what we’d like to do better next year. I couldn’t deny that my update record here on the blog has been spotty lately. It’s … Continue reading →

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Fluffy white yarn

Posted on April 18, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Pillow soft and a creamy white, this yarn is my favorite of product of my almost painfully productive weekend. I’m calling it “Clouds Over Tuscany, Due” (“due” means two in Italian). I spun it up as a medium-bulky weight yarn, … Continue reading →

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A few beginning knitting tips

Posted on March 15, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

I’ve talked before about the importance of crafting with friends, and I can’t say it enough: group knitting (or spinning) is the best way to get inspired to work on a project and have fun while you work. So when … Continue reading →

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Artist show recap

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Sooooo. Here are the long-promised pictures from the Cimarron Sky Dog Artist Benefit Show. Nice, right? We had over 100 products, all hand-made at some level, all done this summer. We most definitely pulled out all the stops. It was … Continue reading →

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On letting go

Posted on August 17, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

You all remember the prayer shawl I just finished? The one I crocheted from my own handspun yarn? Here’s what happened when Mom, Aunt Geri, and I went to put a price on it for the show: I’d just driven … Continue reading →

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“Going Out” prayer shawl

Posted on August 6, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It is done. My first ever crochet project with yarn I made myself. The pictures are a little iffy, but have a look! We have so much time invested in this shawl. Mom designed the fiber blend. She washed Brittany’s fiber … Continue reading →

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