Above is my first crocheted sweater, made with 100% wool and cables. The pattern created a sweater slightly too large for me, so I adjusted the dimensions a bit. In the end it fitted perfectly, and keeps me toasty warm. Just in time for the freezing Pittsburgh winters! Continue reading
Crocheting
My grandma taught me crocheting at the tender age of eight to prevent me from tearing down her house. Although I did not always love it, I was always inspired to develop my crocheting skills when I saw the majestic blankets and sweaters she made. I continued crocheting, and now, not only can I make aesthetically pleasing and practical handicrafts, I also enjoy donating them to those less fortunate than myself: the homeless in SF, Hurricane Sandy victims, and North Korean refugees in China. This page looks at a variety of my crocheted handicrafts, and how I created them.
The Tree of Life Afghan
StandardThe Tree of Life afghan was by far my most ambitious and difficult crocheting project, not to mention my first that employed cables. It consists of two tree panels and one flower panel. The tree branches geometrically divide every row, going from 2 to 4 to 6, 8, 10, 12 and back down, while the flowers are arranged in a checkered pattern.