I am making a very large single-stitch graph afghan of the Swedish flag for a Christmas present. It's been a beast of a project, but I'm in the home stretch.

I'd like to put a border around the edge. Because it's single stitch, 5.5mm, with worsted yarn, it's a very flat, slightly loose blanket.

I'm picturing a border that has some thickness to it - something you could reach down and grab and it would be substantial in your hand as you pull it up further on the bed. I want it to be as simple as possible so as not to distract from the design of the afghan itself.

I have been looking for a good pattern for this but am striking out - any suggestions?

I have also considered experimenting; something with a whole bunch of post stitches in a row, possibly.

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ok well I found these hats on shanalogic.com and i really liked them but they are extremely expensive.

That last one is especially cute ^-^ anywhoozle, about the pattern, do any of you girls know a pattern like these hats so I can sorta personalize it to make it look like one of those. like how would you knit in a circle for the ears? Also How do you make the main part of the hat. ugh plz don't tell me I need a circular needle! i don't wanna go to micheals and learn how to use it.

I LOVE Christmas/the holidays!!! I love getting to spend all that time with my family, the decorating, baking, even battling the crowds to shop and of course I love making things for people! I'vegot abotu 30 people to make/buy for and have been moving pretty slowly (I blame the vast amounts of homework...) and thus far I've only gotten the sock animals for my sister & brother in law made; a fair isle sock cat & a sock gorilla :) But I'm PLANNING to make....
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What's everyone else making for gifts this year?

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I need some hats for my younger siblings, something for an 8 year old head and a 10 year old head, it's getting really cold, really fast, up here in New York!

Rocket Boom, the meme analysts, have put their minds to understanding the sweater curse:

There is NO selling here on craftgrrl. I repeat, NO SELLING.

I found this picture on "What Not to Crochet" and I absolutly love it!! perfect for a college dorm right?



The only problem is that I do not have any idea where they are from, or if there is even a pattern for them!

I'm after some help, suggestions & ideas. It's my first christmas as vegan, and since it's only my mother and I for xmas this year she's down with having a vegan spread. I'm just at a loss for ideas, I'm from Australia and it's summer so anything that doesn't require hours of baking would be amazing. I'm also after a baked cheese cake recipe that you would recommend I'm after something citrus or fruity. (I know I just contradicted myself but I prefer baked cheesecakes) thanks in advance :)

Hello all! I'm totally new, and just recently caught the crafting/plush/felt bug and thought I'd like to share my first three, uber shaky softies. :)

Warning! My sewing really sucks!



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I would totally appreciate any advice. :DD

If you had about a yard of light pink leather, what would you do with it? My dad sells car seats and someone had ordered a bunch of leather ($500 bucks worth!) but never came to pick it up. Now he has these big pieces of various colored leather and nothing to do with them. He brought me home some pink to play around with, but I have no idea what to do.
A purse, maybe?? No clue!

...now on sale at my Artefaks boutique!

Em came home from school today sniffling, saying, "I feel different." She was running a small fever. She settled in on the couch and I poured her a cup of orange juice. Then I went off to go through her backpack to be sure there were no notes from the teacher. Afterward, I went back into the kitchen, picked up a cup, poured myself some water, took a sip, and froze. The water tasted like orange juice. My sweet daughter, who always wants to be good, had taken her cup into the kitchen and put it on the counter to be washed, as was proper. And then I drank from it.

Actually, I hadn't swallowed, so I spat it back out and rinsed my mouth with Listerine. We'll see whether or not I get sick. If I do, I have only myself to blame.

The church I work at is having a tea and craft sale. Some of the older ladies make stuff to donate, we sell it and keep the money for the church. Anyway, one lady has donated a couple of amazing afghans. One is 72" x 72", in blue and grey, acrylic yarn. The other is 62" x 62" and is made from 100% cotton. Both are basically giant granny squares. We have *no* idea how much to ask for these. What do you all think?

EDIT: They decided to put them up for silent auction, with a starting bid of $35.

I'm tempted... I'm *so* tempted.

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