At Gathering I purchased a selection of number 8 seed beads (not too small but not too big either) and some thread to crochet with. I used to crochet these little bracelets with number 10 or 11 beads. I was obsessed for a time! Then I made a promise to myself to try to use my commuting time productively - sitting there reading is very nice, but perhaps my time could be better used?
So, I began crocheting some necklaces - they stitch up pretty fast and I can pretty well do one in a week. I realized pretty quickly that all my mandrels are the wrong sizes so off to Nortel for some more. The new ones are great - one is a bit snug but the other fits beautifully. I had some fugly attempts at Ottoman in such a short space - but I am making progress.
I really liked this one. I have a hard time doing the same thing over and over again - I want to make it more interesting or mix it up somehow. This sometimes works beautifully, but there are some beads I made this past week that I am not taking pictures of!
Then, today I made one this one.
It instantly has become the new favourite! It is always the newest bead that is the favourite! I have a really cool green crocheted rope all ready and I think I will put it together and wear it! I really need some cool bead caps. I am hoping to take a pmc class at BeadFX soon. I have been resisting the precious metal clay for a very long time - but I think I am ready to succumb! We shall see how that all turns out!
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