New Pattern - Icelandic Tunisian Cable Scarf

I'm so excited to introduce a brand new pattern to you....the Icelandic Cable Scarf.

For so long I've been disappointed with crochet "cables" (really it's just front post stitches pretending to be cables).  You can imagine my excitement when I found out that there actually is a way to gorgeous puffy stitches that look very similar to knitted cables with my crochet hook!  What's the secret?  My newly beloved, Tunisian Crochet.
If you are unfamiliar with Tunisian crochet I HIGHLY recommend you check it out.  It is SO much easier than it's fancy name leads on (especially if you are already a crocheter or knitter).  Hop on over to YouTube right now and type in Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch to see what I'm talking about (hopefully someday I will be leading you to a NeoGrandma YouTube video...but don't let me hold you back). What'd you think?  So easy right?!  I used the Tunisian Simple Stitch throughout the scarf so that all of your concentration can be focused on working the cables (dropping several stitches, working a few more, then returning the dropped stitches back on the hook).  I hope you will agree that the result is far better than traditional crochet "cables"!

Trunk Show

CHANGE OF DATE!  THE TRUNK SHOW WILL NOW BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 12/4/12!

I'm having my very first trunk show this winter to sell some of my finished NeoGrandma goods.  I'm so excited I haven't been able to put down my crochet hook!  My focus is still on making new patterns (designing new things is what really excites me) and encouraging those who like my items to pick a pattern, grab a hook and try making it themselves; but it's nice to have non-crocheters want to sport some NeoGrandma as well.  Another exciting part about this trunk show is that NeoGrandma will be donating 20% of the proceeds to Jon Stemkoski's Celebrant Singers - an international music and missions ministry.

New Product Photos

On Monday morning just after dawn my best friend (model), sister-in-law (photographer), daughter (helper), and I packed up some of my cozy samples and headed out to the old Foundry to shoot some knock out photos for my upcoming crochet patterns (and some of my old ones too!).  I'm so blessed to have such amazing friends and family who are willing & excited (not to mention GORGEOUS & TALENTED!) to help me out with this!  We couldn't believe how many great backgrounds there were at the old Foundry.  It really looked as if we hit several spots in one day.  The weather was amazing...freezing and sunny - just right for modeling cozy accessories.  Here are a few of my favorite photos.  I'll post more as I publish the patterns.

Lace & Loops Neckwarmer

Autumn Leaves Cowl

Eskimo Kisses Hooded Cowl & Snow Leopard Paws