Riot and Frolic

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I own and rock people’s faces off teaching ballroom dancing at Dancers Studio in St. Paul, MN. My husband and I compete professionally in American style and wrangle eight children in our spare time. I’ve been teaching and competing in ballroom dancing for over 25 years and have lots of opinions on it. I am an expert by any means, but there are quite a few dancers who are better than me and I have a solid knowledge of basic technique, so suck it.

Knotty Baby…Sweater

I don't usually crochet in the summer and I've never made an article of clothing and I've never made anything for a baby.

Until now!

Check.  Check.  Check.

The process begins…

 

fasat crochet

a flurry of excitement

 

This seems awfully relaxing.  #WHEREARETHE CHILDREN

crochet baby sweater, relazing

1-2 hours

 

A spiffy piece of work.

finished baby sweater

3-5 hours later

 

I used this pattern, but didn't crochet as many rows for the sleeves.

not a question

guess who picked the ribbon color

 

A close-up on the shell stitch.  Sooooo fancy.  (Not.  Shells are super easy.)

crochet shell stitch

too easy

 

Here's the back.

crochet sweater

with a ukulele tuner nearby, just in case

 

In conclusion, I liked crocheting in the summer (as long as it's small projects with silky yarn).  I liked making clothing (more useful than a doily, less seasonal than a scarf).  I liked making a baby item (baby clothes are unintimidating and quick to complete, therefore awesome).

BEST CROCHET EVER.  *drops mic*

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One year ago: A Rant About Zucchini Bread, in which I climb on my kitchen table.

Two years ago: Arguing With My Brother-In-Law, in which I hold THERE'S NO BUTTERSCOTCH!

 

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