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Smitten

I came across some stunning crochet afghans (and cushions) this morning: They’re all by Moxy Crochet, based in Cape Town. Though the patterns don’t seem to be identical, the motif they use reminds me of the African Flower motif.  (Here on Ravely, and here, in a slightly modified form.)  I’ve bookmarked that pattern before, but […]

Summer in Sweden Afghan Finished!

I finally finished the Summer in Sweden (“Weekend in Stockholm”) afghan– about a week ago, actually, but I’m just now getting around to taking a few photos.  I tend to put off photographing completed crochet projects.  Some of my least favorite types of photos to take, because they usually turn out blurry or otherwise blah, […]