• Crafting the Christmas Stocking – The Hard Part

    So I already revealed that I’m attempting to try my skills in the art of crocheting. Getting the idea was great and all, but then came the reality of following the pattern. I have crocheted pot covers and similar small items before, so I thought I knew enough to simply follow the instructions. Boy, was…

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  • Crafting A Christmas Stocking – The Journey Begins

    There’s a reason why I haven’t posted much about creating my own decorations or gifts: quite honestly, I’m not very good at handcrafts. Still, this autumn, I picked up knitting to make some woollen socks for my dear ones. Woollen socks have a strong foundation in Finnish culture — many people know how to knit…

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