by Ivory Soap | Nov 6, 2013 | Crafts, Crochet
Apart from getting the chain started, the hardest part of crochet is working the first row of stitches into the blasted chain. Again, however, the left hand grip is very important. So let’s review. 1. Grab yarn with bottom two fingers. 2. Turn hand over and...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 30, 2013 | Body Care, Household
I have been in love with the smell of Ivory Soap since college, so no matter how hard I try, I just can’t quit loving it, even in favor of something I make myself. So, for body and laundry, I still buy it rather than using my own homemade version. For GIFTS,...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 28, 2013 | Cleaning Products, Household
After years of DIY, I have to admit, that when it comes to laundry, I’m only half committed to DIY. Once every six months I mix up a TON of powder and use it until it’s gone. But until I get in the mood to make it again, I pick up the Tandil while...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 23, 2013 | Crafts, Crochet
I haven’t done one of these in a while, so here’s a new washcloth pattern. Before we get started, here’s a close up of the pattern stitch: Double Lace Washcloth ch 30 Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook. Dc to the end. Row 2: ch 3 , turn, *skip 2 dc,...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 17, 2013 | Crafts, Crochet
This post is in no way to intended to replace a crochet book, however, after teaching several folks to crochet, I’ve run up on a few things that are often missing from the print lessons. The main issue is the GRIP in the left hand (these are right handed...
