When you think of creativity, what images come to mind? An artist in their studio, painting a new masterpiece? A writer at the keyboard, typing the next bestseller? Creativity is Not the Same as Mastery Sometimes we think only experts can be truly creative. Nothing can be further from the …
Welcome to the new Yarn Flight! I’ve made a lot of changes the site in the past couple of weeks. Yarn Flight is heading in a whole new direction. Instead of just focusing on crochet, I’m widening the focus to an exploration of creativity in general. Fighting Creative Block I …
This is a follow-up to my Autism Spectrum Disorder post from a couple of months ago. I was going to do a post on the design process for my Half Circle Purse pattern, but I felt this was more important. (And, perhaps, more interesting.) I still haven’t gotten an appointment …
Description Close up of the closure This purse is made with simple stitches, but requires more concentration than my other designs. It Close up of the strap uses staggered increases (to smooth the arcs and keep the straight edge straight) so stitch markers aren’t really useful. I highly …
Happy Canada Day 150! I know I don’t usually post on Saturday, but I’m excited to get my new look for the site in place and didn’t want to wait until Wednesday. As you may know from my post about Autistic Spectrum Disorder, it’s been a struggle lately to stick …
Pattern Description This simple pattern is shown in Bernat Premier acrylic yarn, but it could be made in mercerized cotton for summer and wool for winter. The only slight tricks to making it are the pleats and I’ve provided several photos to help with that. If you can do chains …
As the title says, this post is about Autistic Spectrum Disorder aka Asperger’s Syndrome. Which term you use depends on where you’re from. Here in Canada, I’m told, it’s still called Asperger’s Syndrome. I’m just going to refer to it as ASD for convenience. I haven’t been formally diagnosed, (just …
Note: I actually wrote this yesterday. The sun is out today, at last, and I’m feeling much better. This is a hard post to write. Not so much because of the subject matter, but because of how I’m feeling. It’s been raining non-stop for what feels like a month. I …
Description Close Up A soft shawl for spring and summer nights. The three round motif pattern is easy to memorize, so it’s a great choice for when you’re on the go. This is a “join as you go” project, but you can make each motif separately and join them together …
I don’t remember much about my grandmother. My mother’s mother died when I was very young. Nevertheless, I’ve always felt a connection to her. She may have taught me first stitches, but I’m not really sure. I am sure that I got my love of needlecraft from her. I inherited …
Crochet can be a real lifesaver when you’ve got an anxiety disorder. There’s something about the rhythm of it, and the feel of the soft yarn sliding through your fingers. With simple patterns, you can let your mind wander, and with complicated ones, you can keep your mind off other …
Pattern Description These easy coasters are a great choice for a housewarming gift or your next theme party. One of these coasters can be made in about 20 minutes and 1 ball of Bernat Handicrafter can make 9 coasters and a small gauge. I’ve seen different ways to do Tunisian …
