Snake, snaaaaaake!!

All hail Queen Pepper!

That looks fabulous! I really like the big stitched and the drape. You are all set for winter. :)

Did you manage to finish? Looks like it is going to be a beautiful sweater.

I love the bunny kicks. They are so dangerous, but so adorable…

Taffy is very cute! Is that belly a trap, or can you pet it?

Kitty!!

Portuguese style looks really interesting! I learned to knit after learning to crochet, so I’ve only ever gotten the hang of continental.

How do you tell them apart? They were very cute kittens.

Philly!! Looks great.

Cool! Post a picture if you make one. It’s a little fiddly at the end, but fun and quick to make.

I used a random scrap of some terrible thick stuff from joann’s. My advice would be to use a thinner piece of Aida or evenweave, or make a bigger rectangle. The corners were really difficult to squish shut.

Interesting to know about the origin of the word. I read somewhere that it is based on the shape of a candy, but I’ve never seen ones like that.

The shape reminds me of the little cardboard orange juice containers I had in elementary school. :)

Whoa that’s a seriously clean back. Very impressive, especially on the black fabric.

You are making good progress! What is the final size for this going to be?

Also a heavy computer user and I have terrible joints that hurt constantly. My tips (they aren’t that great, but I’m still stitching even if it’s less than I would like…) are as follows.

Check your ergonomics. Make sure you are staying relaxed while you stitch (no death grips). Look into getting a frame or another setup that lets you stitch with both hands.

Take frequent breaks. Massage your hands and stretch your arms and shoulders, look around the room and move your head and neck. You can find stretches and hand exercises specifically for crafters. I think they help with general stiffness.

Heat or ice your hands when you are done depending on what makes you feel better. Sometimes I also keep a hot tea near me to hold while I’m taking a break. Compression gloves might help if you want to try them.

You might also need to mix up your crafts and find some alternatives to do when your joints don’t want to cooperate.

Good luck!!

This really is a tasty recipe. Their chicken and veg curries are good, too.

Nice work!! Your backstitching on the flowers is really pretty. What is your next project going to be?

You are making really quick progress. I love all the colors in the pattern.

Nice work! Roxanne Richardson on YouTube has a neat series of videos on several heel constructions for toe up and cuff down if you are looking for different heels. She also talks about measurements for various foot shapes.

Those look great! I love the colors. Are you doing two at a time?