Over the slower winter months, I have made an attempt at two new skills: crocheting and knitting. I am no professional, but have definitely enjoyed the experience. I was taught both types of stitching several years ago, but lacked the time, interest, and practice to develop the skill. Now, I made a blanket including both knitting (center piece) and crocheting (outer border), and have crocheted a few doilies. How did I learn? Well, what I remembered from before, combined with internet articles, video tutorials, a little thinking, and a lot of pulling it out and re-doing, has gotten me this far! Here are my two completed projects:
![100_3108](https://speckhals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_31081.jpg)
![100_3112](https://speckhals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_31121.jpg)