crohooker ([info]crohooker) wrote,
@ 2006-03-07 11:48:00
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SnB The Happy Hooker
I decided to wait until the book hit the shelf before I posted this. The first 2 pics were taken by me just for a personal record. All three versions work for me. Let me just say congrats to everyone involved in the book. My daughter is going to enjoy this book, I am going to give her one of the copies. I have yet to read it, I just skimmed through it for now. Just so you know I couldn't wait for my contributors copy to arrive so I went out and bought one. :) It was nice to see 'La Vonne' in the name, publisher usually cut that out. Thanks Debbie! The Short and Sweet design started out like this:

Then it became this:

And finally this:

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[info]plsurkity
2006-03-07 05:38 pm UTC (link)
*applauds you* congrats! i just got the book this past week and i had no idea this pattern was yours. what an honor!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 03:55 am UTC (link)
*takes bow* thank you!

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[info]lavendarblitz
2006-03-07 05:41 pm UTC (link)
It is very pretty! Congratulations!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 03:57 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I'm happy it was so well recieved.

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 03:59 am UTC (link)
Hey Dina, how ya doin'? Thank you, thank you. I answer to either name. My mother calls me La Vonne, so this one's for her. The one you tested for me is going to hit the book stands anytime now too.

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[info]eris_devotee
2006-03-07 07:21 pm UTC (link)
Oh, that's an adorable little jacket -- I love it!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 04:00 am UTC (link)
Why thank you! I appreciate it.

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[info]joy_disaster
2006-03-07 07:37 pm UTC (link)
I am really pleased with the book and especially your lovely pattern! I am definitely making this.

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 04:01 am UTC (link)
Great! I hope to see a picture of it when you're done.

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[info]clovecigarettes
2006-03-07 11:31 pm UTC (link)
That's a great pattern! I bet it would be great as a knee-length (duster?), too!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 04:02 am UTC (link)
Thank you. I think you're right, you would basically just keep going with the length. As with most of my patterns, this is worked from the top down.

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[info]crochetkim
2006-03-07 11:49 pm UTC (link)
Very nice, Angela! I think I like the first one the best because of it's unique lines. But, it's "incarnation" is great too!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 04:03 am UTC (link)
Thanks Kim, that's my favorite one too. But I'm also pleased with the end result.

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[info]croshay
2006-03-08 12:01 am UTC (link)
its such a pretty design, fun to see how it evolved :)

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 04:06 am UTC (link)
Hey Lady Croshay, thank you. I was at a SnB this evening and we were wondering if the eye candy that was wearing your design comes with the pattern if we order from you. :)

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(Anonymous)
2006-03-08 06:26 pm UTC (link)
I love your pattern, now I want the book! But does your pattern come in larger sizes? As pictured it just would not fit!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-08 07:09 pm UTC (link)
In the book the finished size goes up to 54". Hope that helps.

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[info]tuffie
2006-03-17 05:00 pm UTC (link)
i love this pattern- when I got the book it was one of the ones I definitly had to make. nice work!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-17 06:10 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, I saw the capelet you did. It looked great with the dress you had on. When you make the short n sweet, I'd love to see a picture!

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[info]tuffie
2006-03-17 11:18 pm UTC (link)
thanks, i will ^o^ just need to buy some yarn...

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I love this design...
[info]steadystitchn
2006-03-20 02:38 pm UTC (link)
I can't wait to make it. I also love the fact that it goes up in size. Most times I when I see patterns that I like they only go up to a large. Keep up the great work!!!

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Re: I love this design...
[info]crohooker
2006-03-20 02:58 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, I do hope you post a picture of it when you're done.

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[info]dtale77
2006-03-22 03:58 am UTC (link)
That is beautiful. Congrats, it feels good to get published. I just may finally jump into learning a new yarn skill, thanks.

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-22 11:17 am UTC (link)
Thank you. I think you should and this book is quite good as far as teaching or enhancing your yarn skills.

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[info]blakdove
2006-03-22 05:07 am UTC (link)
I love this pattern. In fact, I'm working on it right now!

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[info]crohooker
2006-03-22 11:18 am UTC (link)
Great! I hope you post a picture, I'd love to see it.

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I love it!
(Anonymous)
2006-04-05 07:56 pm UTC (link)
I love it! I'm halfway through making it and just found your site! (I'm using LB Micro Spin and it's coming out great.)

Tami

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Re: I love it!
[info]crohooker
2006-04-05 09:01 pm UTC (link)
Micro Spun huh? Interesting choice, are you getting the guage correct? I have always thought Micro Spun to be a dk weight. Let me know how it turns out.

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love your Short n Sweet design
(Anonymous)
2006-05-01 01:28 pm UTC (link)
I'm recovering from surgery. I gave my husband a list of two titles to buy for me at the bookstore. One was the Happy Hooker. I love the entire book. I have to admit I'm surprised at how many nice patterns it has. Anyhow, I love your Short n Sweet design! Just stumbled on your blog. Cheers, -Pat

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Re: love your Short n Sweet design
(Anonymous)
2006-05-01 03:39 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for your kind words about my design. I hope your surgery was a sucess, feel better Pat. If you ever make the Short n Sweet I'd love to see a picture. Take care.

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beautiful design
(Anonymous)
2006-05-02 07:38 am UTC (link)
Hi, I was just looking at crafster again, and everytime the same thing happens : your bolero is so beautiful it makes me feel like I NEED to buy the book at least for that one pattern ! And if the third pic is the one in the book, wow!

sylvie
(http://www.chezplum.com)

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Re: beautiful design
[info]crohooker
2006-05-02 09:42 am UTC (link)
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you liked it. Yes it is the third version that's in the book. I'll let you decide to buy the book or not. :)

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Short n' Sweet design
(Anonymous)
2006-06-01 12:53 pm UTC (link)
I love the bolero pattern but would be grateful if you could help me with the pattern corrections in The Happy Hooker. I can't get any joy from the links to bust.com
Many thanks
Wendy
WJBarnes@btinternet.com

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Re: Short n' Sweet design
[info]crohooker
2006-06-01 02:20 pm UTC (link)
No problem, I'll email you.

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The Dress
(Anonymous)
2006-12-01 05:51 am UTC (link)
The jacket is cute, but I want to see a pic of your wedding dress mentioned in the book.

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Re: The Dress
[info]crohooker
2006-12-01 10:09 am UTC (link)
You can see the dress earlier on in the journal here: http://crohooker.livejournal.com/3683.html

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dr.mimo
(Anonymous)
2007-01-05 06:16 pm UTC (link)
the shrug is marvelous if you can add its pattern much obliged

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Re: dr.mimo
[info]crohooker
2007-01-06 12:19 pm UTC (link)
The pattern is in the Happy Hooker book by Debbie Stoller

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crocheting the pattern..
(Anonymous)
2008-05-22 03:39 pm UTC (link)
Hey, I love your pattern-- I bought the book and it is one of the first things I wanted to make! I'm into the section on the Left and Right front, and I'm a little confused so I thought you might be able to help--

What is going on in Row 8 of the right and left front? I'm not sure when to attach a seperate strand in row 8 or what that means.. Whatever I'm doing wrong in row 8 is probably where my problems with row 9 come from...

This is my first time making anything that isn't a rectangle so I could use any advice you have! Thanks!!

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Re: crocheting the pattern..
(Anonymous)
2008-05-22 03:41 pm UTC (link)
PS my e-mail is aivap15@uga.edu if you have the time to send an e-mail :)

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Re: crocheting the pattern..
[info]crohooker
2008-05-25 10:03 am UTC (link)
All explanations for the Short n Sweet can be found here: http://www.lavonneknotjustknits.com/blog/index.blog?start=1190240639
Scroll down until you find what you need.

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