GOOD MORNING

This morning I would like to say that I am looking forward to having lots of visitors here.
And, I'm hoping that will happen soon. :) Pretty much everything I've been talking about
has to do with crochet, my favorite art. 

So, let's continue discussing crochet.  Turning to hooks; with crochet, hooks are used.  The
majority of hooks are sized by letter.  When you see a number, it's generally a small hook
that is used for thread crochet.  The letters on crochet hooks can range from A to Q and
possibly higher.  As yet, I've not seen any higher than Q but there could be I suppose.

There are lots of stitches used in crochet.  The basic ones are chain, single crochet, half
double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet.  With stitches, abbreviations are used.
Chain is ch, single crochet is sc, half double crochet is hdc, double crochet is dc and
treble crochet is trc.  Also, there is a stitch for ending off that is a slip stitch, abbreviated
as sls.

All of these stitches are used in one way or another to make stitches like puff stitch,
front and back post stitches v-stitch, and lots of other different stitches.  So, take for
instance, I started making a pair of booties.  I would gather my supplies; hook, yarn,
scissors and pattern.  The pattern calls for ch, sc, and sls.  This is an easy pattern to
follow for me because not many stitches are used.

There are all kinds patterns that can be found on the internet; free patterns and patterns
that can be bought.  Just about anything one wants to create, a pattern can be found.  I
have collected lots of patterns and would truly love to make them all.  That's my dream.

The Appalachian region is known throughout the USA and, perhaps, other countries as well.
Being Appalachian artists ourselves, we take pride in all handmade work we produce.  Quality
rather than quantity is our goal.

Possibly, there's a specific item or items that you would like to see displayed here.  Or, you
might like to ask a question about items that we make or types of yarn we use.  There are all
kinds of yarns which are labeled as light weight, sport weight, baby weight, worsted weight,
bulky weight and extra bulky weight.  There's wool, cotton, acrylic, rayon, and silk to name
a few. 

I believe I would be safe in saying that the majority of items created with yarn are made using
worsted weight yarn.  When using wool yarn one must take into consideration the care of this
particular type of yarn.  Wool needs to be hand washed and blocked.  It comes in a worsted weight
as well as other weights.  Also, there are washable wools available now.  I was truly glad to see
that these washable wools were being made available.

Baby yarns are soft.  I enjoy working with these yarns for making baby booties, hats, and blankets.
I like using cotton yarns for making dish cloths and wash cloths.  Acrylic yarns are used quite
often in projects.  These yarns are great for projects because they retain their shape, are washable
and easy to work with.

The First One That Dies With The Most Yarn Wins!!!

Have you ever heard the old adage "The first one that dies with the most yarn wins"?

Well, I've been trying to collect lots of yarn throughout the years I've been crocheting and knitting. 
So far, I've not collected near enough...lol.  I've seen quite a few stashes of other yarn crafters and
they are tremendous.  I do have quite a stash of yarn although mine doesn't even come close to say the least.  There are literally dozens of yarn crafters out there in our universe that have established themselves in the goal of collecting the most yarn.  Whew!!  Hard to believe but so very true.

Anyway, welcome to my blog.  I'm Kaye of Kaye and Kay.  We are established crafters, that is, we've been crocheting quite a few years, 40+.  I, also, knit, sew, quilt, embroider and cross stitch.  Kay,
also, sews, quilts, and writes books and poems.  Together we would like to present to you, our
readers and potential customers, our work.

We live in the Appalachian area providing all handmade work for you.  As such, we consider
ourselves Appalachian artists.