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Entries from January 2007

Shelly Scarf

January 26th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Yesterday I finished another scarf. I really love this one! I used the Shelly Scarf pattern I found at Crochet Me. I am going to mail this scarf to my other grandmother. I hope she likes it! It’s kind of flashy.
Here’s a photo of the design detail. It’s hard to see the pattern with […]

Tags: Israeli Life · Crafts · Tel Aviv · Crochet

Israel: Darn Efficient

January 25th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I know that there is a lot of complaining (almost bashing) that goes on in the English (Anglo?!) blogosphere here in Israel about the infuriating bureaucracy and the culture differences we (anglos?!) face coming from a “Yes, Ma’am/Sir, how may I help you?” kind of place to the rough and tumble Middle East. Well, that […]

Tags: Learning Hebrew · "Aliyah" · Israeli Life · Tel Aviv · Raves

Get the Skinny

January 23rd, 2007 · 3 Comments

I finished this cute scarf a few days ago. I am going to give it to my friend Noorster. I used a pattern called Shells and Waves Skinny Scarf. This scarf works up super fast and is fun to make. It’s a feminine design that I wouldn’t wear myself but I am sure that Noorster […]

Tags: Israeli Life · Crafts · Tel Aviv · Crochet

Invest in Israel: Weekly Update

January 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

Ya got big, deep pockets loaded with dough? Are ya a small time investor looking to make some big time profits? Are ya planning for retirement, college, kid’s braces, or those new boobs? Well, make your money work for you and invest in Israel! This post is an update in the Invest in Israel series […]

Tags: Israeli Life · Jerusalem · Investing in Israel

Make It a Double

January 22nd, 2007 · 2 Comments

Ta da! This is my second crochet project. This scarf is your basic double crochet with Caron Simply Soft. I started it when I was in the US for Christmas and my mom really liked it. I finished it on the trip back to Israel. So, I am going to send it to her - […]

Tags: Israeli Life · Crafts · Tel Aviv · Crochet