A few days ago, I offered to test another crochet pattern for a Ravelry designer. This time it’s an adorable crocheted ladybug hat. It’s a small crochet project… Knowing how much my daughter adores ladybugs, as do I, and seeing a generous project deadline. I jumped at the chance to be a pattern tester. The [...]
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A very special day; my daughter’s birthday…
In a few days, my daughter will turn nine-years old. Where has the time gone? At times, it seems as though I had just brought her home from the birthing center where she was delivered by my favorite midwife. That night, at home, I remember staying most of that night just watching her sleep. For [...]
Granny squares and Coraline; Work in Progress Wednesday
Last evening I did something for the first time… I started crocheting granny squares! The reason to get moving with grannies has everything to do with the wonderful Pammy at Scotty’s Place. She posted a picture of a gorgeous floral afghan. And I wanted to learn how to make those squares. What I didn’t know [...]
Crochet: I love this floral granny square afghan
I’ve been working on a Yo-yo flower afghan for the past few months, but I’ve avoided crocheting granny square afghans… Most of the ones I’ve seen, have looked nice but I wasn’t interested in making those. I wanted an afghan with lots of flowers, and the look I wanted… well, I wasn’t seeing. I eventually [...]
Mother’s Day update; Upcoming play and last minute gifting…
Well my daughter had another Mother’s Day surprise for me… It seems she’s created a play, and has given me (and her grandparents) tickets to the upcoming attraction. Which will be held this Saturday. My daughter has quite the imagination, and it’s something I’ve encouraged her to develop at a young age. At the age [...]
Just whistle while you work…
It’s a little after 9:00 am, but I’ve still accomplished a lot around the house. All the inside work has been completed, and now my daughter and I are moving outside to complete a few projects. Naturally, my daughter is looking forward to this, since it means more outdoor playtime for her. I’m looking forward [...]
I only purchased two skiens; Caron Simply Soft
I normally use acrylic yarns for testing new crochet and knitting projects… The yarn is usually cheaper, which means I’m not as concerned about damaging the yarn, if I have to rip out the stitches. Over the years, acrylic has changed a lot, and giving the buyer a huge array of choices. I only use acrylic, [...]
Amigurumi Coraline; work in progress wednesday
This week is flying by, hard to believe its Wednesday already. Not too many work in progresses to show today, that’s because most of my projects are complete! Hopefully, I’ll be able to feature them and my amigurumi Coraline in Finished Object Friday. I’ve missed the past two. But, back to Work in progress Wednesday… [...]
You’ve come a long way, baby…
Perhaps I’m dating myself with the above title, but it’s true… My crochet skill has come a long way, and that makes me feel great! I started crocheting in December 2011, it didn’t come easily for me. That was frustrating. With crafts picking up a new hobby (sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, jewelry making) has always been [...]
