Last month the hubs and I took a trip to Maine to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. It’s a place we’ve been before and have enjoyed, so it seemed perfect for a long weekend getaway. And I always insist on a quick car selfie before we depart on a trip. This trip was a big deal for me, because it was the first time I had left New York State since before Covid. In fact, I had not been more than a ninety-minute drive from my house since December of 2019. As much as I really didn’t enjoy our years living in Massachusetts, I was really glad to see this…
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I posted the other day about the crochet project I had just finished up. But I’m not the only crocheter in the house now. Boy #2 has gotten into amigurumi, which is essentially 3-D crochet. He has been making lots of stuffed critters over the past few weeks. Like this highland cow… …and this turtle… …and this little gnome! So far he has gifted his creations to his friends, but his latest project he’ll be keeping for himself. Any guesses on what this might end up being? I’ll post pics of the finished product when it’s all done!
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What has been keeping me so busy that I neglected my blogging duties? This crochet project! The past few weeks I’ve been working on this wrap for my mother for her birthday (which was yesterday). The pattern is Cassia and the yarn is Dewy DK in Oxblood, both from Expression Fiber Arts. Watching Chandi’s videos on her YouTube channel has taught me everything I know about crochet. I can’t always afford her beautiful hand-dyed yarns, but everyone once in a while I treat myself to some, and when I saw this yarn I absolutely had to have it for this project. My next crafty challenge is to try to learn…
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Things have been quiet around these parts the past week. I’ve had lots of stuff I wanted to post, but just haven’t had the time. I’ve been busy with reading, studying for a work exam, and…Hank! I started teaching myself to crochet last year, and have really enjoyed experimenting with various patterns for scarves, hats, and the occasional throw blanket. But then last week I discovered amigurumi, little crocheted stuffed toys. And after a deep dive down an Etsy rabbit hole (one of my favorite activities), I had downloaded several patterns and picked this adorable little hippo as my first project. The pattern can be found in TheCrochetCodeAU‘s shop. It’s…
