Sunday, May 26, 2019

Catching up

I know it's been a long time between blog posts. Honestly, I just haven't felt like blogging. I've been engrossed in working on multiple projects, watching technique videos, reading, and subbing. There just aren't enough hours in the day!


I only tatted when I had free time at school this week, and that wasn't very often! This is the Pink Fudge pattern I'm playing with. I'm not sure this is the stitch count is what I'm looking for, so I'll keep playing. The shuttles are from Veronica of TattingShuttles on Etsy. I'm really drawn to Russian designs. I've probably been greatly influenced by my mom, who has a love of Russian and Chinese history and art.


The second block pattern for the Flora crochet-along from The Crochet Crowd came out on the 15th. Only two blocks were needed of this design. Mikey said this is the easiest of the blocks. It was very easy to crochet.


While doing a little craft organizing yesterday, I found a shawl that I had started years ago. I couldn't figure out where I was in the pattern. The notes were lost somewhere along the way. So, I unraveled the 4" on the needles and started a new pattern. This one is Blue Jean Saturday by Deby Lake, a free pattern download on Ravelry. So far, I'm really enjoying working with this super fine yarn!


I've made a little more progress on Caesious from Curls  by Hunter Hammersen. I'm almost near the end of my leftover ball of Mandala. This may be large enough for one of the little ones. If not, it's been good practice. I'm not sure if I'll ever make a full-sized version of this pattern. It's easy enough to follow, but I think it looks kind of boring.


Sir William Wallace Cademartori is enjoying daughter Carol's newly finished waffle stitch afghan.


This is the longest afghan I have ever made, just as Carol ordered. She wanted it long enough to tuck under her chin and over her toes. The afghan is longer than she is tall, and she loves it! What more could a mother ask for?

6 comments:

  1. Phew, I’m not surprised you haven’t had time to blog. Love the afghan, it’s splendid!

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    1. Carol loves it, too! Even though the weather is warm, she's sent me multiple pictures of herself under the afghan with her cat sitting on her legs. I love when a gift is well used!

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  2. All afghans should be that long! Sounds perfect, I dislike having to choose which part of me will be warm. I’ e missed your posts but love catching up!

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    1. Haha! If they're going to be that long, they will have to be winter projects. It was tough to finish this one with the past few days being warmer.

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  3. I love the result of you 'playing' with your pink fudge ice drop pattern. You are so talented and productive, do you ever find time to sleep or eat?

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