Getting ready for Christmas

Blog posting has taken a back seat to decorating for Christmas. I have been doing some crafting, but not much. I'm making slow progress on my button ornaments. I still need four more for my friends at school, and I haven't even started making them for family!

It's Secret Santa time at school next week. I know I have a girl, so I've spent the past few days crocheting this hat. Who doesn't like a white hat in the middle of a cold snap?

Both Dave and I have gone overboard with decorating the house, both inside and outside, for Christmas. I think we have way too much stuff, and it just might be time to start sharing that stuff with others!

 

Finishing projects

 

This was a great week for finishing projects. I started this beanie months ago. It sat in a basket by my chair pretty much neglected. The color is unsparing, and it just wasn't a joy to use. Still, I was determined to finish it, and now that it's done I think it looks pretty good.

I finished the second scarf for my 7th grade girls. Yes, I have started the third one.

I had enough of the uninspiring grey yarn left for another beanie. I decided to crochet this one. I still don't like the yarn, but I've used it up! I'm sure someone will like this color, but it sure looks blah to me.

Renulek's Snow Doily is coming along nicely. I just love the way this round is worked!

Beautiful weekend

We had a beautiful weekend, and Easter Sunday was glorious... the perfect day for spending time with family!

It was also a weekend filled with cleaning and crafting. There's something about beautiful spring days the give me the energy to spruce up the house.

Of course I allowed myself lots of reward time for crafting!

Rigo asked if I could make something for his six month old sister. He liked the idea of a snuggle blanket, so I crocheted one in waffle stitch, using up pinks and yellow from hats I made for the high school girls.

Tonya really liked this Sweet Dijon color from I Love This Yarn. I've moved on from hats, so it took me several days to complete this one. Tonya has admired the hats from the beginning, but has been hesitant to ask for one. I think she just hadn't seen a color that appealed to her until now.

I still have a lot of leftover yarn from the hats, so I've started working up circle in a square grannies. They're really quite easy to make, and I can crochet one in about a half hour. They're about 5 1/2", so this will be a blanket that works up quickly.

I'm back on track with button ornaments. I have all I need for next Christmas, but I want to have plenty of extras on hand to give away!

There's a surprise in the works for our high school secretary, Jennifer. I won't post progress pictures, just in case she happens to read my blog. She knows what I'm making, but the color and pattern will be a surprise. So, you'll just have to wait until it's finished and given to her. 

This week is supposed to be beautiful, which means lots of time in the sunshine!

Busy weekend

 

This past weekend was very busy, but also very enjoyable. I managed to crochet four hats. I think that's a record for me. This one is for Exia, who wanted to be surprised.

Natalia asked for lavender.

Kennedy asked for light green.

Karolina requested blue. I'm glad that I was able to fulfill their requests!

We had our monthly Tollway Tatters meeting on Zoom Saturday morning. I was able to complete two button ornaments. I meant to get another ornament tatted today, but it didn't happen.

We had quite a rain storm early this morning. Luckily, the storm cleared out and by mid-afternoon we had sunshine and mild temperatures. Mom was able to sit on the porch swing and enjoy watching the traffic go by. The cats also kept her entertained. We're really enjoying the mild weather, but Dave said the climatologist he follows is predicting a colder than normal March. It will be interesting to see if the climatologist is right!

Busy weekend

 

My weekend has been filled with tatting and crocheting, and I've loved every minute. This is Saturday's button ornament.

I was pretty happy with my hat production this weekend. This one is for Brock.

John asked for baby blue.

For a change of pace, I tatted another button ornament today.

And finally, I finished Emilio's hat. It was a very productive weekend!

My niece Phoebe came to visit today. We've talked on the phone, but it's been several years since we've spent time together. It was a wonderful visit, and I always love spending time with family!

A hat for Adam

 

Adam was in second grade when I started teaching. His daughter is now a sophomore in high school. Where does the time go? When Adam saw Neal's hat, he teased that he wanted one. I think he'll be surprised when his daughter takes it home!

This is the next to the last color in the button box. I'm already thinking ahead to what I'll be working on next!