Just a few words to check in and show some shots from a brief walk around my campus. Fall is practically here, and the weather is so much more tolerable. My boy Bodhi agrees. PHOTOS: Out and about near my campus. On the west side, there are some plots of rice and vegetables ready to… Continue reading Mini update – late summer transition and new mystery amigurumi
Another Key West shawl, finished
Just popping in to show my latest finished object, a hot pink shawl crocheted of 2-ply merino. I made a periwinkle one just like it a few weeks ago. The Morris & Sons yarn was so nice to work with, and I'm sorry that it was the last from my stash - it will be… Continue reading Another Key West shawl, finished
Post-typhoon nature walk, and crochet projects update
My posts are coming slower these days - I'm really bogged down at work, like so many educators during this pandemic. There is some wheel-reinventing going on that is unavoidable. I have plenty to be thankful for, including the simple pastimes that distract me from worries. That still includes going out in nature with my… Continue reading Post-typhoon nature walk, and crochet projects update
Playing around with new yarn
Just want to squeeze in one more craft update before the end of August! I have load of WIPs underway at the moment, and my uni semester is about to begin. Here's where some of my projects stand today. I ordered a few colors of Drops Kid Silk, a 70/30 mohair/silk lace-weight yarn that I… Continue reading Playing around with new yarn
WIP scarf and cardigan, plus – music I’ve loved during lockdown
Even during "normal" times, I really enjoy podcasts and music while crafting. More isolation has me reaching a little farther into my musical favorites. Here's a short list of what I've listened to recently, and a bit of background. In the last couple of weeks, we've had some monsoon weather with heavy rain, thunder and… Continue reading WIP scarf and cardigan, plus – music I’ve loved during lockdown
New rustic scarf make and WIP updates
Just checking in to share a few of the projects I have going. It's still pretty hot weather-wise here in Korea, but I think our heat wave is finally behind us. I've started looking at my yarn stash for Autumn ideas, and have begun a pretty cardigan using Scheepjes Metropolis yarn - a soft blend… Continue reading New rustic scarf make and WIP updates
Latest lacy shawl make is now ready to wear
My Key West shawl made with superfine 2-ply merino is now blocked and finished! It was one of the more enjoyable stitch patterns I'd done recently - thanks to the lovely free pattern from Kristin Omdahl. I can't quite explain why I enjoyed making this one, definitely more than the manual process of the Fedde… Continue reading Latest lacy shawl make is now ready to wear
Finished amigurumi: Ava the Mermaid
I finally finished Ava the Mermaid, after having put her aside for several weeks. She was a real joy to make, and has her own mini wardrobe. I also gave Ava very long hair so it has some styling versatility. Today I took her out on my walk with Bodhi so I could get some… Continue reading Finished amigurumi: Ava the Mermaid
Projects and trip updates
We're getting big thunderstorms and flooding this week in Korea, thus I had to postpone my trip to Andong again, hopefully for a time before my classes start again. Meanwhile, I'm staying dry and occupied with paper and yarn. I pulled out some of my Tokyo origami papers yesterday to make a beautiful little Chinese-style… Continue reading Projects and trip updates
Antique crochet pattern booklets; WIP update
I've been officially on break from my teaching duties for the last couple of weeks. Apart from my trip to Seoul, I've stayed relatively close to home, since the pandemic keeps me grounded, but not idle. While going through old papers in my home yesterday, I came across two vintage American crochet booklets from 1916… Continue reading Antique crochet pattern booklets; WIP update
