It's hard to believe this beautiful summer is coming to a close and I'm heading back to classes on Monday! This time, I've enjoyed a much slower pace than I normally take during my summer breaks. I stayed in Korea and took a few short trips, including a beach adventure with my boy Bodhi to… Continue reading Peckish plant amigurumi + Busan highlights
Author: pammiemk
Teacher, Artist, Traveler, Auntie, Dog Mom
African flower hexi bag + more finished objects
In between summer trips, I've been crafting and put the finishing touches on a funky little bag that's made with African flower hexagons, a cotton lining, and a reversible strap. The bag is a departure from anything I would normally carry, as I tend toward more minimalist stuff. I've grown fond of this prototype, though,… Continue reading African flower hexi bag + more finished objects
Coconut milk ice cream; craft progress
The sweltering heat and humidity of Korean summer once again has me reaching for a home-made frozen treat (not that I need much incentive). I got my ice cream maker a few years ago, when a co-worker moved, and I had the good fortune to inherit his never-used Cuisinart. Since then I've looked forward to… Continue reading Coconut milk ice cream; craft progress
Daisy chain shawl; African flower motifs
Hello friends, just a few crafty updates for you. A couple of weeks back, I finished this Daisy Chain shawl, and it came out beautifully, with a cushy texture and a generous size. Three tassels add a bit of weight and flair. I used three skeins of King Cole Subtle Drifter yarn in color 4393… Continue reading Daisy chain shawl; African flower motifs
Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
One of the perks of living in a high-rise apartment is a rare brush with the airborne wilds. The past two springs, a fledgling kestrel has crash-landed on my air-con unit as (s)he practices the finer points of flight. https://youtube.com/shorts/gc5V5ygvs2I?feature=share VIDEO: Junior, weighing his options. This year's youngster I've taken to calling Junior. When Junior… Continue reading Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
All-seeing mushrooms
Cyclops mushrooms are a kooky little in-between project that kept a smile on my face throughout! I have no doubt my nieces would appreciate these fanciful charms. PHOTO: Amigurumi cyclops mushies Crocheted with Phildar Coton 3 yarn and a 2.5mm hook, and fitted with glass cabochon eyes, finished mushies are about 9cm from base to… Continue reading All-seeing mushrooms
New amigurumi rooster
One of my favorite things to do in my crafting downtime is to make toys and amigurumi figures. This new rooster was one of the cleverest, most enjoyable patterns I've done yet! He is a little bigger than similar figures I've done in the past, standing a full 26cm (10 inches) and balancing his handsome… Continue reading New amigurumi rooster
Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos
Hello friends! It has been awhile since my last post. A mid-term lull at work, new crafting projects, my dog, and prime weather have helped lift a brief bout of blues. I'm happy to get back to blogging and share a finished work, plus a heap of photos from my springtime outings. After a slow… Continue reading Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos
Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit
In my last post I mentioned a few things I’ve been working on that have been on the back burner for a very long time. One of these is a beaded mandala using Miyuki glass beads that I sourced in Japan last year. PHOTOS: Early days of the Messier mandala, using Scheepjes Catona yarn and… Continue reading Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit
Mini check-in: weekend WIPs
This weekend, I’m working on several things at once (surprise, surprise), including a couple of fairly simple pattern repeats with very different yarns. The first is a stole that’s about 2/3 finished, using delicious (but sadly, discontinued) Berocco Mykonos yarn and a 3.75mm hook. The yarn is a luminous mix of linen, nylon, and cotton… Continue reading Mini check-in: weekend WIPs
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