This cute hat pattern is called Camdyn, from a free pattern by Lakeside Loops. It took about 200 grams of DK yarn, and I topped it with one of my tremendous pompoms (I call them "floofs") that I bought on Etsy from Achilles Original Art. If you make this hat, you could certainly make your… Continue reading New crochet cable hat with floof
Category: My Makes
16-pointed Tico Star – pattern and pix
I spent a little time on this rainy afternoon playing with some paper from my copious stash. On my many trips to Japan, I've collected reams of washi, origami paper, and various scraps, so today I had plenty of creative material to help me make a simple star from a free, dowloadable PDF pattern by… Continue reading 16-pointed Tico Star – pattern and pix
On the verge of Spring in Korea; WIP updates
This was my last week before starting a brand new semester at the uni. It has been a really mild week weather-wise; in fact this winter in general was one of the warmest since I've been living in Gyeongsan. I imagine we'll have another "early" cherry blossom show this year, although early might now be… Continue reading On the verge of Spring in Korea; WIP updates
Sunrise Bridge stroll; Finished cozy reader’s wrap
Yesterday I had business at the Immigration Office downtown, and decided to take the long way back home while finishing some errands. Before hopping on the subway in the Dongchon area, I paused to take some photos of the nearby Sunrise Bridge, a pretty structure spanning Daegu's Geumho River. The bridge leads from the Dongchon… Continue reading Sunrise Bridge stroll; Finished cozy reader’s wrap
New paper cut floral art from Japan
Now that I've finished painting my kitchen and living room area, it's time to think about organizing pictures I want to hang. Just today, I completed a wonderful little paper cut-out floral kit that I got on my trip to Tokyo last February, at one of my favorite paper shops and galleries, Ozu Washi. The… Continue reading New paper cut floral art from Japan
New pond ducks, and a bit more crafty goodness
Winter has been mild this year, so we've been able to take some great nature walks when the temperatures get high enough. Yesterday, the pup and I stopped by the YU pond, since it had been awhile, and I noticed some different ducks that I hadn't seen before, co-mingling with the brown ducks and the… Continue reading New pond ducks, and a bit more crafty goodness
Daegu oriental medicine market area; new yarn and WIP
During my semester break I've been painting, but do make time to get out of the house as much as I can to enjoy my neighborhood in the recent mild temperatures. The other day I ran some errands downtown, and passed through one of Daegu's treasures, the Oriental Medicine Market. The market encompasses a few… Continue reading Daegu oriental medicine market area; new yarn and WIP
Scrap yarn pillow cover is done
My granny square throw pillow, made with scrap yarn, is finished and ready to grace the bench in my hall area. I'll be painting my kitchen walls this week, and one wall will be a soft lime color, so this pillow will be a nice little accent. About a year ago, I made another, similar… Continue reading Scrap yarn pillow cover is done
Favorite toy makes of 2020; First “snow” this winter
Like so many people, I don't feel I accomplished as much this year as I'd hoped, but as I look back on my makes this year, I am pretty satisfied. I brought a spot of joy to some people in my life with my humble gifts, and I had fun in the process. The wire… Continue reading Favorite toy makes of 2020; First “snow” this winter
Breakfast cookies recipe
On Tuesday, I had an early-morning Zoom cookie-making session with my young nieces in California (it was Monday afternoon for them). They made some pretty spectacular sugar cookies, while I watched, chatted, and mixed together my own breakfast cookies. Cookies for breakfast are absolutely allowed in my house. I'd like to share my own recipe… Continue reading Breakfast cookies recipe
