My plans to go back the U.S. have been postponed until July, so in Korea I remain for the time being. The pandemic has presented complications that have kept me in a kind of physical limbo, but I'm doing my best to use my time well, which includes digging into several fun art projects I've… Continue reading Busan sea views; new crochet poncho project
Category: My Makes
Current stitch sitch’ :)
I know, I'm a geek with these titles. Just a quick craft diary update, to show some WIPs with their stiches and yarns. I've got way too many things going at once, as usual! Here are four of them: Top left, chevron stitch and The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury in Fuschia (will be a scarf). Top… Continue reading Current stitch sitch’ π
Cheshire Cat amigurumi
Here is my Cheshire Cat amigurumi, finished after putting this pattern aside for some time. He has a few imperfections, but overall still possesses a weird charm. One thing that made me want to share him here is that this cat looks so much like a Korean traditional painting of a tiger (νΈλμ΄ horangi minhwa).… Continue reading Cheshire Cat amigurumi
Finished Mont Blanc cardigan
PHOTOS: Mont Blanc cardi using Scheepjes Stone Washed XL and Furry Tales yarns. Buttons are from a shop in Seomun Traditional Market. The pattern is by Lilla Bjorn Crochet. The Mont Blanc cardigan is now ready to wear. I really want to call this garment a "shirt-jack" since that is how it looks and fits.… Continue reading Finished Mont Blanc cardigan
Nammeji Lake sculpture festival + holiday bits
Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas! Whatever winter celebrations you may observe, may they be joyful, safe, and healthy. I'm preparing for a trip to the States next month, my first in two and a half years. I feel a mixture of excitement, hopefulness, anxiety, and sadness as I get ready to go. The pandemic… Continue reading Nammeji Lake sculpture festival + holiday bits
New wool beret
This is a mini-post to share the finished wool beret I mentioned last time. I used some beautiful wool Aran yarn that I bought a few years back at Lincraft in Sydney, Australia. One skein and a 5mm hook was enough to complete the hat. PHOTOS: Wool beret from a free YouTube pattern by Ellej.… Continue reading New wool beret
Christmas tree is up! + new hat pattern
I'm checking in to share a photo of my Christmas tree, a mini time capsule that I put up on Thanksgiving, as I try to do each year. My Dad's handmade ornaments cover about 80% of the tree, and the rest are gifts from friends and some travel mementos. The newest ornaments are a paper… Continue reading Christmas tree is up! + new hat pattern
Finished Dragonfly throw + free cable beret pattern link + cardigan progress
I'm back to share a few images of recently-made and in-progress articles. I love how the Flight of the Dragonfly throw came out. I opted for a simple finish to the border. Even though the popcorn stiches slowed me down, the end result is worth it! The weight is light and cottony and it has… Continue reading Finished Dragonfly throw + free cable beret pattern link + cardigan progress
More autumn goodness + new and finished projects
Gingko trees are some of the most beautiful and interesting trees I know of. I read somewhere that these ancient trees were around at the time of dinosaurs, and their species has no living relatives. There are dozens of these living fossils throughout my neighborhood, and they turn a stunning shade of gold each autumn.… Continue reading More autumn goodness + new and finished projects
Halloween Greetings! A peek at Autumn
Happy Halloween! I promise I haven't "ghosted" my blog (feel free to groan... π I've really let some time pass between postings. I have no better excuse than my work duties have exponentially increased recently. By the end of December, I should have a very, very welcome reprieve, which includes a trip back to the… Continue reading Halloween Greetings! A peek at Autumn
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