This week I got a lovely shipment of yarn sent all the way from the UK, containing a variety of Scheepjes as well as Noro yarn that I had wanted to try out for a long time. Noro is a Japanese yarn brand that's known for its quality fiber content that has beautiful, rustic textures,… Continue reading Yummy new yarn haul and assorted WIPs
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New WIPs + ash reshteh recipe
Just a quick update to share a few things I'm managing to fit in during my uni's mid-term week. Sometimes I cook a big pot of soup before I know I'm going to be busy for a few days. This time, I made ash reshteh, which is an Iranian noodle soup that is often eaten… Continue reading New WIPs + ash reshteh recipe
Finished crocheted cactus trio
This week I made some changes to my first cactus by adding more rows of the white plastic yarn, which gives it a cooler texture. What do you think? PHOTOS: A trio of cacti based on patterns from Trend Gifts Boutique on Etsy. Finished measurements on all range from 7-8 cm, not including the pot.… Continue reading Finished crocheted cactus trio
Cactus amigurumi and ongoing WIPs + my Easter roast
For awhile I've been wanting to make one of those trendy crocheted cactuses that are all over Pinterest, so I finally found a lovely pattern and gave it a go last night. It really worked up quickly and I just tied off this morning and settled the faux succulent into its pot. I am definitely… Continue reading Cactus amigurumi and ongoing WIPs + my Easter roast
New WIP update and Spring walk photos
March isn't yet over, but we have some high Spring weather happening here. In fact, the cherry blossoms are already in bloom two weeks early. I will get outside tomorrow and take you some shots before they've all disappeared for this year. Meanwhile, here are a few pictures I took in the meadow at the… Continue reading New WIP update and Spring walk photos
New crochet cable hat with floof
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
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
