Just a quick update; we are home from a fabulous Andong trip and I'm ready to share a roomy poncho from a pattern by Crystal Bear Designs. This poncho is constructed from mitred squares and features an oversized cowl neck and dedicated sleeve openings. It’s huge! I may not wear it much until next winter,… Continue reading Weekender poncho
Category: My Makes
A close-up of what I make.
Cosmos flower cushion pattern; on our way to Andong
I am so excited to announce my first crochet pattern for the Cosmos flower cushion is now available on Ravelry and Etsy. It's an easy, customizable pattern that uses one skein of DK yarn for the main flower. Examples shown use Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle (in Nova; see skein above) and Stylecraft DK (purple/white), but… Continue reading Cosmos flower cushion pattern; on our way to Andong
New alpaca scarf; Past or future (Bloganuary)
Daily writing promptDo you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?View all responses Yesterday I wrote a bit about food nostalgia, so this WP prompt is somewhat related. I think much more about the past than the future. One reason is I likely have many more years behind me than I have… Continue reading New alpaca scarf; Past or future (Bloganuary)
Cosmos flower cushion
I'm back to crafting more now that my winter break has begun. One of my winter goals is to create three original crochet patterns, each with different elements that help me practice making them polished. My first one is the Cosmos flower cushion. I just finished a prototype using a gradient yarn cake, and I've almost… Continue reading Cosmos flower cushion
My first challenge: Bloganuary
Daily writing promptWhat are your biggest challenges?View all responses Happy New Year, my friends! The first challenge of 2024 is waking up to a writing prompt that's a bit sober for January 1st.  Challenge accepted, though - because it's bad form to back away from a challenge on the cusp of a New Year. A… Continue reading My first challenge: Bloganuary
Balloon dog + a peek at Rembrandt etchings
Balloon animals are purely delightful! They evoke memories of amusement parks and celebrations from childhood. Here's an amigurumi dog version that's hot off my hook, from a wonderful pattern by Knotmonster. I had so much fun making this figure that I'll certainly do a few more in the coming weeks. Sometimes frivolous, simple pleasures are in… Continue reading Balloon dog + a peek at Rembrandt etchings
Merry Christmas! Crafty update and other news
It's so good to be in touch with you again after my hiatus. I'm excited to share my Dad's Christmas ornament for this year - again, he has outdone himself with his creativity and a charming motif. Every year, Dad settles on his idea after some brainstorming with my mom, and sometimes, her idea becomes reality -… Continue reading Merry Christmas! Crafty update and other news
Autumn amigurumi: pumpkins and goldfish purse; a spot of nature
"If I were a bird, I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns." - George Eliot Happy Halloween, my friends! I love this time of year, as not only is the weather cooler and more conducive to hunkering down with crafts - we're also on the cusp of some of my favorite holidays,… Continue reading Autumn amigurumi: pumpkins and goldfish purse; a spot of nature
DIY perfume making + Hangeul Day
Today is Hangeul Day, a national holiday in Korea, which has given me a joyous three-day weekend to catch up on work, play, and cooking. Hangeul Day (í•œê¸€ë‚ ) is observed on October 9th each year, and commemorates the invention of the Korean alphabet in 1446. King Sejong the Great, who was the fourth monarch of the Joseon… Continue reading DIY perfume making + Hangeul Day
Red fig preserves recipe + random craft doings
I'm so glad to be back with you to share a few of my late Summer/early Autumn pleasures. It's been more than a month since my last post, and time just slipped by with my duties at work and the quotidian routine. This long weekend, South Korea is celebrating the Chuseok holiday, so I have… Continue reading Red fig preserves recipe + random craft doings
The Frill Seeker 