We are now officially ready for Santa here with my just-made Christmas stockings, from an adorable pattern by Gipsy Queen Von Tanja. The pattern has two versions, a classic sock shape, and an elf shape with a curled toe. What I love about these is that they can be made in various sizes (mine are… Continue reading Christmas Stockings
Olaf amigurumi
Olaf from Frozen has now joined Mr. Kringle beside my tree! I finished this sweet amigurumi version of the character this evening. Olaf is only cooling his heels here for a bit, though, as he is earmarked for my youngest niece in California, where he’ll enjoy some of the best Summer weather on earth (Frozen… Continue reading Olaf amigurumi
Tramonto shawl 2.0
I've just finished a slightly altered version of the Tramonto shawl, a lovely garment I first made about 2 years ago. This one is done with The Yarn Collective Portland Lace, in colorway Sheepish, a soft mottled gray. I used a 3.75 mm hook, and on this second version, the body is shorter, but scalloped… Continue reading Tramonto shawl 2.0
New gnome figure; Christmas decor is up
Happy Turkey Day to my American friends and family! I've been busy this week, but not too busy to finish a few crafty things I've had on the back burner for awhile. I'm excited to have finally finished my second gnome figure, who will be my little Christmas tree sentinel this year. Mr. Kringle is… Continue reading New gnome figure; Christmas decor is up
A quick hello – WIPs and ginkgo leaves
It’s already mid-November - my semester is a race to the finish. Only three weeks to go before final exams start! I’ve managed to make slow progress on some crafty items, including a gnome figure that still needs his beard and hat. The photo shows that he’s already got his suspenders and the cutest rainbow… Continue reading A quick hello – WIPs and ginkgo leaves
Alpaca wrap is finished + Autumn vistas
The Kodiak wrap is now finished and ready for a nice trek out in the woods! I began this project in the summer and progressed slowly, as I found early on that I needed about double the yarn that the pattern prescribed. The yarn is three shades of Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca, in black,… Continue reading Alpaca wrap is finished + Autumn vistas
Crocheted Pumpkins (free pattern)
Just had to share some of the fruits (awww...) of my latest crochet efforts: crocheted pumpkins! 'Tis the time of year again for crocheted and knitted pumpkin patterns, and I really love this one - it is so easy to make, and the pattern is free (click here)! The pattern gives options to make a… Continue reading Crocheted Pumpkins (free pattern)
New tasseled shawl; Autumn views of my neighborhood
Just checking in with some photos of my recent walks in my neighborhood, plus a new shawl. The folk village is one of my favorite local walks in autumn. Every year the rice crop fades from vivid green to a stunning gold hue before it's harvested, and it makes for a wonderful photo op. The… Continue reading New tasseled shawl; Autumn views of my neighborhood
WIP update – weekend makes
Just a quick one to give a progress report on some current projects. I’ve finally hooped up the Ukrainian mandala, which measures about 16 inches across. It isn’t as tightly stretched as I’d like, but still good for display. Now I’m inspired to do a bigger one, and maybe add fringe or even beads. I’ve… Continue reading WIP update – weekend makes
Harvest Poncho is finished
The Harvest Poncho is now done. This chunky, cowl-neck creation is from a free pattern by Crochet With Carrie. I used Vanna's Choice yarn in Silver Blue (a 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn) and a 6mm hook. The garment has a pronounced texture that eats up a lot of yarn, so I used almost exactly… Continue reading Harvest Poncho is finished
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