Hello friends, fall has arrived to my corner of the world. I just finished a Clydesdale horse figure, a wonderful challenge from a pattern by Toota Toys. You can find Toota on LoveCrafts, Etsy, and Ravelry. Toota has such a sensitive design aesthetic. The pattern details are so realistic. Many little girls fantasize about having… Continue reading New friend in the neigh-borhood: Clydesdale
Tag: crochet
Craft update: new amigurumi WIP
Dear friends, just checking in with a craft status update. Last time I wrote, I mentioned a few amigurumi ideas that have been on the back burner for some time. I decided to launch into a new one this week - a musical UFO, for which I was finally able to assemble all the little… Continue reading Craft update: new amigurumi WIP
New beaver amigurumi + Ham’bear’gur 2.0
Hello friends, I'm back as promised with not one, but two new amigurumi figures to share with you. Well, technically, one is new, and one is a reboot of an old favorite. The beaver figure is from a pattern by Planet June, made with a 3.00mm hook and my favorite amigurumi yarn, Phildar Phil Coton… Continue reading New beaver amigurumi + Ham’bear’gur 2.0
New blanket; spring flowers and craft update
I hope this long-overdue post finds you well. It has been many moons since my last check-in, written during the coldest, darkest month of the year. The "trial by fire" (better known as my previous semester in a new role) is behind me; a daunting-but-doable semester will commence in September. Until then, I'll spend the… Continue reading New blanket; spring flowers and craft update
Getting ready for the holidays; a peek back at fall
The holiday season is upon us, and I'm feathering my nest in preparation for the yearly visits from St. Nick and Old Man Winter. My favorite beef and barley soup simmers on the stove; pumpkin bread is in the oven. Candles are strategically placed, and handmade woolens are back in rotation. Five weeks have flown… Continue reading Getting ready for the holidays; a peek back at fall
Happy Halloween! New rhombus shawl for autumn
A bright, crisp autumn is underway in my corner of the world, and I've just finished a new shawl to wear. It's called the Rhombus Cross shawl, made with Alize Diva, a microfiber yarn that has a silky feel and a slew of pretty colorways to choose from. I settled on 234 Gold Brown and… Continue reading Happy Halloween! New rhombus shawl for autumn
Peckish plant amigurumi + Busan highlights
It's hard to believe this beautiful summer is coming to a close and I'm heading back to classes on Monday! This time, I've enjoyed a much slower pace than I normally take during my summer breaks. I stayed in Korea and took a few short trips, including a beach adventure with my boy Bodhi to… Continue reading Peckish plant amigurumi + Busan highlights
African flower hexi bag + more finished objects
In between summer trips, I've been crafting and put the finishing touches on a funky little bag that's made with African flower hexagons, a cotton lining, and a reversible strap. The bag is a departure from anything I would normally carry, as I tend toward more minimalist stuff. I've grown fond of this prototype, though,… Continue reading African flower hexi bag + more finished objects
Coconut milk ice cream; craft progress
The sweltering heat and humidity of Korean summer once again has me reaching for a home-made frozen treat (not that I need much incentive). I got my ice cream maker a few years ago, when a co-worker moved, and I had the good fortune to inherit his never-used Cuisinart. Since then I've looked forward to… Continue reading Coconut milk ice cream; craft progress
Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
One of the perks of living in a high-rise apartment is a rare brush with the airborne wilds. The past two springs, a fledgling kestrel has crash-landed on my air-con unit as (s)he practices the finer points of flight. https://youtube.com/shorts/gc5V5ygvs2I?feature=share VIDEO: Junior, weighing his options. This year's youngster I've taken to calling Junior. When Junior… Continue reading Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
The Frill Seeker 