October is the most beautiful month in Korea, in my humble opinion. I made time this week for a forest walk with my pup, having in mind to admire the foliage in all its fiery glory. PHOTOS: Forest walking with Bo this week. Autumn colors are out in full effect. I'm not familiar with all… Continue reading Autumn forest walk with Bo, and some current WIPs
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Tractor amigurumi, plus ongoing WIPs
The tractor amigurumi is now finished! This cute little pattern is by Toota Toys and is available in Ravelry. PHOTOS: Finished tractor amigurumi dimensions: W 13cm; L 20cm; H 19cm from base to beacon The tractor has a lot of small parts - a counterweight, beacon, mirrors, headlights, mudguards, exhaust, and treaded tires with axles.… Continue reading Tractor amigurumi, plus ongoing WIPs
Finished Metropolis cardi, and button shopping at Seomun Market in Daegu
The Metropolis cardi is finally finished, including 7 buttons I found today at Seomun Market in Daegu. I was prepared to hunt for awhile before I found some I liked, but I ended up finding ones I liked at the first shop I went into. They are 1.5 cm shell buttons with red and black… Continue reading Finished Metropolis cardi, and button shopping at Seomun Market in Daegu
A peek at early Autumn in my neighborhood, plus WIPs
If I could pause this weather pattern and keep it all year long, I would. Warm, bright days and cool nights suit me, and so do the colors of this season. Right now, cosmos are in full bloom around my neighborhood and on campus. PHOTOS: Top, my boy enjoying a lunchtime walk. Cosmos field at… Continue reading A peek at early Autumn in my neighborhood, plus WIPs
Metropolis cardigan WIP mini update
I'm starting the second sleeve of the Metropolis cardigan this week. After finishing the sleeve, I will lengthen the bottom and add the button placket. Next week, I'll hopefully be able to visit the traditional market to find some lovely buttons. PHOTOS: Cardigan progress as of this week. The second sleeve is half done at… Continue reading Metropolis cardigan WIP mini update
Mini update – late summer transition and new mystery amigurumi
Just a few words to check in and show some shots from a brief walk around my campus. Fall is practically here, and the weather is so much more tolerable. My boy Bodhi agrees. PHOTOS: Out and about near my campus. On the west side, there are some plots of rice and vegetables ready to… Continue reading Mini update – late summer transition and new mystery amigurumi
Another Key West shawl, finished
Just popping in to show my latest finished object, a hot pink shawl crocheted of 2-ply merino. I made a periwinkle one just like it a few weeks ago. The Morris & Sons yarn was so nice to work with, and I'm sorry that it was the last from my stash - it will be… Continue reading Another Key West shawl, finished
Post-typhoon nature walk, and crochet projects update
My posts are coming slower these days - I'm really bogged down at work, like so many educators during this pandemic. There is some wheel-reinventing going on that is unavoidable. I have plenty to be thankful for, including the simple pastimes that distract me from worries. That still includes going out in nature with my… Continue reading Post-typhoon nature walk, and crochet projects update
Playing around with new yarn
Just want to squeeze in one more craft update before the end of August! I have load of WIPs underway at the moment, and my uni semester is about to begin. Here's where some of my projects stand today. I ordered a few colors of Drops Kid Silk, a 70/30 mohair/silk lace-weight yarn that I… Continue reading Playing around with new yarn
WIP scarf and cardigan, plus – music I’ve loved during lockdown
Even during "normal" times, I really enjoy podcasts and music while crafting. More isolation has me reaching a little farther into my musical favorites. Here's a short list of what I've listened to recently, and a bit of background. In the last couple of weeks, we've had some monsoon weather with heavy rain, thunder and… Continue reading WIP scarf and cardigan, plus – music I’ve loved during lockdown
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