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
Tag: crochet
New amigurumi rooster
One of my favorite things to do in my crafting downtime is to make toys and amigurumi figures. This new rooster was one of the cleverest, most enjoyable patterns I've done yet! He is a little bigger than similar figures I've done in the past, standing a full 26cm (10 inches) and balancing his handsome… Continue reading New amigurumi rooster
Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos
Hello friends! It has been awhile since my last post. A mid-term lull at work, new crafting projects, my dog, and prime weather have helped lift a brief bout of blues. I'm happy to get back to blogging and share a finished work, plus a heap of photos from my springtime outings. After a slow… Continue reading Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos
Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit
In my last post I mentioned a few things I’ve been working on that have been on the back burner for a very long time. One of these is a beaded mandala using Miyuki glass beads that I sourced in Japan last year. PHOTOS: Early days of the Messier mandala, using Scheepjes Catona yarn and… Continue reading Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit
Mini check-in: weekend WIPs
This weekend, I’m working on several things at once (surprise, surprise), including a couple of fairly simple pattern repeats with very different yarns. The first is a stole that’s about 2/3 finished, using delicious (but sadly, discontinued) Berocco Mykonos yarn and a 3.75mm hook. The yarn is a luminous mix of linen, nylon, and cotton… Continue reading Mini check-in: weekend WIPs
Weekender poncho
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
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
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