Latest Crochet Design in Progress
In December, the yarn for my current design project arrived. I am extra excited for this project as it's a submitted and accepted design for The Fibre Co's yarn support programme. I'm using their Cumbria Fingering yarn, a wool and
Cold Weather and Little Crochet Projects
A few days of heavy rain last week and we finally found ourselves needing to turn on the space heater in our room at night. The cold has persisted and we've switched out the sheets on our bed for a
Little Stitches
Even though I deal with anxiety, and I love crocheting, I'm not someone who finds working on a project therapeutic or relaxing. But so far I'm really enjoying building up this skirt of tiny stitches in fingering weight yarn. Maybe
April Things
A few things that stood out this April: 1. I finished one garment design and currently have the pattern out for testing, and have made good headway on my next design (see swatches above). 2. We had lots of rain and a
Waters Wears: Crochet Striped Tunic Pattern First Draft
Crochet Striped Tunic Pattern First Draft I completed this first draft of a crochet striped tunic earlier this year. It features a high-low hem and high slits on the sides, along with leather button loops on the sleeves. While I'm hoping to
Around Here
Phoenix. A tall, pretty weed outside the window. Baby room bunting and wall paint. Handmade and handpainted goodies for baby, from friends and myself. And gifted books! Mom's view. (36 weeks, 1 day) Sweet Dragon. Last little work crochet projects, until baby gets here.
Pattern Editing
Writing this pattern was simple; I've gotten into the habit of writing my patterns down as I make them, for the most part. Editing it to get it ready for the shop has taken a good bit of time, though,
A Few Things…
- I learned from a friend who was pregnant just a few months before me that their are a lot of common pregnancy issues that for some reason are never mentioned, referenced in books and film, told to girls and
Around Here
Around here (not so) lately, as the first few pictures were taken months ago, before first trimester fatigue kept me from even feeling like simply posting pictures. :) Above, Dragon napping by the window. A picture I didn't realize was
In Progress
I guess this could technically be called another Project-Styled Outfits, but all the crochet pieces you see here are designs I've been working on the past several weeks. The first hat above is the same hat pictured in this post,