On different social media, I subscribe to several yarn companies, the Craft Yarn Council, and the Crochet Guild of America but only give them a cursery glance most of the time. Today the Craft Yarn Council had this great video to start their new campaign for "I Love Yarn Day" on October 13, 2018. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I'm heading over to their website to read more about each person in the video.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
I am Human and I Crochet
This morning while perusing my FB feed I came across a video from the Craft Yarn Council called "Humans That Yarn". Not sure about the title but that's beside the point. I watched it and remembered why I like to blog. Part of it is throwing my voice out into the internet in a positive way. The more exciting realization is that blogging forces me to explore crochet and the fiber arts.
On different social media, I subscribe to several yarn companies, the Craft Yarn Council, and the Crochet Guild of America but only give them a cursery glance most of the time. Today the Craft Yarn Council had this great video to start their new campaign for "I Love Yarn Day" on October 13, 2018. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I'm heading over to their website to read more about each person in the video.
On different social media, I subscribe to several yarn companies, the Craft Yarn Council, and the Crochet Guild of America but only give them a cursery glance most of the time. Today the Craft Yarn Council had this great video to start their new campaign for "I Love Yarn Day" on October 13, 2018. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I'm heading over to their website to read more about each person in the video.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
4 Years Is A Long Time
This post is for me. I'm sure I've lost anyone whoever actually came by once upon a time. But that's ok. I've been crocheting and crocheting none-the-less. I used to think I would love to make a living as a blogger about my craft but it still comes second to a "real" full time job and I'm not a good writer. I like to think I'm like Mark Twain, using a more casual writing style but that diminishes Mark Twain's writing and creativity. ha ha I'm me and today I will start to blog about my latest crochet projects.
This is a new shawl I've started. I'm using yarn that I've had in my stash for years. Yes, years. It's just been sitting there waiting patiently for the perfect idea to strike. Then, the other day while searching for patterns I saw something that made me stop and just know that I had the perfect yarn for this project. It's taking a little more concentration than normal but I can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll keep you updated.
This is a new shawl I've started. I'm using yarn that I've had in my stash for years. Yes, years. It's just been sitting there waiting patiently for the perfect idea to strike. Then, the other day while searching for patterns I saw something that made me stop and just know that I had the perfect yarn for this project. It's taking a little more concentration than normal but I can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll keep you updated.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Catching Up
Wow! Seriously? It's been a full year since I posted? I guess so. We just got back from bringing the girl back up to Syracuse for her 3rd year. Wohoo!! She's loving it and having a good time so that makes me a happy momma.
As for what has been on my hook. Well, things were slow for a little while but have been picking up again. I finished some WIPs and just made some small, easy, quick projects to get my fingers nimble again. Then I decided to start on a 'Tree of Life' afghan for a friends wedding in December. I love stretching my crochet efforts and have been wanting to work something with cables.
We also adopted another dog (yes, I'm crazy). He's a boy lab mix and is truly a handful. And ran a couple of really fun races. On top of working full-time and running the gym, I guess I know why I haven't posted. Here's more pics of what I've been doing. Promise to see you all more soon.
As for what has been on my hook. Well, things were slow for a little while but have been picking up again. I finished some WIPs and just made some small, easy, quick projects to get my fingers nimble again. Then I decided to start on a 'Tree of Life' afghan for a friends wedding in December. I love stretching my crochet efforts and have been wanting to work something with cables.
Sweater for a friends toddler |
Small afghan made from scraps |
Finally finished curtain from last year's trip |
Teddy the Bear |
Infinity scarf of gray and yellow wool |
Beginning of Tree of Life Afghan |
Sweater for me - AUGH! Does not fit properly |
We also adopted another dog (yes, I'm crazy). He's a boy lab mix and is truly a handful. And ran a couple of really fun races. On top of working full-time and running the gym, I guess I know why I haven't posted. Here's more pics of what I've been doing. Promise to see you all more soon.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Wonderful Wool
Last week I took a great road trip. My daughter is enrolled in Syracuse University in New York and she and I drove from South Carolina to New York with a stop in Maryland to visit friends. We had a great time and as much as I loved having wonderful alone time with my girl, I had a very needed adventure a couple of days later.
One of my coworkers owns a beautiful 100+ year old inn in Vermont. He invited me to come up and spend a couple of days at their bed and breakfast. It was AMAZING!! Of course I brought my crochet. I sat in the yard all day and soaked up the sun, view and beautiful peaceful quiet.
The 2nd day I was there I took a bit of a drive and visited Green Mountain Spinnery. I bought some lovely green cotton/wool blend yarn, some buttons and as an after thought a spool of undyed wool. I'm so excited about the spool and the way the natural coloring of the sheep comes through. I might need to ask my friend to pick up more for me. :)
I hope your summer was nice and I'll leave you with more pics from my fabulous two days in gorgeous Vermont at the Three Mountain Inn.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Expanding Horizons
I have worked for a company for over 12 years now. That company used to pride itself on the value of "constantly learning to better ourselves". That kind of "learn, so you become a better person" type of thinking always put me off. "I'm already a good person!" I think to myself and feel the unintended resentment begin. But recently I read an article where the author made me look at "learning" in a new light. To paraphrase, she said "Learning allows you to shed your "expert" role, become a newbie again and make mistakes along the way." Wow! I loved it!! So in the spirit of learning I decided to expand my horizons into new projects.
Are you feeling like a newbie?
Beads |
Wearable sweater for me |
Filet crochet |
Friday, April 26, 2013
Day 5 - A New Kind of Post - 4KCBWDAY5
Hi everyone!
I decided to do a little video on a trick I'm using to get beads onto yarn without using a crochet hook. Just last week I started my first bead and crochet project and was completely depressed when I found that some beads would not fit onto my crochet hook. Well, since today's post is supposed to be doing the blog in a new format, I'll let you see what I do instead of writing about it! I want to add that this was my first go with video and couldn't figure out the whole video editing thing, sorry. :)
I decided to do a little video on a trick I'm using to get beads onto yarn without using a crochet hook. Just last week I started my first bead and crochet project and was completely depressed when I found that some beads would not fit onto my crochet hook. Well, since today's post is supposed to be doing the blog in a new format, I'll let you see what I do instead of writing about it! I want to add that this was my first go with video and couldn't figure out the whole video editing thing, sorry. :)
Location:Greenville,United States
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Day 4 - Color Me Curious
Day 4 of Knitting and Crochet Blog (4KCWBDAY4) week has me reflecting on the colors I like to use in my crochet project. When I think about color and crochet I usually think of bright and cheerful colors that evoke fun and merriment. Colors that Helen, from Helen's Colourful Crochet Bloguses. I love the aqua, the pinks, the bright cheery colors she uses.
Then I start to think of the colors I use; creams, navy, dark green, and reds. Hmmmmm I know I need to branch out and move into a more exciting palette. Let's check my Ravelry project page for colors.
Ha ha - Just as I thought. Lot's of navy, green, cream and I apparently think a golden yellow is a "crazy" fun color because it's the only pop of color around. The colors definitely embody my house mascot as a manatee. They are unflashy and comfortable colors that don't exactly make you want to jump up and dance around. :)
Even this week I'm trying to get more "peacock" like by using beads in my work for the first time but what base color do I choose? Cream.....
Helen's Colourful Crochet Blog |
Ha ha - Just as I thought. Lot's of navy, green, cream and I apparently think a golden yellow is a "crazy" fun color because it's the only pop of color around. The colors definitely embody my house mascot as a manatee. They are unflashy and comfortable colors that don't exactly make you want to jump up and dance around. :)
Even this week I'm trying to get more "peacock" like by using beads in my work for the first time but what base color do I choose? Cream.....
Location:Greenville,United States
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Day Two - A Mascot Project
4KCBWDAY2 |
So today for the 2nd day of Knitting and Crochet Blog week I want to try to explain how I come up with a project that will reflect my house mascot. Since I'm not the most original when it comes to my crochet, I don't design my own patterns. I tend to look for inspiration at my favorite place on the web, Ravelry.
Once logged on, I always head to the "Pattern" search. I start by typing different words that evoke the feeling or memory of something into the search text box For my mascot, the manatee, I started with the word "splash" and saw what came up.
The variety of things that came up are interesting. I love the scarf color and pattern of the stitches but since I'm not a fan of wearing them I kept looking. The blanket with the whale caught my eye. How cute is that? Should I make an afghan that would evoke the feelings of being overturned in the water? Should I make it round like that? Maybe something that would evoke waves? And with that I'm off. I will scroll through pages and pages of results looking at the yarn, the colors and thinking of what techniques I haven't done.
I found lots of different ideas that made me think of my manatee experience without making a stuffed animal. :) Here are a couple of ideas.
I've never made a piece clothing for myself so the vest and the shrug are something I think I should make. I love the wrap as something that could be done quickly and could have a fabulous drape with a bamboo yarn. The afghan would also be simple to make and could be made with colors that could look like the green, blues and white of the water.
I have two hanks of Navy blue cotton that I think would be wonderful for the shrug but may make it too heavy. Maybe I'll use it for the wrap? You'll have to come back later to see what I've decided.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Knitting & Crochet Blog Week - Day One: The House Cup
I'm so excited to be a part of this year's Knitting and Crochet Blog Week initiated by Mimi over at Eskimimi Makes. For day 1 we are to choose our "House", like my favorite wizarding school! How could I not love that idea? Mimi came up with 4 great houses but I have to say that as soon as I saw them I knew EXACTLY which one I would sort myself into; even before reading what the mascot symbolized. After reading all the attributes of the house I still think the one I first saw is perfect for me. This is my crochet house:
4KCBWDAY1 |
Don'tcha love it! A manatee!! ha ha ha ... This is the house for me!
In July of 2010 me, my hubby and daughter rented a condo in Titusville, Florida that was right on the Indian River Lagoon (Intracoastal Waterway). We planned to stay a week and catch one of the last Space Shuttle launches. Sadly, it was postponed and we didn't get to see the launch! Although while we were there we rented 3 kayak's and were able to launch them from the private dock. We were told there were manatee in the waterway and not to be afraid of them but they are very curious creatures and may actually bump the side of your boat if they are near.
Intracoastal Waterway Sign Florida |
Daughter and Husband - Manatee Area |
Now you know why I just had to be in the manatee house! I feel that manatees and me have a kinship. We both were curious of each other and the scared the bejeezus out of each other. ha ha ha
Happy 4KCBWDAY1 everyone and enjoy the knitting and crochet blog love this week!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sherlock Con - 221B con Atlanta
This weekend I'm spending time with my fabulous daughter. She's a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. As a proud mom, I like to point out that she is a fan of the books (the cannon as they say) first and all the new TV and film versions really are a huge plus!
Well this weekend she flew from Syracuse, NY to Atlanta, GA to go to 221b Con. It's a smaller convention of people she follows on the Internet that love all things Sherlock (and some Dr. Who). I was so excited that she didn't mind me tagging along. I have a fabulous kid!
But why am I posting about the con on my crochet blog you ask? Well no matter where I go I can find a yarn store or someone who crochets. :)
Well this weekend she flew from Syracuse, NY to Atlanta, GA to go to 221b Con. It's a smaller convention of people she follows on the Internet that love all things Sherlock (and some Dr. Who). I was so excited that she didn't mind me tagging along. I have a fabulous kid!
But why am I posting about the con on my crochet blog you ask? Well no matter where I go I can find a yarn store or someone who crochets. :)
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This morning while perusing my FB feed I came across a video from the Craft Yarn Council called "Humans That Yarn". Not sure abou...
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Hi all! I'm so excited to be a part of this year's Knitting and Crochet Blog Week initiated by Mimi over at Eskimimi Makes ...
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4KCBWDAY2 So today for the 2nd day of Knitting and Crochet Blog week I want to try to explain how I come up with a project that will reflec...