Track Stitch Tunic from 'Loop-d-Loop' by Teva Durham (sleeves omitted)
in Nashua Natural Focus Organic Cotton color Logwood 0086, size 3mm hook
Hopefully there's enough summer left for some toddler to use this lightweight, breathable tunic top/coverup. The sleeves were overly bulky, so I just left it as a tank and added side slits. The color here is not accurate either–it's a variegated light ash color, very appropriate for 'organic cotton'. I have enough left over for another small project too…
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Staggered Web Lacy Top from Loop-d-Loop Crochet by Teva Durham in Rowan Damask Viscose/Linen in color Mica 40, hook size 3mm
This top turned out to fit perfectly, not easy when substituting yarn in a woman sized pattern. These pics don't capture the color at all–it's a delicate taupe with touches of shell pink and cream, in a high sheen. It looks great over a cami. -
Crocheted Kimono from 'Vintage Styles for Today' by Thomas and Quiggle (with added Popcorn edging)
Tahki Bunny Merino/Alpaca in color 004, trimmed with Brown Sheep Prairie Silks Silk/Mohair/Wool in color Dough, size 4mm hook
This yarn is scrumptious–very cuddly. I need to add a frog closure, and then it's off to some lucky baby. -
Toddler Sundress from "Simple Crochet for Cherished Babies'' by Jane Davis
in Scarlett mercerized cotton color 017/203, size 2.5mm hook
It's the silky cotton yarn that makes this sundress feel so good, the pattern is dead easy and didn't take many skeins–I even have a few left over. I have yet to add the button closure in back, and I'm debating about adding trim or flowers. -
Pattern: Juanita Top from Interweave Crochet Spring 2006 (with change to bottom half–omitted Solomon Knot stitch, substituted Boxed Block Stitch)
in Tahki Willow in color 5006/linen+cotton, size 3.5mm hook
The very first time I wore this little linen summer vest/top, my co-worker said "Hey, you have a hole in your sweater!" Ha ha, the sweater is made of holes! Turns out, he was sincere—I had snagged it on something in the back and ripped right through a crucial row. I've repaired it since, but I can still see the flaw, ugh. -
Blanket of various squares from '200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans' by Jan Eaton
in hand-dyed wool DK weight, size 4.5mm hook
I finally finished sewing together this granny squares blanket–making the squares is fun, but the sewing is pain in the …which is why it took me more than a year to get around to it. The sunny colors make me think I should send it to someone in southern climes… -
Ruby and I spent our weekend in coastal Wheeler, then driving up and down the ocean-view 101, something we both love. Though it leaves only her panting and breathless. -
I've admired this hand woven rug since my first days at the shop–it's very finely woven, wool and I just love it. A colorless Rothko. Now that it's mine, I can't help but notice how it seems I chose my furniture with this rug in mind all the while.
It was in the warehouse clearance sale, and I had to have it. The boss man and I worked out a deal (my new motto–"Don't Ask, Don't Get"). And I deserved it, I work like a dog. The dog, by the way, thinks I brought home this cozy lounge pad just for her. -
Outside my bathroom window, across the narrow drive, is my favorite seasonal display: a Maple tree, a hydrangea, and a holly bush.
I open my bathroom shower window every morning–the steam rushing out, and spend a quiet moment (sometimes the only one in the day), looking at my own personal flora calendar. In Autumn, the maple is on fire with reds and oranges. In gloomy winter, the red holly berries are a cheery natural holiday decoration. And throughout spring and summer, the blue hydrangea blossoms are gorgeous in the dapples morning light. Ok, overly romanticized, yes, but I love that view.
A few days ago, I happened to be home, and heard two someones rustling through the leaves and undergrowth—and talking to each other–"Mom, that's a big no-no. Come on, let's go"..
when I looked out the window a moment later, the hydrangeas were gone!
Three big, blue flowers snipped off and stolen! The saddest part, they left one sad lonely little bloom. It looks so pathetic. -
The new kitchen curtains are sewn and hung, today is the day to tackle the spare bedroom…summer shineshine is finally here. Just in time to work on the balcony too.
