My journal of big words and pretty pictures
I have few hobbies. I like to take photographs, read and crochet. My aunt taught me how to make Granny Squares when I was around ten, since then I’m mostly self-taught. If only the internet and Pinterest were around when I was a kid… Since first reports about COVID19 in January, then the subsequent “shelter … Continue reading Idle Hands
It’s barely September and I have finally begun work on my Christmas projects. I’m worried that I’ve started a smidge late, and hope there’s enough time to finish everything. I’ve got five crochet items going right now and am sure a few more will be added to the list before I’m done. They are: Large … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Homemade
One Christmas gift finished and a bunch yet to go. I got a little behind, got distracted with this whole knee thing dontcha know. Anyway, the remaining gifts shouldn't take long so I think I can still get finished in time to mail them out for Christmas. If not, I'll send a photo to let … Continue reading One down…
My Mister’s grandmother, his mom’s mom, was a crafter. She did needlepoint, cross-stitch and crochet. When his grandmother died, his mother, knowing I also crocheted, gave me all of her mother’s patterns - stacks of magazines and type-written patterns from the 1930s, 40s and 50s - classic shawls and home decor items considered vintage today. … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Classic
Tied up and twisted Hooked, chained, spun, dyed in the wool More than a hobby
I like to crochet. It calms me. My aunt taught me how to make basic granny squares when I was around ten. Since then I taught myself how to read a pattern chart and have, to some degree, mastered a few difficult techniques. It's not a craft that I practice all the time. I’ll get … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Obsession
Thin spiral notebook 