crochet – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

It’s Working!!!

This is a project I am completely winging. I started some granny squares years ago and just started making some more about a week ago. Just some really basic squares with fun colors. My husband helped with the design idea. When he’s up for it, he’s got some great ones that I then finagle intoContinue reading “It’s Working!!!”

Basic Granny’s

I started making these Granny Squares a long time ago and I guess I’m finally in the mood to keep going. I think I want to make some kind of cardigan, but I’m just not sure how I want it to come together. Ideas are floating around, but right now I’m just having fun makingContinue reading “Basic Granny’s”

It Is Done- Yippie!!

This is one of the largest projects I have taken on. And I am so grateful I knew to weave ends as I went, instead of leaving it all for the end. It’s going to be sad to see it go, but I’m sure it will be appreciated. Our neighbor got one final mow inContinue reading “It Is Done- Yippie!!”

Pacing Myself

After a couple days of finishing these blocks my right arm is very unhappy from neck to fingertips. I knew better. I should have stretched and rolled frequently, but I was so in the zone. I swore to take a break. For two days I stared at this pile. The most arduous parts completed andContinue reading “Pacing Myself”

The Dangers of Granny Squares

I’ve returned my attention to the afghan I’m making for our neighbor and have been sucked in, despite my protesting joints. With each piece I finish I get closer and closer to putting it all together; to seeing my ever evolving imaginings come into existence. The stacks are nearly complete. Growing taller as the hoursContinue reading “The Dangers of Granny Squares”

Slow and Steady

Two squares done! Ten more to go! All the ends are sewn in because I will not leave them all for the end. It’s exhausting, but I’m determined to have this blanket finished before winter. I’ve got all the pieces for four more squares ready to be crocheted together. I realize I’d have less endsContinue reading “Slow and Steady”

Granny Square Time!

We have a neighbor who has been mowing our lawn all Summer. It has been such a life-saver! And he is so nice about it. He was actually the first person we got to know when we moved in. My husband and I are introverts, especially when we’re struggling. Being social is just more energyContinue reading “Granny Square Time!”

Easily Distracted

I’m beginning to remember why I stopped reading these books. Don’t get me wrong. I love them, but it gets so tedious at this point in the story. It’s all necessary bits, and done very well, which is why I struggle reading it. I’m trying to speed through. The one I was trying to finishContinue reading “Easily Distracted”

I Needed a Bag

I’ve started bringing my own supplies in for my second massage job. As I was packing everything up, I realized I don’t have a bag that really works for this task. So I decided to make one. Of course. I need something really durable and able to hold some weight easily. I have an ideaContinue reading “I Needed a Bag”

Useful Crochet Therapy

I recently got to check a floating To-Do off my list. I bought us all metal water bottles with lids that won’t grow mildew we can’t scrub out. At least that’s the hope. So, of course, I had to make bottle bags (or whatever they’re called). It was definitely helpful having a project while spendingContinue reading “Useful Crochet Therapy”