crochet – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

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”

That Was Anticlimactic

The sweater that sat half done for years is complete and I don’t really feel anything about it. I mean, I like it. I’m proud of it. But I just moved on to the next unfinished project. My daughter tried it on and her only request was to make the collar smaller. I said noContinue reading “That Was Anticlimactic”

That Work Sweater

My lost jacket still hasn’t returned, so this has become my permanent work jacket. Sometimes I’m delighted with how warm and cozy it is. Other times I wish it was a bit less warm. I think that’s just part of these hormonal changes. My body temperature never knows what’s comfortable. I’m really happy with theContinue reading “That Work Sweater”

Taking a Break to Solve a Different Problem

This black and mushroom sweater has got me really worked up. I know what I need to do to make the collar right, but I’m not ready yet. So, instead I’ve decided to work on something else that has been driving me crazy for a few years. I started this sweater so long ago IContinue reading “Taking a Break to Solve a Different Problem”

Holiday Granny Squares

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned how much I love Granny Squares, but they are definitely one of my favorite things to make. The repetition, color play, symmetry, and evolving shapes really satisfy my artistic and creative self. They soothe my soul. I do, however, get a bit obsessive. Especially this time of year. I’mContinue reading “Holiday Granny Squares”

Black Work Sweater

I’m steadily making progress on this sweater. I’m not sure why I thought I could get it done in a week. It’s been about two and I see another week of crochet in my future. It’s always nice to let my husband drive. It gives me some time to really focus on whatever I’m crafting.Continue reading “Black Work Sweater”

“No. It’s perfect.”

This was my littlest goofball’s response when I asked if I should make the sleeves longer or add some sort of hem. I had to laugh. It’s nice to be done. It cracks me up that I refuse to make anything with seams, but will gladly sit here and sew a hundred patches of yarnContinue reading ““No. It’s perfect.””

It Started with a Dishcloth

Our sponges are getting gross and I can’t seem to remember to put them on any grocery list, or that we even need them. I’m almost never happy with whatever I find anyways, so I decided to make several dishcloths with all the cotton yarn I have for such a purpose. It really is quiteContinue reading “It Started with a Dishcloth”

Ready for Imbolc

I don’t really do much for this holiday, but I do enjoy celebrating being that much closer to Spring when Winter begins to get dreary and drag. This year hasn’t been as challenging weather wise, but I think we all need this exhausting condition we find ourselves in to lead us into some growth andContinue reading “Ready for Imbolc”

And it’s Done

It’s done! Assembly began to get messy, I’ll admit it. I thought about all the ways I could attach the strap, but by the time I got to it, all I had the energy for was to tie it on with a whole lot of crazy knots. To hide it all, and give it aContinue reading “And it’s Done”