food, crochet, merriment
A few days before “K’s” birthday I read on her Birthday List that she would love…
a crocheted Momo.
He’s Aang’s little squirrely critter from the Avatar series.
And I have to say– it was a happy little adventure the whole way, and turned out just as I’d hoped.
So, I kissed him on the head and boxed him up.
She was–I think–pleasantly surprised…
which is always so good for my heart.
And now…”K” and Appa have their friend.
Happy Birthday “K.” I love you.
I searched and searched for the perfect crochet star pattern…
that I could make into a beautiful 4th of July garland.
Seriously, I tried four different patterns but they just didn’t do it for me.
Then I found this one and it was positively perfect!!
The pace was great too because I just made a couple of stars each day and poof!
I had just the right amount.
Next, I sewed a long chain and grabbed up a star between, every twenty five chains.
Sad to say, that I was so excited to give it to my star-loving Lyndi, that I didn’t take any pictures of the finished product.
But I can tell you–it was patriotic and colorful and realllllly cute.
I loved it.
She loved it.
It made us both very happy.
And that was the point.
Heh, heh.
Original star pattern found HERE.
First, I started making this pretty pink blanket.
Then I got distracted by this gorgeous granny square.
But then I got really excited by this beautiful blue blanket.
Then I wondered if a bag would look good with this yarn…
but then, I do need to get started with the holiday stuff.
*sigh*
Well, my project bag is packed and exciting and calming and beautiful and responsible and frivilous and completely conflicted…
but at the same time…
full to the brim with so many things that make me happy in so many directions.
So, I guess I’ll just grab this little bag of joy and head out the door and see where the mood takes me.
Sounds like pure…
heaven.
The first Patriotic Bunting that I made a few years ago was fine…cute even. But this one is soooo much better. Not so….
boring.
I particularly love the little white buttons. A lot more work but worth it.
I originally made the old one for me, before I knew any better. Then while perusing Pinterest one day I came across this pretty little pattern. I was smitten.
I promptly whipped one up for Dane because when he saw it, he was smitten too and asked me to make him one.
Then, Jillian said, “Well if that’s all we have to do to get you to make cool stuff for us, then I’m asking too!”
As you can plainly see…
it worked like a charm.
Original pattern design by Country Life In Crochet
This is my latest Copy Cat, made for a friend of mine to give her sister-in-law, whose kitty had passed away.
This was one complicated kitty. And whether or not you can tell…
I do try very, very hard…
to get all the patches and stripes and colors to match the real kitty…
as closely as I can.
I hope it brings a little speck of happiness and comfort while she’s missing her sweet little friend.
PS–if you know anyone who needs a Copy Cat of their favorite kitty–contact me at Launi@graciousrain.com