Emerald City Hat

Been doing a lot of hooking lately. Here's my latest FO. Made with Manos Del Uruguay (lovely!) Maxima and the Bonita hat pattern from Tales From the Hook. I think it goes well with my recently dyed red hairs.

xoxo, k

Some FO's

I've got a couple of fo's to share. I have a few ongoing projects, too. I picked up my needles on my Americano vest again. And I'm still making thousands (an exaggeration, maybe) of granny squares for Zach's mario blanket.

Here's a quick project -Berroco's Wink -that I made while watching an episode of Glee. Talk about instant gratification. Although I think an hour is really all I could stand knitting with size 35 needles. They're like broomsticks. Really. The yarn was a total splurge but, I think the result is really cute and I love the earthy colors. Will I look like a crazy knitting lady if I wear this huge chunky scarf, though?

 

 The husband requested a slouchy hat but, not just any hat -a beard hat. Don't know what I'm talking about? I reminded him that I was slaving away on granny squares but, he pulled the cute puppy eye thing and I was powerless. So, he purchased a pattern from By Laura Design and it was another fast project. I haven't completed the beard yet so stay tuned.

The Fall season seems to increase my crafty productivity. Summertime makes me lazy! Whatever it is -I've got the crafty bug again. Is there a particular time of year that makes you feel crafty?

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Hello lovelies! Hope you're having a happy St. Paddy's Day. I crocheted this little clover leaf for my love so he wouldn't get pinched at work! Free pattern via Lion Brand.  Hubs and I both have Irish backgrounds so, we're celebrating with an Irish inspired meal- colcannon.

Crocheted Hippie Headbands

I've been a little busy this week but, not too busy to craft up some new accessories. I really love the look of those braided leather headbands -so pretty and bohemian. I decided to whip up some in an eco-friendly cotton. I made some for the shop and Mr. K was nice enough to take some photos for me.

What made me smile today...

Starting a new project

 and the daffodils in my yard are blooming.

hooray for Spring!

FO: Cardiff Cowl

My first FO for the new year and I'm thrilled. This Cardiff Cowl worked up so quickly. The free pattern is from Lion Brand. I enjoyed this pattern, the only design aspect I disliked is the seam in the middle. Thankfully, it's not noticeable when wearing it. Next time I might try a different cast on method rather than just chain stitches. I hope my recipient likes her present!

                                                         Mmmm, cashmere blend yarn.

                                                   I might just have to make one for myself!

on Ravelry

Penny the Panda

Amigurumi goodness!

I needed a break from the boardwalk skirt I've been working on obsessively so, I found this pattern on the Lion Brand website. It was simple and quick. SC can seem to take forever occasionally but, it's suitable for television crocheting or CUI (crocheting under the influence *wink wink*).
My Penny was made while watching an incredibly long episode of Top Gear and the movie Jaws (which has to be watched during July, naturally). I followed the pattern exactly except for felting Penny. I also added a cute little flower yo-yo for extra sweetness.


my boardwalk skirt