gossamer helps me make crafts
In the summer of 2012, I noticed that an unfortunate lawn ornament in the yard across the street could really use some protection from the sun. More about that mischief. It was to my complete delight when we moved back that the girl was still wearing her sunhat. It became clear, however, that the sunhat... Continue Reading →
Pattern: Ribbed crochet head hugging hat Recipient: Pa The lovely vintage wool (rummage sale find) which I used for my grandfather's scarf last year: Has also been made up into hat for my father: The pattern was well written and easy to follow, I can't believe I waited so long to try it out! You... Continue Reading →
A graduate student couple in a department closely linked with my own had their baby just about a month ago. In English, her name is Ella, short and sweet, but in Chinese her name means something like "to utter the unutterable" - setting her up to be an international woman of mystery someday, I think.... Continue Reading →
Happy new year, all! I was pretty silent for December because I worked on presents for much of it and didn't want to spoil any surprises. I'll play catch up over the next week or two. Upon my arrival back home, I learned that family friend Tim would be joining us for Christmas. Last year... Continue Reading →
Last fall, I gave my brother a green wool hat (same wool as this cardigan) after his friends complained he was wearing his black one too much. It soon stretched out and was a bit too short to fit over his ears, so I promised I would fix it if he returned it to me.... Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago, Gene's mom surprised me with a few balls of wool yarn she'd found at a second hand store. The wool is lovely but a rather dull light grey/brown, which actually works in its favor. It makes the yarn perfect for dyeing with koolaid. Instructions for how to do this yourself can... Continue Reading →
When erin admired the red beret I was making for Ramona back in December, I promised to make her one also, hat #9 in this entry. Although, since I made two worry hats before it, I guess it ended up being hat #11. Anyway, the real news here is that I finally finished it up... Continue Reading →
At long last, M'ris' worry hat is finished! As soon as I don't need skis to get to the post office, it will be in the mail. Actually, there are two worry hats, version 1 and version 2. This is version 1: There were some serious problems with version 1. - itchy wool (itchiness adds... Continue Reading →
How are things going in the land of Gossy? It's cold, so her days are mostly spent napping by a radiator or on a lap, interspersed with pleas for more food. What's sad is that Gossy, while so willing to help me make crafts, is uninterested in the fruits of my labor. Take, for instance,... Continue Reading →
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