Wednesday Blog Along #9

It's been a busy, non-stop, don't know if I'm coming or going kind of week. Last night was my first full night of sleep. Thank, God. I'm exhausted. On Tuesday last I developed this awful cough that gets especially worst at night when I'm laying down. Because of this I've not slept well.

My newest WIP is Shep.

There hasn't been any progress on any knitting/crocheting projects because when I haven't been coughing my head off, I've been kept busy with our newest family member's training. We adopted him on Saturday. He is an Alaskan Malamute/German Sheppard mix and is only 2 years old. So, he is still going through puppy stages. Since bringing him home he has not left my side; I can't walk without running in to him or walking on him.

Because of being sick, I've managed to get a lot of reading done. Finished reading Ghost Hunting by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson with Michael Jan Friedman. It is a nice companion book to the TV show's earlier cases. Now I'm reading Ghost Story by Jim Butcher and it has caught my attention from the very beginning. I am remembering how much I enjoyed reading.

Wonderful WIP's are just a blog away so, be sure check out Tami's Amis and Small Things.

FO Friday #14

Secret project # 1 is complete but, I can't show it. If and when it gets approved maybe I'll be able to share it here. Here's hoping that it does get it's approval and passes all the criteria.

Son's derby car is done. Yeah!

And he had his races on Sunday. His car went an average of 220 mph!

Love Son's snazzy paint job!

But, he didn't win. The winning car went 232+ mph! 84 cars were enter and it took four hours to complete the races. There were more than one subcategory at the races. Out of the Cub Scouts, Son, came in fourth. He is already talking about next year's races. Lord help me.

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Wednesday Blog Along #8

I'm having a slow go at George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones. It's so well written that I'm really connecting with the characters, this is making it hard for me to read more than a few pages at a time before I'm getting to emotionally involved. I'm having to put it down and walk away for a little bit so, reading this book is going to be a long slow process.  Because of this I've started reading Ghost Hunting by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson with Michael Jan Friedman. It's a nice light read that I'm enjoying picking up here and there during the less hectic times of the day.

Still working on secret project #2.

The pattern looks intricate but, it's not really holding my attention.Since this is a pattern I'm designing I'm not feeling much promise towards this. I'm just going to have to complete it and see if the results were worth the work.

And I'm still working on the mittens for me.

But, since it's been unseasonably warm I've not felt like working on them. Plus, you know, their for me so they'll be put on the wayside continuously as other ideas and projects crop up (of course).

Be sure to hop over to Tami's Amis and Small Things to view some awesome works in action.

FO Friday #13

For FO Friday I'm sharing a free pattern. Enjoy!

Small Plant Hanger

A KnitPurlHooked Pattern by Sarahfay Lucy

Recently, I bought new plants to brighten up my home. Having cats, I need to hang the plants. Only the local stores here no longer carry plant hangers.  Solution: make my own of course.

Measurements:  This pattern will fit small pots of about 6”.

Yarn: Worsted weight

Notions: 4mm crochet hook, darning needle, removable marker, 2” ring (I used Bamboo).

Gauge:  Approximately 4 chains = 1”

40 single crochet (sc) around 2” ring. Join with slip stitch (sl st) to first sc.

Making the cables

Chain (ch) 1, sc in next 4 sc, turn, sl st in 1st sc.

Ch 210, join with sl st to 1st sc.

Ch 210, join with sl st to 2nd sc.

Ch 210, join with sl st to 3rd sc.

Ch 210, join with sl st to 4th sc. Fasten off. 4 cables.

Making the netting

Join with sl st to end of 1st cable.

Ch 15, join with sl st to end of 2nd cable.

Ch 15, join with sl st to end of 3rd cable.

Ch 15, join with sl st to end of 4th cable.

Ch 15, join with sl st to the end of 1st cable.

Ch 1, 60 sc evenly around, join with sl st to 1st sc.

Ch 2, half double crochet (hdc) in next sc and every sc around, join with sl st to 1st stitch (st). 

*Ch 10, sc in the 6th sc*, place marker in the loop made.

Repeat from *to* around to last 6 sc.

Ch 5, treble crochet (tc) in first sc.

*Ch 8, sc in the top of the next loop*, move marker to the loop made.

Repeat from *to* around to last loop.

Ch 4, double crochet in the top of next loop.

 *Ch 6, sc in the top of the next loop*, move marker to the loop made.

 Repeat from *to* around to last loop.

* Ch 4, sc in the top of the next loop*, move marker to the loop made.

Repeat from *to* around to last loop.

*Ch 2, sc in the top of the next loop*, move marker to the loop made.

Repeat from *to* around to last loop.

*Ch 1, sc in the top of the next loop*, move marker to the loop made.

Repeat from *to* around to last loop.

Ch 1, sc evenly around, join with sl st to 1^st sc.

Ch 1, insert hook in 1st sc draw up a loop, insert hook into next sc draw a loop, yo, and pull through 2 loops.

Repeat around until hole is closed up. Fasten off. Weave in tails.

Insert pot into the netting and hang. Happy planting!

SarahFay’s Notes:

A knot can be tied in the hanger if the plant hangs to low.

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Wednesday Blogalong #7

Daughter and I have been terribly sick with a stomach virus since Friday. Yesterday, Daughter was able to head back to school, though she was still a bit zombiefied. Today, I am happily at that stage.

I thought I'd share a happy picture. This photo is of Son and our cat Bobby (he is named after Bob the Skull from Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files). Son is trying to play and Bobby wants attention. Can you guess who won?

I am hoping that all will be back to normal (well, normal for us) by next week. So, 'til then, go to Tami's Amis and Small Things to enjoy lots of marvelous WIP's.

FO Friday #12

It has been accomplished! Husband's hat #2 is DONE! Yeah.

And, yes. Bribing was once again involved. This time a sub sandwich.

The pattern is called "Oliver" Jogless Stripes Hat by Amy Andersen. I don't think any one can come close to guessing how glad I am that this project is complete. Done and off the needles. ~dance~dance~

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