Central Park Hoodie

Miss Marple KAL

OK, so I've done it again! But I love to read, and I love Agatha Christie, and I know I can knit a scarf, so here goes. I've been trying to finish up UFO's, and have finished several. Such really bad weather lately, it has been easy to stay home & knit or crochet or quilt. Finished the Central Park Hoodie over the weekend. Photo soon (I hope).

Just a Thought

I have joined a new blog. It is for Vegan Sock knitters and is a KAL. I have added the new button at the right. Looks kind of scarey, right? But I have been a vegetarian most of my life, or at least the last 9 years. Although I love to knit with and wear wool socks, I think it would be fun to use other yarns as well.......cotton, bamboo, even acrylic. I'll give it a try and let you know how it turns out!

A Tribute - 20 years of friendship

It recently occured to me that it is the 20 year anniversary of my friendship via snail mail with Sister Marie Bauer. We "met" when I answered an ad in a crochet magazine - she was wanting patterns for Q-hook afghans. She lived at that time in my home town of Port Huron, Mich. We have traded patterns and friendship ever since. When my Mother died in 1993, and I was able to make the trip home, Sister Marie and I met face to face. My late husband was also there and also dear Sister Catherine, who has also gone to be with the Lord. We had dinner together, a brief visit, and had a great time. I will always cherish that short time we had together and be grateful for it. Sister Marie has since retired and I no longer can travel, but we still keep up with each other by mail. In this day & time when it is so easy to send an email & be done with it, it is getting harder to sit down with pen in hand & send someone a personal note. (Especially with the arthritis now.) Sometimes I wish the world didn't move so fast. I would love to be able to sit down with my friend once again and just chat & crochet.

San Diego Wildfire Blanket Project

While listening to the news on the television, many of us are touched and saddened by the loss from the wild fires in the Southern California area. Many people you talk to have family and friends in the area. Living on the East Coast, I can only imagine the Santa Anna winds or the danger from fires, earthquakes or mudslides. Yes, we have hurricanes, but where I am at, we are rarely effected by them (rather than a lot of rain). I wanted to help, and the best way I can is to use my own hands and my yarn! Anyone reading this, if you want to help, please visit the blog: www.sandiegowildfireblankets.blogspot.com to get more information. Please see the button I borrowed on the right! I plan to spend this whole weekend making 8 inch Granny Squares for this blanket project. I hope the people who receive them will know that the rest of the country is thinking and praying for them in their time of loss. God Bless America!!

Random Act of Kindness

I was in the local crafts store today, checking out some new yarn and wishful thinking. As I was leaving, I happened to notice a "mod" Christian cross on a long chain, hanging by the register. When I asked how much it was, the lady in line behind me, with whom we'd been having a conversation said "I want to buy that for you, NO ARGUMENTS". Being a "giver" type person myself, I knew not to argue with her and I just repeatedly said "Thank You". I'd never met her before, maybe I'll never see her again. But there are a lot of kind people left in this world, and I met one of them today. I've been going thru a very bad time lately, I guess it shows. I thank God for people like Laura.

Work in progress

This is a Ripple Afghan that I am currently working on. It is made from the small balls of yarn that are leftover from making Prayer Shawls. I try to keep one going at all times, especially in the cold months of the year. I have been making Ripple Afghans since the mid-1970's. I am using a size J crochet hook.

First BSJ finished!

My first BSJ is finished. I used RH Wiggles yarn and RH baby yarn, with size 6 circular needles. It went together well, but I am just glad to get it finished.