Pumpkin Seeds

PUMPKIN HEAD 

CROCHET BABY BLANKET

To date, I’ve made great strides in completing many of my unfinished projects. That said, my stash grows by the day and so does the need for knitted and crocheted items for charity.

 There is a plethora of agencies in need of hand stitched items for infants, children and adults. 

A google search or a visit to Ravelry will help you navigate the need. 

My heart is touched by the committed and talented people who works so hard to organize these worthy causes. 

 One such organization was the recipient of my efforts.

Happy Halloween 

Dear, Dear Lucy

Hello again faithful followers. I’m still here and more “behind” than ever. Thank you for checking in. My beloved mom passed away last year; she was nearly 96 years old. She was always my biggest cheerleader and she was loved so much by so many.  That said, meet Lucy (named for my mom whose name was Lucille). She is my emotional support chicken, something I didn’t realize I needed until my mom passed. She sits on the back of my couch and keeps an eye on things. She also encourages me and scolds me when I need it. Mostly she listens and is a wonderful presence in my house. (Not sure how she feels about being a chicken though.) Ha Ha

If  you think you want or need an Emotional Chicken you can find information and pattern available on Ravelry

Peace Out 

Waves of Love

I've spent my whole life on the beautiful East Coast of Massachusetts.  I breathe the ocean air,  swim in the cold Atlantic Ocean and relish the sound of the pounding surf.

I can't imagine being anywhere else. 

 So maybe that's why, when the occasion arises, my “go to” new baby blanket pattern   is 

“Waves-on-Waves-on-Waves" Baby Blanket 

pattern by designer, Lurdys Gordon. 

It captures the essence of the place that I love. 

So, now meet Maverick, the cute little recipient of my latest project. It’s his first car ride home from the hospital where extended family wait to greet him. 

My guess is he will grow up near the ocean too.

  it’s in his blood.

🐟🐟🐟

Summer Babies

 "Hope Springs Eternal......and hopeful I am. Little by little we are finding our way back from the COVID 19 Pandemic and the restraints that came with it.  It will be baby steps but Hope is on the horizon; and speaking of baby steps, within my circle of friends and family it seems we will be hearing the pitter-patter of little feet soon. With the news of several expected new babies coming this year to it’s time to to get crocheting again. I love working with soft 100% cotton and what could be better for our little bundles of joy! inspiration for these adorable and comfy blankets came from. . You can find the free pattern  here and reading the heartwarming tale of how the pattern came to her . I’ve made this pattern my “go to” baby gift. You can to

Avoiding the Devil's Workshop

Growing up, my grand-mother liked to remind me that "idle hands are the devil's workshop". Her words scared me so I did my best to keep the darkness at bay. It wasn't until I grew up that I fully understood the message she was trying to convey.  To be on the safe side though, I do try to stay busy, here is my latest attempt .....you just never know! 

Meet Paytin, she's the newest addition to our BIG extended family.  Her sweet disposition and good nature makes her the perfect model for my latest and all time favorite "go to"  project; Crocheted Baby Sundress Pattern by designer Olga Poltava.

 Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Sundress

It's made with cotton yarn that feels soft and comfortable on her tender skin. By the looks of things, we are just hitting our stride in what's to be a LONG, HOT SUMMER.   

The Covid19 Virus has changed the rules for summer fun for sure, but this little cutie will stay cool whether riding in her carriage or playing in her back yard. 

STAY COOL AND BE WELL.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS  

The Cold Shoulder

I am one of those people who no matter what the season, is always cold.  I can no longer tolerate the rush of cold air shooting out of an air vent above me, nor can I stand a chilly sea breeze blowing off the ocean.  I think my intolerance has worsened with age so I've come to accept the fact that I am now one of those "old" people who keeps a blanket in the car and a shawl or sweater on hand "just in case". 

A couple of years ago while looking through patterns on Ravelry I stumbled across the Quick Knit Lacy Capelet  

by Kelly Mac Designs. 

It was love at first sight; a stylish, shoulder wrap that would surely keep me warm. I bought the pattern and the suggested Malabrigo

 ( Rasta)Yarn and went to work. The pattern was easy to follow and worked up fast. .... until I ran out of yarn that is.

Color photo darker than appears here.

(Apparently I misread the amount needed.) I tried to find one more matching skein but to no avail.   I put the unfinished capelet away with every intention of someday finding the right LOT number and completing the project.That day came last week (two years later. ) While perusing the same shop where I had purchased the original yarn, I spotted it. There it was, one orphaned skein of the Rasta on the discounted rack. While it didn't have the information band wrap on it the yarn appeared to me to be the same, AND it was on sale. Without hesitation I bought the hank and finished the capelet. 

A keen eye will notice the collar of his capelet is a shade off. That makes no difference to me, it is lovely and it actually makes it a "one of a kind".

Here I am wearing my new hand knit Capelet while happily avoiding any chance of getting

 "the cold shoulder".

Cheers!

Stay Warm

Peace and Love

Jackie

☮

Fly High And Enjoy The View

As many of you know, I really love making things for babies and toddlers; be it knit, crochet or sewing I love it. So when  family friends let us know they would be traveling East for Christmas with their 10 month son, I knew exactly what to make to herald his arrival to our chilly climate. A hat, not just any hat, but the Aviator Hat Designed by Sarah Zimmerman. Of course I already had the yarn as it was purchased years ago with plans of making a darling little lion hat for another baby and YES, you guessed it, sadly the hat never materialized. 

So "Here's To You" 

Sweet Jonathan.

Fly high and enjoy the view💓

You can find this pattern and more by clicking on Sarah's website

 Repeat Crafter Me

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Peace and Love,

Jackie