Deadlines part 5

Week 5

I finished!

This is the yarn I had left. I used approximately 745 yards total.

Blocking the shawl after washing in the washer on gentle cycle using a net bag to contain it.

What NOT to do when wet finishing a handspun wool project...

1. Don't throw the net bag in the dryer. Even for a short time.

2. Don't forget the net bag is in the dryer.

3. Don't panic and get mad.

4. Don't tug so hard on the slightly felted knit fabric that you actually tear the yarn at the edge.

5. Don't get mad. Did I already say this?

6. Don't put it back in the water to soak in a too small pan so that the ripped yellow yarn that needs repair sits on the blue part and comes out stained - highlighting the rip.

7. Don't be too sad.

With a small invisible-when-worn repair, what was a lovely beautiful shawl is still a lovely beautiful shawl. I do love the color combo.

Too Busy

This year, I promised myself that I would do some craft work each day, even if only 5 minutes worth.

Most weeks I managed to do that. 

The last two weeks I have crocheted a total of 5 rows on Ian’s Angry Bird Pig. We have been super busy at the end of the summer season, prepping Ian for Kindergarten and moving a family member. 

Time passes with not a single minute of any kind of craft in a 24 hour span. 

I’m sad about the lack of doing it. However, I admit to being too exhausted to care. Moving is hard work.

School starts next week. I am looking forward to helping Ian with his transition into school. I am also looking forward to dedicated craft time during school hours.

The Bomb!

My latest "commission..."

A set of Angry Bird Amigarumi toys. The Bomb is the first of 3 birds and 3 pigs I have to make.

I found free crochet patterns on Ravelry. Thanks much Adorable Amigarumi.

In case you need a size reference...

The Bomb is bigger than Ian’s head.