Prepare for LOTS of photos, because I've been busy!
Day eleven: traveled from Liverpool to Utica for Rich's official pinning ceremony. He's received his promotion, so he's now a sergeant and a NCO. The drive is just over an hour, and since Rich is driving, I have plenty of time to work on crafts.
 |
| Trek bracelets |
 |
| Working on Trek bracelets |
Before you question, NO, I was not driving while crocheting. Rich had some down time at the armory, so I took the opportunity to work on some gifts. These two bracelets crocheted with cotton yarn are in a pale turquoise color, my niece's favorite color. She's almost 10, and on 1/11/14 the family celebrated her birthday since my parents are leaving for Florida before her actual birthday.
This is the Trek bracelet pattern link.
 |
| crochet cotton bracelet & earrings |
 |
| Sergeant Walters! |
I kept going with the crochet cotton, and after much hemming and hawing, came up with this set for her. I was unsure about the size vs. the clasp, and reworked the bracelet more than once to come up with something that met my satisfaction. I made matching earrings as well.
This is the crochet flower bracelet pattern.
After such a productive day, we went to my parents' house for the birthday celebration. As it was also my oldest niece's mom's birthday celebration, I made her a matching bracelet also. She didn't care for the huge clasp, so I made her one with the smaller heart clasp while the cake and ice cream was consumed. My 10 year old niece has twin 6 year old sisters, who both at different times silently sidled up to me while I was crocheting the bracelet. Neither would say anything, but I knew what they wanted. 30 minutes and a smaller crochet hook later, we ALL had matching bracelets (I kept the big clasp bracelet for myself).
 |
| bracelet power unite! |
Day twelve: Sunday. VERY tired this day. Worked on the cowl for about 10 minutes. Well, more like five. I kept my commitment, and that's what matters. No pictures, no need.
Day thirteen: Monday. I am cat sitting for friends. They have two cats, one of which is in remission from intestinal cancer. I brought the cowl with me, and spent about 45 minutes at their house. The cat in remission still needs medication twice a day, and both cats are on wet food only. After giving meds, feeding both cats, scooping the litter box, I sat for long enough to remind both cats that humans still exist, and I finished the cowl.
This is the cowl pattern.
I didn't take a picture of it. It's a bit big around, but that's because I added extra stitches, thinking I have a fat neck. Turns out I really don't.
Also on day thirteen, discovered a realistic CAL, a Crochet ALong hosted by mooglyblog.com. Tamara is taking the full year to construct this afghan, which for me is realistic since I have so much else going on.
MooglyBlogCAL link I have a good amount of yarn on hand from when I had planned a blanket with 13 or so colors, so I see no problem working up this afghan.
Day Fourteen: BLOGGING! I found my yarn for the 1st afghan block. I don't think I will get very far with the block, but blogging and planning is enough to satisfy me. Happy crafting!
.JPG)
So with all the ins and outs, ups and downs of this fricking absurd winter in Central New York, I somehow still was pliable enough to feel moved when my friend's 9 year old son signed up as a shavee for a St. Baldrick's event. This little guy is special to me; I watched him being born. He committed to raise $1,000 in just over 30 days, and had been growing his hair for months, so I felt compelled to join him. As of this evening, I am about $35 short of my $1,000 goal, which isn't shabby at all.
