A Little Catch Up: Crochet Projects, Home Updates, and Creative Moments

Hello friends, I realized I have not posted in a while and thought it was time for a little catch-up on what has been going on with crochet and around home.

You can find it http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hooded-scarf-with-cat-ears-cat-scoodie

Since my last update, I have finished some projects. One of them is the hooded scarf with cat ears that I found on Ravelry. It is wonderful and soft, though the yarn I used, called Marble Chunky by James C. Brett, was not the best fit for it. I love the softness, but it did not hold the shape as well as I had hoped. I plan to remake this one day using I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby because it seems to hold form better.

I have also been working on a curtain for my kitchen. We have a large half-circle window above the sink, and although I love the view, so much sun pours in that it makes the kitchen unbearably warm. My goal is to cover just the top part of the window to filter light while still letting brightness in and keeping the kitchen cooler. I am learning as I go, and once it is finished, I will post pictures on the blog’s Facebook page and then do a how-to here once I think through the steps clearly. 

 I have also had fun making cat toys as well. Below you will see one of the mice I made using Red Heart Super Saver in Dress Blues. I did not use a pattern, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. https://www.facebook.com/redheartyarns?sk=app_321922377880728&app_data=sp372297-item-42343

For the owl bag I made, I used Red Heart Chocolate and combined waffle stitch, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitches. That one was completely improvised, so I have not yet written it down as a pattern, but I love how it turned out.

It feels good to be back in the rhythm of stitching projects and sharing what I am learning. I hope you all have a Happy Memorial Weekend and find a few moments to enjoy creativity and sunshine.

With love from my hook and heart to yours,
Kim 💛