Put Some Green in Your Day: Crochet, Cozy Moments, and Simple Joy

Lately, I have been drawn to green more than ever. Spring is bursting everywhere I look, and that fresh green of new growth seems to whisper peace to my soul. I have always loved colors, but right now green feels like a gentle hug and a reminder that life is constantly renewing itself.

I spent part of this week organizing yarn and found several green skeins tucked away. That discovery instantly lifted my spirits. There was forest green, spring grass green, and a soft mint green that feels like cool breezes on warm days. Sometimes it amazes me how much a color can influence the way I feel, almost like it carries a kind of story or memory with it.

While I was putting things away, I also set aside some yarn for a project that has been in the works for a long time. I am thinking of turning those green skeins into a cozy scarf that will feel like wearing a piece of spring whenever I wrap it around my neck.

Green seems to show up in other places, too. On our walks, I find mossy patches on rocks, the bright green of baby leaves on trees, and little shoots pushing up through the earth. Even the smell of freshly cut grass makes me think of summer evenings, laughter, and sweet memories.

Crochet and color have always been intertwined for me. Yarn carries stories, emotions, and moments of calm. When I pick up a skein of green, I am inspired by the idea of growth and quiet beauty. That color brings a little piece of spring into my day, every day.

Roasted Asparagus:
1-2 lbs asparagus
olive oil 3 tbs
2 tbs garlic
salt/pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 450. Lay a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil on a baking pan. Wash and cut the hard ends from your asparagus. Toss the Asparagus in the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Lay flat on a baking sheet. Place in oven for 10 mins.... flip them, put them back in for another 5 mins or so... and man, enjoy some yummy goodness.

3 More things to share:

 I got my knitting needles in the mail! I ordered a lot on Facebook... There was a total of 69 for 24.00, and that's with shipping. Some we multiples, but I figure I would have back-ups if one gets bent or lost :) I even got several circular ones. I put them somewhere else in baggies.

I also finished a cute little girl's hat.  I think it turned out rather cute. The yellow yarn is vintage Red Heart Baby Yarn. The purple was up-cycled from a doll caplet, and the green was up-cycled from scraps... both vintage yarns as well. I love giving things new life.