OWLs, Phoenix, & Dissertations

HPKCHC & Nerd Wars (Ravelry's competition groups) have big challenges that should take the crafter from two to three months.  I made these pages to celebrate my completed "Advanced Studies" and I want to share them here.  Yes, I am proud.  No doubt I would not have undertaken or completed these projects without the reward of imaginary points & glory.

Julyarn Stuff

My yarn post so far for July... These are my smaller projects.  The big stuff will get its own post!

Yarny goodness in June

I finished two BIG projects in June:  Pax (the long colorful shawlette) and Simple Scallops (the blue green shawl).  I am thrilled with both of them. The designer of Pax, Irish Aiobhe Ni, even complimented it.  SQUEEE!!  I also dyed some sunshiny summery yarn.

Since I was working on the two big projects, I made 6" squares for most of my other Ravelry challenges for Nerd Wars & HPKCHC.  After posting them, I sent nine squares to Afghans for Pine Ridge Reservation.  My big project for July is a motif scarf, Sweet Lorraine.  My crafting is making me very happy lately.

May Yarns

My May challenges for Ravelry are mostly done - just big projects still in progress.  Happy yarn fun!

Below there is a Tunisian crochet  cloth - my second bunny buddy - five squares 6" to be sent to Pine Ridge Reservation - some lovely yarn I dyed (it started blue & gray -- but ended purple & pink) -- the scarf I made tunisian crochet fir my mom on Mothers Day - an entrelac Tunisian sleeve for my Kindle - a paracord macramé bracelet -- AND a set of jeweled stitch markers.  Lovely lovelies!

Since May is the start of a new three-moth term for HPKCHC, so I've undertaken three shawl/scarves for my big OWL project.  The biggest is Pax, a Tunisian lace shawlette - a long curved scarf.  Ive worked sbout 1/3 of it so far.  Then a crochet shell stitch shawl, Simple Scallops.  That one is easy to do & has been my lunchtime project.  That is about 3/4 done.  Also the Sweet Lorraine which is a repeat lace motif scarf - not started yet.  

April Yarns

I can tell a big difference in the way I've been crafting lately. I haven't made an afghan square in a while. I've been using different yarns to make more usual pieces. Like April so far.

A purple "bunny buddy" blankie for a child - a square with arms & a stuffed head. I liked it & need to make more to sell @ xmas. The green scarf is from dock I overdyed, then made into a Tunisian crochet scarf. Very pleased with it.

The scarf in the middle is made with the keftovers of a skein of yarn from my Hoodie I made last year.

The washcloth with the brick pattern is a new technique in Tunisian crochet. Yes, I'm loving all the ways Tunisian is fun.

And my favorite piece I've made so far in April is this chunky "hooded cowl." Very luxurious! Now I need one for myself!

I also finished my Tunisian Spiral Afghan which is lovely & soft!

I've been planning my OWL for HPKCHC on Ravelry, starting in May. The OWL is a big 3-month project. I'll be making three scarves/shawlettes. I hope. More on that later.

On the hook now? Started a little something for Momma & Mothers Day. Chuck has given me dimensions to make a cover for the backrest on his bike. I got the yarn for it - just need to start & work out the pattern as I go. Geez. Is that it? WTF?? Good grief! I better start some more stuff so there will be more to report for April!!

More March (and we're barely half way!)

Had to share how much I loved OZ - my favorite in a long time - more than Jack/Giant & that was great! This had the feel of an old MGM classic! I was mesmerized. E & I went to the 3D & it was worth the $21.

And must share my most recent dyeing project. Started with sock yarn, purchased in this icky yellow-green-blue-ick colorway. Two packets of lemon-lime Koolaid later, it's beautiful.

I'm continuing with my Tunisian Spiral blanket for my Nerd Wars Dissertation project. Love working on it still! It is officially 60% done (3 of 5 skeins of yarn done).

Also in March...

Boy - big deal! New car! A 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. Awfully cute & sporty & sexy! Hope it's not a dud! Was a repo from URW.

Jessica & Melanie ran the Green Legs & Ham 5K trail race 3/9. They were red fish, blue fish. Silly Elisha decided to take off after the runners! James went after him. Good grief! After the race, me &Jes &Elisha & 3dogs went out to mom & Dad's & visited with them & Sherry for a little bit. 'twas fun! Sherry had Felix too, so we had a houseful!

After a string of PG13 & worse movies, E & I went to see Jack the Giant Slayer. Yum! Ewan McGregor is really hot!

And of course, its not March without Jessica in a sombrero! 28 years old. How the hell did I get so old to have my baby grown?

It's been a busy month & we're not even half way done. Wonder what's next?