The Falling Leaves Scarf

I've been pretty excited about Fall... in Colorado especially, it is my FAVORITE time of year!  After a weekend of playing in the mountains with all the pretty falling leaves, you can now make and wear something that shows your love for the season too!

On Etsy and Ravelry and Craftsy!

And it will match perfectly with last year's DIY the Leaf Headband  if you feel like being extra seasonal!

 

And... funny story...

I was working on this pattern on my back porch yesterday and had to run inside to get a tape measure.  There was a massive spider - I mean practically tarantula sized and just as juicy- dangling over the door.  YIIIKES!  So when I came back out... I tried to do a graceful run/hop/door close... and ended up falling flat on my butt... not gracefully at all.  Luckily my crochet wrists were fine, but I have some major bruising on my bum (TMI?  Sorry!).  Looks like I'll be crocheting standing up this weekend!  Stupid spider!!!

Hope you are stitching happier than I!  Have a great one!

Laundromat

I tried making one of those super cool tribal looking bucket bags with tapestry crochet... didn't turn out AS awesomely as I thought.

Good news? When I avoid going to the laundromat for 3 weeks and need some extra space, it works splendidly.

Then I was walking through the mall and saw this beautiful dress at Madewell. I might have to get it to go with my laundry bag/backpack. The patterns work so well together. Isn't it funny when you make something and see something similar in a store a month later?

PS the DIY this week is easy and fun... but there are no pictures of it... how do I get so behind on picture taking? It's coming soon!

Knit Cape Experiment

I've been working hard on a knit cape that I'm really excited about. It's taking a few versions to get this one just the way I want (and a lot a lot a lot of knitting), but it'll be worth it in the end!

Version ONE...

Shoulders and neckline too big, buttonholes weird, and cable pattern too confusing!
Also... it started out with a hood that was a disaster, so I took it out and put a collar on it instead... but I still want a hood.

Version TWO...

Slightly better - this time shoulders are too small, buttonholes still a bit funky, hood is bit pointy... but progress has been made.

More awesome bulky yarn is in the mail headed my way... here's hoping Version THREE is the perfect one! Pattern coming soon!

Things that can go wrong at a craft show...

1. You forget it snowed the day before and that the car with all your stuff in it is stuck by no less than 2 other cars in the driveway... it takes 15 minutes to pull out of the house when you're already late.

2. As you are getting ready to leave, the ancient mini van (with all of your stuff) malfunctions and the gear shifting thingy stops working. Luckily, I spent high school driving this car (regretfully dubbed the "Saravan" by the dance team), so I can shift it into gear by feel alone. SKILLZ.

3. You decide to wear really cute boots that pair perfectly with your yarn bag. They really can't hold their own on ice or wet tile... yeah... the slippage while carrying boxes happened. Wondering how many muscles got pulled while trying to avoid a belly flop.

4. Your crafty neighbors can have the legs to their table fold under with all their merchandise on it sending boxes and broken glass all over where you'll be sitting for the rest of the day. The awesome boots don't do too much to protect from that either.

5. The weather can turn frigid and snowy discouraging all your potential customers who are supposed to be enjoying an outdoor art walk from leaving their comfy homes... can't say I blame them.

6. You can be directed into one line to exit the parking lot by one security guard only to be yelled at by a different security guard explaining why you are in the wrong line... yes... I caused a big hubbub in the crowded parking structure downtown on a Friday night... only slightly mortified.

Those things being said... it would still be really nice to see y'all at the Fine and Funky craft show tomorrow at the Opera Galleria from 10am to 6pm. Warm smiles and cups of coffee appreciated.

Happy weekend!