Free pattern by Lion Brand. Cropped Raglan Sweater.
I've used this pattern before in a different size and I wanted to try it again a little looser and longer. However, this version turned out a bit boxy so I ripped it out and am re-knitting it.
Size Medium, needles 7 & 8, Knit Picks Main Line - Silver Sage (9 skeins) Added buttonholes.
The weekend weather was gorgeous so there was much time spent outdoors. While out and about the area, we happened to come across a festival and there was a display of Bonsai. These are so magnificent that no words can adequately describe their beauty. Bonsai is an art, craft, hobby that truly takes love, patience and talent.
Ruffled Wrap - Red Heart
One Skein Wrap - Caron
Both patterns are available for free at the Red Heart or Caron site, respectively.
As expected the week went by very fast and I was able to cross a few things off of the to-do list.
A) I started the week with a "good health" exam/report from my doctor.
B) 
I sewed drawstring backpack bags using old drapes from the boys' bedroom after we switched to 4" vertical blinds.
C) 
I soaked in the sun and sorted through eight boxes of fabric to locate 6 bandanas that I managed to make into a small quilt. I got to use my new sewing machine presser foot with attachment.
This quilt#2 is not any better than my first quilt despite all the extra pinning. It's still got ripples, bunches, bulges and foldovers. I mistakenly thought it would have been easier to make since it didn't involve detailed piecing. The backing is made with two pieces sewn together down the center.
D) Did more cypress tree trimming/cleaning up. Yard work will never be finished, it's a living, active entity despite very little rain and much neglect.
E)
My son assembled the Ikea Expedit 2x2 so we could reorganize the vinyl LP collection.
F) 
I assembled the Ikea Expedit 2x4 in an attempt to organize the studio.
G) There was a birthday lunch with my brother/sister-in-law/nephew.
H) There was birthday cake.
I) There was a birthday dinner at a revolving sushi bar.
J) My daughter bought me a Cricut Expression 2.
So I spent some time getting familiar with it.
K) I went shopping with some bday money and made a decent attempt to update my wardrobe and tried not to embarrass myself and my kids.
L) I went to see my niece perform as Cinderella in her school play.
M) I went to see a comedy play called "A Fly In The Ear".
N) All of us celebrated my Dad's bday on Sunday. More food & cake!
O) Ended the birthday week staycation with the great news that #2 adult child has been accepted into the Ph. D. program.
Well, that's the latest and I suppose I must get out of my pjs, shower, eat something and go to work.
This awesomely creative crocheted art piece was up in my doctor's office.
After work today I am on vacation! Yay! It will be my birthday week and I am going to relax, catch some rays and do whatever, whenever I want.
This will be the third birthday that I'm celebrating since my husband died but who's counting?
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My knitting skills are not as polished as my crochet and it shows. I knit this small kitten as a start to filling the empty yarn covered basket. The kitten pattern was fairly easy but weaving in ends is not a favorite of mine. If this kitten were crocheted I would simply crochet over the ends as I changed from color to color but with knitting I have to carefully hide the ends in each color section. I opted not to stuff the arms and the facial features are asymmetrical because my embroidery is sloppy.
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For years this plain basket has been laying around and I just didn't have the heart to toss it. I guess Easter finally pushed me into doing something with changing it's plain status.
I crocheted two circles and joined them together with a round of single crochet. I suppose I can change the look anytime I choose by making different color circles.
The basket used to hold small packets of fast food ketchup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise, soy sauce, etc. The basket's new purpose will most likely change to hold small amigurumi toys, as I'm now on a scrap yarn spring cleaning purge. The fast food packets are now contained in a new porcelain bowl and you can see a glimpse of it in the pictures.
I've finally gotten around to purging more patterns from my collection. Amazingly, letting go of excess patterns wasn't as difficult as I expected. I realized that accumulating patterns that I would never get around to making was just wasteful of space and created needless clutter.
Various scraps. Free pattern - Caron - One Skein Bunny. Size G hook.
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Currently Continuing to read my way through Sue Grafton's alphabet novels, currently reading, P is for Peril.
Crocheted a Tortoise just because... Free pattern from Drops Garnstudio, size F hook and various scraps of yarn. Stuffed with yarn scraps instead of fiberfill.
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Using various scraps, I couldn't resist making this Easy Easter Bunny. Not sure if there will be more bunnies to come but as everyone knows, bunnies love to multiply.
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