I love cats.

To most of you this is no surprise.  Unfortunately though, I don’t happen to be lucky enough to co-habit a space with one.  *sad face*  My philosophy has long been this;  a home is not a home without a cat.

So until that day when I’m lucky enough to be adopted by a kitty, I’ve had to improvise a little.

Meet Mister Cat.


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Before Christmas I received the cutest little commission ever from one of my co-workers little ones.  I’ve lost it of course, since then.  But luckily I take pictures of everything with my cell phone!! So here it is:


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The Granny square stitch and subsequent variations are totally awesome and totally easy.  The double crochets just flow through my fingers so naturally that even when I want to do a single crochet, I find myself instinctively yarning over in preparation of that beautiful stitch.

I came across an amazing blog that has made me fall even more in love ( Read more... )

I just finished making a new hat. 
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Happy New Years Everyone!  I hope your holidays were filled with love and peace and joy and good food! I know mine were
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Day 5: How long did it take from the time your learned how to crochet, to finish your first project?

Umm…. not counting the 10 year hiatus? I believe it was a few days. That’s the wonderful magical thing about crochet.  It is LIGHT YEARS quicker than knitting.

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Day 3: Do you have any other WIPs (works in progress)?

I answered this when I answered # 2.  Except I forgot to mention the dish cloths and the teddy bear hat I am also working on.  I always have at least 6 things on the go.

Day 4: How did you learn how to crochet?

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Day 2: What is currently on your hooks?

Oh just about a bazillion things.. I’ve got a blanket on the go, a neck cowl that’s almost finished. Also working on a little green robot. And a lovely skinny scarf.

Originally published at C.P.. You can comment here or there.

About 2 weeks ago, my friend Jill started a 30-day knitting challenge.  I’ve been following along closely, and she convinced me to start my own crocheting challenge.  The list has been taken from Jill’s list and modified as necessary to apply to the average crocheter.

Day 1: What was your first finished project?

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