Remember The 1950's?

Okey.... It is not about crochet but I said that this site is about crochet and other things that interest me.  I got invited to a 1950's theme Birthday Party so I made this poodle skirt with matching crinoline to wear to the party.  The poodle skirt was fun to wear.  Of course back in the 1950's women did not wear their petticoat (I don't even remember how to spell ptcoat lol!) showing under their skirts.  I'm sure it will be very inappropriate back then.  So I sort of modernize it by making the crinoline longer than the skirt.

I was too little to wear a poodle skirt back then.  I got the opportunity to wash and iron similar type skirts for my older sister, especially those pleated full skirts.  You have to crease each pleat of the skirt one at a time.  But first, you have to wash them and then starch them stiff.  It was a chore for a little kid but I'm glad I did it for my sister and now I got to wear one too!

I Designed My Very First Shrug!

Yayy!  I designed my first Shrug and completed it.  I liked it a lot.  My daughter-in-law got me back into crocheting by giving me a bagful of yarn with different colors of yarn in it.  The bag has my name nicely embroidered in it---Isn't she thoughtful?  I love her.  Now I know what I'm going to give the women in the family for Christmas---a shrug. and I should be starting now.  I'm making a second one which is in peach color.

I'm getting my energy back and walking 2 miles everyday when I can.  So things are looking up.

Have a good Summer everyone!

Cross Medallion And An Apology

I'd like to express my appreciation to those who had been following/viewing this blog and at the same time, I'd like to express my apology for not being able to post often enough here. I have other interests that I'm pursuing so if you are curious, please click on my profile to see the other interests that occupy my time. Thanks again for stopping by.

This photo is of a Cross Medallion done in crochet. If there are enough interests, I would post the instructions on how to make it.

Have a good day everyone!

Zoe

Open Fan Shawl

After I finished this shawl this winter, my creativity just went into hibernation and my energy level went down the drain. This past winter seems to be the longest one that I remember. But I'm so glad that Spring is finally here, well, hopefully, no more cold spells. No energy no crochet. I'm hoping to get back in the swing of things (crochet) but, then there are the seeds that need to be planted and I really want to spend more time in the sunshine. I missed it so much!

The Hounds Tooth Experiment

I favor the #4 swatch. I think this is closer to the look of the woven design. I will continue to improve on the #4. I did not use tapestry crochet technique on this swatch. I crochet each color alternately on each row without breaking either yarn.

One of my niece asked me if I can crochet a hounds tooth using two colors. Since I can't find any available crochet pattern for this stitch design I decided to experiment on it myself and see what I can come up with. Above are photos of my design experiment of Hounds Tooth Crochet Pattern. I want to make a beret out of the #4 swatch.

Happy Crocheting and Designing!

Dogwood blossom motif

This is just a swatch. I have not decided what items to make. Should I make a tablecloth? place mat? Curtain tie back, etc, etc........ endless possibility and unless I make up my mind what to make of this motif, this will just remain a little piece of pretty little motif laying somewhere alongside my stash of yarn, unused, unseen and not good for anything except to collect dust. An Idea is of no use to anyone unless applied and or given physical form to benefit others.

Year 2010 Winter Walk

Note photo taken today. 1/5/2010

My first walk this year. It is cold but I wrapped up with fake fur vest underneath my fleece jacket and a fleece lined crocheted scarf that I wrap around my neck and part of my face (covering up to the tip of my nose ) to prevent the winter wind from chaffing my lips. This is very effective for the air around my face is warmed by my breathing. I also wear my crocheted hat that I pull all the way down covering my ears and forehead. I leave just enough gap between the hat and the scarf to be able to see. I thought about crocheting or knitting a combination hat and cowl that will have opening for the tip of the nose and eyes and will be worn as I have described above. This is what I have to do in order to be able to spend time outdoor during winter time. Some of my fingers actually turns white from absence of blood flow when I get cold but this time I did not experience such.

The sun was shining bright but there was such a hush, no barking squirrels or twittering birds along the roadsides. The nest that I took photo of and posted on previous post "Sign of Spring 2010" is still there undisturbed. Part of the lake is frozen. I feel better that I tried to walk, if only I could do this everyday, I will still be able to keep in shape even in winter time. It is a 2-mile walk.

I'll try to work on that hat-cowl combination and if I succeed I will post it either here or on Crochet me, http://crochetme.com/

Sign of Spring 2010

Note: This photo was taken fall of 2009

I took this picture during one of my walks. The nest was fastened onto a wild ox-eyed daisy. The bird used the top of the whole plant to hold the nest, fastening all the leaves or using them as foundation for the nest itself. I'm curious to know what kind of bird made this and I wonder if it would use the same nest this year. I hope no one disturbs this nest as I am checking on it everytime I walk. I'm going to mark the spot so I would know where the nest is, when Spring time comes. I hope I can take a picture of the mama bird on the nest. This is something to look forward to. May you all have a great New Year 2010!