Not much to report...

The Summer Reading Program and crocheting really don't mix. I've got more done this week than last, but that's not a lot. I only need to make 8 more Buff squares for the Safari Stripes baby afghan. Hoping sewing it together will go more quickly than the making of the squares.

Until next time, happy crocheting!

Summer Reading Program = Not Much Time for Crocheting

The Summer Reading Program at my library started this week. As I'm the youth services librarian for 4 branch libraries, my life gets very busy during those 8 weeks. This first week is no exception. I presented 17 programs with a total attendance of 358. Do you even have to ask if I've picked up my crochet hook this week? The answer is a resounding no. (Well, now that I think on it, I may have crocheted a little on Saturday, but that's all!)

I'm going to do some R & R this weekend. Crocheting, reading, and baking are all on my agenda. I'm thinking Saturdays will be my crocheting days at least while summer reading is going on.

Until next time, happy crocheting!

Ides of June Update

Happy Ides of June, readers! I've never forgotten the "Ides of March" from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. A Portent of bad luck, but I don't believe that. Sorry for the break in my weekly updates. I was on vacation last week and far away from a computer.

I did get some crocheting done while I was off, but not as much as I'd hoped. I also made 5 felt sets for my flannel board while I was off. And I went craft store shopping with my best friend. I can home with lots of felt, some tie-dye spray, a skein of Teal yarn (for the brother-in-law's afghan), 2 small cross-stitch kits, and a new rubber stamp.

This week, I haven't been able to crochet much. At work, I'm getting ready for the summer reading program that starts next week. And at home, I'm still trying to get used to working again.

In addition to a few Buff squares, I've also made 4 apple coasters this week for a co-worker who was going to another position.

I don't think I'm going to meet my June 23 deadline for the Safari stripes afghan, but with any luck I'll have it done by June 30.

Until next time, happy crocheting!

The Pigeon

The picture above is of the baby afghan I made for my friend Liz. She's a children's librarian like me and a HUGE fan of Mo Willems' Pigeon books. This afghan (which I call "The Pigeon") was inspired by the colors Mo used in his illustrations. This is the second book inspired baby afghan I've done. The first was for a Peter Rabbit nursery. The colors I used in The Pigeon are Red Heart Super Savers Seagrass, Spa Blue, Cornmeal, and Warm Brown.

I'm a little behind on my daily quota for the Safari Stripes afghan, but I plan to catch up next week while I'm off work. I'll also be working on felt pieces for my flannel board. And maybe making some apple coasters for a teacher friend.

I'm thinking about taking up cross-stitch again. I've found a cute owl pattern. Don't know when I might start it, but I'll keep you informed.

Until next time, happy crocheting!

Moving Right Along

The above is a picture of the Dr. Who Scarf Inspired baby afghan. My friend Heather loved it.

Since my last post, I've also finished The Pigeon baby afghan and got it in the mail. It should arrive today, so I'll post a picture next week.

On Wednesday, I started the next baby afghan on my list. I'm calling this one Safari Stripes. The colors are Red Heart Super Saver's Pumpkin and Buff. The nursery will be done is those colors with a possible jungle theme. I started the squares on the 23rd. I'm making 6 squares per day. My goal is to have it finished in a month (June 23rd).

After that, I'll have the time to devote to squares for my brother-in-law's Christmas afghan and other Christmas presents.

Until next time, happy crocheting!

Afghan Done!

I finished the Dr. Who Scarf Inspired baby afghan on Wednesday. It's in the mail and on its way to the mom and baby. I'll post a picture as soon as they've received it. It turned out beautifully. All the colors looked great. In case you've forgotten, I used Red Heart Super Saver's Orchid, Light Raspberry, Cornmeal, Frosty Green, Buff, Cafe, and Light Grey.

I'm already sewing The Pigeon baby afghan together. I should have it done and in the mail next week. I'll probably start right away on the next baby afghan on my list because they think little Noah might come early. Hopefully, I can squeeze in a little time to make squares for my brother-in-law Stephen's afghan. I've also decided I'd like to make my brother an afghan. I may not get it done this year, but I have the yarn and I'd like to make him one.

Until next time, happy crocheting!

Progress!

As you can see from the picture above, I did finish the octopus pincushion. Judy loved him.

I only have 2 more rows to sew together for the Dr. Who Scarf Inspired baby afghan. And then I'll need to edge it. It will be DONE and I'll get it in the mail.

After that, I'll sew The Pigeon baby afghan together and get it mailed. This time, it might actually get there before the baby.

I still have plans to start making squares for my brother-in-law's Christmas afghan. As of right now, I have just one more baby afghan to make this year. I haven't heard that anyone else I'm friends/family with is expecting.

Until next time, happy crocheting!