I have been away from this place for quite a while. I am returning because I'm quite sure I have myriad things to say; yet the time at which I have amusing thoughts and the time at which I can write never seem to overlap. So I am writing anyway, hoping that something of use… Continue reading Returning again
Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati Chili is my favorite type of chili. It's a sweeter chili with a different flavor profile than the Oklahoma chili I often eat. A few people have asked about what goes in it, so I thought I'd post my recipe. This recipe started with one I found online years ago, but I've lost both… Continue reading Cincinnati Chili
Life is good
I can't believe it's already late December. The fall flew past in a blur of tests and papers. I have every reason to believe I've graduated, though my degree hasn't been officially awarded yet for some reason. Nevertheless, Dear Husband and I are currently on my graduation vacation in the Bahamas. I look forward to… Continue reading Life is good
Dread and Hats
So I've been working on the Dread Pirate Cthulhu for ages now, and finally the stars have aligned. And here he is! Cthulhu is not the only project I've been working on. I've finished a couple of hats, too. Given the horrible heat wave, you'd think I'd make things that aren't so warm, but they're… Continue reading Dread and Hats
Patterns
So I realized that I haven't been linking to the patterns I've been using. And I have insomnia, so it seemed like a good time to fix that. All of my lovely Cthulhus based on Amber's patterns at Cthulhu Crochet and Cousins. Squiddy is a Kraken from the book Amigurumi Knits. The hat is a… Continue reading Patterns
And then there was fail…
So, despite the crazy pace of the last six months, I had been on a streak of successful projects. Scarves, monsters, hats, mittens, even squids! But crafting is tricky. You are reliant on your own skill, the quality of your materials and tools, and no small amount of luck. My luck ran out yesterday on… Continue reading And then there was fail…
From the Deep…
This semester has been incredibly busy, but I have been doing more than work and school work. Here is a squid I made for a friend: Isn't he just adorable! I was extremely pleased with how he turned out. But more important that his intense cuteness, I learned how to do short rows in knitting… Continue reading From the Deep…
Fuzzy Scarf
I finished this scarf a few weeks ago and never got around to posting about it. This is the first knitting project I have ever completed, and I must say it's as warm and comfy as it looks. I learned a lot doing this project, most notably how to pick up dropped stitches. 🙂
Cthulhu has a taste for florals…
I've finally finished the Cthulhu that I had started before the break. As a sea monster, Cthulhu has a fondness for the beach. It's no surprise that he likes Hawaiian shirts, though he likes them best with a little soy sauce...
Projects over the break…
I have three projects lined up. First, the fingerless mittens are still in progress. My knitting has progressed from embarrassing to slow-but-serviceable. The rib-knitted cuff of one glove is done. I'm now working on making sure the crocheted portion actually fits the recipient's hands... Second, another cthulhu has a head completed. I'm now debating how… Continue reading Projects over the break…
The Universal Penguin 