Cate's Crochet Blog

That's Mr. Tinker, To You

2012-02-09T13:25:00.001-05:00

I loved this picture so much. You all just had to see it.

Crocheting, yes.

A new blanket, I should add.

More to come later.

Geeking Out, Crocheting Now

2012-01-26T22:06:00.001-05:00

So I HAVE been crocheting! Ha-ha-HA!

I've just finished a two-part project that is both a double-first for me, and one that I can't tell you how giddy with proud I am of it! The firsts are blocking and cross-stitching, and I'm soooo happy that I didn't muck it up! I'm also proud 'cause... aw, just let me show you the pictures!!!

I made them with Super Saver in Cornmeal and Gold.

As I said, very, very, very proud.

I can't wait to see them every morning!

Still Alive, Still Crocheting

2012-01-24T16:55:00.000-05:00

So I'm not a social butterfly. Big deal.

Not much has been going on, just reading, crocheting and school. I recently turned 14 on the 14th, and I'm just happy to live another year.

I'm still working on my New Year's project, it's currently going (not-so-)well, and taking it apart is nowhere on the horizon.

Okay... I'll all out of things to say. Here, enjoy a picture of Tinker.

May I Wish For The Cold?

2012-01-11T13:43:00.000-05:00

The weather will not make up its mind here. It was 60 last weekend, and, as predicted by Momma, this weekend should be somewhere in the teens. All for my birthday? Yay! I love cool weather! That way I can wear my scarves and hats and fingerless gloves and such!

It's raining today. A very good day to read. And to crochet.

I hope that it's rainy wherever you are so that you don't make to do much more than kick back and knock out a couple chapters.

Ringing in the New Year: 2012

2011-12-31T16:07:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

This year has been great, better than last year.

I'll be ringing in 2012 as always.

Crocheting.

December Trees

2011-12-13T14:54:00.000-05:00

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

2011-12-07T23:18:00.000-05:00

Yes! We finally finished decking the house for Christmas! You can click them if you want to see them better.

I also had this idea for a project, so I threw down that Granny Stripe and started work on this:

Okay, there's a lot of white sc's... but trust me, I think I know what I'm doing! I hope that this is more of a hint:

No? Oh, okay then.

It was a very wet day today, and I hope it gets colder with it! It's not December until it's 50 degrees or lower! Here I go again, blabbing about the weather.

I hope you enjoy this video. Have a great week!

Happy December!

2011-12-02T13:36:00.000-05:00

It's December! Wow! I can't believe it.

Well, I kinda can.

We've been putting up Christmas decorations around the house. I'm living in Christmas! I wish I could leave the stuff up all year 'round. LOVE IT!!!!

Now, there's something that happened a couple weeks ago that I keep forgetting to tell you guys.

It was a rainy Wednesday, and I had to go to my orthodontist for my braces. Well, Daddy came with me & Momma. After going for braces, we always go to the Aldi's that's on our way. I was crossing back into the parking lot after returning the cart, when something like a traffic jam happened. I half expected my parents to come pick me up at the front of the store, and they were, but a car raced in behind them, only to make a complete mess out of an ordinary situation. I realized that They'd have to go to clear it up, so I started running to the car. I was skidding in the puddles by the time I reached the car, I swung open the sliding door and was in my seat in what seemed seconds. To complete it, Daddy sped up as we headed out of the parking lot. Then he narrated: "And the red Dodge van made its getaway after she was escaping from the mad Dr. Grief." Such an Alex Rider moment. Now, when I think of Adli's, I think of Alex Rider.

Okay, I just HAD to tell you that story.

Not much crocheting going on, just a little bit more worked on that Granny Stripe and then I put it in a project bag. I pulled out some Christmas colors, and I'm now working on a bag that I had thought up.

I've been too busy with Christmas to take any pictures! Ha!

So, this post was to remind you that I'm still here, still crocheting. Next time, I PROMISE, I'll have pictures. See you then!

Tuesday, Oh Lovely Tuesday

2011-11-22T15:50:00.000-05:00

I usually don't sing the praises of days of the middle of the week, but today's an exception. It's been pretty good, except for the humidity. Here I go, barely three sentences in and boring you to death about the weather.

I snapped some pictures of Little Bit today. Here are some of the highlights:

I also started a new blanket... I really like crocheting them. XD

It's really big, and this picture doesn't do its size justice.

Here are the colors, in case you're interested.

I decided to use the leftover RH Super Saver Cafe from Momma's Christmas present and that RH Stripes I got on sale a couple weeks ago. I like how it's coming, and I've had to improvise some yarn since I ran out on some of them.. It looks patch-y and all. The pattern's easy, too, and I can work it mindlessly while watching The Big Bang Theory or Top Gear.

So far, so good!

How's everything going for y'all??

Blankets, Books, and Music: How Familiar It All Is!

2011-11-15T18:06:00.000-05:00

Yes, yes, I am alive! Daddy had Momma & me helping him remodel the inside of his truck. It looks amazing, and we got done yesterday! I also got to work on some long-forgotten projects. Blankets!

Yes, this lost-long lap blanket got the spotlight as I worked on it. I also found my 5.5mm hook tucked in its many folds... ah. I worked the most on it watching a hilarious-Daddy-commentary-worthy movie called Trollhunter.

And this one si finally done, thank heavens above! I now officially hate the pattern, but the colors are GORGEOUS!!!

As for Music, Allstar Weekend released their new album, All The Way. The color's really bright.

For Books, I'm reading The 39 Clues. While I'm waiting for Book 3, 4, & 5 to come to the library-I requested them a week ago-, I'm reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy.

As it goes, I'm pretty satisfied with the blankets.

They look good in my opinion. Off on another blanket!

Let It Snow!

2011-10-28T19:06:00.001-04:00

It's snowing!

Not here, at any rate.

It's freezing, though!

I've been crocheting, yes.

Just some potholders.

Front,

Back.

I AM IN LOVE WITH MAKING POTHOLDERS!!!

This is what I've been doing since my last post. I've seriously lost interest in that blanket. I don't know why.

This is another picture of Little Bit... She's so sweet and so funny. She jumped onto my chair, then Momma's, then the side table, all to just try and jump onto the fishtank. She hit the glass head-on, fell into the bush, and walked away like nothing happened!

Kinda like Daffy in this Looney Tune.

ETA: Okay, not so much like Daffy.

Why Do I Have Nothing To Post About?

2011-10-16T11:35:00.000-04:00

'Cause I've been reading!

I've been reading the entire Alex Rider series. I'm on the eighth book, Crocodile Tears.

'Cause I've watching TV!

We have been watching two different shows almost constantly for the past two weeks. Top Gear, on the BBC America channel, and The Big Bang Theory re-runs on TBS.

'Cause I've been messing around with quick-fixes!

Christmas gifts, that is. And, also, Working on a new blanket. It's the Stained Glass Window Blanket found here. My Guage is off, since I couldn't find my 5.5mm hook, so I spent all last night trying to find a way to extend the pattern. It succeeded, and when I'm done with my FIRST panel, I'll snap a picture and show y'all.

'Cause I've been messing with this little thing:

Aww, I just love Little Bit!

Found Here DWTC

The Looney Toons

2011-10-02T13:32:00.000-04:00

Cartoon Network has been showing an hour of the orginal Looney Toons everyday, so I've gotten hooked on 'em again.

I do have a favorite.

"STOP STEAMIN' UP MY TAIL! Whaddya tryin' to do, wrinkle it?"

Finished Ripple

2011-09-28T11:03:00.000-04:00

I finally finished my ripple blanket!!

I really, really love how it turned out.

I also have some more pictures of our new kitty, Little Bit. Here she is!

Ah, have a nice day.

Under The Sea

2011-09-20T17:41:00.000-04:00

As in, my new ripple. It's like my hats; a sanity project. I wanted to get away from the over-thinking-ness of a sweater and of a complicated blanket I want to do.

I've worked a WHOLE LOT more on it, but this was the last picture taken of it.

Maybe it'll be finished next time I post.

Hopefully.

Cuteness.

2011-09-19T14:21:00.000-04:00

In the form of our new Kitten, Little Bit.

Rain Rain, Please Stay

2011-09-06T15:48:00.000-04:00

It's raining here.

And the people on TV are freaking out!!!

Ha ha ha ha!!

We haven't had rain almost all summer, and we're expecting some thunderstorms and possibly some no-land tornadoes.

Alrighty.

Perfect weather to go around town in, huh?

It's Tuesday, and we went to Music today. And the library.

But now, I'm sitting in my puffy chair, wrapped in my latest blanket, typing on my laptop.

I just finished my book report on The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.

And it's also a good day to curl up with a H.G. Wells seven-novel-set from the library. =)

And, maybe after that, some more crocheting on Daddy's Sweater.

Yeah, it's a good day.

Blankets During Summer

2011-08-31T17:44:00.000-04:00

I've finished my hexagon blanket. I'm too lazy to put a edging on it, but, it's done.

I also finally started on Daddy's Sweater, but I took a break from it to make this bag:

But really, I've been doing more thinking than crocheting lately.

Ah, maybe there'll be a picture of Daddy's Sweater on my next post.

Hope you like this graphic. I do.=)

Earthquake!

2011-08-23T15:59:00.000-04:00

What I learned in school about earthquakes:

Curl up next to the wall and cover you head.

Pray that nothing falls on you.

Wait until your teacher tells to get up.

Go about your business.

Nothing prepared me for the earthquake today. I was sitting on the floor in my room, prepping my poster for the wall, when all of the sudden, the ground started to shake and Momma's china started clinking.

We freaked out.

She called Daddy, and after a few minutes, hung up, then turned on the TV.

(We watch CBS, BTW)

Scott Pelly came on and said that there's been an earthquake... it was classified as 5.9.

COOL!!!!!!

I honestly, never thought that there would be an earthquake here in NC. WOW.

So, after struggling to find CNN (It's NOT 205 or 202 on ours, it's 200. Figures.), I got on Facebook to see my friends' reactions.

I had three notifacations. Two on a "Happy Birthday" message I left a good friend, and a friend request. Jennifer Lawrence friended me!!!!!!

(Cue cricket noises)

She's an actress, mostly Indie movies. She's now currently filming the film adaption of my all-time favorite books, The Hunger Games, in Concord, NC, just less than an hour away from where I live! EEEEKKKK!!!!!

:~:~:+:~:~:

Fan shrieking aside, I organized my yarn stash yesterday. I sorted through lots of acrylic, and threw together what I couldn't/didn't want. I also wound up some yarn with my winder, and I have a blanket planned for after I finish my current blanket. =)

I have one picture of that hexagon blanket, and it's not very good, but here it is anyways:

I've been curling up with it, watching the BBC America channel, watching Top Gear, a new fave show.

Miss Kitty is Home!

2011-08-14T14:11:00.000-04:00

We saw her today coming home from town. She's old and skinny.

She never liked the car, so I walked to the house, calling her so she would follow me, and I eventually picked her up and brought her in. She was still scared, so we put her on the porch, gave her some food (And Rascal and Squirt).

Pictures? Yeah, Right.

2011-08-09T20:57:00.000-04:00

We started school back(since we can't go outside AT ALL), and now we're doing this laid-back style that's been paid for by a heavy price- a lot of arguing and facepalms. We've got it figured out, and hopefully Momma (and me) can understand all this.

Like I told Daddy last night,

"They just teach me the same stuff over and over, only beefing it up each go-round."

And, to help me keep my sanity, I decided to find ways to help me focus. I crochet hats while I read. I listen to Orchestra music while doing Math, English, etc.

I finally got Daddy's sweater planned! I ordered some(just two) cable/Aran/Celetic knitting books off of Amazon so I could study the cable and try to convert them to crochet.

I have the yarn, the idea I want of shaping, yadda yadda yadda.

I just need to know how big Daddy would like it. Hmm... Looks like I'll either be measuring Daddy himself or one of his sweatshirts.

I hope to have some pictures of my hats later on.

Talk to you soon.

Heat Wave

2011-08-03T12:48:00.000-04:00

It's been hot like heck here, so I don't go outside during noon/afternoon/any-time-past-10-AM.

Well, out apple trees have been dropping apples, so guess who got to rake/clean them up?

I did.

It was HOT, and I just came in just a few minutes after 10.

With crocheting, I put up some of the big stuff and resorted to quick projects. It's hot, they're lighter, and I was instant results.

So what? The heat's made me inpaient.

Here are my projects from Monday to today:

Ah, I'm gonna go cook lunch. See ya later.

I'm a HG Junkie

2011-07-28T13:43:00.000-04:00

I'm a total Hunger Games junkie....

It's so Sci-Fy, it's awesome.

So, bored out of mind on a 100+ degree day, I serched "The Hunger Games" on Raverly,

(BTW, I now have an account there!)

And I found this awesome lady who took the cover pictures and turned them into tapestry patterns.

I was even more amazed when she double up her pattern and made a

G-E-O-R-G-O-U-S

Catching Fire blanket! I just had to snag the picture and show you:

I have the pattern for it tagged, but I'm gonna have to wait until I can get enough yarn!!!

Rome in my Room

2011-07-25T15:25:00.000-04:00

Here's that LBY Homespun blanket:

It's definatly bigger than last time... XD

I also dug out some Fisherman's Wool and started a cape/caplet thing. I just wanted to do some cables, and I think it's working up nicely:

It's not really this shade of orange, just the effects from the flash. If it's totally white, you can't see anything except for a white blob.

We went to Asheboro today, and Books-A-Million was having a $3-$2-$1 sale! They always put classics out, so I snatched up a couple. I got a bunch by one of my favorite authors, Charles Dickens.

And I got some new posters! I took down alot of my Taylor Swift stuff. I'm so lazy, I only put up one:

I took a crappy shot, sideways, and my computer is being a bit weird on me. But, anyway, here it is:

It looks like a dirtdober nest when it's on it's side...

Tinker & Sugar

2011-07-18T21:46:00.000-04:00

I watched Nat Geo's Documentery, 'The Photographers' today.

The movie is about, well, photographers for the Nat Geo magazine. It was made back when film was dominate, but it's still amazing. They talk about what it takes to get 'that perfect shot' for the magazine, and all the trials that they go through on a regular basis to get those amazing shots.

One guys said that it wasn't fun, it was work.

But, a more senior photographer said that it's his passion, and he couldn't think of anything else. And that the kind of photography that he does really makes you feel more human, more real, more aware of the world around you.

Can you guess whose opinion I like the most?

If the whole writing thing doesn't work out, I'd defiantly go for Nat Geo photography.

So, with the spirit that the movie gave me, I took some more pictures. Of Tinker and Sugar. Out of the near ninety, here are the over-all best:

(Click to enlarge)

Humid But Sunny Days

2011-07-12T22:58:00.000-04:00

My Point:

Yes, the fog on the lens is actually the HUMIDITY!!!!!

But, then my lens warmed up and I got these great shots:

All these sunflowers were from a bag of birdseed. Much, much, much cheaper than buying those tiny packs that never root. And the side of the house that I planted them at gets sunlight ALL DAY, so they grew like (very pretty) weeds!!! I am very proud of my flowers. =)

The pictures don't stop there;

I also took one of our hibiscus flowers and some great ones of Tink, looking at him from the ground up, instead of the sky down. Yes, I am memorized by the 'different point of view' angle. It's always fresh, no matter what angle.

There's more Tink, but I'll show you later.

Movie, Pizza & Blanket... Best Combo

2011-07-08T13:18:00.000-04:00

This isn't avery good picture, but it's a rich, dark green & red.

And this is the movie::::

We've been watching the Harry Potter series since I finished reading the books, and we're now on Deathly Hallows Part 1.

Part 2 comes out on the 15th.

Well, I better go.

Talk to you later.

New Zac Brown Band Hat Pattern

2011-07-06T11:50:00.000-04:00

BTW, this picture is just to show how it look when you're wearing it!

Zac Brown Band Hat

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

A= Cafe

B=Brown

Hook Size: 5.00 mm

Start: With A, ch 4, slst to make a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, slst in 3^rd ch

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in joining ch, dc in next stitch, * 2 dc in next stitch, dc in next stitch * slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in joining ch, dc in next stitch, * 2 dc in next stitch, dc in next 2 stitches * slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in joining ch, dc in next stitch, * 2 dc in next stitch, dc in next 3 stitches * slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in joining ch, dc in next stitch, * 2 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches * slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in joining ch, dc in next stitch, * 2 dc in next stitch, dc in next 5 stitches * slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 7-13: Ch 3, dc in each dc, slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 14: Same as 7. fasten off.

Rnd 15: With B, dc in each dc.

Rnd 16-17: Ch 3, fpdc next stitch, * dc next stitch, fpdc next stitch * slst into 3^rd ch

Rnd 18: Same as 16. Fasten off.

There's your Zac Brown Band Hat!

PS: You could also do it all in black for the hat that he wore in one performance.

Silly Kitty

2011-07-06T10:22:00.000-04:00

Also, while we were at the beach, I made some hats!....

I tampered with my Zac Brown Band hat pattern. I'll post the fix later!

And now, here's some Tinker.

I think that this one is the most interesting picture Of Tink that I've ever taken...

Now you see him, now you don't.....

Happy 4th

2011-07-04T21:11:00.000-04:00

The Pier

2011-07-03T11:22:00.000-04:00

And finally, I end this weird saga of our vacation with more pictures.

Pictures of a pier.

A fishing pier.

Here it

is.

And, a serne one. The lights on in the middle of darkness.

Goldfish & Happily Intruding Intruders

2011-07-03T10:34:00.000-04:00

There were these tiny little birds that romped around our site for a while. That is, until we all told Nathan to grab them and put them on the other side of the campground. But I did get some good pictures!

Okay, so they're not-so-good pictures. But, in my defense, I had on zoom and had to get down really close to get these pictures, so naturally they'd be a bit blurry.

:~:+:~:

So, we had a deck of cards accually used at the Hard Rock Hotel (courtesy of Nanster & Papa). Nathan and I played Go Fish on them, and Daddy taught us how to play Blackjack. Daddy eventually admitted that he didn't remember how to play Go Fish, so I played a round with him.

But, we(Nathan, Daddy & I) wanted to play Go Fish together... so we created......

Goldfish!

Here's how to play:

Deal each player seven cards. Dealer chooses which player goes first, or, if you can't decide, player to the left of dealer goes first.

First player asks for a card.

Let's say, four.

Any players with a four have to give the first player their card. Only one player has to hand in a card To save the first player from drawing.

If none of the players have the card, the first player has to draw cards numbering the same as the number of players.

When one player wins first place, game continues until all the players have places (second, third, etc.).

Remember: The more players, the more fun!

Here's some snapshots of our game, played with(In random games):

Daddy

Nathan

My Aunt

My Uncle

Tryin' it out for the first time: Three players

Nathan laughing at Daddy's attempt to enforce Tournament Rules.

Nathan, MY Uncle, and Momma laughing at my comment: "Can we get off the politics of this game?!?!"

Shuffling...

First successful four-player Goldfish game. Nathan is hiding his cards. MY Aunt's at the very right

We came up with the name, because, I inherited Nanster's way of messing up every single word I say if I try hard enough.

So, when I said Go Fish, it sounded like I was saying, Goldfish.

So, either out of pity, or just to claim that we invented a game, we called the game Goldfish.

Another post later about our fabulous vacation.

"How Many Bugs Did They Test?"

2011-07-03T09:55:00.000-04:00

The whole conversation between Daddy & my cousin, Nathan:

Daddy: Hey Nathan, you won't believe this, but sciencist have figured out what the last things is that goes throughs a bug's mind when he hits a windshield!

Nathan: NO way! What is it?!

Daddy: His butt.

Nathan: Really? How many bugs did they test?

That made us laugh, so, so, so hard.

Yeah, we had a lot of fun. Here's some pictures of the beach!

There was a surfing dude when I was taking the first round of pictures, so I just had to snap some shots of him surfing!

I'll do another post about our vacation in a bit.

On The Road...

2011-06-25T09:00:00.000-04:00

(BTW, This is a scheduled post!)

We're on our way to the beach now! Type to you soon, maybe even from the beach like last year.

(Old pictures, BTW)

Finally, Something Worth Blogging ABout

2011-06-23T13:28:00.000-04:00

I've been in such an inspiration funk lately that, for the past few days, I was accutally waiting for th UPS guy. Around here, they can come as late as 5 PM. But it was worth it.

I ordered five books off of Amazon, but strangely, the order got messed up, and I only received three, while the other two haven't even shipped yet. And when they do get shipped, it will be with some of Daddy's stuff.

A really hilarious book. Full of stuff about being a crocheting and yarn.

Really interesting, though it doesn't say about the pattern if you want to, oh, say, do something Bavarian with only one color.

This one is hugely cool. I'll might just break out some regular yarn and work some of the tablecloths into beautiful blankets.

:~:+:~:

Well, while we're at the beach, I'm gonna be teaching my Aunt to crochet!

Her interest peaked when I gave her a crocheted blanket for Christmas.

It was a beautiful varied dusty red, tan, and brown granny squared blanket. It was a first-time blanket for me, since I sc'd it together instead of my wonky whipstitch. And, it was also my first time ever making flowers, which I made and sewed onto every other blanket. The flowers were an off-white-nearly-tan, and then I made smaller flowers with leftover yarn and sewed them onto the white-ish flowers. I seriously hope that you have a mental picture of it, since I don't have an accual picture of it! XD

Ever since I gave her the blanket, she's been wanting to learn, and finally we have a chance! So, I'm gonna try my best to be a lot better of a teacher than I was when I was teaching my Wed. nite class. It's only one person, so it should be easier, right??

Well, I hope that I can post soon.

I think I'll might actually start something with regular yarn in the thread book. I've got my eye on a B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L tablecloth.

Some of Life's Little Pleasures

2011-06-21T17:24:00.000-04:00

Flowers,

And new perspectives.

Second-Best

2011-06-19T11:21:00.000-04:00

Okay, so I haven't felt sand between my toes yet..

But, I sat beside the pool yesterday, listened to the jet run, and dipped my toes in.

Funny thing is, we run a salt-system to chlorinate our pool, and we added too much salt, so our pool is nearly as salty as the ocean! Only without the critters, of course.

~+~

I saw this picture on Facebook today..

It was taken by the creator of iCarly, Dan Schneider.

Happy Father's Day.

TapTapTapTapTap... Sigh

2011-06-17T15:13:00.000-04:00

Nope, still haven't done a thing.

I'll might not post until July, since we're heading to the beach next week. Hopefully, having the sand between my toes and the wave's rush in my ear will give me some kind of inspiration.

Talk to you soon.

Pacing the Floor

2011-06-10T13:36:00.002-04:00

I can't think of anything to do lately.

Well, more like I feel like doing nothing.

Not crocheting, reading, writing, play my guitar;

ANYTHING.

Gah.

I'll post again when something more exciting happens or I finally touch a crochet hook.

Already a Week?!?!

2011-06-06T11:35:00.000-04:00

Boy, a week sure does fly by!

I've crocheting, cleaning, and most importantly, reading!

Last week, I told you about a book dare I decided to go on. I really liked the Harry Potter book, so I decided to read the WHOLE series....

I just finished Deathly Hallows last night, and the series is juts flat-out awesome!!!!

It's ready to go back to the library, with Goblet of Fire and Half-Blood Prince!

But, let's get on with other things...

Last weekend, I went with Momma, my Uncle and Aunt to check out some of the antique shops in Asheboro. I saw some cool crocheted stuff, but one thing caught my eye:

This picture just doesn't do it any justice... it may be plastic, but I think it's beautiful! And a deal, I bought it for only $4.50!

I've been working on a new blanket, as to use up this yarn that was originally for a poncho!

And, yet still, more books!!!

Last night, IRT newest season premiered, and I have to say... Lisa looks awesome as a red-head! I wish that they had a picture of her with her new hair, but there isn't. =(

Well, talk to y'all soon.

Put Down That Book!!

2011-05-24T21:28:00.000-04:00

That's what Momma said to me earlier...

So, I've been going to the library for a couple(probably more) weeks in row now, and I decided to go on a book dare, reading the first book of series I've been knocking;

Twilight and Harry Potter

The first Twilight book was bareable, though I hated just how much Bella thought of Edward. DISGUSTING.

Harry Potter, though, was really, really interesting. So, I'm reading the whole series now. Turns out, in my library, where the HP books are in hardback ONLY, the books get bigger and bigger with each installment.

....

YESH!!!!!

So, no crocheting has happened, though I've tried a bit of knitting.

It's waaaay too hot to work outside any. 90 degrees and predicted thunderstorm everyday this week, too.

Buuuuuut......

I got my EOG's doneee!

In thirty minutes, I might add.

It would take me a whole week in regular school. I love Homeschooling!

Talk to y'all soon.

Not Much Corcheting Lately

2011-05-23T00:47:00.000-04:00

My crochet hook has been laying around lately while I read and work in the yard. Hopefully, I'll be able to show you pictures soon of our flower beds!

But, for now, you'll have to settle for some old photography.

(This one is my new desktop!)

Hello!

2011-05-15T23:38:00.000-04:00

I did finish my other mysterious project!!!

Oh, you want to know what it is? Why didn't you say so!!!

This isn't quite a good picture, but It's a bathing suit cover.

Most expensive project I've ever done.

When I needed that extra ball of yarn, I decided to buy it online. And I was impatient, so I bought 2-day shipping. The shipping cost me $15. The whole thing totaled to about $30. Garh.

Lesson well learned.

My NEW Lamp

2011-05-09T21:17:00.000-04:00

I finally finished my mystery project last week!

A cover for my new lampp!!

I think it looks great.

That's what the new thread was for. I also dug out some old 'bead jewels' that I used to collect.

And I'm working on a new project, too. It's being made with cotton yarn, and I believe that I'm out of yarn for the rest of the project...

ORDERING TIIIIIMEEEE!!!!

Today, Daddy & I watched some "Mystery Science Theater 3000" on Netflix. IT's HILARIOUS. I'm wondering why they took it off air. We watched the one when they did the commentary on the 'horror' movie called "The Killer Shrews". HILARIOUS.

Well, I better go dig out $20 and order some yarn. =)

Nature Interlude

2011-05-04T22:25:00.000-04:00

Just a Quick Pop In

2011-05-01T17:03:00.000-04:00

Here's what I'm working on with the new thread!

Can you guess what it is??

The Best Days Of The Week Are Thursdays & Fridays

2011-04-29T15:06:00.001-04:00

Seriously, it's true.

Yesterday, I got in some yarn for a new project. It's a bunch of thread, so I don't know if I should be calling it yarn or not... he-he.

I also got a new lamp for my room on Wednesday.

I watched highlights of the royal wedding this morning. Mainly, just the balcony kiss. Her dress was BEAUTIFUL.

And.... I found this movie trailer:

An Old Project

2011-04-26T21:10:00.000-04:00

I pulled out that old hexagon afgan last night...

And some of my spare yarn is in its usual place... by the recliners

I didn't go and see Soul Surfer with McMonster. But, Momma, Daddy & I went the next day as a family day. We went to the bookstore, and I nearly accomplished burying my whole weekend in books! Here's the ones I bought:

Flipped, The Lemonade Crime, Chicks with Sticks (It's a Purl Thing), and Holes.

And I went to the library today. In four minutes, I had five books.

The Princesses of Barremore, Dr. Dolittle, All Shook Up, Alex Rider: Scorpia

I had another, but after two measly chapters I lost interest. Gary Paulsen may be an acclaimed writer, but if an author can't hook me in by 'Chapter Two', they've failed. Although, Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider: Scorpia) is a really good writer. For some reason lately, I've been really into British Spy novels and all.

What's been going on with you?

'Scarf of Many Colors'

2011-04-20T14:54:00.001-04:00

As doubed by Daddy.

What's up?

I've been busy, defiantly busy.

I'm working like mad to get and understand Math so I can get done with 7th grade...

It's hoooooooot today!

I've also been working on this, it's something that I'll use when ti gets cold again...

Momma's favorite windchime fell and broke, and this is all that's left. =(

And Sugar has been sleeping more. She's getting older, defiantly.

I also get a day off this week! I'm seeing Soul Surfer with McMonster. I can't wait to see her, it's gonna be awesome!

Well, I should be getting back to Math so I can get it done. Yikes, I'm neck-deep in trigonometry.....

Well, I should post again soon. Maybe Saturday. See you then.

Smithsonian #2

2011-04-13T23:01:00.000-04:00

Here's even more of the crochet coral reef!

Smithsonian

2011-04-11T16:31:00.000-04:00

This weekend we headed out to the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. It was awesome.

The sole inspiration for the trip was the crochet coral reef. I took plenty of pictures:

I took a ton more, which I'll post during this week!

Bu the crochet coral reef was NOT all that we went to see!

The Wright Flier. *GASP*


(Left to right) Daddy, Momma, and Me!

I think that this is the best picture I took there!

It was a blast going there.

I experienced a lot of new things.

Like crowds.

And riding the subway.

And crowds at the subway.

And a $40 pizza.

I'd suggest for anyone to go there, but I would suggest to go on the subway(or the metro, whichever you prefer) only to my worst enemies. It's crazy.

What did you do this weekend?

Well, while you answer that question, I'm going to pamper my feet. Let's just say that I walked more this weekend than I ever have in my entire life.

Oh, I also found out something last night!

There's gonna be a season TWO of 'An Idiot Aboard'! It's the 'Bucket List', and I can't wait!

Happy BIrthday, Blog!

2011-04-09T15:15:00.003-04:00

Today I've had my blog for a year now!

That's a lot of projects!

And a lot of adventures!

And lots of pictures of pets!

And a new year, too!

Cabling Done!

2011-04-05T22:46:00.000-04:00

As a very happy girl, I say that my cabling project is DONEE!!!!

It's supposed to be a cowl... aw, well. I think it turned out great anyway. =D

Daddy keeps asking about his sweater... He says that he wants one with all the "cabling like that".

I've been searching this website . Here's a comic:

The guy who drew this goes by the screen name of 'Screenhog' and used to work for club penguin. He's a Christian and draws super awesome!

How's your ~~Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday~~ Tuesday been?

My Attempt At Cabling

2011-04-04T22:24:00.000-04:00

A test swatch... or whatever they're called! XD

Then a real attempt!

I watched the ACM's last night. Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year!

And she played my favorite song by her, "Mean"!

Good start to week. =D

Saturday

2011-04-02T14:36:00.000-04:00

Okayy...

I finished my shawl last night!!! Yayy!

It is now hanging with Momma's scarves and such.

We painted the bathroom today! Pretty color.

I got my CT! magazine in today! And I fell in love with some patterns!

I love this wizard cape. It's super cute!

And this. Super elegant!

The rain has subsided for the weekend. Thankfully.

BTW, check out my friend's blog for certain book reviews.

It's sunny and the cat is outside. It's gonna be a very good week indeed. ONTO THE NEXT PROJECT!!!

Just Another Day

2011-03-29T19:32:00.000-04:00

My Shawl... I really like it!

I've also started this book. Never too late, huh? XD

*Phantom Cat*

Just kidding. It's Squirt.

Here is the lovely, yet blond, Rascal. This morning, he was sitting on that table and was cleaning himself, so he had his back turned. Squirt then jumped up onto the table and nosed Rascal. Rascal then preceded to turn around and BOP! Squirt right in the face! Poor Squirt was so surprised that he nearly fell off the table!

It shall be a rainy ~~day~~ week. Et Tu?

Rain, Rain...

2011-03-27T19:46:00.000-04:00

Trying to stay warm today.

In Momma's socks. =)

Just Some More Browsing

2011-03-25T21:30:00.000-04:00

And I found two really cute things.

And here's something that I'd might try on our new sewing machine:

I LOVE the kitty wristpad.

It's going to be a rainy weekend. =/

Aw, it could be worse.

Just Another Week

2011-03-23T12:15:00.000-04:00

Nothing going on here at the moment..

Just starting a new shawl

And a lot of reading.

Sugar's been sleeping more

And I found something to put on my nightstand to cover the cat claw marks that Tink made when he had claws.

And, I was surfing some movie trailers eariler, and this one look so epic. I want to see it!

The Most Hilarious Piece of TV To Ever Hit The Internet

2011-03-17T18:27:00.000-04:00

One word: Hilarious.

I'm Back!

2011-03-16T19:09:00.000-04:00

Mom and I spent the weekend at the beach. We were visiting a friend. And we had fun!

I, of course, took lots of pictures!!!!

How was your weekend?

Nothing New

2011-03-08T18:33:00.000-05:00

Been working on my shawl a bit.

Sugar went from this....

To this! I love that crazy dog! =)

And a bit of tracing, too.

And I may be going to the Beach soon with Momma! Maybe Sunday. Can't wait!

How are y'alls projects coming?

More With My Shawl

2011-03-04T11:01:00.000-05:00

I got a nice start on my new shawl. =)

Perfect to do this weekend, while it rains.

Tink decided to come in this morning. It must be too cold for him. XD

Even today, I can't believe who I found on Twitter...

Stanley the Long-Distance Confidential Message Rat!

They added him for a book promotion, I think. Who cares? He's hilarious!

Waiting until June...

Until then, what are you crocheting now?

Adorable Crochet Video

2011-03-02T15:29:00.000-05:00

Happy March!

2011-03-02T14:57:00.000-05:00

I tried to crochet last night, but I kept getting frustrated!

I'm trying to come up with a crochet pattern for a shawl from a book, but it's getting a bit crazy for me, so I put it down last night. Here's the color:

I got the idea from a book I read last week, Flyte. (Yes, Septimus Heap).

"Jenna took the cloak, expecting to find a roungh horse blanket, and was amazed at what Simon had given her. It was the most beautiful cloak that she had ever seen- a rich, deep blue, finely woven from the softest wool [...], and lined in golden silk."

~Flyte, page 157

Strange Weekend

2011-02-28T15:24:00.000-05:00

I've not picked up my crocheting hook all weekend.

Staurday, I was too lazy to. And I read most of Saturday, too. We did finally get my computer back to working properly, and got the newer version of Linux on here, and it's awesome!

On Sunday, I got to help Daddy roll some tarps that a company he works with let him have. We had three blue ones, and nine black ones. And they were HUGE! We had to pull them onto the concrete, spread them out, let them dry(it rained like Niagara Falls here over the past week) and then fold them.

Today, nothing but school. Afterwards, I was exploring a website that I like to go to for movie news. Hookwinked 2 is coming out!

Rainy Friday

2011-02-25T14:27:00.001-05:00

How's your Friday going?

Last night, I finished my headband!

I absolutely LOVE this button!

This morning, we checked my doilies, and they turned out wonderful!

And I also hund up some new posters in my room.

Anyone know how big of a Taylor Swift fan I am?

I am a very big fan.

LOL.

Have a great Friday!

Lowly Wednesday

2011-02-24T00:04:00.000-05:00

Nothing much yesterday, just some school and a bit of work on an ear-warmer...

And then some random pictures of my two toy Meerkats, Flower and Zaphoid.

How was your Wednesday?

Do Nothing Day

2011-02-21T22:51:00.000-05:00

This weekend, we all had a lazy day(s). Probably some of the best days of the month. I did nothing but talk to my bestie on the phone, type, watch movies, and crochet a bit!

I did steam my doilies...

Then I started another doily!

=)

How did your weekend go?

Urrrrgggg...

2011-02-17T22:19:00.000-05:00

I think I'm sick...

My temperature was normal, but I feel kinds sick.. Ah, well.

I worked some more on my doily.

Pretty Pinwheel! Ha ha. XD

I also switched between crocheting a reading this evening.. I'm re-reading the Septimus Heap series. It's that good of a book series!

Mom likes the granny blanket, even if it is too narrow!

And I finished the doily!

Momma suggested that I start a 'Hope Chest'. I remember reading about that in a book, and I kinda like the idea, since Momma has too many doilies, anyway. (They're ones that she has collected over the years.)

How's your evening?

Jeopardy! FTW!

Fancy Doily Faze

2011-02-16T22:54:00.000-05:00

I do seem to be going through a fancy doily faze...

I made this one the other day...

And I started this one while Watching Jeopardy! Watson Challenge.

LOL. I totally loved what Ken put under his answer:

"I, for one, welcome our nw computer overlords."

LOL. ^_^

What I Acomplished Today.

2011-02-12T23:58:00.001-05:00

Not much.

I added a green border to this Granny Square blanket. It's too narrow, but the dog loves it. =)

We re-angranged my room today. This is my door...

Chair,

And my posters on my (NEW!) bookshelf. Yeah, I love Club Penguin. XD

Books and yarn are organized now! =D

A couple weeks ago, we went to Wal*Mart and I found these two over-sized crochet hooks, 15 and 10 mm. I don't know what the English measures for them are, I find metric is easier to find which hook I need..

Anyway, Momma has been wanting a scarf made of LB Homespun. Since I'm currently in love with Tunisian crochet, I'm making the scarf Tunisian style. BTW, if you are looking for a softer, more floaty version of Red Heart's Boutique Mystic, choose LB Homespun. Best colors ever!

After we went to the Museum yesterday, we stopped by Costco. Dad said to us, "Choose any kind of sweets, and it's for Valentine's present."

We finally we by the books(My favorite part of both Sam's Club and Costco) and I found this book!! I said that it was my sweet. It's really great, and one of the harder projects I really like. But it calls for specialty yarn, and I don't know where anywhere local and within a realistic price range I'll find it... XD

Have any of you ever seen the show, "An Idiot Abroad"?

OH MY GOODNESS.

BEST SHOW.

EVER.

It's on the Science channel, and Daddy and I watch it every Saturday Night at 10 PM.

Here's a clip:

"I want him to hate it... I want him to hate every minute of it for my amusement."

Adventures For The Day...

2011-02-11T22:21:00.000-05:00

Momma insisted that we go and check out the newest exhibit at a museum in one of the towns near us.

I was a bit nervous(For no reason at ALL), but the car ride calmed me down...

Preddy Boulevard

When we got there, I swear...

EVERY KID IN THE STATE SCHOOL SYSTEM WAS ATTENDING THE SAME EXHIBIT, TOO.

So we walked around, killing time....

This thing killed the most time!

And I also found a cool diagram of a shark...

And we finally decided to bear the line of one million screaming kids to get inside the exhibit!

Day well done, huh?

I think so.

Wednesday Crocheting...

2011-02-09T17:07:00.000-05:00

He he he...

I remember when I was in Kindergarden, and when we were reading a story, we'd say, "Dot, dot, dot.."

I have made some more progress with my blanket.

I just LOVE the colors!!!! When I'm done with this, I'm gonna work some more on that Autumn blanket for Momma. It's her favorite WIP of mine....

On Saturday, my Aunt and Uncle(Momma's brother) came over and went to Greensboro. They wanted to shop at Garden Ridge... so I got a new chair for my room!

I totally love it! We had to fix it, though, since it liked to slide around. It's so comfy, I nearly fell alseep in it!

And here is a very, very, mucho-important rule to shopping in groups:

STICK WITH THE PERSON WHO HOLDS THE KEYS TO THE CAR.

And I also got a book, too. ^_^

It's a book that latches onto one of my favorite series, Septimus Heap. I finished it in two hours. *^_^*

Everyone else is chilling out, including Sugar and the Emperor. Even if he is outside. ;-)

Yes, I Am Alive

2011-02-07T22:56:00.000-05:00

Just some stuff has been going on lately!

My Blanket progress:

I really love the colors! =P

And i became a pin-cushion today....

Ouch.

And I then got to climb up onto Daddy's trailer to help him re-load some of his boxes. Well, I didn't climb.... I was lifted by the forklift. Dang, I love that thing!

Nothing this week but some curling-under-blankets and school.

And a gallon of water at the least! XD

See y'all soon! Promise!

My New Garden

2011-02-05T12:42:00.000-05:00

I cleaned my room today..

And my floor is clean and clear...

And... just check it out. =)

This is the border around the floor... like a garden. :-)

And my ceiling is blue with clouds.

And here is my sun. =)

Even on rainy days, (Like today), I can lay in the grass and watch the clouds! XP

More Granny Squares

2011-02-04T15:20:00.000-05:00

Some more granny squares for my newest blanket!

This is my Aunt's birthday gift. =)

Mine was, "Spice It Up!" (I now relize it sounds like Disney's newest show, "Shake It Up!")

But Momma came up with "Hot Moma!" He he. =)

Here's my desk in the office!

And the chair in the office. This is Daddy's chair. =) And on it, is my retro blanket!!!

And Tink got a little too excited with my yarn..... Poor, poor Governor. XD

I really love Sy-Fy. Like Micky's blog. She's posting a great story she wrote herself. Check it out when you wanna read something interesting or when you have a break from crocheting!

We've been watching the Science channel lately. Why? The most HILARIOUS show is on. It's called 'An Idiot Abroad', and me and Daddy LOVE it! It comes on at 10 PM on Saturday nights. You have to watch it. I just can't explain how HILARIOUS it is!

Well, off to crochet some more grannies! =)

I'm Back... With Explanations...

2011-02-02T23:18:00.000-05:00

We moved my computer from my room to the office. No pictures yet, sorry.

And since Daddy is working on his truck lately, he hasn't hooked up my computer to the internet yet.

So, here we I are, on his computer.

At least I have some pictures!

Yes, I am starting another blanket. Granny Squares. Only, this time, smaller. XD

And I am joining a Home-school book club that starts sometime in April! The girl who takes music lessons before told me about it, and I told her that I'm in!

And speaking of books, I've been some...

My ALL-TIME, ALL-STAR favorite book. PERIOD!

I Am A Genius Of Unspeakable Evil And I Want To Be Your Class President may seem a bit.... wordy, but it's worth a shot! It's about the child genius, Oliver Watson, who tries numerous things to win his school's election. Hilarious. 100%. I read it three times.

I love this book.

Aza lives in the fictional land of Aorthiya, where both beauty and singing are prized. She only posses singing. When she is brought to the castle for the royal wedding, she is caught in a complex web of lies and tricks with her special talent of illusing. I read it twice.

And my final picture of this post...

Tinker.

Have a great week. =)

BTW, Check out Micky's Blog!

New, New, News...

2011-01-28T21:52:00.001-05:00

Sorry that I haven't posted lately.

After I finished this blanket on Monday night, I got very intense pains in my shoulders, so no crocheting. =(

But yesterday, we got a letter in mail. It was a $10 coupon from AC Moore for our points on the card or whatever. IDK how it all works. But anyway....

Ever since I went through...

I have wanted to try hairpin lace, and I found the thing that I needed(other picture). It was only about $6, and mom got some other stuff and our total equaled up to $9.70. Basically, we got the stuff for free. XD

And another thing that happened yesterday.....

I got my hair cut!

I think that I kinda look like Claudia from Warehouse 13.

Minus the goggles and the colored streak, of course! XD

(I donated my hair to Locks of Love, BTW)

What happened to you this week?

BTW, check out my friend's blog!

The emperor says,

"Happy Weekend. And take lots and lots of naps."

A Happy Welcome

2011-01-23T23:21:00.000-05:00

To the newest member of Darkside Farm,

Redgie!

That's him with his mom, Lipstick. (Please don't laugh. Ah, go ahead. XD)

And here is some more pictures as a welcome for Redgie!

Cleaning Stinks.

2011-01-19T12:50:00.000-05:00

It stinks because it means that I can't...:

BLOG

CROCHET

READ.

I accually have found time to blog!!! =)

We found a place for that shawl! Well, not its permanent place, but it's a place! XD

We cleaned off my dresser! I didn't even know it had a wood top..... LOL. ^_^

We got my books and my crocheting books in order!

We have organized my huge yarn stash! It now spreads from my drawers, to under my bed, to now in my closet! XD And the granny square dress might just end up on the back shelf.... for now, anyway.

I still found time to crochet roughly 30 chain dasies,

My first ever Tunisnian Crochet project(that curls very badly!),

And to start a retro-colored blanket for my room!

And the pets?

Sugar is sleeping a lot more lately

And the Governor behaved very badly and got his little butt kicked out this morning.

Well, here's two pictures to keep you happy until Daddy finally fixes my computer! (I'm on his! He he!)

And, let's add a little humor---

Have a great week!

Yay! Happy Birthday!

2011-01-14T14:32:00.000-05:00

All of my friends on Facebook have commented me "Happy Birthday!" so much that I had to charge my iPod! XD I love all of my friends.

You, know that means you, too!

Have a great day and drool over this coolio cake picture I found!

Have a great day, y'all!!

Whoops....

2011-01-11T15:59:00.000-05:00

Daddy should be working on my computer, but we haven't touched it, and something's gone wrong with the photo upload with my computer. XP

But, I'm on Daddy's computer so I can post!

Here's a scarf I made last week. I used some of my old Girl Scout Fun Patches and other patches that I've collected.

I've decided to make a hooded scarf, so here's the hood...

And this is a very bad picture of the scarf!

I made this crochet cover for a painted bottle I had in my room. We're re-decorating my room, so I made that. Next, the coke bottles! Ha ha! XD

It's been snowing like who knows what! It snowed last week, iced over, and then melted. This week, now, it's at the iced over stage. XD

And my BFF, McMonster is back on blogger! She is the girl of many nicknames... XD

Well, in other news...

MY BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY!

It's just a subtle hint... he he lol XD

Enjoy the snow if you have any!

"Never trust a man who wears suspenders and a belt. Why, you ask? Well, if a man can't trust his own pants, who can he trust?" ~Daddy

Miss Kitty.....

2011-01-08T12:59:00.000-05:00

I was going through the pictures on my laptop, and I found old pictures of our old cat, Miss Kitty!

These were taken back in 2008 before she ran off...

Well, we went on vacation. Nanster and Papa let her out a lot, but she started freaking out and left.

When we first got her, it was in 2007. Some family friends parked their RV in our back yard and joined our business. We went on vacation in 2007, and Kathy called us and told us about a kitty that she had befriended. When we got home, they deiced to go and visit her mother-in-law, so for a week I called her 'Mis Kitty' after the 'Gunsmoke' character, and also.... she was just a kitty!

The last picture... I bet that you can't guess where she was sleeping...

Miss Kitty was sleeping on an ironing board, set up in the office, with an old blanket on it. Every single time that she jumped up there, we had to hold the ironing board so it wouldn't tip over! XD

Oops....

2011-01-05T17:38:00.000-05:00

Something is wrong with my computer and my camera, so I can't post my new scarf, so instead, how's about a simple, pretty, and adorable picture?

I got this at: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/living-a-teenage-dream-15

Happy New Year!!!

2011-01-01T01:25:00.000-05:00

It's a Brand New Year! Let's make the best of it!

*Courtesy of Hilary Graves Photography*

Well, the photo is from Hillary's Facebook page, but it's pretty all the same!

And resolutions?

I resolved to not make any resolutions this year....

Ha ha ha. Only an hour into the New Year and I mess up my resolution! Ha ha ha! XD

Happy New Year!

Woah... Surprise Book!

2010-12-31T01:03:00.000-05:00

We got a package today... and in it was...

An arriving-at-the-last-minute-Christmas-present!

I love all the projects in this book, including all the pictures and all the antique-looking things!

Books & Gloves

2010-12-29T15:13:00.000-05:00

As promised, here is the picture of the crochet books I got for Christmas...

I took a break from the dress 'cause I've obcessed with making gloves!

Here are some old pictures I found while cleaning off my desk...

And also found this! These are the 3D Glasses that I wore when Daddy & I went and saw VDT!

Anyway, last night, Momma and Daddy were talking on the phone about a trip....

WE ARE GOING TO D.C.!

I've been through D.C., but I've never accually been sightseeing! We're going to the Smithsonian Museums!!! EEK!!!

And I learned something from my Crochet Today! magazine...
There's a crochet coral reef exabit in the Natural History Museum! I showed the pictures to Momma & Daddy, and they're excited!!! Ekkk!

And we may just be doing it for my 13th B-day!! January 14! Yes, I'm 13! Ha ha! Besides the week we spent in Disney, this will probably be the BEST birthday!!! Yayy!!!!

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Rainy Friday

Lowly Wednesday

Do Nothing Day

Urrrrgggg...

Fancy Doily Faze

What I Acomplished Today.

Adventures For The Day...

Wednesday Crocheting...

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More Granny Squares

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New, New, News...

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