Nyan Cat, meow

So, I am officially starting Melissa's Nyan Cat blanket today. In case you aren't familiar with the Nyan, check it out here. Yeah, I don't get it either, but this is what she has requested of me. Gotta keep my woman happy.

I'm using this as a guide. Hopefully I'll have it finished by Christmas.

I think I'm going to need more yarn...

The Blanket

Well, I finally finished this monster project! It is now enjoying its new home: my bed.

Next up:

Nyan Cat blanket, for Melissa

An afghan

The best thing about making blankets of any kind - whether crochet, knit, quilting, whatever - is that you get to cover up and stay warm while you work! 

Fall and winter is my favorite time to work on beautiful pieces like this. 

This summer:

I know it has been a while *coughcough3monthscough* since I posted anything crochet related or otherwise, but trust me, I have not been completely unproductive! Since finishing baby Maier's blanket:

Made more coasters...A LOT more coasters. I mean, I went coaster CRAZY! 

They are all for sale in my Etsy shop

Christian and I went to Electric Forest in Rothbury, MI. Day 1:

Classes started back up about 5 weeks ago:

We ran the Warrior Dash in Mt. Morris, MI. I sprained my ankle :(

Christian and I went to Mackinaw City, MI, and visited the UP for my birthday!

I made this afghan. Thanks to ladysprite for the color idea!

And Christian got me the best t-shirt in the world from this (PG13) Epic Meal Time video!

Projects old and new!

Will gang, it's been a month since my last post, and this is what I've been up to:

Finally finished baby Emmet's blanket!

 

Started working on these little guys for a friend,

 

Penguin helped.

  

Made a few summer coasters for myself and Etsy

 

 

And discovered my new favorite dessert in the world. 

Chocolate Shakeology banana ice cream. (Recipe below)

 

4 small bananas (sliced and frozen)

about 1/2 cup almond milk

1 scoop/packet chocolate Shakeology

Mix frozen bananas in food processor until finely chopped, then slowly add in milk until creamy. Just the bananas is delicious, but I then added a packet of my chocolate Shakeology, and it turned magical!

Remember me?

Messenger bag!

I have been collecting buttons for a while now, and finally decided to create a piece to display them on.

And the best part, the buttons...are buttons! Now I just need to head over to JoAnn and get a buckle to make the strap adjustable!

Trogdor the Burninator!

Mission Trogdor: Complete

Since last we spoke...

I built a shelf.

We dug a trench to run power out to the garage.

I bleached my hair.

I dyed my hair.

I planted a celery.

We filled in the trench.

Shark Attack "helped" me sort and file the bills.

The Mini-Fridge became a Domo.

I painted the pantry.

And mostly finished Trogdor.

Blanket progress update!

Now that I've finished the granny hat/scarf order from before Christmas I have time to complete these blankets for babies! I'm also almost finished with the granny hats that were ordered after dropping off an order last month.

• Trogdor progress: 60%

• Baby Maier: 25%

• Hats: Granny (x2) and Stephanie/Alaina

Mission: Granny Hats [Accomplished!]

I finally finished my last granny hat/scarf order! I feel bad that it took so long, but I was able to get them done, even with finals and moving!

(photo)

I get to start finishing up the other things that have been ordered now! (plus those scarfs are dreadfully boring to make!)

 

(left: divine hat;primary, right: newsboy cap;grey heather)

School is bringin' the adventure down...

I feel like such a slacker. I haven't posted in a while, but for good reason. I wish I could say it was because my hands have been so busy crocheting that I haven't had time. However, the truth is, it's finals week and school work is apparently more important than yarn crafts.

:(

On the plus side, I'm almost finished with my list of granny hats/scarves! I just have 1 scarf left to finish, then to deliver them! I did receive a request for 2 more hats (a much less complicated pattern, thank the Lord) from one of the gentlewomen I delivered a hat to last month.

And I also woke up yesterday with a message that I sold another item on Etsy! And the lucky hat purchased will be spending the rest of it's days in AUSTRALIA! That should be pretty awesome, I'm so jealous. haha!

Sadly though, the Trogdor blanket has been forced to the back burner for now. I should be able to continue working on it soon though!

Two Skeins of Blue Face Worsted Yarn in Pumpkin King Giveaway

2 Skeins of Blue Face Worsted Yarn in Pumpkin King
Gifted By Dragonfly Fibers 
www.DragonflyFibers.com


 
We are giving away two skeins of Blue Face Worsted Yarn in Pumpkin King to one lucky winner.  This gorgeous artisan yarn retails for $24 a hank, but it is so worth the money!  Each 4 oz. hank features 200 yards of hand painted yarn spun for its strength and durability.  I'm making a nice autumn cowl out of my stash, but this yarn could easily be used for a fall sweater, mittens or a hat.   

See the full product review here.


Two Skeins of Blue Face Worsted Yarn in Pumpkin King Giveaway