Much Ado About Nothing Much At All

Lest We Forget

mmakynen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:55:23 +0000

As I look at the poppies strewn, the rose placed on the cenotaph and the rain falling, I remember the words of my son at 8 years old…”It has to rain on Remembrance Day Mom, those are God’s tears crying for all of the people lost in war”. Lest you not forget.

Granny Mandala Pillow

mmakynen — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:22:16 +0000

I am loving crocheting pillows these days, I just finished a granny mandala pillow. I used a 16 inch pillow form and Stylecraft Special DK yarn (my favorite yarn). I followed the pattern from here and added a few rows to fit my pillow form.

Will look great against my black leather couch. Off to make a couple of square ones now!

Been Awhile

mmakynen — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:15:32 +0000

A few months ago, I got the WordPress app for iPhone and thought, this is great, I can take photos and blog on the go. That so never happened, I think I actually posted twice.
Not to say I have not been busy, I have been crocheting like crazy. I have also completed a cowl with beautiful yarn I got from Seaside, OR. I am completing a few items for my co-worker & then I will be making her a shawl like mine the Dahlia shawl.

I have crocheted a pair of socks and I can’t wait to wear them.

Here is a photo of the cowl made, not the greatest photo, taken with my iPhone. Wanted to do it quickly cause if I didn’t it would never have happened. I am actually in the photo, gotta love the mirrors. Ha!

Evening Hook Time

mmakynen — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:12:04 +0000

Tea and some hook time. Not sure what it will turn out to be but it passes the time and keeps me busy.

Pride Hats

mmakynen — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:20:49 +0000

Crocheted Jar Jacket

mmakynen — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:48:05 +0000

On my desk right now…….makes me happy

I just finished this little jar jacket after reading about making them on several blogs I follow. I used Stylecraft Special DK yarn in brillian shades of orange, white, fuschia, yellow and green (on the bottom). I brought it to work to put my pens in and it makes me happy all day. I am going to do a few more, I can see my hooks and needles in a pretty glass jar with a lovely jacket on it. I can also see me using a taller one as a vase….to perhaps display some beautiful flowers like the ones below.

I like working on projects that I can carry along with me, ready to pull out at a moment’s notice.

At Swangard

mmakynen — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:20:46 +0000

A little bit of time between races at Swangard. I decided to hook a few squares. Photography and crochet….two of my favorite things to do. I took the day off work to watch the NVSD44 track meet, Isak played in the band. After the warm few days we have had, it is very cool. I should be crocheting a scarf. Hopefully the sun returns soon.

Crochet and Bead Ring

mmakynen — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:11:39 +0000

I decided to try my hand at making a crochet ring after reading this post on Kootooyoo. I used #10 crochet cotton and the smallest beads I had.

Hmmmm not sure about the whole thing, I had made it to wear on my middle finger as shown below.

All in all it turned out fine, except, when it got wet, the thread stretched and it kind of went out of shape and became much bigger than it was. I guess using embroidery floss may be the way to go or I could try starching the ring. That may stiffen it up and not cause it to stretch out. I will put these on my list to try again down the road.

Granny Stripe Love

mmakynen — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:46:43 +0000

I received an order of yarn from Deramores in the United Kingdom, ordered on the 5th of May and arrived on the 10th of May, cost to ship to Canada $4.86, I was very impressed. I unpacked and the colours jumped out at me, the picture of them on the website did not do them any justice whatsoever. The picture below does not do the colours any justice but here they are all stacked up on my bed.

I am knitting a blanket for Isak and didn’t want to start a project with the yarn until I finished. Isak very graciously said I could put his blanket on hold and work on it during my knit nights. I immediately dived in and started on the Granny Stripe blanket. Here it is in the beginning – photo taken on Sunday at Waves on Main in Vancouver, the hot chocolate was pretty good too.

I have done about 15 double rows in the next pics – it is fun trying to decide what colour you are going to use next. I do take a peek at Lucy’s blanket here for some inspiration and I am sure some of my stripes and pattern are just like hers. I love her blanket and I hope if she ever sees this she will take it as a compliment!

Gotta have one from the Iphone too!

Since this photo was taken I have added 6 more colours, just bombing away on it.

Mom and Me Granny Boutique Bags

mmakynen — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:16:39 +0000

I had a great time making this bag and made a one a little bit larger for Mom to carry around as well. You can find the pattern here. These bags were easy to make up and I added a little flower bling. I made one of the blue bags for one of my co-workers and there may be more on order.

Close up of the flower.

Close up of the flowers on each of the bags