Seaside Shawl or Is Winter ever going to end?

Spring came our way for a couple of days.  I didn't know if I was going to get much

wear out of my Seaside Shawl. But, winter has come back for a short stay, so yay! 

 The shawl is getting worn on cold mornings. 

 

 

Pattern from Solstrikke.  (She has such a lovely blog with great tutorials.)

 

 

 I love it.  I love the colors, the drape, the size,

 the way it wraps around me...like a big yarny hug! 

 

 

Red Heart Boutique in Tidal again...same as my infinity scarf.

 

 

I am currently working on a Maybelle Flower garland in all my favorite Spring colors! 

 

 

Wild about Yarn has a "Motif Monday"  Every Monday she posts a new pattern

that she has created.  These are two of the doily patterns from her site.

There is a flower pattern and another doily that I haven't tried yet but will soon.. 

I love these quick, easy projects.  (Almost) Instant gratification.

 

And yarn wreaths....I know they were popular like 5 years ago.  But I still love them. 

They are so much fun to create...even though I always burn myself with the hot glue gun. 

I change mine out on my front door every month or so with the seasons.

I had a neighbor stop by and ask me to make her one.  She said it looks like a great, big hello. 

Yes!  That is exactly what I wanted. 

 

And finally...maybe one of favorite mandala's from Wink...Issue 14 of Simply Crochet. 

(I am having a hard time blocking it correctly.  It should be a circle,

 but for some reason mine is  turning out lopsided!)

 

 

I love the open-ness.  Her patterns and pictures are always so easy to follow. 

 

 

Linking up with these two very talented ladies Chrissie and Nicole this week. 

National Crochet Month!

March is National Crochet Month.  

What?  A whole month devoted to crochet?!  I love it!!

I have joined up with Red Berry Crochet for her 52 week Crochet Challenge

 (Ravelry link).

The second prompt is to start a blog or journal...I am going with the journal. 

A place to keep all the important project info.  Hook size, yarn, date started, etc.

  I am also going to include an inspiration section.  What inspires me? 

Here are just a few things:
























I finally found a heart rock!!
    

 
 

(he loves to photobomb...it has become one of his favorite games to play! 

I love his sweet little hands!)

 

This is going to be such a fun challenge. 

I can't wait to see what everyone else is going to come up with.

 

 








 

 

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Gratitude Sunday

 

Joining in Taryn for Gratitude Sunday

 

{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.} 

A quiet weekend with family and safe travel

Celebrating his 49th birthday. 

Blooms and buds everywhere! 

Longer days full of sunshine

Planting seeds and planning our little garden.

Coming up with a savings plan...our fall trip will be paid for in full.

Getting back on track with my exercise and diet.

Hanging quilts outside.  I love how  they smell when I bring them in.

Candles, coffee and crochet.  A perfect way to end a wonderful week.