Crocheting my life away.

It kind of feels like that. At the same time, though, it feels like I’m not getting anything accomplished. I’m trying to make enough to comfortably stock a shop. I have a few pairs of Mary Jane slippers, cushion covers, hats, and yo-yo pins. It just doesn’t feel like that’s enough.

pillow peek

That’s a sneak peek at the cushion/pillow covers. They fit a 16×16 inch pillow form. I actually wouldn’t mind if they didn’t sell. I really dig the colors and general look. Granny squares for the win!

On a more personal note, we found a house we like. Just waiting on some forms from the seller and then we can make an offer. Who knew that would make me more neurotic? I felt like I was losing my mind, today! It didn’t help that Andy is at the tail-end of a cough. He’s been extremely grumpy and….sensitive?…lately. It’s like everything we do hurts his feelings and he has a meltdown. I sure hope this isn’t the terrible two’s already. I hadn’t realized how close we’re getting to his birthday. He turned 22 months the other day. AH!

6 comments to Crocheting my life away.

  • I can’t wait for you to stock your shop. I need to learn how to do granny squares. I learned how to crochet years ago but I haven’t done it in soooo long.

    & Otto’s not quite 15 months & is turning into a total terror with the meltdowns. The next few years are gonna seem really long.

    • I think Andrew is learning from the best tantrum-thrower: Nathan. He’s growing out of it, but he can still pitch a mean fit.

      Crocheting is so relaxing at night! I tend to do most of it when the babe’s asleep and then after bedtime. I neglect my husband. waaaaaah!

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    Well, I have my shop pretty well stocked, but I am still constantly crocheting because people will say, “Can you make those in a size 9-10 instead of the 7-8 that you have stocked,” or…”I love X item, but can you make it in black instead?” So my advice would be just to get out there and start your shop with what you have…then add to it. :)

    But I feel ya with the crocheting your life away…I have a 2 and 3 yr old..and I don’t want them to remember their childhood as always having to entertain themselves while momma was busy with her hooks and yarns. :(

    • thanks for the motivation! I need to start snapping photos of the things I’ve made. I also want to knit a few things. afterall, this is goodknits. ;)

      I do most of my crafting during movies, naps, and after bedtime. Also, whenever anyone wants to play with my kiddos, I take them up on the offer!

  • I love the warm tones!

    • thank you! the darkest color is some vintage yarn I found at a thrift store YEARS ago. It’s been sitting in a box, waiting for inspiration to strike.