Itchy Stitchin’ Finger

It has been a crazy week. My boyfriend had his second cataract surgery on Tuesday.  It was back to the doctor on Wedensday for patch removal, and in between all of that there was work.

Thank the gods I am not working tomorrow.

There is one crochet related item to mention. I checked at a Goodwill, to see if I could find yarn and I hit a jackpot! A huge clear bag of yarn for $3.99.  I filled up twelve gallon zipperlock bags full of yarn.  If I ever say anything on here about not having any yarn, please kick me in the shin and point to this post.

The high that I got from finishing my mom’s Christmas is wearing off. I am going to get working on my next gift project. I am going to give felting a try.  

I swear there are other things going on in my life besides crochet. Or maybe I am just trying to convince myself of that.

My little melt down did not cause me to give up the hook. In fact I am working on my first big project, a lapghan. I am six rows into it, and I have succesfully changed colors! This is going to be very pretty, and fall like. I will be sure to get a picture up.

I got a really nice surprise in my inbox yesterday. This lovely lady, sent me instructions on how to make a pretty granny square and she even included step by step pictures.  I thought it was very sweet that she took the time to do that for me. I really appreciate it, and someday I will show her how much. (oh dear that almost sounded like a threat)

I had a little crochet melt down last night.  The second part of mom’s gift is done, but not without a little tears and frustration. I am having trouble with  my end stitches, turning my work and starting the next row.  I was ready to scrap the thing and toss my hook out the window.

I went over to Crochetville, and vented. The girls there are so awesome, they had a lot of good ideas, and hugs and encouragement.

I feel a bit better now about starting the last part of the Chrismas present, and I haven’t given up.

I am not good with people I do not know, meeting a group of strangers for the first time both thrills and terrifies me.  So tell me why I am taking myself down to Central Market in Austin tomorrow to the Central Austin Knitting and Crocheting meet up?  I must have had this strange moment of bravery. I said I would be there. 2pm. Upstairs. Surrounded by women and men I have never met.

I figure this is going to be a total 50/50 moment.  There is a fifty percent chance I could go and have a great time, make some new friends and have something to do on Saturday afternoons.   Or there is that other fifty percent chance, the one where I make a complete ass of myself. Saying embarassing things, get along with no one and never go back.

 Would anyone like to check if the fates are using a two headed coin?

I am 3/4 of the way done with the second part of my mum’s Christmas gift. It is going really well this time. I managed to get a lot done. Since it is all a single crochet stitch, it is pretty safe to say I have that baby down. The stitches on this piece are very uniform, and neat, and the ends are coming up a bit more on the even side. Thankfully once the edging stitching is done you won’t know a thing. Or at least I would like to think so.

I picked up more yarn today. Just one skein. (man do I need a baller) It is a really pretty green color. My notion is, to make my Da a nice wintery hat. I just need to find an ultra beginner, so easy a monkey could do it pattern.

I got summonded for Jury Duty. I feel like such an adult now.  I am a bit worried about it, being on a jury.  Making the right choice, understanding all the information. I am a little nervous.  I am not sure when I will go to court. I have to sign up online.  Which is a really great idea/concept. It makes it easier on us, and them I am sure.

I finished my first crochet project!  I am quite pleased with myself, even if the size is a dozen chains off.  I would go into details, and post pictures but it is for a Christmas present, and my mom might see this site.

I feel like crochet is much like learning to play an instrument. I have to get my fingers and hands used to the motion, the tension, and holding the hook. After I finished this one, I needed to take a break because my fingers were sore.

Now I cannot wait to start another one!  Since tomorrow is a doctor appointment day for the boyfriend, I will have plenty of time to work on gift #2.

My first real project stopped before it finished. (Christmas for mum) It was too far wrong, and I did not want to pull all of it out. So I tried to "finish" it.  I *did* learn how to do a slip stitch.

I am not too bummed about it, I didn’t use that much yarn. It was a learning experience, and I am ready to try again.  

I cannot believe I am doing this, I must be crazy. I need a new blog like a hole in the middle of my forehead.  *snap* Maybe that is it, maybe a labatomy will cure this whole blog situation.  Where did I put that pesky drill….

 Just kidding.

 So why this? Why here?

 I started to crochet last week.  It started as a whim, and now it is a full blown obsession. This could be bad, or it could be good. Depending on how you look at it.  I thought it would be a good idea to have a place to talk about projects, finished pieces and other crochet things.  Non-crochet things as well. I am sure this will be my main blog before the week is out. (Getting kind of sick of Vox)