As bitter as I am that we never get a real Winter here, I have to admit that the early Spring-like weather has its advantages. I've been spending lots of time doing this and watching the kids play and not much else.
It is just cool enough when we sit outside in the late afternoons to make crocheting my first blanket very enjoyable, especially as it gets long enough to cover my bare legs. Whether I like it or not, the heat is setting in fast so it is a good thing this pattern is a quick one. I can't wait to see it spread out on my couch. Not to even mention the snuggling that will go on under its colorful rays.
And for the sheer fun of it, I had to make another stripey tote bag. Eager to share the love--and I do love this pattern!--I quickly handed this one over to a good friend needing a daily rush of color therapy. And who couldn't use some? But you know what that means: After my blanket, I guess I'll just have to get started on another tote for me!
Maisey let me raid her bead box to add even more jingly color. Could it be more perfect? Maybe it's the crochet, maybe it is the yoga I've started recently, but everything seems so peaceful and right. Even while the house needs dusting and my to-do list is growing, I'm perfectly content to sit still, fingering my yarn, listening to the kids describe their perfect day, and dreaming about doing the same thing again tomorrow.
Ah..that little bag made me rush ut to creatre my own. I made up the pattern so it's a bit frankensteiny, but loveable. Looove your color ways..
Posted by: grrl+dog | February 16, 2009 at 07:26 PM
Sounds like you have hit on some major crochet therapy ! And look at how gorgeous the results are ! Not to mention how pretty the blamket and the tote are too !;-)
Love the colors ! That blanket will be so beautiful to cozy up on the couch with.
Cheers for a happy Tuesday!
Posted by: kim mailhot | February 17, 2009 at 04:48 AM
Nothing in the world beats wonderful COLOR to make the soul feel happy...and yours has put a smile on my face today. Wonderful!
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
Posted by: Barb | February 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I love the colors. I'm itching to crochet that bag. I love what you did with it. :)
Posted by: Lisa | February 19, 2009 at 07:57 PM
I like the color combo a lot...beads too nice addition, but am fearful of finding pins in your toes come bedtime tonight! Hope Super man takes them all out before then and leaves none behind!!!
Posted by: Lynn | February 22, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Am loving all the crocheting! Loving the colors! So bright and cheerful!
Posted by: Brenda Wampler | February 25, 2009 at 11:23 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
I love it, the colours and the beads oh, just wonderful!
Your zigzag blanket too looks beautiful, i like all the hooky goodness coming from your home, it makes my heart sing :o)x
Lx
Posted by: lucy @ Attic24 | February 26, 2009 at 07:52 AM