Here I am, updating you after 15 months of silence, little creature of craft. I am such a neglectful blog mom. I won't promise you I'll update often, because that usually means a longer hiatus. What I will do is try to get my latest crochet works posted, because goodness I've been making quite a few things!
July is when two things usually occur:
1. I start slowly losing my focus due to the excessive heat. Here in Oklahoma the temperatures soar to quite a height. It's not a big deal to see triple digits around this time. But this area is still fairly humid, too, so imagine sitting in a hot tub fully clothed. Except you're walking around. And that water is your sweat. Not a pretty picture.
Luckily it's been a mild summer here due to the insane rains and flooding that have occurred. Even now the state is still under a heat advisory in excess of 100. So a lot of time is spent swimming and trying to stay cool! Thoughts of fall float through my mind often. I'm trying not to rush the days, but I honestly can't wait to walk out into the crisp morning air and break my hoodies out again. Oh fall, I love you so.
2. I have to appreciate this time of year, however, because in July I start finalizing the things I will be making for friends and family for Christmas gifts! You might be thinking it's too early to start on Christmas presents, but I love making things for others, and the list gets awfully long once I sort out who I want to crochet for, and since I only have two hands.... I get started as soon as I possibly can! I've already made some items, and I can't wait to show you!
My favorite part of the crochet process is probably picking out the pattern. The yarn choice is a close second, but I absolutely am enamored with searching through patterns, looking for ideas, and once in a great while, making a pattern of my own. I think about the recipient's style, personality, and then I envision their expression when they open their gift. It makes me so happy that I can create for others.
I need to get some decent pictures to put on here regarding my latest endeavors, but until then, please know I'm still around, and still creating!
Love to you,
Lauren
July is when two things usually occur:
1. I start slowly losing my focus due to the excessive heat. Here in Oklahoma the temperatures soar to quite a height. It's not a big deal to see triple digits around this time. But this area is still fairly humid, too, so imagine sitting in a hot tub fully clothed. Except you're walking around. And that water is your sweat. Not a pretty picture.
Luckily it's been a mild summer here due to the insane rains and flooding that have occurred. Even now the state is still under a heat advisory in excess of 100. So a lot of time is spent swimming and trying to stay cool! Thoughts of fall float through my mind often. I'm trying not to rush the days, but I honestly can't wait to walk out into the crisp morning air and break my hoodies out again. Oh fall, I love you so.
2. I have to appreciate this time of year, however, because in July I start finalizing the things I will be making for friends and family for Christmas gifts! You might be thinking it's too early to start on Christmas presents, but I love making things for others, and the list gets awfully long once I sort out who I want to crochet for, and since I only have two hands.... I get started as soon as I possibly can! I've already made some items, and I can't wait to show you!
My favorite part of the crochet process is probably picking out the pattern. The yarn choice is a close second, but I absolutely am enamored with searching through patterns, looking for ideas, and once in a great while, making a pattern of my own. I think about the recipient's style, personality, and then I envision their expression when they open their gift. It makes me so happy that I can create for others.
I need to get some decent pictures to put on here regarding my latest endeavors, but until then, please know I'm still around, and still creating!
Love to you,
Lauren
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