I am thankful for all the things!

I have so much in my life to be thankful for! I don't even know where to begin.

Let's see...

I am thankful for the love of my life, Randy. Who is always be my side and makes fun of me about everything, but if he didn't then I would worry.

I am thankful for my parents. They have always encouraged me to do my best and been there to support me every step of the way.

I am thankful my marmy taught me how to be crafty. I love that we have the connection through crocheting, knitting and sewing that makes our relationship even stronger.

I am thankful for my siblings. 

• Joshie always knows how to cheer me up and tell me things even though I may not want to hear them.
• Alene and I can joke about anything and everything. We had our ups and downs through life, but I only see an upward swing from here! She even wrote out a "will" in yarn that I get her yarn :) 

I am thankful for the special people in my life.

• Kayla for all the random conversations we have had since high school. Even though we are miles apart our friendship is close to my heart.
• Angela for always being up to hanging out and painting pottery with me at the last minute. 
• Rachel for always having something to chat yarnie things with. One day we will turn our digital friendship into a real life meeting! You bring the hooks, I will bring the yarn! HAHA

I am thankful for all the ladies in my knitting and crochet group. 

I am thankful for the people who have always been there to encourage me to be ME.

I am thankful for all my furbabies, even when they claw me in the middle of the night, drag my yarn through the house, bark in the middle of the night, chew my pillows.... Life wouldn't be the same without them!


I am thankful to have a roof over my head.

I am thankful to have food in my belly.

I am thankful to have clothes on my back.

I am thankful that each day I have a chance to live life to the fullest.

I am thankful for everyone in my life and so much more!

Just a little Ice Skate (Crochet Pattern FREE!!!)

The other day when I was at work a co-worker showed me a picture in a magazine that was a little crocheted ice skate. It was super cute! She knows my love for yarn and thought I would enjoy the photo. We talked a little bit about the picture and I told her that it was be super easy to make.

So, I went home and did what I do best. I pulled out my G hook and some white yarn! I used Red Heart Super Saver, since I had it on hand.

Ice Skate Christmas Ornament

Chain 13

Skate:

Row 1: sc in second chain from hook, turn (12)

Row 2 - 3: Ch 1, sc across row, turn (12)

Row 4: Ch1, 10 sc, 2 sctog, turn (11)

Row 5: Ch1, 2 sctog 9 sc, turn (10)

Row 6: Ch 1, 5 sc, leave the rest of the row un-worked, turn (5)

Row 7 - 10: Ch 1, sc across row, turn (5)

Border:

sc around skate with 3 sc in each corner stitch

Details: 

I had some Red Heart Shimmer that I used for the laces and the loop.
Weave a large paper clip through the bottom for the "blade"


Hope you enjoy!

A Good Problem!

As y'all can tell I haven't been around my blog very much lately. I have a good reason! I have been crocheting up a storm!

I had a few customer orders come in.

I decided at the last minute to do another booth, since I still had quite a bit on hand. The booth was rather disappointing, but it lead to come good networking.

This past few weeks I have had orders rolling it! It hasn't left me much time to update on here. I promise I will try and be better!

Ready for the FOP? (Finished Objects Parade) 

My pretty booth set up at Shop Small Y'all!

 Baby Booties! It is a free pattern on Ravelry.

 Same pattern as above, but I added the loop stitch.

 Same pattern as above, but I added the loop stitch and buttons.

6 pairs of boot cuffs! These patterns are on Pinterest. Here is a link my board. I will link the direct link when I come across it again :)

Cross Over slant stitch hat with brim is also a free pattern on Ravelry.

I also finished my friend, Kayla's baby blanket. I really need to get to the post office. Little Natalie will be here in the next week. This pattern is pretty much out of my head. I have made a few chevron scarfs, so I increased the foundation chain row and made it blanket size. There are a ton of free chevron patterns out there. 

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Yes, This (Days 6 - 10)

Day 6: Getting outside

This is something that I haven't been the greatest about lately. I love being outdoors, but haven't made the time to do so. My addiction to crocheting has kept me in the house quite a bit. Over the summer I was better about getting outside and lounging in the pool and starring at the clouds. It really is peaceful to take a break from being connected and take a moment to enjoy nature.

I really REALLY want to get a hammock for my front porch. It is just now trying to be fall here in the south. I would love to lay in a hammock and crochet the day away.

Day 7: Joy seeking
I try to take a positive outlook on each and look for the good in everyone and everything. Some days are much easier then others. I have been having a rough go of things here lately and finding the good in each day has been hard. I haven't given up I just have to try harder. 

Day 8: Connect
For an introverted person like myself I find it hard to open up and let my walls down. I have never liked being in the limelight and when I have found myself in these situation I normally get burned.

I trust to easily.
I love to hard.
I care to much. 

There is a group of ladies that I finally feel like I am starting to fit in with. It was about a year and a half ago that I ran into Angela at a running/5k clinic. I first meet her while volunteering at the animal shelter. We ended up on the topic of crafting, kindred spirits always have a way of coming together. She invited to knit night. It is amazing to have a circle of people with the same interests. Over the last year I have been pretty sporadic in attending the get-togethers. Here lately I have made of a point of getting out of the house and making an effort to be more social. I have found my circle of people who love the same things I do! I have found my home with these ladies. Thank you for inviting me and accepting me into your yarnie circle :)

Day 9: List of "Yes"
Things I want to say yes too:
loving deeply
yoga pants
calming breaths
crocheting
me time
family time
coffee
taking a chance 

Day 10:  Back to day 1
It was a nice ending to loop back to beginning with breaths and finding me time. Me time is something that I get Monday - Thursday.  After I get home from work I kick off my shoes grab a drink and settle into out crochet corner. The tv stays off and the phone is set aside (most days). I use this time to unwind from the day. There is something about having those few moments just relaxing with yarn in hand and the purr of the kitties.

Yes, This (Days 2 - 5)

Life has a way of getting busy and I don't always find the time to write like I would like to. My intention was to write about this each day as it was happening, but instead I will do it all in one post. Cuz, that is how I am going to roll.

Be sure to check out my post for day 1 of Yes, This series by Liz Lamoreux.

Day 2:
This day was all about the beauty that surrounds us in life. This falls into focusing on the little things in life which is something that I like to do on a daily basis. Some days are easier then others. Even when times are tough. I look to the beautiful people in my life and the beauty in nature. On the days that I don't even want to think about getting out of bed I think about the amazing people that I have in my life. Without these people being there to support me along the way I wouldn't be the person that I am today. Nature is a beautiful thing in its self. We have a birds nest in the corner of our front porch. I love the spring time because for two years now momma bird has made that nest her home. I love hearing the little chirps of baby birds.

Day 3:
Is all about finding stillness. This comes easily to me when I am practicing yoga. Yoga is an amazing work out not only for your body, but your mind as well.

Day 4:
A sense adventure! Every morning my favorite smell is my first cup of coffee, but it takes me a little bit to get there. I rummage through the house getting ready before the sun starts to shine. I am always moving through the house with the flashlight on my phone to not wake the hubby and hopes of not stubbing my toe on anything! I manage to make it out to the car and hit the road to encounter traffic for the next 40 minutes or so. I try to not focus on the abundance and annoyance of the traffic, so I tune into the Bobby Bones Show. My favorite radio show with a little country music mixed in. I make it to the parking lot and listen to the hustle and bustle of the public buses, people walking while talking on their cell phones, most mornings there is a woman listening to music and horribly belting it out at the top of her lungs waiting at the bus stop. Cars pass in both directions as I walk across two roads, then the beeps start. My entry code then the time clock. At the point I know I am not to far away from that first cup of deliciousness! I make it up the stairs and head straight to the coffee pot!

Day 5:
A day of rest. Easier said then done! So many pretty things to be crocheted, not enough time!

^Starting Christmas for a special little boy!

Yes, This: Day 1 (a little late)

I follow and amazing and inspirational blog by Liz Lamoreux. Even on days she doesn't have a new post I am always checking in and reading older posts. There is something so inspirational about her writing. I feel like we have many things in common even though we live in different states and have never communicated. I saw last year when she did the 10 day Yes, This and I signed up for the emails they made it to my inbox, but I never got around to interacting with everyone else who was participating. So, this year I made myself commit to doing a blog post about each day.

Day one was all about finding stillness in the day and finding time in the day to take 5 deep breaths. This is something that I try to do on a normal basis. I have been practicing yoga for over a year now and that practice has really helped with deep breathing.

When ever I find myself in an antsy situation I take a moment to myself to just breathe. It is amazing how taking even the smallest amount of time to relax for a moment to take a few deep breaths can change the situation. It releases tension, reduces stress and clears your mind.

Be sure to check out Liz Lamoreux's blog and follow along with Yes, This

My first solo craft fair!

As y'all can see it has been a little while since I have been on here. There is a good reason for that! I spent the last month or so completely wrapped up in yarn! I had my first solo booth at my town's festival.

I knew I would be the main one supplying merchandise I began to panic!

I was worried that I wasn't going to have enough of a selection for customers or to have bare areas on my table.

That was my main fear. I wanted to be able to do myself justice by spending the money to set up a booth. 

I worked non-stop on items, from stuffies, tote bags, ear warmers to key chains. I was trying to make sure I had a decent selection.

I had the cutest model!

I spent countless hours searching pinterest to find ideas of how to set up my booth to make it look inviting for customers.

I had everything packed up the night before, so all I had to do in the morning was pack the car.

Bright and early on a Saturday morning I loaded up the car and headed to the festival area. Everything went off without a hitch, except for a last minute trip to Home Depot because the employee didn't show my the right piece of PVC pipe the first time for my scarf rack I built :)

I am a jack of all trades! 

In the end I had nothing to worry about, this was a huge stress reliever.

Here is my booth set up from the Ward Jamboree.

I partnered with the Ward Animal Shelter Volunteers and donated 10% of my days proceeds!

Here is to planning for my next booth at CabotFest October 11! Where I will once again be partnering with the Ward Animal Shelter Volunteers!