Craft distractions

Plunging into an online gardening course can be easily done but it isn't much fun sitting in front of the computer all the time. I can't multitask, for one thing. (Snacking & sipping tea are not tasks.) So, this fall I had attempted several projects while I sit with Bob flip through the channels. (Oh, OK. We do follow "The Mentalist", "Heartbeat", "The Midsommer murders", the occasional NCIS and CSI.)

Crochet: I haven't picked up a crochet hook for years! Here is the triangular "prayer shawl" I took with me during the fall Halifax trip.


This is a rectangular "prayer shawl" that I started in Halifax and almost finished crocheting it while on the train heading home.






Knit: aside from knitting socks, this is a major knitting project (seen here while it was being blocked). The pattern was borrowed from Valerie. It is called "Lake of the Woods" but I couldn't find a suitable lake color (when Valerie & I shopped in one of the LYS.) It is a capelet which keeps me warm & cozy. I have used it several times for different holiday luncheons & suppers.






This is my first cabled hat I've ever knitted just for me! The color is "Bordeaux" but this photo shows more pink. I love the challenge of cable stitches but at the same time the repetition is ideal when one is watching TV.

Of course, I am continually looking for easy patterns to use up my existing years worth of yarn collection - mostly leftovers from different projects. For example, I found some cotton yarn the other day so, I am experimenting with circular knitted dishcloths...Oh, so many things to do..so little time!