Crafting Fingers: when one craft isn't enough: Page 31

January is coming to a close. The first craft of the year has been pounced upon and conquered as much as I could do with a month’s time to spend on it.

Crochet has tested me, but it has rewarded me as well. I have found joy in the feel of silk and cotton yarns slipping through my fingers to create something I would not have been able to do even a month before. With each stitch I get more confident, and find ideas for crochet projects wherever I look. There’s a freedom to the form of crochet that knitting can’t compare to. (Although I love knitting just as much, all the same.)

As I’ve jumped into this project there have been some unexpected discoveries along the way.

People share their handmade skills in abundance.

Hey folks!

Today I’m introducing a fantastic weekly theme inspired by Laura from Cupcakes for Clara.

Doodles from my pocket Moleskin, brainstorming craft-inspired wall art projects.
(from Dec 2012)

So here’s the plan… share one sketch/photo/work in progress within your post with only one sentence to explain it, or maybe no words at all.
– original post here

If you’re a fellow creative, be sure to join in! I’ll be posting sneak peeks of my doodles every Thursday.

Enjoy ~

Say hi to Boots, the newest addition to the Simmonds family!

After much debate Alex and I couldn’t stand the quiet any longer, and have welcomed a new addition to the family. It’ll be a joy to get used to little kitty feet running around the house again.

She’s a rescue cat, and looks to be around five or six according to the vet. Boots has lots of cute age-freckles common in ginger kitties. Best part of a lovable older kitty? She loves snuggles and doesn’t mess around with my yarns. ..Much.

Her favourite pastime:

Valentine’s is getting closer by the minute! Any plans? In the meantime, check out these beautiful coffee-inspired picks in my newest Etsy treasury.

— P.S. Love the bigger font in the photo?
It’s called Sail, and is free for commercial use! Download it here.

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I love how varied hearts can be in crochet. Valentine’s Day is a month away, and whether you want to make something for the special day or just adore hearts, I’ve made a list of my favourite free crochet patterns so far!