The Shtick I Do

Just when I thought Spring was here . . . it snows 3" and we're left with a sloshy slippery mess. Luckily it only lasted a couple of days. While it still isn't all that warm, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the roads are once again clear! (Which means the kids can go to school!) I have a friend named Phillip that met some lovely ladies that make dresses and donate them to impoverished villages in third world countries. Their organization is called Sewing 4 Souls .  You see that little green flower? The reason Phillip thought of me is because I crochet and apparently the lovely ladies (and possibly gentlemen) like to use hand crafted items for their ministry. He asked me if I could make this. Of course I said yes.  He brought the one you see above to me as an example and after looking it over I thought I'd see if I could find a pattern so I could make it exact. I didn't find a pattern, even after using the image search function in Google...

I haven't done much crochet since Wednesday of last week when I finished up those adorable baby booties , surgery tends to knock me on my own bootie. I had a somewhat minor procedure done on Friday and wasn't fully awake until sometime Monday afternoon. Ugh, all that wasted crochet time. (hehehe) One thing I was able to get completed is the hat I'm showing you today! I love it because of it's silliness! (I'll chalk up the inspiration to post surgical drugs.)  Begin with any beanie pattern you wish as long as it isn't an open weave pattern. This is a Jack 'o Lantern with a twist. I like to imagine he's just gotten back from holiday in the Big Easy and is showing everyone how much he loved Mardi Gras! (I know, Halloween and Mardi Gras aren't even close but we're pretending here.) SO - get that beanie ready and lets have some fun! VooDoo Jack Hat Pattern Materials : crochet or knit beanie in orange size H/5MM and a size G/4.25MM croch...

How was your Thanksgiving? Did you eat yourself sick and then go back for seconds? Or did you stuff the turkey then your face then your buggy? I couldn't believe it when I saw the ads this year for Black Friday (which is the fastest growing anti -holiday in America). Did you know that some crazy people, yes I went there, were lined up NINE days ahead of time for deals on TV's (not to mention the store would only have 8 of said TV)? Oh, and did you ever wonder if those crazy people take into account the money they lose in pay from real jobs, buying extra food for the camping trip, possibly new tents and sleeping bags? I can see it now ....  Man #1: "Hey Bob! How was your vacation?" Bob: "Oh, it was great! I was first in line at Blah Blah store to save 25%!" Man #1: "You don't say? Wow, I only saved 20% when I bought that TV in September." I say Boycott Black Friday and save yourself a lot of hassle. I might make shirts next year. ANY...