Day 30: Love is...

Day 30 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Love Is...'

Love is to me, doing what makes you happy! I love to sit and make things with my own hands. I love looking at a pattern and feeling a little overwhelmed by it but then actually figuring it out and seeing how it turned out way better than I anticipated.

A couple of months ago I made this mermaid tail outfit. I was a little nervous at first that I wouldn't be able to figure it out. The stitch looked difficult and what if it didn't look as cool as the one in the video?
I ordered the yarn online so when it arrived I was in love with the sparkly teal. I couldn't wait to get started and as I watched the video and started making it I was so in love with the results. I kept telling the customer that ordered it how much I loved it and how beautiful it was. Pictures honestly don't do this yarn justice!!

Thank you for sharing this fun challenge with me.
What was your favorite day/picture?

Happy Loving! ~ Amanda

Day 29: My Wish List

Day 29 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'My Wish List'

Since this is all centered around yarn. my main wish list is to buy all the yarn....and of course a room to store it all in....

I love slow walks down the yarn aisle and looking at all the different colors, textures and materials. I would love to have an endless supply of whatever yarn I need and every color possible. 

Happy Wishing! ~ Amanda 

Day 28: Pastel

Day 28 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Pastel'

I normally don't graviate towards pastel colors. I typically like bright, bold colors. 
My sister ordered these teething biscuits. They were super easy to work up and thanks to The Lavender Chair for providing such a great pattern. 

These teething biscuits are made out of cotton yarn. You get them wet and pop in the freezer or fridge and give to your teething baby to chew on. I wish I would have had these when my daughter was teething. 

Happy Crocheting! ~ Amanda 

Day 27: Soft

Day 27 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Soft'

I've mentioned before how much I love making scarves. I find a color of yarn I love and immediately want to make a scarf out of it. 
I came across this shawl pattern a couple of years ago and knew I wanted to make it. I found some soft yarn to use and whipped it up. And I still use it today. It's been washed a handful of times and it just gets softer. 

It's one of my favorite pieces I've made for myself. 

The pattern was super easy to follow; you can find the pattern here. 

Happy Crocheting! ~ Amanda 

Day 26: Words to Live By

Day 26 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Words to Live By'

You can check my Pinterest board "Quotes" to find a majority of my philosophy on life. From motherhood, to marriage to burning bridges. 
But the one thing that repeats itself in my head almost daily is this one. 

I've even played with the idea of getting this as a tattoo. I have a long list of tattoos I want to get so that is a blog for another day. 

But this quote resonates daily in my life. I live in a constant state of fear and anxiety. It's not always present but it sits lurking in the shadows, poking it's head up at the most inconvenient times reminding me it's there...

But I keep it at bay and it's manageable most days. I just have to remember to fly. 

Happy Flying! ~ Amanda

Day 25: Make It Bright

Day 25 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Make It Bright'

I LOVE bright colors. Over the past year I've been leaning towards greens and oranges when it comes to bright colors. I even bought this main green yarn before I even had a purpose for it....Confessions of a yarnaholic. 

When I was asked to make this turtle photo prop for my new great nephew I knew exactly what color I wanted to use. 
As I worked this pattern up I fell in love with this green all over again. I can't wait to see my little nephew in this little costume! 

What bright colors do you gravitate towards? 

Happy Crocheting! ~ Amanda

Day 24: Lines

Day 24 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Lines'

Anytime I make a new pattern, have notes about a pattern I found online I write it all down in this notebook I have. 
I would love to just keep them all in a google document file. But I can't get away from handwriting stuff down. I even write down my grocery list on paper and then make the list on my phone in an app I use, Anytime my husband sees me hand writing something down he always ask 'why don't you put that on your computer?' And I just can't explain it to him. 

At times I feel like I remember things better by handwriting them first. Granted, it doesn't work to well with my grocery list...I always end up forgetting something....

Do you prefer to organize your thoughts on paper first?
I am actually shocked I am able to type out these blog posts without having to write them down first. Ha!  

Happy Creating! ~ Amanda