Day 10: Something New

Day 10 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Something New'

Oh my something new is yarn that has been sitting on my desk for almost a month. I won a giveaway a website was doing for the 'Yarn of the Month' from Darn Good Yarn. 

The yarn of the month kit came with the yarn, pattern (knit and crochet version) and a mystery gift (which was a crochet hook and knitting needles). 

This yarn doesn't feel like anything I have experienced before. It's super soft almost like a tshirt material and the colors are just so pretty. I like how they aren't over the top bright but more muted and just blend lovely together. 

The pattern that came with the yarn is a air plant hanger. I haven't had the opportunity to make it yet, since I've been busy with orders. A loyal customer is having her first grand-baby this year so she has been sending me something new to make almost weekly! 


I will make sure I review the yarn and post my finished project once it's done! 

What would you make out of this yarn? What do you think of these colors? 

Happy Crochet! ~ Amanda 

Day 9: Something Old

Day 9 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Something Old'

My something old is a Humpty Dumpty egg decoration my mother-in-law gave to my daughter. I am not sure how old it is when MIL made it, but you can tell he has aged. 

The egg itself is a plastic container pantyhose use to come in. So that dates it a little bit.

He gets put out each year around Easter and hangs out on my bookcase. It's a pleasant reminder that art lives on and will continue to live on as long as we allow ourselves the joy from it.  As long as we teach it to our children and they learn the satisfaction from making something with your own two hands, experiencing the happiness it can bring someone when they find out YOU made it for especially for them.

Go out and make something today!!

Happy Creating! ~ Amanda

Day 8: In the Moment

Day 8 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'In the Moment'

Today is 'In the Moment', so I took a pic of my desk. It's cluttered, messy and most days doesn't bother me. I have been in the middle of a crochet frenzy. I have several projects going on right now so my desk clearly shows this. When I am all caught up with all my crochet and other craft projects I will clean my desk and put everything in its place. 

For now I don't mind the controlled chaos. This picture is real not staged and something you will see if you stop by my house any given day. A lot of times on social media you only see a part of someone's life and it all seems perfect! This proves it's never perfect, not even close.

Happy Creating! ~ Amanda 

Day 7: In the Home

Day 7 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'In the Home'

It's rare I made things for myself. I've made a handful of items but I find the most joy in making things for others, whether upon request, order or for gifts. 

When I do make things for the home they tend to be small items.
Since we no longer have any animals I've taken to gardening and having plants in my house. So I've made several different doilies to rest the plants on just in case any over watering or moisture.

Here is a picture of my plants that sit in front of my north facing window and their doilies. Ignore the half painted wall. I need to finish the other part of the wall but haven't had the time to move my desk to finish it.

I love watering my plants and sitting them on these. Such a small item but they bring a lot of joy!

Happy Plants! ~ Amanda 

Day 6: The First Letter of Your First Name

Day 6 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'The First Letter of Your First Name'

My letter is A of course. I was drawing a blank for a couple of days, trying to figure out what something relating to crochet or yarn starts with A and I realized 'AFGHAN!!' 

I participated in a Mystery Crochet Along with The Crochet Crowd a couple of years ago. It was the first time I had ever done anything like it and the first time I made an afghan. 
It was a lot of fun not knowing how the finished project was going to look and to learn a few new techniques. The hardest part was not looking online for pictures of other people's finished project when I was finishing up mine.
Some people even went above and beyond adding a thicker border and more detail around it. It always amazes me how talented people are. 

I ended up giving my finished afghan to my daughter and she still loves it years later.  

Happy Crocheting! ~ Amanda 

Day 5: Current Project/WIP

Day 5 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'Current Project/WIP'

My current project is an "Egg Picking Apron". 
Check out the pattern over at Heart Hook Home. This is the second apron I have made. I gifted one to my mom for Mother's Day. I had a customer order one for me and this is what I am currently working on. I am almost finished with it, just finishing up the strap and it will be packaged and shipped. 

I really liked the pattern, easy to follow and understand. My mom has received so many compliments on her apron! 
Have you made an apron from crochet before? 

Happy Crocheting! ~ Amanda 

Day 4: In My Bag

Day 4 of the YARNutopia 30 Day Photo Challenge is 'In My Bag'

I decided to do the little bag I carry around when I take my crochet out of the house. I got this cute little bag for Christmas one year and it's perfect to fit all my notions I may need. 

The pair of scissors (spring loaded with a cap), a blunt needle, a couple of bobby pins (which I use as stitch markers), a pencil and I normally add the hook I need for my project and a couple of other sizes depending on what the project is.
What I love about this bag is it's roomy enough to even add smaller items or elements of what I am working on to it. 

What's in your craft bag??

Happy Creating! ~ Amanda