Greetings from the Back Porch!

Yes, Phoebe and I are in back porch Sunday Heaven!  With some country tunes playing in the background, a back drop of crochet...well...it just doesn't get any better than this!

You see how she approves of the Octi-blanket.  It is coming right along and gets prettier and prettier, at least I think so.  That is basically what I have been doing, crocheting octagons...I can do them in my sleep!! 

The back porch has my crochet mojo in full swing!  The light and temperature out here is perfect.  I have finally been able to get the layer of pollen off of everything and all the plants back into their places.  This is their home until next fall arrives.  What a great feeling it is to get it all back to the way it should be.  All that's left is to replace the ceiling fan out here...easy enough project!

Here on the back porch the reds and greens are in their element.  And I am high off the ground, so it's like sitting in a tree house.  Pretty cool!

Phoebe and I wish everyone a great Sunday and rest of the week as well.  We will both meet you back here next Sunday...bring your yarn and hooks with you!!!

Baby Booties

How do you like the little pair of booties I knit up this weekend?  These are so much fun to do and super quick!  You can get the pattern here.  If you need a cute little baby gift in a hurry, these take all of a couple hours to do.  They are done on straight needles and seamed up the back.  I have started another pair, but changed up the pattern.  I am doing them on double pointed needles so there is no seem up the back.  It is working very well. I will share them with you when I finish and write up the pattern. 

Octagon Blanket is making good progress.  I am crocheting up octies and sewing them together as I get a good pile done. Working this way works best for me, I can actually see the blanket coming together!  Working in the evening with seaming up black octies with black yarn has been a bit challenging.

I found a girl on flicker who has totally impressed me with her crocheting skills.  She had pictures of this pillow, which has totally inspired me!!  You can find her blog here, and be sure and visit her flicker photostream...you will not be disappointed!

I will leave you with a sweet little picture of Phoebe.  I snapped it with my camera phone, so the quality isn't the best.  (I was standing next to her treat jar!  LOL!)

Miss Fluffy Pants!

Tah-tah!