Wednesday, July 31, 2024


I've assembled a brood of granny square chickens for a family member. Now they have to fly over 3,000 miles (4,828 km) across The Pond. Did you know that chickens actually can fly if you don't clip their wings? Not well, but they can clear a fence as we have learnt from experience.

#crochet 


https://youtu.be/DX59eXCGG3k?si=0CzzjoWWbsOcFK9C

Sunday, July 28, 2024


#haiku


Hay bales lol under

drowsy Summer sky, content 

to wait 'til needed.


from Twitter #prompt #vss365 #drowsy 

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Mr. C says:




Update on us


22: 28 hrs


We tried a new cake snack and it's delicious so we went to buy more. I took a bike ride into the town centre whilst Fair Damsel remained in the camper and crocheted.


Hotdogs, onions, and chips for dinner.πŸ˜‹


All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

πŸ˜ŠπŸ’«πŸŒ»πŸŒž




Out and about with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 🌞❤️🌻...


Sunflower season is just beginning. One neighbor has several varieties just starting to bloom in their garden. I'm keeping a close eye on a local field as well.

🌻🌻🌻

#sunflowers #StandWithUkraine #SunflowersForUkraine #SlavaUkraini 


One can't really have Harlequin without Pierrot.


On ne peut pas vraiment avoir Arlequin sans Pierrot.


#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness 

Friday, July 26, 2024


Two little Harlequin dollies!

Deux petites poupΓ©es Arlequin !

crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness


Fresh strawberries!

Fraises fraiches!

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#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness


https://youtu.be/zb-qQjUtyx4?si=-zMaUxwsdsP-5aYA


I got an exciting delivery today: an interchangeable ergonomic crochet hook handle to alleviate hand fatigue and 100 face beads which will allow me to put the finishing touches on some happy strawberries I'm making. 

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#crochet

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Mr. C says:


Update on us


18:30 hrs 


Another scorching hot day saw us venturing into IntermarchΓ© for supplies. Once home we decided to remain downstairs because it was cooler with the shutter down.


Watson took the opportunity to look cute.


All's well in our world Sunbeams.πŸ˜ŠπŸ’«πŸŒ»πŸŒž

Wednesday, July 24, 2024


This stargazer lily on our porch is a bit worse for the weather but it opened and showed its bright face today.


#garden #gardening #flower 


Well, I didn't really feel like going grocery shopping, but the prospect of wearing my new hat in public for the first time proved irresistible. Thank you, Alexa Seibert for the chance to test your Strawberry Shortcake Hat pattern.

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#crochet 

Tuesday, July 23, 2024


I've finished testing the Strawberry Shortcake Hat pattern by https://www.instagram.com/alexacrochetsitems?igsh=MWNmZjRyOWFkdjFkbA==

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It was beginner friendly and turned out really cute. Check out her Etsy Shop.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/alexacrochetsitems 

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#crochet




Watson, "I want to be alone."

😾

#Watson #cats

Monday, July 22, 2024


I am honored to be testing a pattern of 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds . I've completed all 7 using Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn from hobbii.com . I used a G (4mm) hook. I plan to build a frame with local bamboo and stretch them across it to make a wall hanging.

#crochet 


I am honored to be testing a pattern for 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds . I've completed one square every day. Today I made the seventh, the Crown Chakra. Each is a different colour of Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn from hobbii.com . I used a G (4mm) hook.

#crochet 

Sunday, July 21, 2024



Update on us


21:45 hrs


A scorcher spent indoors and mostly asleep due to being up until dawn. Fair Damsel spent her time busily crocheting until it was time to make the Yorkshire pudding & gravy. I cooked a heart shaped pork steak.

Absolutely SunbeamadeliciousπŸ˜‹

πŸ˜ŠπŸ’«πŸŒ»πŸŒž


I am honored to be testing a pattern for 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds . My plan is to complete one square every day. Today I made the sixth, the Third Eye Chakra. Each one will be a different colour of cotton yarn.

#crochet
 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

I am honored to be testing a pattern for 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds . My plan is to complete one square every day. Today I made the fifth, the Throat Chakra. Each one will be a different colour of cotton yarn.

#crochet
 


I am honored to be testing a pattern for 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds . My plan is to complete one square every day. Today I made the fourth, the Heart Chakra. Each one will be a different colour of cotton yarn.

#crochet 

Friday, July 19, 2024

Mr. C says:


Update on us


19:44 hrs


A scorching hot day and neither of us were feeling very well but we forced ourselves to go shopping for essentials. As a reward, Fair Damsel treated us to hotdogs (with onions under the hotdogs). I made the chips.


Absolutely Sunbeamadelicious.πŸ˜‹

πŸ˜ŠπŸ’«πŸŒ»πŸŒž

Thursday, July 18, 2024


Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! 

Fais de beaux rΓͺves, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻😻

#moonrise 

Mr. C says:


Update on us


17:07 hrs


When Fair Damsel showed me her latest creation, I said that it looked like a smiley and only needed googly eyes to complete the image.


VoilΓ !


All's well in our world, Sunbeams.πŸ˜ŠπŸ’«πŸŒ»πŸŒž


I am honored to be testing a pattern for 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds. My plan is to complete one square every day. Today I made the third, the Solar Plexus Chakra. Each one will be a different colour of cotton yarn.

#crochet
 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024



I am honored to be testing a pattern for 7 Chakra Squares for Sara Reynolds . My plan is to complete one square every day. Yesterday I did the first one, the Root Chakra. Today I made the Sacral Chakra. Each one will be a different colour of cotton yarn.

#crochet 


Moriarty is taking his turn in the new cat bed.

😻

#Moriarty #cats 

Mr. C says:

 


Fair Damsel has framed the card that she made me for Father's Day and it looks absolutely amazing.

Thank you, my love.♥️♥️😘😊🌞


Watson loves "her" package from Amazon !

πŸ“¦πŸ˜»

#Watson #cats


A big box was delivered just now. Really, Amazon ? I'm glad the glass was protected and the kitties will enjoy the box and paper for a short while, but all this for one 20cm picture frame? 🀦🏻‍♀️

#Amazon 

Tuesday, July 16, 2024


C'est une poule!

It's a chicken!

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#crochet #amigurumi 


Thanks to Sweet Softies for both the Spring Court Granny Square and the Granny Square Chicken YouTube tutorials!


https://youtu.be/DX59eXCGG3k?si=gonV8WCOoDXEiz5Z


https://youtu.be/wfeQI_ItoCc?si=f5pC21bFHge39Fme


Can anyone guess what I'm making with these?


#crochet

Monday, July 15, 2024


Thanks to my old friend, insomnia, and my new friend, designer Sarah Reynolds, I finished these Granny Skull Fingerless Gloves just as the Pre-dawn Chorus was starting this morning.

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#crochet 


https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-skull-fingerless-gloves-2

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Bonne fΓͺte nationale!


 Bonne fΓͺte nationale!

Saturday, July 13, 2024


I gently sucked the tongue which he slipped into my mouth.


"Mmm. Where'd you get this," I asked.


"The butcher on 13th Street. He bragged about how much you liked his tongue."


"He always did talk too much."


"Not anymore."


#horror #microfiction #terror #flashfiction #RandomHorrorBits


I really like the Sunburst Granny Square and wanted to make a flower based on it. I saw a picture of one and tried to copy it. On the left is my practice flower. It took me four tries to figure out the outer petals which I used on the right hand final version.

🏡️

#crochet

Friday, July 12, 2024


I had a fun project delivered this morning. I even got a shiny new Allen Key. With some help from Mr. C on the fiddly bits I was able to assemble the kitties' new play tower. Watson is already checking it out. I'm delighted that it fits perfectly in its chosen location.


#cats 

Thursday, July 11, 2024


Out and about with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 🌞❤️🌻...


We took advantage of a break in the recent rains to pop out for supplies to ensure we are well stocked as Monday is a public holiday. The wheat and hay are being harvested while the corn and sunflowers are just getting started.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024


I think I just had a brilliant marketing idea! Sell my little bear pouches as condom keepers with the slogan, "Be safe! Always choose the bear!"

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#crochet #IChooseTheBear #TeamBear

Monday, July 08, 2024


Looks like strawberries are in season.

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#crochet 

https://youtu.be/zb-qQjUtyx4?si=vhlXj7V6LK00A9wz

https://youtu.be/QE4ICodyd-k?si=aNJ3CDZvbDXUxaYX


My crustacean collection...

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#crochet #amigurumi 

Sunday, July 07, 2024


There were rather more fiddly bits than I cared to deal with but I've finished my Emotional Support Lobster. I've decided to name them Langostino.

🦞

#crochet #amigurumi 


Now for the "fun" part.

πŸ™„πŸ§΅πŸͺ‘🦞

#crochet #amigurumi

Saturday, July 06, 2024


I was feeling a bit crabby today; so, I made this little guy. Mr. C has named him Buster.

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#crochet #amigurumi #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness 

https://youtu.be/bU_6ABtt1_4?si=VYRJoLcnCfVK6Ua6

Friday, July 05, 2024


Update: Daddy is home from the hospital and doing a lot better. His doctors have made some changes to his meds which should help him to continue to improve.