I really enjoyed testing this crocheted car hanger pattern by crochetbylauren4u (IG) ! The cute ghosty and bright pumpkin make a festive decoration.

https://www.instagram.com/crochetbylauren4u?rpxt=ZmgyOGUydXdkcnJl

#crochet #Halloween

Poutine! 😋

#cooking 

I went to sleep last night thinking about this. The garlic confit I made yesterday is absolutely scrumptious on toast. 😋

I had a cooking day today which I haven't been able to do in some time. In addition to pork steaks with mushroom and onion gravy, roast potatoes and carrots, and sautéed mushrooms for dinner, I waa able to turn 3 heads of garlic into garlic confit. I got one jar of delicious spreadable garlic and another of garlic and rosemary infused olive oil. 😋 The rosemary came from my herb garden.

#cooking #gardening 

I had the pleasure of testing this cute mushroom pop-it pattern (not to be confused with poppet) for @laurascraftedcollectibles ! Her patterns are always fun. You can find the free pattern on IG at the link below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dejv5L-DhN-/?xtok=YjZobm05dHVyNGc3

#crochet

I decided to try a simpler, monochrome version of the kitty coaster I made yesterday. I like it even better. Also, I shared the wrong link. That was just the tail portion. Sorry. Below is a link to the full tutorial I followed.

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#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward #cats

Here, kitty kitty! 🐈‍⬛

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#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward #cats 

The assembly instructions for our new bed were clear and easy to follow. The ones for the cat.. not so much. 

#Moriarty #cats

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Another fun pattern test! This cute pumpkin coaster is easily customisable. I had fun switching up the colors. Thank you @crochetbylauren4u (IG) for including me!

#crochet

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetbyLauren4U

Every October I add a new crocheted pumpkin to my pumpkin patch hoping that it will be sincere enough to attract The Great Pumpkin. Even though I despise making puff stitches, when I saw the tutorial video for this cutie, I had to give it a go. 

#crochet #Halloween #TheGreatPumpkin

https://youtu.be/HA3G3gtFaBs?is=BXAZFXI6qd8q7tTD

Our garden and picnic table are very popular with the local village and farm cats. Tonight, while we were preparing dinner, Mr. C managed to get some video of a couple of kittens with the cat we think must be their mother. She certainly didnt seem to mind one of them playing with her tail.

#cats

One of my favorite things to do is test #crochet patterns for the amazing creators who honor me with their trust. This Waypoint Beanie Pattern by @greenfoxfarms (IG) wasn't hard at all and turned out really pretty. This is the toddler size. The pattern includes toddler to large adult instructions. I will post an update with a link when Lisa M Fox releases the pattern.

Well, we harvested our potatoes. 🥔🥔🥔😂

Obviously, the extreme heat and drought, despite frequent watering by Mr. C whenever possible, did a number on the potatoes we planted in my raised garden bed. We were pleasantly surprised to find three decent and quite interesting potatoes when Mr. C dug through the soil this afternoon. We have a sprouting potato in the kitchen which I've cut in half to give both clumps of eyes a chance and we'll be chucking it in the planter in a couple of days once the cut sides dry. It should remain warm long enough for them to achieve something. If not, it costs us nothing to try.

#gardening 

Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! 

Fais de beaux rêves, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

#sunset