Update on us:

19:55 hrs.

Mr. C's pain had abated enough that I let him talk me into accepting his offer to cook breakfast this morning.

Afterwards we relaxed with a bit of Sir Terry Pratchett on audiobook ('Thud!') I've been crocheting more octopi with variegated yarn for random acts of kindness. I love leaving them in the children's shopping carts at Intermarche as well as the play area at the pharmacy.

Neither of us felt like doing much, but we steeled our resolve and ventured out to take care of necessary errands and supplies. I rewarded myself with a salmon and creme fraiche pizza. I dont have to share because Mr. C is allergic to cheese. Don't feel bad for him though. He enjoyed his beloved baked beans on toast with a fried egg for dinner. It all went down well with tasty mugs o'tea.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. 🌞❤️🌻

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

I was privileged to test the adorable cat/fox #crochet pattern by @crochetcraftsbyemily (IG). I made mine as a wee wolf with grey and white yarn using double stranded DK (3) weight yarn and a size H (5mm) hook. The pattern is now available from her Etsy shop linked below.

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

 

It was finally cool enough to wear my coat (poncho) of many colors today.

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I crocheted one granny square a week for almost a year. Then, of course, there was the assembly. Thank The Maker I had the foresight to weave in the ends as I went! I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn, a size H (5mm) hook, and 'The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook.'

#crochet

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.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DZsA6SeaN/

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Here, kitty kitty! 🐈‍⬛

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EoDVXTeWm/

#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