Here in the San Juan Islands we got a few humble inches of the white winter stuff today. The snow covered almost every surface, just not very well. It’s good for packing though. If there’s more snow tomorrow I want to make a snowman. There should be enough to make a little one.
I’ve been on a short hiatus from the actual act of crocheting and with my hooks on vacation and all, I took them outside to enjoy the view.
I am busy with crochet related business though, organizing the testing session for my new free granny blanket pattern. You can read the thread on Crochetville and see what the testers have swatched.
If you’re just itching for a granny square blanket and can’t wait for the free pattern to turn up, give these a gander:
A Microspun version on the Lion Brand website has a similar color scheme.
For giant granny square worked in the round with a shell border try the Large Granny Square Blankie by Lisa Wolf at Bev’s Country Cottage.
In other news the snow completely covered the Christmas – ahem – holiday lights that are coiled around the deck. Little by little they melted quarter sized circles all along the deck. Scientifically speaking, it was interesting to see how much snow a little bulb could melt but I didn’t give it much attention.
Then at dusk I saw that the light illuminated the snow surrounding the bulb and it looked like a bunch of tiny glowing votives. They seem very cozy in their little snow caves.
*That’s cool* a random fact
Thomas Edison tried over 1,500 different materials for the filament in his first lightbulb including fishing line, coconut fibers and hair taken from a friend’s beard.
That first hook in the snow picture would make a great winter header for the blog. :) Very pretty.
I love your pics! They’re always so gorgeous!
We’re expecting our first snow storm today. Snow here doesn’t look quite as pretty as yours. Pretty cool how those bulbs have some serious melting power!
Thanks for the suggestion Angela! I have been meaning to change it for a while now.
And Christina, maybe you’ll get a snow day!
You should see if Boye would buy your photo for advertising purposes. It looks really nifty.
Love the pictures! I also can’t wait for the pattern.
I just love the pics of the crochet hooks enjoying the snow!
Haven’t had a chance to visit lately, but wanted to tell ya I love those pics. Perfect for your header, too. That snow looks inviting….it’s 80 degrees here!
Aw I love crochet hooks, they look like they’re really enjoying the scenery Your photos are beautiful.