Crocheted Wisteria

On By CarynIn Craft

I was going to crochet a spring wreath with multiple flowers and leaves, but when I did the first Wisteria drop, the plan shifted.

Photo description: Crocheted Wisteria wreath made with acrylic yarn hung on a red door

I did make some other types of flowers, then abandoned them all to just make Wisteria. The drops are easy to make and rather addictive. The basic plan is similar to making a crocheted worm or spiral.

Make a chain of 30, then chain 3, single crochet into the same chain three times for 10 chains. In the next 10 chains, make 5 chain loops, and in the last 10 chains, make 7 chain loops.

I varied the number of initial chains, experimented with slip stitches instead of single crochets, and changed the ratios of 3, 5, and 7 chains sections. I also tried different color combinations.

I did use some of the leaves I crocheted and applied them to the crochet covered wire wreath, by sewing them on. The bark-like texture was achieved by doing a chain embroidery stitch (I used my crochet hook, with the yarn held behind the wreath.)

I’m not entirely in love with the multi colored Wisteria drops, but we are rapidly running out of Spring here in Texas, and the winter wreath on the front door needed to come down.

Pumpkins

On By CarynIn Garden

I planted pumpkins in the new flower beds by the coop and they are growing!

Photo description: garden bed lined with flag stone with seven clusters of pumpkin seedlings

I have no illusions that these pumpkins will survive without some fencing. Well, the foliage might survive, but we have way too many critters afoot in the area for the actual fruit to ripen without being eaten. First, though, I will see how well they grow in this area, then I’ll puzzle out protection from wildlife.

Doe

On By CarynIn Wildlife

In the collection of trail cam photos there were deer!

Photo description: trail cam photo of a deer during daylight hours, full side view

She walked into the camera view sniffed around a little, then left. She had a buddy in the background. Only the one sighting of the herd in three weeks at this trail cam location.

Throwback Thursday: crocheted baby hats

On By CarynIn Craft

In June 2017 I used up leftover acrylic yarn to make several baby hats.

Photo description: five yellow crocheted baby hats with rippled brims

The pattern is:

Row 1: In a magic circle make a standing double crochet (sdc), then double crochet (dc) 9 into the circle, slip stitch (ss) to sdc (10 stitches total).

Row 2: sdc, dc in same space, 2dc in each stitch, ss to sdc (20 stitches total).

Row 3: sdc, dc in same space, dc in next stitch, *2dc in next stitch, dc in next stitch*, repeat around, ss to sdc (30 stitches total).

Row 4: sdc, dc in same space, dc in next stitch twice, *2dc in next stitch, dc in next stitch twice*, repeat around, ss to sdc (40 stitches total).

Row 5-8: sdc, dc around (40 stitches total).

Row 9: *skip 1 stitch, 5dc in same space, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in next stitch*, repeat around, tie off, weave in end (10 shells.)

Photo description: crocheted baby hat, pattern test with acrylic/cotton yarn and 5.5mm hook, needle and scissors

I did a pattern test, and have to admit that it took me a couple tries. Counting stitches from a picture isn’t always easy.

Not buddies

On By CarynIn Wildlife

I collected the trail came videos from the last three weeks and realized that I need to collect them more often. There were 1,000 photos on one card and 4,000 on the other. Yikes. Mostly known cats, then a smaller percentage of opossums, raccoons, deer, and an armadillo.

I kept seeing pairings of raccoon and opossum photos, so I selected those for download.

Photo description: night vision view of a raccoon and opossum on a small wood porch

While not fighting enemies, these two aren’t friends either.

Photo description: same two animals, opossum has its mouth open

Still, they occupied the porch together circulating around the bowls looking for snacks for over ten minutes.