I finished knitting my Helix scarf! It has lovely ripples when laid out, but is a bit short. I used all my hand spun blended wool and silk yarn, so if I need to add on, it would have to be a different color. Hm. I think I will block it (get it wet and lay it out) before making rash decisions.
I really love this pattern, and the way they do the short rows. It really is a wonderful way to show off hand spun yarn, and I like the subtle variation in color that the blended fiber produced.
A few days ago I noticed one of the hens exhibiting squat behavior, which usually means they are getting ready to lay eggs. Sure enough, I found our first egg of Spring! It is a month later than last year, which was a month later than the year before. The hens are nearly 5 years old, so not terribly surprising. Spring tends to have a higher mortality rate as their reproductive track kicks back into gear, so I’ll need to keep a closer eye on them. We are down to five hens at the moment. They all weathered the Winter just fine, although I’d hesitate to call the last three months “winter” here in TX. It was more of a long wet fall.
This garlic press came with my youngest’s latest Raddish Kids crate, and I’m quite impressed. It is a simple design, easy to use and easy to clean. The white silicone tube in the back of the picture came with a garlic plate I ordered years ago. It is my favorite way to crack garlic: put a clove of garlic in the sleeve, roll the sleeve under the palm of your hand, presto deskinned garlic.
I’ve been thinking about doing some throwbacks to projects I did before I started this blog. Here is a crocheted and embroidered Roman style helmet that I made for my sister in 2016. Yes, I’ve always been a serial crafter.
Here is a picture of my awkward boy, sitting across the couch and side table, paws together. Izzy the cat can be seen behind him through his ears. I almost captured the magnificence of his whiskers. I need to get him against a dark background because they are epic.
Critters and Craft 