New Home, New Projects

I realize that it has been a long time since I posted.

During my fall semester went back home to MA to recover from an illness. During my recuperation I did a lot of writing/crocheting (made 2 afghans and several scarves in about 2 months). When I was feeling better, I took on a part time job as a barista, which got me to appreciate coffee a little more (in the form of good lattes and mochas - yum).*

Right now I am making an afghan composed of 20 square blocks. Each block has 3 "V" shapes from the lower left corner going in, each of a different color, and a small square of a 4th color in the upper right-hand corner. I used 4 variegated yarns (Lion Brand Homespun), so there are subtle variations from square to square, and I'm looking forward to figuring out how to show off those variations.

As of yesterday I'm also teaching myself how to make granny hexagons. Granny squares and hexagons are small pieces which are sewn together to make bags, afghans, scarves, etc. Traditionally they are a "beginner's" project" and are used to use up yarn remnants. Despite learning how to crochet at age 12, I had never attempted to make one, but I found some cheap navy acrylic yarn near our cat toy stash (go figure) and decided - why not?

Hope to post pictures of my projects soon.

* For years, I almost exclusively drank tea. Coffee was something I drank when no acceptable tea was available, or as an energy drink before class. I guess now I am joining the millions of 20-somethings who throw money at Starbucks for premium espresso drinks.