Freeform Crochet

My favorite kind of crochet--freeform
Something to play around with while waiting for pies to come out of the oven!

Spinning Wool

A couple of days ago, I was in the mood to spin something on the wheel. But I wanted to do something fun, so I dyed some roving with Kool Aid. I used lemon Lime, Iced blue Raspberry and some grape to tone it down. I poured the lime and blue on first and then splashed the grape around. I was afraid it was going to be rather dull, but it turned out pretty! I spun it into a single (thick and thin because I am not that good at keeping it even) and then plied it with some blue alpaca in a "racing stripe". I have about 5 oz of it. Now what shall I make?

One Red Leaf--Hanging On

 

Christmas Treats

This morning I have been filling cones with Christmas treats. First I needed to make the cones and it took a lot of trial and error to figure the easiest way to put them together. I finally decided just to tack them with yarn, and that works all right. I found some circular Christmas napkins in a drawer (still in the package) which makes a nice liner. The cones are filled with homemade candy--toffee, peanut brittle, fudge, peanut clusters, and candied nuts--tucked in little bags. Just a taste of everything. And now, I think I need to make more candy!

Merry Christmas To Me

My husband had my Christmas present delivered yesterday!
My heart's desire.
Made by a local craftsperson... 

Tick Tock

 

Totem

 
Totem
3.25" x 14"
Watercolor and ink collage on paper