CAL-Vinga Cape/Kristin Omdahl

I've been busy with every spare moment doing a CAL of Kristin Omdahl's Vinga Cape.   I am really enjoying the pattern.  It's easy enough to remember the main pattern, but you really do have to pay attention on the repeat rows and the row of trebles and doubles.  I've done some frogging through the adventure, but it's been worth it.

  I am noticing that the yarn has definite dye differences.  I'm gonna try to not let it bother me.

Much of the work has been done on our commute.  He drives-I crochet.  I use an REI headlamp in the AM since it is dark in the car at 6 AM.  I had gotten the BuffyAnn Designs Stitch Light, but I have difficulty aiming it.  I did love the pouch it mounts on, though. I also got a threesome of yarn socks.  These I love!
After this one's done, I will need to get some lil' girl crochet done.  I will do the Holland Designs Empire Cardigan from Lisa's Crochet Calendar 2012.  I also know it's available at Annie's Attic.
I guess I should get back to work-not crochet stuff!

Yes, I crochet...Sometimes I knit, sew, exercise, cook, teach, be a musician...

I decided to finally start this blog rolling.
What would I find important enough to spend time on and share?

Well, you'll have to stick around long enough to find out.

About me:

Yes-I am Lori and I crochet.  Sounds like a 12 step meeting.  I just hope there is no cure for this other than to practice crochet principles in all my affairs-I just borrowed from Laurie Wheeler at CLF!

I'm on CLF, Hookey, Ravelry, Craftsy, and Pinterest-so is nearly every crocheter I know.
I belong to CGOA and am pondering their Masters' program.  I was encouraged at Stitches West by Amy Shelton and Tammy Hildebrand.

I'm in my mid-50's and a mom and grandmother, and a wife. I teach music for a living.  And to have funds to grow my stash.  It hasn't taken over yet, but I'd like to try.  :)

We live in the SF Bay area-God's country.  It's worth the price of admission to live here.  You can watch the free show or become part of it.

I love to make wearables, home items, and other tchotsky's.

And I'll tell you more later.

I have a swift and winder experience to share.

Here's the last finished thing: for my brand new grandson:

Of course, it has a story.  It's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle done in crochet as a cuddler for the awesome new grandson.  Story is: a former student of mine posted this on Facebook from an Etsy seller.  I contacted the seller and asked to buy the pattern, not the made item. She wouldn't do that.
I decided I could figure it out just fine.  The ridges are fun in that they are post half-doubles.
Yarn is Homespun in Meadow and Candy Apple.

I made up the pattern as I went.  Isn't it the cutest thing???