Busy, Busy

So, I picked of a couple of grandkids and then another one showed up. Been pretty busy with them. It has been so hot. We've pretty much stayed in the house during the day, but after dinner, when most everyone is home, we have been playing Frisbee in the front yard. We were trying to play with light colored discs after dark, but that wasn't working so well. I found a light up Frisbee and had to get it. The kids are loving it! So are the adults. We have been playing until about 10 pm. It wears the kids out after spending most of the day inside so they sleep well.
On a sad note, the air conditioner for upstairs quit working last Thursday. So, everyone is sleeping downstairs. I tried sleeping upstairs Friday night and woke up about 3 am and literally could not breathe. Mid-90's and 80% humidity is definitely not sleeping weather.
I have gotten some done on the afghan. Not as much as I would like. The center panel is about half done and the next panel as almost done. I used up the skein for the center panel and started the next one before I picked up another skein for the center panel.
I tend to buy yarn as I need it. I already have quite a stash and I am trying not to add to it too much. Also, running out of what I need forces me to put it down and do something else.

New Afghan

So. I finally started the next blanket for one of the kids. I usually keep track of my projects on Ravelry, but she crochets and is on Ravelry, too.
It's a Red Heart design called Timeless Tunisian. And it calls for her favorite colors: blues and greens.
I started last night and finished 25 rows of the center panel. I want it done in about 6 weeks. Once I really get into the rhythm, it should go pretty quickly. I've been getting ready for a quick trip to pick up a couple of grandkids, so no crocheting tonight. But, of course, I'll be taking it with me so I can relax with it tomorrow night.

Getting Started Blogging

Well, I finally settled on a name for this. I chose Calico in honor of my beloved kitty, a gorgeous muted calico. She is my baby and just about everything I make has a bit of her in it, as well as her approval after testing for comfort and warmth.

I have been crocheting for a long time. My mother got me started as a teen. I didn't follow up on it until I was in my early 20's. I made several afghans over the years and then set it aside for a while. About 7 years ago, I picked it up in earnest again. and haven't taken any real breaks from it since. Crochet has become more than a hobby. It is my passion.

I am in the process of making blanket for each of my children, including the ones I accumulated without actually giving birth to them. I have 9 done and 4 more to do. They can all be seen on Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/projects/vabb36

Once I have all of that generation taken care of, I will start making blankets for each of the grandkids. There is a bunch of them and I am sure there will be more before I finish.