Crocheting

How do you relax?

Crocheting relaxes me. I always have a project or two in a basket next to my chair. My mind totally clears as I work along. I have a crocheted basket full of afghans for chilly guests. I give away many of my creations. Someone always wants a sweater, bag, afghan or pair of socks. Right now, I am working on a bag.

I really love the hummingbird colors in this oversized shopping bag. It would fit well under a plane seat.

This ruby afghan is heavenly soft.

This is my current project. I just have to complete straps. I will finish it today.

My little dog likes to cuddle while I crochet. He is particularly partial to natural yarns, often trying to snitch a ball for himself. Natural yarns must retain an enticing scent.

My Daily Habits

My habits are humdrum. I take the dogs out early because they demand it, feed and water them as soon as I get in so I won’t get trampled, drink some juice while I dawdle about and sit under my small dog a while. I think his hiney is broken since he doesn’t want to sit on his own. Bud and I visit until I feel compelled to a bit of housework I can’t put off any longer unless I slip out to the yard to play with my flowers. Of course, more dog walks. We usually brunch about eleven.

Interacting with my dogs in their favorite way

My afternoons are free for writing, crocheting or whatever other things I chose. I avoid errands, grouping them on one day. Several times a week I visit Mother or take her out. On those days, I usually check Lowes for plant markdowns, the only shopping I like. Our nearby Lowe’s is the smallest in town. They get the same amount of stock as the bigger Lowes, so their markdowns are great

All written out, my life looks pretty mundane but I love it.