Its been a long time…I always seem to have the urge to write and share at this time of year. My last post in February 2021 seems like a lifetime ago. It feels like the entire world has changed in the last two years, and my personal life has not been spared. I don’t know … More PTSD
I set out to use up some of my leftover stash and realized I had a huge amount of neutrals. As I was sorting through them, deciding which complimented each other, I realized the colors were giving me vibes of my time spent in Japan and the calming scent of Japanese sandalwood incense. I haven’t … More The Sandalwood Blanket
Hi Friends! I’ve been away for a few months but I have been crocheting like the crazy hooker that I am. Things started out pretty innocently, I think I made this star baby blanket in August. I forgot to take pictures of the finished project, but here it is almost done. I followed the same … More A Little Fall Crochet
A few years ago I began a very tedious journey with this blanket that lasted about 11 months! I had wanted to make a granny square blanket for a long time and decided to start with a smaller one for my daughter. I suppose it is telling that I have not attempted to make another … More “My Little Pony” Granny Square Blanket
Last fall, before I started this blog, I ran across a picture of a virus shawl that was apparently all the rage last year. The look seemed almost antique, with that classic, delicate look. I really loved the rhythm that came from making this shawl, it was fun, and I looked forward to each round. … More Virus Shawl Blanket
So I mentioned that my dad passed away last summer and the grief is surely triggering this extended flare that I am currently experiencing, but I wanted to share an awesome little gift that our family was recently given. My dad worked at the patent office for 20+ years and retired from there a few … More A Different View
Periwinkle Pursuits 