Today the weather is starting to warm up here in San Antonio. Things are starting to look much more spring like, and I am wanting to work with cotton or linen again.
Did you know it is possible to knit with cotton or linen? Whoever would have thought? However it’s best to knit with blends of these two fibers if you’re knitting by hand, as the fiber tends to be rigid unless wet, and they both have a decent tensile strength so unless you soften the fiber some it can snap needles, even the more durable aluminum ones.
That is why cotton and linen is traditionally crocheted, but as I said if you’re more in the mood to knit; give it a go, and solider bravely on!
Today’s a busy day at Allied Crafts! I am working on several different projects, and gathering inspiration for my next free pattern.
Erick, June Bug, Sasha, R2, Freckle, and Ned have been doing alright the past few days. Erick has been having sore muscles lately and he is still recovering from an injury to his foot that happened years ago; we treat it as we are able, but the process of healing is ongoing. Thank you for any prayers you can offer for his continued healing.
I’m a little behind the season in my projects, however I’m working on something that might save me some digging through store shelves and sales bins. I’m not sure what it is yet, but it uses Peaches and Cream cotton in worsted weight, because that’s what I had in my stash. Right now, I’m just playing with the yarn, looking at patterns and trying different shapes and styles for the object-to-be.
This may also be the end of an era. I am considering switching from glasses to contacts. We’ll see what my optometrist says.
R2 is feeling grumpy, and Sasha can’t relax with him in that mood, so I kenneled the dogs, and made sure the other pets were provided for, and now I am crocheting in the club room so R2 can have some alone time.
Gaming With Yarn 
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