FO Friday, 5.10.13

So as promised here is a roundup of what has been finished since my last FO post (March 15th).

Probably was my two least productive crochet months since I learned how to crochet in January, 2012.

First we had a butterfly:

This was made for the daughter of a woman we bowl with. She wanted a butterfly and when I asked her what color she said Rainbow! I wanted a snuggly butterfly so I came up with my own pattern, if there is interested I would be willing to share it :-) Shayna (the little girl) apparently sleeps with it every night.

Next we have a bunny:

This little guy was made from a Fiberdoodles by K4TT pattern. I had planned to get better photos of him and post him to Etsy just in time for Easter, however that is when my grandfathers health issues started up.

I also made a Turtle & Skunk (modified Bunny) from Fiberdoodles patterns and didn't even take a photo of them... I was not on the ball.

I also made two shawls from this pattern. One was made in Bernat Satin for my grandmother as a prayer shawl and I made myself one from ArtYarns Cotton Spring in Color 1006 which I got as my "tourist" yarn from my trip to Florida in February. I have not photographed my shawl yet, but here are some photos of my grandmothers.

She really does love it. She called two nights in a row telling me about all the compliments she gets on it. I have to say, I like the one that I made her better than the one I made myself as the variegated yarn didn't lend itself too well to the pattern. I was however impressed with my ability to follow and finish this intermediate pattern easily, I guess my skills are improving :-)

Checking in with Tami's Amis for FO Friday!

To-Do Tuesday, 3.19.13

It's a snowy March day here. Probably the last storm of the season (maybe one more Ski day...) I have chicken stew in the crockpot, beer in the fridge and the day and night off. Thinking some TV & yarn crafts are in my future, that is until Kevin gets home, then it's time for a super yummy (hopefully) dinner and some quality time. I kind of improvised this recipe so I hope it's good! More like I hope Kevin likes it... he's quite the picky eater!

Katesie's Chicken Stew
5 Medium red potatoes, quartered
8 oz baby carrots
1 cup chopped celery
4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1" cubes
Pinch of Pepper*
Dash of Garlic Salt*
Sprinkle of Onion Powder*
Smidge of Savory Herbs*
(*Sorry I didn't measure these... use your best judgement...)
32oz Chicken Stock
16oz Bag of Frozen Mixed Veggies
4 Oz. Onion & Chive Cream Cheese (at room temp)

Combine potatoes, carrots, celery, Chicken & spices in crock pot. Cover with broth. Cook on high for 5 hours. At 5 hour mark add frozen veggies, cook for 50 mins, at this point stir in cream cheese and cook for 10 more minutes.

To-Do Today
• Photograph Bunny
• Start Turtle

To-Do This Week
• Finish Bunny & Send out
• Finish Turtle
• Start Skunk

To-Do This Month
• Finish Liam's Blanket

Project To-Do's
• Bluebirds in Nest
• Monkey
• Monkey w/ Diaper & Banana
• Pink Sock Monkey
• Daddy & Mommy Owl