if it wasn't for the houses in between

I had holiday last week. I didn't go anywhere (my friend Rachael tells me this is called a "staycation". I shuddered), but I technically didn't do any work. Which is why I spent (some of) the time making things for my nephew - there's a hat, two pairs of bootees, and a pair of mittens. And they are adorable.

I was going to take them to my bro and not-quite sister in law yesterday, except that she wasn't feeling very well, so I've still got the box sitting here next to me.

Then I curtailed my holiday by going back to making jewellery. Which I don't mind, because I am having fun. I am also designing some baby boots (I say designing, what I mean is so far I've mixed two patterns I've used, but I've had an idea for a completely different set).

(Though I will admit I get shop envy, in a way. Like, everyone else has about five items in their store, and there's me adding millions of things every time I make something, instead of making more of the same - though I have done that, which is why there's multiple badges. And the hats and scarves are one of a kind, as are the scrap monsters.

I guess I wish my store was a bit more organised? Or maybe I should find craft fairs to go to that don't cost stupid amounts for a table so I can (hopefully) get rid of some of it. Not that I don't want it, but I didn't make it all to keep).

I will have photos of my nephew's stuff up very, very soon.

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Why do people make such a BIG THING out of crocheting/knitting in public?

I suppose it goes hand-in-hand with that "oh no I am a granny" attitude that's going around, too.

I won't say I haven't felt like that, I did. Over two years ago, but it didn't last too long and I GOT OVER IT. Crocheting isn't some weird thing only grandmas do. No-one says this stuff about knitting, and grandmas also - apparently - do that*. Also dude, if people make fun of you crocheting (or knitting) in public, that's their goddamn problem.

I should be saying this on tumblr, really. Maybe I will. Just not now because I am SUPER TIRED for no apparent reason.

*I wouldn't know because I don't have any :q

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Large picspam below; may not be suitable for dial-up; adequately illustrates what I have been rambling on about for ages.

( here's some jewellery and other stuff with beads on )

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( ...and now for something completely crocheted )

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If you want to ask about any of these things, or whatnot, shoot us a line and we can natter about it c:

And, as usual, comments, crits, or even "ooh shiny!" are welcome :D

Oh also, I might add, I know the majority of the jewellery is unfinished. Trust me, if you said, "I wanna buy that!", I'd make sure you got it in finished condition.