happy halloween!

I don’t have a Tilted Duster to show you yet, but it will be finished this weekend. Hurrah! I only have to finish the collar, block and then seam it all together.

In the meantime I wish you a Happy Halloween!

what fall brings.

Sometimes I am amazed by how quickly time passes without even really noticing it. Silas and I have been residents of Victoria for a month and a half now but it still only feels like last week that we were driving through the Rockies to get here. September seemed to go by slowly, being without employment and all, but looking back I don’t know where all that time went. I was baking and cooking so much, watching episodes of CSI back to back on cable television (oh the luxury!), and getting quite comfortable as a domestic goddess.

I have since found employment, so my days have seen a significant decrease in leisure activities, but this is probably for the better. I don’t know how many times one can rearrange the art on their walls before it becomes a problem. The job itself is pretty decent. It’s vaguely related to the work experience I’ve had, has a low level of responsibility, and will allow us to eat and pay rent until I find that excellent job out there with my name and qualifications on it. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy the routine, the business attire, and the casual Fridays.

We’ve taken to exploring something outdoorsy on the weekends. A couple weekends ago we went to East Sooke and went on a little hike before it started pouring rain. Today, Silas, Joyce, Tomma, and I went to Thetis Lake regional park and hiked a 5km trail. My poor, sleep deprived, trooper of a sister walked it with Tomma on her chest in the Baby Bjorn on some pretty steep inclines. She said it was like being pregnant again. Dear Tomma slept through the whole hike.

It was a beautiful fall morning and we met so many friendly folks and their dogs on the trail.

I’m short.

Fall colour.

I’m plugging away at the Tilted Duster but I had the urge for instant gratification last night, so I cast on Saartje’s Booties. I knit one super quick late last night and finished up the second one today.

This is an excellent pattern I’ve been seeing all over the place and now I know why. I can see myself making many pairs in the future. I used Patons Classic Wool I had leftover from Tomma’s wool soaker. Now her diaper cover will match her feeties.

in progress.

Here are some photos; I’ll add some text when I’m feeling more inspired. It is far too late to be awake, blogging, and watching reruns of CSI for someone who is catching the 7am ferry tomorrow. I’m off to my folks’ house for the long weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!

sesame seeds!

I’m planning to write a proper post later this evening but first I just had to share this. If you read the Craftzine blog, you’ve already seen it; Joy Kampia’s crocheted hamburger dress on her website. I love textiles as food, especially when they are wearable. She also has an ice cream cone dress!

I’m off to Bitchy Bees right after I take some knitting photos while there’s still some natural light.