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I'm wearing Zingibers.


Zingiber socks
Free knitting pattern

Out with the old, in with the new (Part 1)

Our backyard has gone through a few changes this month.


Now you see it


Now you don't

The tree guys arrived mid-morning and went straight to work.


And so it begins


Piece by piece


Canopy gone


All gone

The next day they came back with the stump grinder and annihilated the tree stump and the jade plant roots. R fixed the sprinkler line that was damaged in the process and this weekend we brought home two new trees from Los Altos Nursery, a Bartlett Pear and a 4-in-1 Cherry: Rainier, Bing, Stella, Black Tartarian.


New kids on the block

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A warm forecast on the first day of Autumn calls for cotton blend socks.


Primavera socks
Project details on Ravelry

Lucky number 7

What are the chances I'd check Ravelry right when comments, favorites, and projects converged on #7? I don't know either.


Timba
Free pattern download [PDF]

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A well air conditioned office is an enabler for colorwork socks.


Fair Isle socks
Project details on Ravelry

Introducing Timba

Timba
Free pattern download [PDF]

Timba is a design that was inspired by a woman who was passionate about the fiber arts. She often brought crochet projects to our local knit/crochet circle and was genuinely interested in and supportive of all who attended.

She recently lost her battle with breast cancer and her stash yarn is being used to make scarves, hats, and booties for a local organization that provides support to people touched by breast cancer.

Timba is a hat that I think she would like and was made possible through her stash yarn. The organization will be receiving a number of these hats to distribute.

Timba is worked from the bottom up and has a half double crochet brim that gently slopes to the body of the hat.

Size
Adult

Finished measurements
Hat circumference (excluding brim):
20 inches relaxed

Materials
1 skein Plymouth Yarns, Encore Colorspun Worsted (75% Acrylic, 25% Wool; 100 gm / 200 yd), Color 7139
1 crochet hook 5.5mm/I
Tapestry needle

Free pattern download [PDF]

Warning: This hat pattern may be habit forming.

Okay, maybe it's just me and maybe it's because I'm avoiding the other projects I have in progress but I'm working on my 5th Timba.

Or maybe it's because Timba is so quick to make. The other weekend, we went to SF to see Shakespeare in the Park. I started a Timba in the car on the drive up. By the time the cast was taking their final bows, the hat was finished and on my head. I estimate that it took less than 5 hours of actual crocheting time. It's not quite instant gratification, but in the world of knitting and crocheting, it's pretty close.

I'm fond of this cloche shape. I think it's flattering and surprise surprise, it's a hat that I enjoy wearing! You see, I'm not really a hat person because I don't think I look good in hats... but now that I've discovered this style, you may see me in a cloche now and then.

I can't end this blog post without mentioning Karen, without whom this pattern would not exist. We lost Karen to breast cancer this year. Her stash yarn is being used to make hats, scarfs, and booties for the Breast Cancer Connection in Palo Alto. Karen was an avid crocheter and it's fitting to have the first Timba go to the Breast Cancer Connection in her memory.

Last but not least, thanks to Abigail, Christina, Emy, Laura, and Tina who tested the pattern and made it better through their feedback and suggestions.

Okay, enough talk. I need to get back to #5.

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I'm wearing pink to show my support for Rachel who's walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®. There's still time to pledge for Rachel's walk.

Go Rachel, go!


Zigzag Lace socks

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I'm wearing entrelac.


A Step Above socks
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