BUMMER DAY

 OUCH!

Seems that my arthritis is really acting up. I think this is the worst ever. I was trying to take a nap (and did eventually) and not only were my knees hurting but my elbows were aching something awful. Hands and feet swollen, ankles hurting, hip throbbing. Mercy, I'm getting old and decrepit. Everything hurts. My neck is even creaking.

I finished a little cardigan in a bright teal called Empire by Stylecraft. I suppose it has become obvious that I bought a LOT of their line when I was making the mosaic afghan for my niece....who didn't appear to appreciate it or even like it. That's weird to me

Anyway, I will take photos and post later. I need to do something for the pain right now. Ordered some Glucosamine/Chondroitin as read it helps. I use it for the dogs, so no reason I shouldn't use it, too. Not the same kind, though. (Looks like Google is demanding access to my computer now to let me post photos. This may spell the end to my blog. They are already invasive enough.

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My wildflowers are blooming profusely and I was going to post photos, but all of a sudden Google won't let me post unless I allow them cookies....ALL cookies, even though it says "only necessary."  I don't know what changed with them as I haven't changed a thing. Just makes the day a bit more of a bummer for sure!

Girls Cardigan

 Rainbow Colors

Pistachio Gelato Jacket, pattern by Michele DuNaier

I finished this before the last one I posted. I missed it in my photo library when posting before. I really love the bright colors which is a change for me.

Again this is Stylecraft Baltic Swirl in Meadow. There is another color called Tropical flowers which doesn't have so much orange or any real yellow or green, that I like, too. It has a softer look.

When using a J or K hook the yarn crochets up to be very very soft, and makes a dense enough fabric. If using something along the lines of an H or I hook, then I find it too dense and not as soft, although still quite nice.  

I'm making a blue cardigan in Stylecraft Batik DK in storm. This time I am using a 7.0mm hook, one up from the K which is 6.5mm.  It is still a very nice fabric, so it is a test to see what size it might be.

ANOTHER PISTACHIO JACKET

Finished another one...made it with the buttons for boys. I wonder if it matters these days.

The two blues are slightly different as are the two greens, and it is edged in a blue green similar to the blues.

The poppies are finally blooming. The temps turned to the 100's for this week and likely for the next two weeks. That's a bit too hot, and there will be no rain. Makes for a hard time for the farmers.

The pink/white one looks SO delicate! I'm so glad these are self sowing!

The two red poppies are slightly different.

There are a few other flowers that I'm not familiar with. Some are red, which is great as it lends some continuity at a lower level. My California poppies are blooming en masse now, so may bloom out soon.