Double Pineapple Doily

I finished a vintage monstrosity last weekend. I think it could double as a cape.

Vintage Double Pineapple Doily


Artsy shot!

This carpal tunnel – causing gem measures 19 inches in diameter. I crocheted it using a size 7 hook (1.65mm) and black cotton crochet thread. It took me about a month to make, which isn’t too shabby considering my track record. Anything large usually takes me many months to finish, but that’s because I have severe project ADD.

Speaking of project ADD, I have ceased work on my cardigan and the two pairs of socks I started in favor of a little cross stitching project. I figured I should give my wrists a rest before I lose the ability to perform any and all handcrafting. A while back I raided my mother’s craft box, and I brought home a bunch of little cross stitch ornaments and doodads. I’ve chosen to do a teeny welcome sign since I’m not really in the mood to make Christmas ornaments at this point in time. I’m about a third of the way done, and it’s really simple. I am, however, very confused about how I’m supposed to get the finished product inside the provided frame. I foresee the use of glue…and cursing.

In other news, I went cherry picking last Sunday with Kai and his family. It was quite an experience! I had never actually seen a cherry tree until last Sunday, and I had no idea that cherries grew in clusters. Picking cherries was so much easier than picking strawberries. After 30 minutes or so, Kai and I had picked approximately 17 pounds. We gave about half of them to my mom and kept the other half for a jam-making extravaganza. In fact, as soon as I post this, I’ll be heading to the kitchen to begin the process. This will be my first time canning, and I hope I don’t mess up or hurt myself. I’ve been begging Kai to take me on a return trip to the farm. He isn’t very sympathetic towards my cherry-pickin’ needs. Sad face.