Crafty D.C. Festival

I heard about the Crafty DC Festival on the radio and it sounded like something I would enjoy.

I purchased my ticket, grabbed some water and my knitting, and headed to the DC Metro to get there. 

When I got there and showed my ticket, they gave me this loot bag which made the trip and the ticket totally worth the time and I was just getting started. 

The event had several food trucks and I settled on the Babe Froman from Swizzler. It was delicious.

When I got home I poked around in that tote and was not let down. I should use that notebook from the National Gallery of Art to practice my drawing. 

I couldn't resist this print from Zooguu. One of these days I'm going to convince myself I need one of her faux taxidermy pieces. 

Then we have the fun work I picked up from Alternate Histories. These are so much fun. Now all I need is some frames so I can hang those prints.

Cranked Socks

On Friday I sat down long enough to crank out a pair of rainbow socks. Here is the sock train after I took it off the machine.

I even managed to crank both without an error. There is something to be said for having a full stomach before beginning work. These are in the bag for finishing.

2019 sock knitting count:

• Cranked socks: 18 pair (no odd socks)
• Hybrid socks: 2 pair (partially cranked and partially hand-knit) 
• Hand knit socks: 1 pair

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Medium Sock Blockers

Clover Locking Stitch Markers

Fiskars student scissors
Large eye needles 
Clover Yarn Threader 

Clear bag

Charity Quilting

 This fun top was pieced by another member of the Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

I think Mary pieced this one. 

I wanted to share the meandering swirl design and it shows up better on the backing than on the front.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by shopping through Amazon Smile. I don't earn anything from this link. This link lets your purchases support Quilts for Kids through Amazon. I don't add affiliate links to my charity quit posts on purpose. 

Here is the EpochConverter for 2019.

2019 Charity Quilt Count: 54

Peacock Petals Crochet

I'm still working on this shawl. The motifs are going to be so great when I open them up with blocking. 

This is just after row 63.

Free pattern: Peacock Petals Shawl

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)