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That’s so sweet of all of you. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. Yes, I had a lovely day, even if it was just the two of us.
I also received a little greeting from back home. The roses are from my sweetheart, along with some treats...
Fruit tart with whipped cream is a must.

Ruler

and was looking forward to

magic wool to knit with.

Wow, Petra, that looks great. Well, I haven’t crocheted this pattern with motifs yet.
How does the color change work there?

You’re very welcome.

And I’d also like to go “home” to my parents and my kids again sometime. It’s kind of a bummer, actually.

It can look like this here, too—just like today

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Inner diameter

she the measurements

Thank you all so much. The corner-to-corner technique isn’t that hard once you get the hang of it. It’s really fun, and using variegated yarn creates the most beautiful striped patterns.

Have a great weekend, everyone—the view here is a bit gloomy today.

Another small crochet project is finished. C2C technique. A small mat for my mom (for the top of the washing machine). About 50 x 50 cm in size

On Thursday, we celebrated our boss’s retirement with coffee and cake.
It’s already looking very autumnal here, too.
(Karl Johann Gate, view of the Royal Palace, chestnut trees in the park)

I have 7 or 8 UFOs right now. UFOs pile up very quickly.
I also work on several projects at the same time. Sometimes I don’t have the time, other times I just don’t feel like it, and then I find something cute and new among all the great pattern offers—which, of course, I have to try out first—so the “old” projects get left behind. Or the yarn I have isn’t enough for this project (I’m on a “yarn diet,” after all), so I start something else.
It’s a never-ending cycle, but I’m trying to finish these UFOs bit by bit.
At least, that’s what I’ve set out to do.

simple double crochet

Then rejoiced

I still have enough yarn for small projects. For larger projects, though, things are looking a bit tight.
In December, I managed to stick to my “yarn diet” for a whole year, and I’m going to keep it up.

a cozy spot.

I’m pretty much a beginner when it comes to sewing machines.
I got a taste for it through my work program at Bad Kösen Plush Toys back then, because I was allowed to sew there on the company’s sewing machine.
After that, I bought one for home—a simple one (not too expensive, but not too cheap either). Until I ordered a new one here two years ago (the old one was broken and wouldn’t sew anymore).

I have a Si.... with a foot pedal, various stitch types (straight, zigzag), and a dial you can adjust (push in and pull out) to wind the bobbin. You can adjust the thread tension and stitch length.
I’d done some research online beforehand, watching videos to figure out which machine would be easy to use.
Mostly I just sew straight edges, sometimes hem something or make little doll clothes, and I sewed the top of my curtain to fit the rod.
A long time ago, I sewed myself a blouse from an old nightgown—even with buttonholes—because I wanted to try it out, and it worked.
There are different “presser feet,” but I haven’t figured out how to use them all yet. I haven’t done any sewing in a long time.

Oh, how cute

The little girl

When it comes to crocheting, there aren’t that many options.
You can often achieve true opacity with single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and perhaps even crossed stitches (i.e., crocheting the second stitch in front of the first).
You can also achieve beautiful opaque patterns using the tapestry technique, where you crochet patterns with multiple colors—and it’s sturdy, too (though it’s better suited for bags; it’s too stiff for shirts).

I had forgotten to include this one.

It’s nice to be able to bring you a little joy with pictures from afar.
Yes, the leaves are almost all gone from the trees.
You can’t really tell from the photos, but it was pretty windy, which is why we wore our winter jackets for the first time.
It’s also around 4 degrees in the morning. Winter is just around the corner.

Thanks, Ina—yes, that’s the crisp air here.

Wishing everyone a pleasant week anyway

Best regards, Andrea

Belated birthday wishes from me, too.

Yesterday we went for a lovely fall walk. The sun even came out.
I took a few pictures for you, including some of the sunset. See for yourselves.





View of the Drammenfjord

Sunset

Crochet hook

I’d also like to send you my very best wishes on your special day. I hope you were well pampered and had a wonderful day.

Warm regards, Andrea

So many wonderful things to admire here again. You’re all very hardworking. I’m only making moderate progress.

@Wollefaden: hey, I really like your mushroom version. Great job bringing it to life.

both sniffed at and

Chiffon fabric

My husband and I will once again be sitting comfortably at home by ourselves, with a few Christmas decorations, some cookies, enjoying a nice cup of coffee, and watching fairy tale movies.
Since no one can really travel, our children and parents won’t be able to come visit either.
It’ll be a day just like any other. It’s hard to feel that real Christmas spirit. Everything is different this year.

away in fear.

A little mouse

turning chain

@Akela
Wishing you a speedy recovery from me too
@Ina
Your felted shoes look great

I'm using up some leftover yarn right now.
Small pillow panel, a small Christmas wreath (crocheted around a wooden ring), square c2c
blanket (pink), small crocheted heart as a bag charm, and a new clothespin bag (here still without a handle)


Organza fabric

Ina: Phew, that’s pretty heavy.

rising white smoke

sitting there, wagging its tail

was happy about the

Crocheting treble crochet stitches

definitely not to

I agree, Monika—it really looks good enough to eat.
Wow, Ina, you’ve created a masterpiece there, and just think of all the work that went into it.
It’s actually far too good to break apart—seriously. Such lovely details you’ve included—great job. I love it.
May I ask how heavy this cake is? It certainly can’t be easy to transport. :-)

Well, I wish the future bride and groom all the best, and despite these difficult times, a wonderful celebration.
It’s almost a magical date, 10/10/20.
My brother’s birthday is on 10/10, so I’ll be thinking of you guys then and imagining the look on their faces when your delicious cake makes its appearance. I think that’s so great of you.

Warmest regards from me

watch what she

which magical powers

How can I

Mmm, delicious plum cake—I’ll stop by, Ina.

Unfortunately, the weather here looks pretty gloomy and rainy; the leaves are falling from the trees. You’d think it might start snowing any minute. It’s not cold, but it’s unpleasant.

So we’ll be having a quiet and relaxed weekend. Maybe we’ll work on a few unfinished crochet projects or bake a fruit tart. We’ll see. We’ll just go with the flow.

Have a nice weekend, too. Make the most of the sun while you still can. We could use a few more
rays of sunshine here before the dark season sets in—though it didn’t really get very bright today either.

Warm regards from Norway

Yes, I’m still in on the yarn diet, too. Little by little, I’m crocheting up leftover yarn, or using up yarn I don’t like in various projects.
I’m doing well with it—it’ll last until the end of the year, if not longer.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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Happy birthday, and have a wonderful day.

Warm regards, Andrea