I’m feeling a little lonesome tonight, my daughter Maia is away at a school camp. She will be there for three nights, coming home Friday. I am worrying about all manner of (unlikely) things that could happen to my precious nine year old while she is away and so thought a blog post was in order – to distract me from my overactive imagination.
Here’s a little bit of what I’ve been up to…
In between sock knitting, yes, still on that knitting jag! I’ve been crocheting small woodland creatures;
A squirrel for Carter, pictured here with much loved lion…
And a fox for Maia…
And since its autumn, today is in fact the last day, I’ve also made a few of these cute crochet acorns…
Which make lovely little necklaces
All of these patterns come from Genuine Mudpie, if you’ve been visiting for a while you will know I’ve made a number of Trish’s patterns, always with great success.
What have you been up to? What’s your favorite distraction pastime? J xox
The Green Dragonfly 
They are all lovely but I have “sock envy” when I gaze apon those blue stripy socks. I bet your wee girl Maia has a wonderful time at camp and does lots of fun activities. It is such a “big kid thing” going to camp. 😀
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Carter loves them too. I bet she’s having a great time too, how quickly she has become a big girl! Xx
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Oh so cute! I love your creations.
My current distraction technique is aimless collage, tearing up and sticking on with no real intent – I know the collages will eventually turn into something one day – it is SO relaxing whilst listening to a play on the radio.
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I’m a fan of collage too, I like to listen to audio books which I can download from our library website 🙂
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Such cute teenies!! Crochet is my go to distraction 😃
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I love crochet too!
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So cute!
I have nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award. More details here: https://harebellscrochet.wordpress.com/2016/05/31/creative-blogger-award/
Best wishes
Eleanor x
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Thanks for thinking of me Elenor, I’ll head over and check it out! X
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Oh I know how you feel about missing your daughter. My eldest son had a week away recently with school and I was running all sorts of silly scenarios in my head. Deep down I knew he’d be fine and having a whale of a time – which of course he was, but a Mum’s mind plays tricks on you! I love your little fox! I’ll check out that blog – thanks.
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Thank you, it’s nice to know I’m not the only one that feels like this! Thanks for your message! Xx
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My pleasure 🙂 x
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I know you are missing Maia, but the days will pass quickly and she will be home before you know it! I remember when my son went to camp when he was nine. Now, he’s almost 20 and that camping trip was just last year!
Your socks and crochet acorns and little creatures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy fall and upcoming winter. It’s a steamy, humid 93 degrees here.
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Thanks Teresa, after tonight only one night to go! I can’t believe she’s nine already, seems like only yesterday she was a baby! Thank you for your kind words xx
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Your daughter will be having a wonderful time and will soon be home. I love your acorn necklaces. Knitting is wonderfully relaxing I find.
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Crafting is the most relaxing thing to do, occupies the hands and the mind 🙂 xx
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I don’t know if I can make something that small! You do great work! I really want to learn how to make socks too! I wished I lived near you and you could teach me! Have a super weekend sweetie! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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You should give them a try, the tutorial is very detailed, and there is a Facebook page which everyone is very lovely on and they always reply to calls for help! Hope you and bear are well, Lisa xoxox
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