This Sunday is the Bel Air Festival for the Arts 9-5. I hope to see you there if you're local!. This stitch pattern with the very thin yarn that I used took a long time, but it was actually a pretty easy pattern over all. I love this linen merino high twist yarn from Apothefaery.


Double Diamond Mesh Stitch

Stitches:
ch - chain
sk st - skip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Cast on in a multiple of 6 + 2
Row 1: ch 4, sc in the 6th ch from the hook, * sc, sc, ch 5, sk 3 st, sc. Repeat from * across the row, when you reach the end of the row ch 2, sk st, dc.
Row 2: ch, sc in the dc, ch 2, * sc in the middle of the 3 sc, ch 3, sc in the 3rd of the 5 ch. Repeat from * across, the last sc should be in the 3rd chain from your first row.
Row 3: ch sc in the sc, sc in the first chain, *ch 5, sc in the chain before the sc, sc in the sc, sc in the chain after the sc. Repeat from * across, you'll end with just 2 sc.
Row 4: ch, sc in the sc, ch 3, * sc in the 3rd of the 5 ch, ch 3, sc in the middle of the 3 sc, ch 3. Repeat from * across, ending with a sc.
Row 5: ch 4, *sc in the chain before the sc, sc in the sc, sc in the chain after the sc, ch 5. Repeat from * across, end with ch 2 and dc. Repeat rows 2-5 until you get to your desired length.

This sweater is two panels sewn together and then the same pattern for the arms.

I think I might be ready for my fall shows. I'm still a little stressed about managing this and traveling, but at this point there is not much more I can do about it. I'm pleased with this last kiln load, especially the second cherry plate and all the leaves.

Mayco White Gloss x3 Red Gloss, Tuxedo, Just Froggy	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale x2 Norse Blue x2 Light flux sweeps 2167 clear
Mayco Sunkissed x2 Just Froggy x2 Tuxedo 2167 Clear Rim and back Frosted Lemon x3	Mayco Sunkissed x2 Just Froggy x2 Tuxedo 2167 Clear Rim and back Frosted Lemon x3
Laguna 60 Amaco Storm x2 Snow on Rim	Laguna 60 Spectrum Sangria x2
Laguna 60 Spectrum Sangria x2	Laguna 60 Amaco Smoke x3
Laguna 60 Inside and Rim Opulence Sea Spray x3 Outside Amaco Speckled Black Engobe x2	Many many glazes
Many many glazes	Many many glazes
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Orange a Peal and others 2167 Clear Back and Rim Amaco Tangelo x3	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Top - Just Froggy, Bottom - Sunkissed and others 2167 Clear Back and Rim Top Opulence Emerald x3 Bottom Frosted Lemon x3
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale and others 2167 Clear Back and Rim Amaco Snapdragon x3	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Just Froggyand others 2167 Clear Back and Rim Opulence Emerald x3
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Top - Just Froggy, Bottom - Sunkissed and others 2167 Clear Back and Rim Top Opulence Emerald x3 Bottom Frosted Lemon x3	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Top - Hot Tamale, Bottom - Orange a Peal and others 2167 Clear Back and Rim Top Amaco Snapdragon x3 Bottom Tangelo x3
Laguna 60 Norse Blue x2 Light flux sweeps 2167 clear	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Tuxedo, Cotton Tail, Silver Lining, Carribean Blue, MelonCholy 2167 Clear
Laguna 60 Mayco Designer Liners 2167 clear	Laguna 60 Mayco Cotton Tail x2 2167 Clear
Laguna 60 Mayco Hot Tamle, Just Froggy, Cotton Tail, Sunkissed, Fruit of the Vine 2167 clear	Laguna 60 Mayco Hot Tamle, Just Froggy, Cotton Tail 2167 clear
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale x2 Hat Mayco Candy Apple Red x2 Cotton Tail x2 Norse Blue x2 Light flux sweeps 2167 clear

Gnomes! It's been quite a while since I've made some gnomes. I was able to fit them in the top of this kiln with all my beachy crabs and feet in the sand. I can't wait to get a closer look.

Finally setup my new fountain. The birds love it!

I have picked up and put down this sweater for years now. I started with leftover yarn from A Hundred Ravens from their Phoenix Yaksha Mini Set. I loved it, but I felt like I needed more. So I waited for the next time I saw them at a fair and bought another one, but it wasn't enough. The next year at Maryland Sheep and Wool I bought 2 skeins of Lannister Yaksha. That got me closer, but again I ran out of yarn. This year I was only going to buy one skein more, but then thought better of it and bought two - just in case.

When I got to the edging someone from work suggested that I do leaves. My first go round I ran out! So I frogged it all and spaced them out a little more and now its done! It's amazing and really soft. I can't wait for it to get just a little cooler to wear it. It's a very fall sweater.




I've crocheted this tree before in my Rainbow Tree of Life Poncho. This started as a large granny square. Then I added in front panels and sewed them on.




From there I added a collar and simple sleaves.

I made 2 tests using my new starry night roller that I got. I used all stroke and coats for the main picture and then frosted lemon for the rim and back. I used Carribean Blue, Moody Blue, Tuxedo, Silver Lining, Cotton Tail, Dandelion, Butter Me Up, and Sunkissed. No idea when this will get in the kiln, I didn't finish before I ran the kiln and what I have left isn't a full kiln.

The next few weeks are going to be busy! First, working a lot. Traveling for work 3 days a week has meant a whole lot of adjustments in my schedule. Second, going to visit the in-laws in Oregon for a long weekend. Then we are going back to the cabin. AND...August is GONE. First week in September will be the Brandywine show in Delaware!