I was inspired by Dault Pottery's mug a while back. I decided to try to make my own.

It's been so long since I've been able to spend time making. I spent the entire weekend making things. First up - MUGS! I made a batch of crab and blank mugs.


I was having counting problems and made more than I meant to so I turned the last 4 into mushroom mugs.

I started this cardigan shortly after the Sheep and Wool, but only had 2 skeins of yarn. I needed 3 to complete it and it was out of stock. Luckily Kim Dyes Yarn has a notify me button and it came back in stock after only a month or so. This is on her Cronut Sport yarn which is a Superwash Marino in the Forget Me Not colorway. I love how soft and silky it is.


This cardigan uses the Hydrangea stitch pattern.

Stitches:
ch - chain
sk st - skip stitch sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
Special stich - 4 dc into the same stitch, on the 4th dc don't finish and leave 2 loops on the hook

chain in multuples of 16 + 9
Row 1: ch 3, dc into the 4th chain from the hook, dc into the same stitch, dc into the same stitch but don't finish and leave 2 loops on the hook, sk 7 stitches, 4 dc into the same stitch,* ch 4, sk 3 st, sc, ch 4, sk 3 st, special stitch (4 dc into the same stitch, on the 4th dc don't finish and leave 2 loops on the hook), sk 7 stitches, 4 dc into the same stitch. Repeat from * until the end, ending with a dc.
Row 2: ch 3, Special stitch (the ch 3 counts as the first dc), 4 dc into the 4th dc from the previous row, * ch 5, sc in the sc, ch 5, special stitch into the first dc from the previous row, 4 dc into the last dc from the previous row. Repeat from * across ending on a dc.
Row 3: ch 3, Special stitch (the ch 3 counts as the first dc), 4 dc into the 4th dc from the previous row, * ch 6, sc in the sc, ch 6, special stitch into the first dc from the previous row, 4 dc into the last dc from the previous row. Repeat from * across ending on a dc.

Row 4: ch 7, sc into the connecting dc, ch 4, Special stitch (the ch 3 counts as the first dc), 4 dc into the 4th dc from the previous row, * ch 4, sc in the sc, ch 4, special stitch into the last (opposite of what you did before) dc from the previous row, 4 dc into the first (opposite of what you did before) dc from the previous row. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.
Row 5: ch 8, sc into the sc, ch 5, Special stitch, 4 dc into the 4th dc from the previous row, * ch 5, sc in the sc, ch 5, special stitch into the first dc from the previous row, 4 dc into the last dc from the previous row. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.
Row 6: ch 9, sc into the sc, ch 6, Special stitch, 4 dc into the 4th dc from the previous row, * ch 6, sc in the sc, ch 6, special stitch into the first dc from the previous row, 4 dc into the last dc from the previous row. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.


The hardest thing about this is the transition from row 3 to row 4. You're basically reversing the order of the clusters of dc and the chains. I hope this makes some sense, it looks really cool once its done.

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.