Happy May!

I'm just going to stop apologizing for not posting. Because it'll likely continue for a while as I'm busy with stuff I can't show you. :(

Ah, but this is actually a post where I can show you some things!! :) Yay!

Yesterday I finished the first of a few tops for wearing to Chainlink in August. This one is a Doris Chan design from her book Everyday Crochet. It's the pattern Runaround. I made it out of some Rowan Calmer that John brought back for me from Pennsylvania. I love it. I love it so much that after putting it on for photos (at Margarita's apartment), I left it on the rest of the day. It's so comfy and cozy and just great. :)



Here's a closer view:




I also finished my brother's birthday gift in one day. I'm going to show a picture, only because I don't think he reads my blog. If he does, oh well, don't look. :)



Anyway, the pattern is called Earl Lenmeyer the Flask (it's an X-Files reference and he'll likely get it). I made it for him because he is a chemist type person (he makes flavors for a flavor company...it's a complicated job...I call it making OJ taste like OJ). So hopefully he'll put it on his desk in his lab.



And the side view showing the little markings:




On the personal crochet front, I'm still working on my blue sparkly top for Chainlink. After that I have 2 more clothing items to make. One from a pattern and one that's my own design. I also have about 3 other things I need to knock out before then. :) Gonna be busy, but gotta fit it all in.

On the work crochet front, I've got a project on the hook right now for publication next year. It's in a very yummy yarn. I love it. I'm hoping to get it done and out the door by the end of this week. I think I can do it. It's a very quick project. I also need to crank out two proposal packages and get them out the door as well.

Well, that's all from me for now. Hopefully I'll have more to post about next week, but we'll see. It all depends on how quickly I can finish the blue sparkle top. Speaking of, I should get to that today. It's been a really lazy Sunday for us.