Erin Condren Notebook

I got the Erin Condren notebook in the same 7" x 9" size that the life planner comes in. I figured this would be practical size for a notebook I would lug around with me and toss in and out of bags. I love the sturdy coil because nothing is more frustrating than when your coil bends and breaks. The cover is interchangeable just like the life planner. I got the keep it simple version of this notebook since I didn't know what I wanted to do with it when I purchased it and I didn't really think I would be needing a calendar.

If I haven't already said it. I love how sturdy the cover is as well. Again throwing this in my bag and taking it places I like that it will stand up to the test of time.

I have been tossing this notebook around for a few months and I finally decided to use it for crafts (big surprise there) and in fact I am thinking of getting some others in the future for other projects since they seem to hold up so well.

This one however I commandeered for knit and crochet. I started by neatly copying down instructions so I can understand them for projects I am working on. I also plan the eventually add some photos (scrap book style) of the yarn projects I complete.

The page above shows my interpretation of my grandmothers ripple chevron afghan. She never had any real instructions for how to make this afghan so I had to come up with my own. I like that this can sort of become a diary of things I have made. I also recently learned to make some finger-less gloves with my mother in law Betty and once I have it down and the right fit for me I will add this to my notebook. It will be great to be able to reference my notebook for instructions and sizing, maybe even get my sisters and friends sizes too.

In the back there are some blank pages which would be great for crochet charts or pictures of finished projects, maybe even some inspirational photos or quotes. A dream board for future projects,

And lastly the final page. Here I have my ruler tucked in the back for now I think it will be handy to mark and find your current project.

I will post some updates as I am not far from finishing the fabled afghan. When I feel more confident about the gloves I will post them too.

If you haven't checked out the notebooks they are worth a look.

Thanks for reading♥ Olivia

Crochet Cowls

So I decided to crochet some cowls for Christmas... Well while I did get about half of them done and to their recipients I am still working on the rest of my belated gifts. It didn't help that I caught the croop or whatever it is that is going around however I do believe had I not gotten ill I still would not have been able to complete all of the cowls in time. They take anywhere from 6 hours to about 8 or 9 hours depending on the size. Eventually I would like to complete one for myself as well. Shown here I got 5 done before Christmas and I have another 5 I want to get done for gifts still to go not including one for myself. Whew....

What gifts did you work on this holiday? Did you get them done?

Thanks for reading♥ Olivia