Monday 12 September 2016

Autumn Feeling

Hello dear friends! I believe that the place we were born in and belonged to once always leaves a life-long impression on our body and mind. Even though it is hot and humid in India, and it seems that the summer will never end, my whole inner world has tuned into Autumn. I just feel it so much everywhere I go. I think of making some Autumn projects so that little A can be involved in them. His preschool is going to celebrate Halloween, and this is such a happy thought for me because in India  many schools don't do this. I am thinking of designing a really easy costume for him, and the main challenge is to make a cape. I thought of dressing little A up as a wizard or a superhero. I am going to use this Tutorial: DIY Superhero Capes.
What concerns my ongoing projects, I do have one. Perhaps it also appeared because of all the autumnal longing for cozy stuff. I have been very inspired till now. Once again, after having a long crochet-block I told myself that if I don't start crocheting again I will never start it. And I felt very sad and lost. Hence I searched for some eye-candy projects on the net, sucked in all the colors and patterns I saw, and thought of making something for myself like this Movie Night Cocoon Cardi. I liked its' cozy name, and considered it would be indeed great if went out for a movie soon, and me flaunting this handmade shrug. Alas! I never made it, and instead...
I have made 9 squares so far, and planning to make total of 25. If the  pace is the same as now the blanket shall be ready by mid October :) I must say that feeling yarn and a hook in my hands again gave me so much energy and positiveness! This time I haven't bought any special stash but combined and used the skeins left from the previous blankets. Somehow I am very pleased with the color combinations this time. I also did a BIG step in crocheting - I started crocheting in front of little A :) I had some kind of fear before he would start asking for the hooks and yarn, he does of course, so I give him another ones (which I am not using) and he plays with yarn as with a ball :) Hence I can spare a few minutes of crochet this way, without waiting when the night falls.
To bring on more Autumn feel, here are the photos sent by my parents. Autumn flowers blooming at dacha.
 Canna flower started blooming quite late because the summer was rainy and cold.
 Typical dacha style snack -  fried zuccini circles with tomato and garlic. It is so delicious! I wish oh so much to be there again! One month of trip home was not enough.

Have a wonderful week ahead, keep on crafting!

16 comments:

  1. I don't want Autumn to come and I'm hoping the warmer weather will last a bit longer because we get so little of it here. I'm pleased to hear that you have got back into your crochet a blanket is always a great project. Lovely flowers from your parents garden and that snack looks yummy. Have a great week. :) xx

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    1. I can understand Linda, if I was in Kazakhstan now, I would probably not miss Autumn as coll weather as much as I do now, being in India. Living in a constant summer is not fun for me :)
      Have a great week too!

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  2. It's finally cooling off here and hopefully we will get fall weather. I can't stand the heat. It's hard to get excited about pumpkins and foliage when it's 85 and humid! I love the colours you've chosen for your crochet project too.

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    1. Oh yea Jojo, I know you are also no tin favour of hot and humid weather conditions. I do hope it cools down at your place soon.

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  3. I'm ready for some cooler weather! It's been so hot here and I'm ready to be able to enjoy the outside without melting! Keep crocheting!

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    1. That's true Charlotte. However I have no idea what our Indian winter is going to be like - can be warm too, so that even wearing thin coats will be too much.

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  4. I checked out the superhero capes -- so cute! Does Little A have a favourite superhero?

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    1. Yea Debra, the main thing for me to start making one. Well I don't think he has one, he doesn't watch the superhero cartoons yet. :)

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  5. I'm also just waiting for the fall to come.. lovely post..

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  6. I hope you get to go back home for a visit soon. Enjoy the autumn time and your new blanket! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. I wish I would Teresa, but my trip has been already done for this year. However my parents might come here in winter, let's see. Hugs!!!

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  7. I love Autumn and can't wait! I understand about you thinking of where you grew up!
    Little A is going to be so cute in his costume!
    What you are making is gorgeous! Love the colour combination!
    Big Hugs!

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  8. I'm right with you. Our minds and bodies change with the seasons that define us.

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  9. Hello Hindustanka....Oh, I feel you are homesick. That is so understandable. Yes, I think you are right----the place we grow up in will always remain special in our hearts. Have a beautiful day today. Susan

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