Crochet Crowns

After finishing the scarves project, I thought I would put my hook down for a while. However, when a need arises a fun new project must be attempted.

I was chatting with Hilary about Lois and Casey’s upcoming birthdays and she mentioned that she each wanted them to have a special crown that they wore on their birthday (as their birth dates are only 2 days apart) she wanted to give them a visual separation.

After a little hunting on ravelry.com, I bought some yarn and dusted off my hook. I couldn’t help but try one of them on for size before I sent them off.

I am still somewhat amazed by crocheting. You look at something and wonder how in the world I could ever make that? Then you read the pattern, make it through each row, and all of a sudden what looked so complicated now is being held in your hands.

All Moved In

My car unloaded

Well the move into our new place couldn’t be without its challenges and stories. The move from the Millers was easy enough as all of our stuff fit into two trips with our cars. The trickiest part was organizing the transfer for the rest of Aletheia’s stuff from the basement of her old house in Lancaster.

I can’t help but pat my own back when it comes to packing skills. With my past experiences, I can fit a lot into not a lot of space. Originally, Aletheia was going to rent a truck. Instead a friend offered to let her use the van that he uses for his band equipment.

House warming gift from
the Schmidts

So instead of a moving truck, we now had a full size van and Aletheia’s mazada 4-door hatchback.

What took 5 hours to pack into said vehicles was unloaded in 30 minutes. I never said that getting a lot into very little space was a quick task. I only said it was possible. I will say that every move is a learning experience. Example: would you ever believe that a twin size bed frame made out of 2x4s and a mattress could fit in the back of a mazada hatchback? Just so you know, it can. As a side note, it is a huge advantage if the person driving the car is short as the drivers seat is one notch away from being all the way forward.

When is moving not an adventure?