Saturday Stitches and Symmetry

Hosted by 

YAM Aunty click here to see her handwork

Thanks to YAM for fueling my urge to crochet  Today I have 2 news squares 

I thank our Host, YAM, for encouraging me not to give up on the troubled TREBLE.  

She said she thought I'd find it a useful stitch to conquer...SHE WAS CORRECT**.

Last week I featured my 'version' of the treble.

This week I completed the real TREBLE. I used thicker yarn 

I have a new favorite crochet stitch...

It is called Aligned Cobble Stitch, it has such personality too and is fun.  It is made with single and treble crochet stitches.

I had an entire skein of Soft Sage...it is such a pretty color

YAM was correct about the treble stitch** it is the terrific Treble that makes this adorable cobble pattern

More on this photo on July 15

 

Nature, Fill ins and Feline Friday Flashback

 

One of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

Janice my good friend and Photo Journalist sent me this bit of Nature.

Her niece is on an Alaskan Cruise.  Photo take from ship as they cruised by

Click below to read all about

Margerie Glacier

It is an Otter floating on ice

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

July 11, 2011

OR

July 11, 2025

Here are the Friendly Fill-Ins for tomorrow. Ellen came up with the first two and my wonderful co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with second two.

1. A word to describe my life right now would be cave dweller. It is so hot we are keeping all the shades down.  The only window with light is over the kitchen sink.

2. Hot, Humid, summer weather drives me batty

3. When it comes to weather preference I’m most known for loving  spring and fall.

4. A good book and a cold glass of water or iced coffee that I make myself,  is my idea of cozy.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #219

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Here is this weeks Photo Challenge 

Play Date 

It was Dad's day to play

I had lots of plans and fun things on my list. 

He fell into a deep asleep

I fell into disgruntled dismay.

I wanted to color 

 I could not reach my crayons

So I used Mom's make up.

If he doesn't want to look like a dope,

he will need lots of soap.

Wordless Wednesday with Cali

   

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Dear Auntie HiC,

 It might look like I’m being lazy, but  I’m actually helping Mom clean the glass tabletops. 

She works from the top while I inspect from below. 

We make a pretty good team! 

❤️ Cali

MOL MOL MOL CALI EVERYBUDDY NEEDS A SNOOPERVISOR.  WELL DONE BEING THE UNDER THE TABLE ONE.

I hope Mom paid attention to your instructions!! 

THIS IS SO MUCH FUN

HUGS AUNTIE HiC

Happy Tuesday Quote

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus    

My Photo Journalist and dear friend Janice sent me a text:

"Can you see the ground hog eating my Cone Flowers?

They are such fun to watch, their legs are so short and it is big around, amazing how fast they can move."

I replied: "Yes I can...it is lucky to be eating the flowers of someone who thinks he is cute"

Great quote for a Happy Tuesday

Awww Monday Fun Facts with Rocky

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

 Dear Auntie HiC,

This episode of Fun Facts with Rocky is regarding something near & dear to Mom’s heart.

Mom has been called a “Childless Cat Lady” in an insulting manner. She just says, “Thank you!” 😹

I was curious about where the term “Cat Lady” started, so I did a little research. It’s quite interesting.

❤️Rocky

Dearest Nephew Rocky

Auntie HiC loved Miss Mabel's commented "surrounded by softness"!!!

Also Auntie knows there is a huge difference in being alone and being lonely!!

As you know Auntie is an only child...she was never lonely.  In fact she developed a huge imagination and she loved reading too.  

Lovingly Auntie HiC

Serene Sunday brought to you by YouTube

I thoroughly enjoy the YouTube music every morning

Saturday Stitches with YAM and Symmetry

Hosted by 

YAM Aunty click here to see her handwork

Thanks to YAM for fueling my urge to crochet  Today I have 2 news squares 

It has been several weeks since my last post on Saturday Stitches.

This is what I wrote.

I also completed a 7" square of the treble stitches.  I didn't enjoy the treble it was TROUBLE.
No problem doing it.  Just the stitch is too loose.  The square is flimsy and may or may not be shown here or used down the road.  Thanks to YAM Aunty's cleverly made YouTube Video 

HERE

She showed us how to link crochet stitches to make them more secure.... 

I call the video TROUBLED TREBLEs stitches Over the POND to Me.

from YAM Aunty

I admit to going a bit rogue with your instructions.  *My 7' square is one row of treble,

one row of single crochet.  I'm happy... 

Recaps on rows one and two

First row are l-r single, double and half double crochet

Second row  2 are l-r granny square and bushy stitch

Third row are new squares

 #1 NEW and improved Treble as described above* THANK YOU YAM

I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT LINKING STITCHES or in my case mixing them.

#2.  the troubled Treble that made me unhappy too loose. I won't use this one when I assemble the Afghan.

#3.  Is Front and Back loop half Crochets. This one is fun to to just like the Bushy Stitch

V Stitch

 just finished this yesterday

 Symmetry

You might recognize the stacked wood on the left under the Ale House sign, from several weeks ago.

As the sign read,  they have a wood fired oven

Nature and Feline Friday on Independence Day

One of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

Today I have a video I took as we rode around some lovely shady streets

 Featuring Lorrie Morgan Only on Monday, in background music from Sirius

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

Feline Friday features 3 different Independence Day Photos of

Madi celebrating

2013

2014

2015

The Elks Club near home put out this beautiful display for Memorial Day and left them up til after July 4th.  When there is a breeze all the flags are swaying and dancing

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #218

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Here is this weeks Photo Challenge

My offering today is with an acrostic poem

CONTRACTS

USED CAR LOT

Conman

Oh, fine used cars you say?

Needs a fashion consultant

Tricky Nicky

Run away fast

Any one who buys from him will be sorry 

Cigars are stinky

Tax included = Expensive

Sheep dog can't help who it's owner is

FROM KAT to you ALL

After reading all the sweet comments yesterday, I’m really strutting my stuff  PURRS, HUGS AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO YOU ALL

❣️😹❤️ Kat

 

Wordless Wednesday with Kat

 

Thank you to 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Dearest Auntie HiC from me and da birds to you and all our friends...

Mom calls me her handsome lover Boy!!

If I didn't have fur I'd be blushing

volume up for a PURRsenade

Kat you are very handsome and  look so serene and peaceful...and I think I hear you purring

Lovingly Auntie HiC

***************************

PSA

Carol and Ziggy

can now be found here

at An Artists Reflects

A Creative Harbor has expired.

Happy Tuesday Tale of two Dresses, PS from Cali

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus   

Several years ago I bought 2 T shirt dresses the red (below) and a black and white striped both on sale at Walmart.  Both were a bit short for my age. My intention was to return them; however, during a recent merging and purging in my closet I discovered I still had them.  I engaged my creative sewing brain coming up with a plan to use them. The black and white striped one was a shift.  The red had the flared tiered skirt and pockets.  I cut off about 10" from the bottom of the black and white, hemmed it making a very comfy and cool top.  The bottom of the red dress was at least 2 times wider than the black and white.  I cut the black and white in half.  Then I cut each half  again giving me 4 pieces all the same width. I sewed the 4 pieces of black and white together, attached it to the bottom of the red dress.  I have a new cool top and a new summer dress.   I am happy with both of my creations.  The dress is very cool and comfy to walk in on hot days too 

   

PS  from yesterday's sneaky moves

Dear Auntie HiC & Friends,

Wow! I appreciate all the positive feedback on my stealth mode moves.  You’ve encouraged to practice my moves more on poor Kat & Rocky! 😹

PURR-ACTICE makes PURR-FECT❣️❤️Cali

PSA

Carol and Ziggy

can now be found here

at An Artists Reflects

A Creative Harbor has expired. 

Awww Monday with Cali and Rocky (kinda)

 

 We thank our Hostess

Sandee at Comedy Plus  

Dear Auntie HiC,

Stealth mode activated on unsuspecting, sleeping Rocky!

Mom says I take advantage of Rocky’s sweet, gentle nature! Teeheehee! 😹

Rocky was fast asleep under the chair

❤️ Cali

Dearest Cali

Auntie HiC is giggling like a 5 year old.  You are a stinker

but that is what we love about you!!!!