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Owl Hats and Art….

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Last night I finished up the last two items for Alpine Originals children’s theme for the local Art Walk,,, Owl Hat’s…. The Art Walk is today from 4pm to 7pm in downtown Mt. Shasta …. Many galleries and shops will be open late to show off the different types of art we have in our town… It’s fun and so many great items in the shops!

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Children’s Owl Hats…

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This is a great Children’s Owl Hat  Pattern you can get for free from one of my favorite crochet sites… Repeat Crafter Me .  She always has great projects and tips… Check it out!

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I will be hanging out for a bit at Alpine Originals this evening to support this event and promote National Crochet Month!  If you happen to be around, stop by and check out our local artist’s handmade items!

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So here is to Art Walks, Owl Hats and National Crochet Month!

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Elena

Granny’s Baby Delivery

Today the Granny Baby Blanket was delivered to the little store where I sell my crochet items, just in time for someone to need a great little gift!  As an avid crochteter, I am so blessed to have a local outlet that will display my handmade items and sell them.  Alpine Originals has supported many local artist and they have a wide range of locally made, handcrafted items… Stop by and check it out if you are in the area (Mt. Shasta California)!

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Alpine Originals, Mt Shasta California

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As you may know, I started my crochet journey at the age of 10. Learning from one of the best! My Grandmother Beatrice Ryan Ramshaw… I loved the way my latest Granny Square Blanket turned out,,, I would have loved one of these for one of my children… But like most moms, I didn’t have much time to whip up a baby blanket in a couple of evenings back then!

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Great colors for a sweet boy!  I hope it finds a great home!

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I love this pattern due to the simplicity and the beauty all wrapped up into one great project.  I don’t mind working from a written pattern, but I much prefer crocheting while watching TV or riding in a car,  having to concentrate on a complicated pattern would have slowed down my pace… In just a couple of evenings of a few great shows (Downton Abby) and this blanket was done.

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The blanket is resting on my childhood rocking chair… It is now rocking its third generation!

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The next retro baby blanket is now started and I will post it when its is ready to be delivered too!

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So here is to Retro Baby Crocheting… And back to Downton Abby and Crocheting!

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Elena

Winter Wonderland!

Winter Wonderland!

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I am so blessed to live in such a beautiful area.  I was born here in this small mountain community and came back to raise my family where I grew up.  It didn’t change much in the 25 years I was away… still only a couple stop lights… friendly people and tons of great outdoor activities.

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I work for a small Internet company and each day I have the joy of walking to the bank and post office, getting a bit of fresh air and sunshine ( or snow).. occasionally stopping by one of the cute shops in town.  I have a great view of Mt. Shasta from my desk… and almost anywhere I go in town, including home I can soak in the beauty of our area!

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A view of my drive to work of a beautiful snow-covered meadow!

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So here is to life in God’s country!

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Elena

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