October is always the busiest month around our house. I do try to sneak in a crafting project here and there to keep my hands busy and my mind focused.

I cast on and knitted a Ravenclaw scarf for Agnes.

I started knitting a Gryffindor scarf for Dylan too.

I made a few more teacher gift scarves that are ready to go for Christmas.

I even got out the sewing machine to tackle a big pile of mending.

My craft space is always this messy.

I take along some knitting to do while I’m waiting for the kids to get out of school.

I also started a new crochet project for the holidays.

I’m still working on Dylan’s (and Agnes’) blankets that I had hoped to finish before Autumn.

Seriously, so messy… I’ve got to get the craft nook in a bit of order before Thanksgiving.

I decided to binge out on some netflix, and cast on another Ravenclaw scarf for Agnes.

I did finish crocheting another scrappy blanket for downstairs, just in time too the temperature has really started to drop in Kansas.

The scrappy blanket is extra warm and cozy.

I also finished up knitting Dylan’s Gryffindor scarf, and I had a bunch of yarn ends to weave in.

Now that we are well into November, my mind is busy with Thanksgiving preparation. There is much to do around the house, and even more that needs to be made in the kitchen. The craft table is going to have to be lonely for a bit, so I can get some housework done.

September seemed to fly by so very quickly. I’ve spent lots of time crafting, and lots of time working on the house too.

I’m still working on Dylan’s and Agnes’ blankets that I had hoped to finish crocheting over the Summer. They are coming along so slowly right now.

I also fell behind on my 2017 Temperature Blanket…

I’ve kept good notes though, so I am catching up a row at a time.

Dylan crocheted me a little gift.

I love that my little guy likes to craft too.

I’ve been knitting with lots of chunky yarn.

I whipped up this cute scarf in no time.

Whenever I’m waiting for the kiddos to get out of school, I bring along a small project to work on in the car.

I knitted this scarf super quick, and added it to the teacher’s gifts stash.

Last month I started knitting a Hufflepuff Scarf for me.

I must be getting quicker at knitting, because I finished it.

Then I took a Harry Potter sorting quiz and I got sorted into Ravenclaw… So it looks like I’ll be making another scarf for myself.

Speaking of Ravenclaw, Agnes was sorted into that house too (I figured as much), so I’m working on a scarf for her.

It is coming along nicely.

Just in case you are wondering… Thade is also a Ravenclaw, and Dylan is a Gryffindor. I’m working on a scarf for Dylan as well.

Now that October has arrived, I want to finish some projects. I have three scarves in the works, two blankets, and the temperature blanket to catch up. I also have a giant pile of mending that is sitting on top of the sewing machine. I just need a good seven hours extra every day, so I can get it all done.

August was a very busy month. We had school on the way, and so much to get together. I seemed to fall behind on my crafting, and just about everything else too.

We did get to spend a little time with Nana, and one afternoon she brought along a project for the kids.

Rock Painting!

Throughout the Summer our little town has been hiding and seeking painted rocks. It has been a fun project to participate in. The kids really love rock hunting, but they loved painting rocks with Nana too.

All of the kiddos got involved, and artsy too.

We ended up with lots of rocks to hide all around town.

I know it is early, but I always wait too late to make something Christmas themed for Agnes to wear to school. This Summer I was on it, and I made her a cute Christmas colors earwarmer. I’m planning on embellishing it a bit more. She likes it so far.

I also started a scarf for me.

While I was watching Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, I spotted Newt’s Hufflepuff scarf. I knew right away what my next knitting project was going to be.

I too am a Hufflepuff (and a Potter-nerd), and I had plenty of yarn on hand to get this project going. I just love grey and yellow. Such a pretty color for the upcoming Autumn.

Well I didn’t meet my goal of completing Agnes’ and Dylan’s newest blankets during Summer.

It seems like I still have an awfully long way to go on both of these projects.

School is back, I always take a knitting or crochet project along with me to work on in the car.

I’m currently knitting another scarf to add to my homemade stash of teacher’s gifts.

I’m thankful that it is September. I am looking forward to cooler weather, and some time to catch up on all of the projects that I have going on. I’m also hoping to get out my sewing machine soon and tackle the ever-growing mending pile.