Janel

A large black and white doggo laying with his head on the stairs with a baby gate blocking his way up

When you aren't allowed to go harass the cleaners

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

A dog snoot sticking out of a black and white crocheted hood

He hasn't figured out how to be a wearables model yet 🤣

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

Hi... just catching the terrible autocorrect in the pattern name... It's the "FAEFOLK" hood, not Facebook 🙄

A multicolored brown hooded scarf with points on the outer edge modeled on a skeleton sitting in a chair

Another project that worked up quicker than expected. This was a new yarn base for me, and im going to have to pick up some more. It was a treat to work with!

Pattern: Facebook Hood by Beata Jezek

🧶: Manos del Uruguay Marla in Caramel

A juvenile B. Smithi laying upside down to molt on a fake sunflower leaf

Why bother creating a molt mat when you can just use the decor?

#tarantulas

A large black and white dog smushed into a space between the couch and the beanbag, laying on feet.

I work a 7-on/7-off schedule. Day 1 of my 7-off usually involves being smothered by my 100 pound Super Cling Pitahoula. My feet are numb, but at least they are warm.

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

I'm trying to figure out something to make with the whole set once I'm done with it!

A soft pink tonal skein of handspun yarn

This little skein may not look exciting, but it is for me. It is the most consistent and consistently thin yarn I've managed. And it's part of a beautiful rainbow 🌈 set I picked up from @knitterkim.bsky.social

Fiber: BFL/Silk in Petal 🧶

A dark spider in a web tunnel with bright pops of blue over their fangs

Flash of blue!
My Chilobrachys natanicharum gave me a peek of blue chelicerae today during feeding.

#tarantula

Two black and white dogs laying on legs under a blue plaid blanket

Laying on the couch trying to finish my book, and now I can't feel my legs. (At least I'm warm!)

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

View of a tied up horse and arena from between the ears of a roan horse being ridden

Don't know how many more days like this we'll get, so I had to take advantage.

A dog nose sticking out from under a butterfly blanket

When your mom finally washes your blanket

A modeled triangular crocheted scarf in wide stripes of a variegated teal/purple and hot pink

A triangular crocheted shawl in wide sections of variegated teal/purple and hot pink stretched out on a chain link fence

Sooo... one of my quicker projects ended up being A LOT faster than anticipated!

Pattern: Drive in Movie by @norichanknits.bsky.social

🧶: Spun Right Round Classic Sock in Belly Flop & Cotton Candy

It surprisingly wasn't that bad other than the short color changes. It's knit in wedges that attach as you go, so no seaming. But it's also ENORMOUS, because Stephen does like his giant shawls!

A large half circle shawl in seven alternating sections of 6 color stripes stretched to full on a chain link fence

A modeled photo of the shawl that shows a close up of one section of stripes

First finished object of the year is a doozy! Working on some quicker projects as a palette cleanse.

Pattern: Fragmentation Shawl by Stephen West

🧶: Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Silence, Bramble, Deja Vu, Spook, Wink, and Hawk

A black and white dog asleep on legs that are propped up on a pillow

Whatever makes you comfortable

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

Two black and white pitties looking out a window into the street in front of the house

Neighborhood watch

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

A black and white pittie sleeping on a blue fuzzy blanket puddled on the floor.

Found floor blanket. Must nap to claim.

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

A black and white pittie with her legs straight out behind her

Play hard, sploot hard

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

One large and one medium sized doggo sharing a bean bag

Snowy day apparently means we share a bean bag

A black and white pittie snoozing under a purple blanket

Once upon a time, she would have faced the prospect of being outside in the upcoming weather. Now she's cuddled in her bean bag with a blankie, all snuggled and warm.

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

A large breed back and white dog laying on the bed with his head on legs

Some days you just need to cuddle

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

A skein of handspun yarn in a natural white and soft pinks and tans.

There's a reason @fossilfibers.bsky.social is one of my favorite fiber dyers. Falkor is such a gorgeous, soft color. 🧶

Every time I spin Ramboulliet, I wonder why we don't have more commercially available yarns. It's every bit as soft as Merino.

#handspun

A spider enclosure with a small spider in heavy webbing

The joys of fossorial tarantulas. This is the first time I've seen my C. lividus in at least 5 months.

#invertebrates #tarantulas

Dog sleeping upside down on a bean bag with his feet in the air and his face mashed against the couch

You'd think seeing him sleep like this would lose its novelty, but it hasn't yet!

#dogsofbluesky #dogsky

A skein of handspun yarn in shades of purple, mauve, and cream

Last yarn 🧶 for the year is done!

Fiber: @fossilfibers.bsky.social Cheviot in The Dark Crystal

A large rectangular grey wrap with diagonal blue to purple faded stripes

Probably my last big finish for the year

I have a repeat customer 😊
There's a lady who's bought handspun from me from the last 3 years' craft shows. She told me yesterday that I was the whole reason she came out. I had moved to a new spot, and she did a little happy clap when she found me.

It sure was!

A blue, purple, and black skein of handspun yarn

Close up of handspun to show sparkles

First yarn on my new spinning wheel! 🧶

Corriedale/Merino blend with just a touch of sparkle