The Veil Is Thick Here..... I Sense Fuck All

Been playing a game of Brindlewood Bay and since my brain has been giving me nothing but dial-up internet noises lately when I try to make art I just used Hero Forge to make my character.

This is Ernestine Wallace, widow and retired librarian. No children of her own but legions of niblings and grand-niblings. Avid knitter. General busybody. Solves murders with the other ladies from her book club.

my dumb? founded. my flabbers? gasted. my gob??? smacked

The Stacktangle Blanket Crochet Pattern will turn your expectations of the well known granny stitch on their head. This pattern uses stacked increases and decreases to turn simple stripes into complex looking colorwork. It isn't much harder than a regular granny stitch afghan, we've provided photo tutorials of the unusual stitches in the pattern.This project can be made in many sizes and is well suited for crocheters who are familiar with basic stitches and are ready to take on some new skills.

Patrick T. Stewart wrote the instructions and I ( Xandy Peters) made the charts. Whichever way you prefer to get your crochet patterns, you are covered.

Sizes: Baby (Throw, Twin*, Full*, Queen, King)

Finished Dimensions: 23" x 28" (57" x 50", 91" x 72", 91" x 94", 91" x 116", 108" x 116") / 58 x 71 cm (145 x 127 cm, 231 x 183 cm, 231 x 239 cm, 231 x 295 cm, 274 x 295 cm)

*Twin and Full size are turned 90* to fit on a bed.

Yarn: 4 Colors of worsted weight (#4 Medium) blanket yarn such as:

Loops & Threads Soft Classic, 354 yards (324 m) per 7 oz. 100% acrylic. Color A - Raspberry, Color B - Wine, Color C - Clay.

Red Heart Super Saver Solids, 364 yards (333 m) per 7 oz. 100% acrylic. Color D - Orange.

More yarn info is in the image below.

Hook: Size I (5.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 20 sts x 10 rows = 6 x 6" (15 x 15 cm)

Other Materials: Tapestry needle for finishing.

This pattern uses US notation

Find the pattern on Ravelry or on xandypeters.com

I almost forgot to mention: this woman came into the penguin enclosure with a KESTREL??? I said “oh my god is that an American Kestrel?” and she said “Yes! She was outside doing raptor education for the kids, but she doesn’t like to get rained on.”

They say by the end of your twenties, you should have things figured out. Your full time career should be established, you should at least be in a serious relationship if--you don't already have a ring on your finger and a few kids, you should be living on your own, you should have enough money for your house to look nice and for you to eat and for you to pay your bills but you also need a savings account for your retirement, and you should be acting like a grownup and participating in society.

I simply say to all of that: fuck off. I think it's a joke if you think you have everything figured out for the rest of your life. That pretty little picture is-- more often than not-- temporary.

I have no idea where my life is going, and I am in no rush to get there. I welcome turns of events that lead me onto a new path. I cherish the hope and the mystery that lies ahead.

It's okay to not have a plan.

Lighter than a butterfly...

I don't want to make ““doctor’s appointments””and ““schedule a follow up.”” I want to be coaxed gently into a crate and taken to the vet.

“I LOVE that game!” (watched a letsplay and commentary about it)