girl in the wool

 I am loving all the cute little sling bag I have seen lately and decided to create one for myself. I haven't worn one since high school (so long ago). This is a beginner-friendly pattern, super easy and crochet up quickly. I think I made one in just 2 hours.  Materials: 1 skein of bulky yarn 6.5mm crochet hook tapestry needle Gauge: 9.5 sc x 12 rows = 4”/10cm in single crochet Abbreviations Ch               Chain Rep             Repeat RS               Right side Sc                 Single crochet Sc2tog        Single crochet 2 together Sc tbl           Single crochet through the back loop Sc tfl            Single crochet through the front loop Sl st              Slip stitch St(s)       ...

I am extremely grateful to have this personal little space on the internet at times like these. Lately I have been feeling positive about where I am going. The path is unknown (of course!) and I am not entirely sure where it is taking me yet buttt it feels right! Since I started a new hobby, where crochet came into my life, I have fallen back in love with vintage fashion and dressing up to suit my mood and style. Believe me, my mood tends to be brighter and cheekier these days despite the struggles we face in life. Putting together outfits and creating different looks has always been where my creativity and excitement peaks. I simply love it.  Even if I am just staying indoors, I still feel like the effort it takes to dress up and maybe pop up a lil bit of blush is worth it. It forever lifts my mood and keeps me in touch with fond memories of loved ones.  Today as I was cleaning the house and watering my plants, I thought of stories of my mom and how she always used to dress u...