I'm continuing with the crocheted summer top, after a false start, which made me rip back to the starting chain, and things went better after that.
You can see how the stitch tension varies a bit, along with the crocheter's tension, but it's an improvement on the first try. And I'm keeping the sides straight, always a challenge with crocheting a rectangle.
And cooking today is simple, baby bella mushrooms in oil and butter, handful of spinach added, with little crisp roast potatoes, using half the mushrooms you see here
The rest of the mushrooms will be in an omelette tomorrow.
Current reading is a murder mystery
There's nothing like a nice locked room murder to take your mind off things.
Happy day everyone, these posts are a bit skimpy but bear with me, best I can do right now.
Sez Ted
Food looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty good. Also easy, a plus.
DeleteYou are doing very well, as usual. Best of luck with your hip operation and recovery. x0x0 N2
ReplyDeleteThank you for the good wishes.
DeleteLooks yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty good.
DeleteThat does look delicious. I think your tension is completely understandable.
ReplyDeleteA friend dropped in today to commiserate. I'm trying to frame it as an adventure.
DeleteIt's a pity I don't like mushrooms. They look so good sizzling in the pan.
ReplyDeleteSizzling is a great appetizer.
DeleteOh dear, is that a dead duck on the cover of the Marlow mystery?
ReplyDeleteIt's part of the exciting opening sequence involving Judith, a duck and a swan.
DeleteMaking me hungry!
ReplyDeleteA good mystery is always a pleasant escape for me, too! :)
Funny how murder is the subject of light writing!
DeleteMy mouth is watering looking at those mushrooms!
ReplyDeleteThey were good, and some left for today.
DeleteYou're doing well by posting at all, Boud. Short and sweet is perfect. Thanks for adding yet another author to my ever-growing list. Here's a non-fiction one for you: Thor Hanson, who's just written a new book titled "Close To Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door". I've loved all his books to date, and just put this one on hold at our library.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Thank you for the author, new to me.
DeleteI checked, and my library has his book on bees, so that's on my tbr now. Thank you.
DeleteSo glad you’re still posting during all this. Sorry about the tension that transfers to the crocheting.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably more of an occupational therapy project at this point. But that's okay. The crochet I mean.
DeleteWaiting for an event is unsettling and tiring. Keeping busy, as you always do, is good to distract the busy mind.
ReplyDeleteThis is true, once you've done everything you can at this point. I'm trying to think about recovery.
DeleteThat food does look scrumptious! And, tension in crochet is an issue, even when life tension does not enter. Have an afghan the color of your project that I have crocheted twice, and is still totally wonky. 🥴. Supposed to be a rectangle!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book recommendations! All three audio books I have checked out are from your list! Cannot believe I did not know Hamish Macbeth!
So like you to carry on, diverting your attention and "looking down the road" to post surgery. We are all with you, hoping for an excellent outcome. And we will be watching, constantly checking for news.
So true about tension, in all the fiber arts, really. I hope you enjoy Hamish. If you do there are many more.
DeleteI'll blog as possible, nobody to panic if I don't one day!
I am sure that I would like that mushroom dish.
ReplyDeleteI think baby Bellas are my favorite mushroom.
DeleteSometimes a mindless crochet project is just what's needed. AND, an additional bonus - looking forward to a nice top to wear in the summer.
ReplyDeleteIf it gets that far! I've restarted three times up to now. I'm wearing out the yarn.
DeleteMushrooms are one of my favorite foods! I've got to start growing them. I only buy them when I can judge their freshness, so rarely have mushrooms these days. But when I get the chance to do "live" grocery shopping AND am lucky enough to find fresh shrooms, I buy a couple of pounds and freeze some in sliced, sautéed portions. Yum.
ReplyDeleteThey're great to freeze, and I hope you succeed in growing them. I haven't managed that in several attempts. But I think you're a good gardener.
DeleteThanks for the book recommendation. I'm always looking for new mysteries!
ReplyDeleteRelax and rest up!
He's an entertaining writer. I'm waiting for another in the series.
DeleteI need to look back at the previous posts since I have been absent for a while. You're keeping up with your good, healthy food. I've been going through one audiobook after another since about all I could do is sit in a chair!
ReplyDeleteNo rush. Whenever you can manage it. Glad you're back.
DeleteI would find it difficult to keep the tension even in the piece. Yours looks good, Boud.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading about the Marlow Murder Club on here I went and got it from the library - have I told you this? Anyway I began to read and realised I had read it already but not recorded it in my diary. Now I fear the same will happen with this!
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