It’s been quite the couple weeks over in these parts. First school started up for me again, and while you might be tempted to imagine that as a fairly straightforward process in which I just, you know, go to school–you would be wrong, because there is always a period of frantic “I hate these classes, I must change every one and throw my schedule into utter chaos, fear me registration!” During this period it is not unusual to hear me raving about college being a scam, should have taken my tuition and dog and gone to squat on some state park to reconnect with nature, etc. When that wears off, there’s the shock of, “Wait, they actually expect me to read things and write things and do homework? Unthinkable!” And finally, there is the stage of acceptance, during which I sigh and moan as I attempt to catch up on the mountain of work I now have because I spent the beginning of the quarter raving and scoffing.
Then I turned 21. Many huzzahs unto me. Unfortunately, I don’t really like alcohol, so the event was wasted on me. (People I know: “Here, try this one! Whaddya think?” Me: (sips drink) *chokinggasping* “Oh God, I think I’m drunk already.”)
So these are reasons why I don’t have much in the way of current project pictures. I finished my first sock, and though it is a bit loose (I wouldn’t necessarily describe it as fitted, per se), I am insanely proud. Actually I finished it a couple weeks ago, but I kept chickening out because I feared kitchener stitch–which, it turns out, is pretty simple. I put First Sock #2 on the needles this weekend. I hope to finish it sometime soon.

I’m also attempting to do the Yin and Yang Pillowcases challenge at Craftster.org, and it is my first attempt at embroidery. I’m insane to do so, considering my aforementioned schoolwork and plans for many crafty Christmas presents, but I could not resist the lure of that prize package. I couldn’t just keep it simple, either, so I’m already terribly behind on my timeline. Sigh.

But like I said, no pictures for any of this. So instead I will show off some attempts at jewelry-making I did about a month ago.

Glass pearls and iridescent glass beads.

More glass beads, with a couple metal beads thrown in, too.

These remind me of fireworks (seed beads).

My favorite: shell coin, copper chain, more seed beads.

A bracelet that I think I made too small (glass pearls, random beads, natural shell, memory wire).