So I made the matching adult version of that cute beanie...

Hey friends! Remember that little baby beanie I talked about recently? Well, I just had to make the matching adult size, and I am so obsessed with how it turned out.

It has the exact same gorgeous, textured look as the tiny one, but scaled up for a grown-up. Even though it looks super intricate and fancy, it’s actually surprisingly easy to master once you get into the rhythm. I used a standard 5mm hook and some classic medium-weight yarn, and it worked up into such a warm, cozy winter accessory.YouTube

It feels so cool to have a complete matching set now—or honestly, it makes an amazing gift if you want to pair them together for a cute "mommy and me" look.

Are you making one for yourself, or do you have someone special in mind to gift it to? Let me know!

 Bindu

A nice pattern everybody loves

Hello,

How are you doing?

This is Bindu talking about another crochet project

I wanted to share a super fun little project I just finished. It's a baby beanie, and honestly, it turned out so adorable.

When the stitches are all done, it looks so airy and cute. It's packed with puff stitches—which I love, even if my hands get a workout with them! The best part is that it actually works up really fast. We all know how crochet can sometimes feel like a slow process, but this one flew by.

I decided to add a ribbing to mine for a finished look, but you can totally do without it if you prefer. I used this really pretty bluish-green yarn, which makes it totally gender-neutral.

Have you ever tried making a puff stitch hat? What colour would you use for this?

Here is the video pattern for you to see.

 

Bindu

Earl Bles park of toronto

Earl Bales Park is on Sheppard Avenue.

Even though I've lived in Toronto for almost 25 years, I had never been there before. I only heard this year that it is a beautiful park.

So my husband and I decided to go for a walk.

It is a peaceful place in the middle of the city. There are walking and hiking trails, and in winter, the steep hills are used for skiing.

The park also has a Holocaust Memorial Garden. It is beautifully maintained.

Reading the stories of the survivors who came to Canada was very moving. Their names are displayed in the garden, along with stories about the hardships they endured—having to carry passports marked with the letter "J," being forced into labour, and the suffering they experienced.

Here are a few photos from our visit.

 

Memorial Garden

 

Memorial Garden

 

Bindu