NICU octopus and preemie hat. I used free patterns and some Circulo charme mercerized cotton yarn, I had in the house to make both. The hat is a very stretchy stitch because cotton is not stretchy. The stuffed octopus would've been better in regular cotton. When I make another, I will probably downsize the hook 1/4 mm from 3 1/2 to 3.25 mm maybe even 3 mm and to close the holes. This one is for example to show at a Crochet class next week.

I tried to knit and crochet through the travel and grief, but struggled. Since then I picked up a Magician's Wardrobe Magic Hooded Jumper. It's been pretty fun. I needed a little fun. linktr.ee/magicianswardrobe Hood ✅ Side 1 ✅ Cuff in progress on side 1 Side 2 Back center Join Edging

I design and 3D print (or sew) some adaptive tools for fiber artists with varying needs. One is a stand to hold the work up, a specialized cover for a pillow that allows the user to use it as a work surface reducing shoulder strain, and other items such as yarn tensioners, etc. Let me know if you fall into this group and want to participate as a product tester when the time comes!

It's been CRAZY busy in the Markell household. The manchild is a Life Scout now and beginning work on Eagle. FIL had a few rounds of pneumonia. Mom is in hospice and not doing well. I really NEED to get busy finishing my WIPs. How about y'all?

I just signed up for this. I already have the yarn. https://bettymcknit.com/2026jmfcal-6daysuperstar/