Fires and Floods

Australia is on fire.

Jakarta is underwater.

Norway is having a heatwave during Winter.

"Climate change isn't real" say politicians.

A Mum's Day Off

Wednesday is the one day in the week that has 

no appointments, no visitors, no support staff and

none of the offspring at home. 

The house is empty; no need to watch the clock. 

It is the perfect day of the week to have my 'day off' 

but I am beginning to wonder about today …

Self-doubt & Sleeplessness on a Wednesday Morning

Morning light and the house is quiet.
 
I've been awake since at least 4 a.m. after tossing and turning for hours on the warmest April night since I don't know when. The temperature remained above 21° C (70° F) overnight which is unheard of, for this time of year.  

Easter always heralds beanie and scarf weather for me–why are we getting summer nights in autumn?

Summer Scorcher

As usual, the weather waits until school term recommences in February before unleashing its full fury of 40+ degree heat (104+°F) on South Australia.

I'm laying low indoors, grateful to have an air-conditioner and praying that the power has not failed. Power failures in extreme temperatures are a common occurrence these days and the subject of much consternation.

It's been quiet on the Lupey Loops blogging front for a number of reasons.  I have blog posts in the planning stages but have put them on hold while I do the unthinkable: crochet to a deadline!  

Autumn Updates

G'day and welcome to Lupey Loops, especially to many new visitors recently.  I appreciate very much that you take time to say hello and share your thoughts.  

I love hearing from my online friends.  You can find me on Ravelry, Google+, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest too, or email jodiebodiecrochets@gmail.com.

No new finished crochet projects to share today but an update on my week, WIP* and new bits and pieces around the blog and  garden.

Spring Stories & Spider Stitches

A deadly redback spider.

Spring is not my favourite season.
Itches, asthma, too much sneezin'
Blowflies, spiders, creepy crawlies,
Coughs and colds and feeling poorly,

Lack of sleep from daylight savings,
Gives cause to senseless daytime ravings!
New growth, flowers, seeds and sprouts,
(until the bunny digs them out!)

Weeds and wildlife, changing weather,
Pure vexation altogether;
For a multitude of reasons
Spring is not my favourite season.

Here is a glimpse of my South Australian springtime with a few crochet inspirations too.

Meditative or … boring?

The ribbing on the Belcarra Cardigan seems to be taking forever to complete.

It is simple crochet ribbing–working evenly, 14 stitches per row, the same row over and over–very meditative … or dare I say boring?

Cardigan Swatches

In June, I began making tension squares* for a crocheted cardigan. You may recognise these swatches from Knitting & Crochet Blog Week (Conversations Between Workers) when they were living in my craft basket.

July is here—mid-winter—and the days are cold. I need to get started on that cardigan!

I tried some new ideas with these swatches and the results are documented in this post.

Three Degrees

This is a story about three degrees in temperature and three degrees of separation.

Leg Warmers = Warmer Legs

Winter has arrived along with chilly mornings.

Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius call for warm layers.

In the supermarket today, I received a lot of extra attention from fellow shoppers admiring my furry leg warmers. 

Heatwave: Hot & Spicy Phone Cover

Inspired by summer heatwaves,
I chose hot and spicy colours for my new phone cover.

Cool Cotton Laura

I am loving my “Laura” top during the current heatwave conditions. With weekend temperatures forecast to be 42 and 43 degrees Celsius, this 100% cotton crocheted top is so soft and cool against the skin.

It’s great for summer and I love the fancy midriff hem.

Scarf, Anyone?

Can you believe it?

It's 41 degrees Celsius* and
here I am crocheting scarves!