Y28 Vlog Challenge

Hey everyone!

Well, my pal Mari and I started a tradition a few years ago of giving each other challenges on our birthdays. The challenge is something that we must complete during that year. Last year, we both failed miserably at completing our tasks... but it's a whole new year, and a whole new challenge!

This year Mari has challenged me to make at least one video per month. I thought that was a rather dandy proposal, so I accepted. So without further ado... my first Y28 Vlog! (hold on to your eardrums... don't say I didn't warn you!)

Crochet Blanket and Halloween Recap

My buddy Meredith got married last week and for a gift, I decided to crochet the happy couple a purple blanket to snuggle up under. I tried a new stitch, and I love the results. Even my pro-knitting / anti-crochet co-worker loved it, saying, "that looks like a knitting pattern!"

What do you think?

In other news, Halloween has come and gone. And while I was sad about not being in Milwaukee to throw our annual Halloween dance party, I got to enjoy the holiday in my new town, with my new co-workers...

I dressed as the Sun-Maid Raisin lady! All of the fake grapes were found sitting around my grandma's house :) I altered a t-shirt to match the one in the logo, and I made the bonnet in about 20 minutes after watching  this handy youtube tutorial:

My manager, Jim, dressed as Porter Wagoner, and did a mighty fine job on creating his costume. Check out the shotgun going up the leg, and the cactus on the sleeve! 

My co-worker, Asuza (the pink monkey), and two of her friends win for my favorite costume of the year though. I kind of want to steal one of those costumes :)

So that was my Halloween! How was yours? What did you dress up as? I'm going to ask questions to promote commenting! Is anybody reading? I promise to write more posts in the future :)