Crocheting Towards Spring & Better Weather Patterns

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"Crocheting keeps me from unraveling." - Unknown

"Is it spring yet?" That's what early bloomers recovering from a February blizzard seemed to ask. Lingering snowy mounds started to shrink when the sun peeked out. My camera in hand added an accidental shadow puppet to the scene above.

Some take pictures in winter while others crochet indoors. I don't crochet but suspect it's true that the task keeps some from unraveling. Busy fingers occupy the long dark hours. Creative stitching brings consoling thoughts of all the seeds soon to be sown.

Fruits and vegetables have an urge to grow and gardeners are eager to plant and nurture them. Waiting for longer daylight hours to arrive, some wove a little crochet love into the Crescent Park Community Garden entrance. Cozy patterns hugged a bare patch of ground with a promise of future growth to share with the neighbourhood.


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Comments

  1. StephanieFebruary 22, 2019 at 5:36 PM

    Hi there! I was working on a needlepoint the last three months. Finished it. Hope all is well with you. Are we tired of snow here in BC? I know that I am. Looking so forward to spring.

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  2. MarjaFebruary 23, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    oh wow nice from them to this for the community Love the hearts

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  3. carol l mckennaFebruary 25, 2019 at 1:57 PM

    What magnificent colors and creative fiber art! Lovely!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. Hootin AnniFebruary 25, 2019 at 3:06 PM

    I really enjoyed crocheting, but haven't for a few years...you may have inspired me.

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  5. mickFebruary 25, 2019 at 3:54 PM

    Great photo of those beautiful blue flowers with the patch of lingering snow.

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  6. Lady FiFebruary 25, 2019 at 10:24 PM

    Love the crocheting! Nice shots.

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  7. eileeninmdFebruary 26, 2019 at 4:08 AM

    Hello, love the fiber art. I love the pretty hearts. Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

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  8. Fun60February 26, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    The crochet squares add so much colour to a sleeping garden.

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,February 27, 2019 at 4:01 AM

    I think that this creative output represents a greater commitment to the area in which the artists live and that is all to the good. I applaud their generous spirit in sharing with their fellow citizens. I hope the wool is natural and biodegradable!

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪March 7, 2019 at 7:08 PM

    What a great idea, I love the crochet work. What a splash of color they provide.

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