Gorgeous Peonies and Roses

Hello Friends...I know things are a little light on the crochet and crafty front lately...time seems to be at such a premium these days.  Hope you enjoy these beautiful blooms in my garden:

In Bloom

Hello Friends...here's a little sample what's blooming my garden...

I think this is some sort of a lilac bush...smells just divine.

Peony bud about to explode.

White flowering bush.

Granny Shrug

Hello Friends...yes, it's been awhile.  Life gets busy, kids get sick, other priorities take precedent over the fun and creative side of life.  So, here I am, back with some fun stuff...

Some of you may be familiar with the famous 'Granny Shrug' by Kirsty.  It seemed wherever I was on the Internet, Ravelry, Pinterest, Flickr, this adorable shrug was staring at me on my computer screen, begging to be hooked up:

For my rendition, I used Bernat Harmony, which is a nice bulky, soft acrylic yarn, with a size 8mm hook.  This was yarn I had in my stash already, so it was nice to find a project for it.  I think it turned out pretty great! 

Give it a try...detailed instructions can be found on her beautiful blog, kootoyoo.  It really couldn't be more easy...