otherwise known as my attempt to block this month's Hooked on Crochet doilyPineapple Blossoms. The pattern was easy enough, and actually is much prettier in person than in the photo, but blocking it was a real pain. I have talked to 2 other people who have just finished the same pattern and they said their experience was the same...so consider this fair warning! Everyone seemed to have quite a bit of trouble with the doily cupping and ruffling (which is usally a sign of uneven tension) but I must say that I believe it is just the pattern...so if you consider working this one up- make sure you have plenty of pins on hand (and lots of patience!)

My other projects the past few weeks have centered around scarves using novelty yarns as well as some really cool yarn I frogged from sweaters. Also, I have been working on a ton of ornaments for a December swap I am in...