Suddenly, it is mid-October and time for an October Update. We’ve had our first frost, and it is looking and feeling like autumn.

Despite having lots of projects and books lined up for spooky season, it’s half-way through the month and I haven’t done anything spooky except collect stacks of ingredients for projects, and work on a blanket for someone who I don’t personally know but is facing a grave illness and could use a hug.

I am on skein 7, and with the ruffled border it should take 8 total so I am closing in on the end. It is Red Heart Soft Baby Steps, and I’m using an L hook. I will need to put together Halloween bags for the staff members, and I should get another spooky book or two before the end of October.

I have a number of projects waiting for the holidays including some soap-making, crochet washcloths to go with the soap, and simmer pot kits. I made a few Christmas bracelets and some Detroit Lions bracelets, which are up on my Feral Cat Crafts Etsy. I have a Detroit Tigers bracelet set up and ready to go as well. I love making the beaded bracelets, though they aren’t selling well.