Lesley
@vandreyer.bsky.social
Reader, writer, crocheter, beader. Into ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, Arthurianna, linguistics, crafts, genealogy, and getting way more into modern history and gov't than I ever was as a teen/young adult. My pets are my family.
Those poor un for tunate SOOOOOOOOOOooooooouulllllssss!
August 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Those poor un for tunate SOOOOOOOOOOooooooouulllllssss!
Those poor un for tunate SOOOOOOOOOOooooooouulllllssss!
August 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Those poor un for tunate SOOOOOOOOOOooooooouulllllssss!
Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 🧶
August 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 🧶
I am having SO much fun with these!!! 🧶
August 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I am having SO much fun with these!!! 🧶
I was seeing ppl's makes from the Houses CAL by RepeatCrafterMe and HAD to jump in. I caught up and will share the other squares but this one for August just has me pickled tink! Instead of doing some sort of applique for the bell I left a hole and made a 3D bell complete with clapper! squeeeeee 🧶
August 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I was seeing ppl's makes from the Houses CAL by RepeatCrafterMe and HAD to jump in. I caught up and will share the other squares but this one for August just has me pickled tink! Instead of doing some sort of applique for the bell I left a hole and made a 3D bell complete with clapper! squeeeeee 🧶
A few more lil beastie types.
July 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A few more lil beastie types.
Sylvia says: Follow your dreams!
Crafty Intentions Crochet Impkins for patterns and inspiration. 🧶
Crafty Intentions Crochet Impkins for patterns and inspiration. 🧶
July 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Sylvia says: Follow your dreams!
Crafty Intentions Crochet Impkins for patterns and inspiration. 🧶
Crafty Intentions Crochet Impkins for patterns and inspiration. 🧶
Finally got around to making one of the larger beasties in the Crochet Monsters book from Crafty Intentions.
July 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Finally got around to making one of the larger beasties in the Crochet Monsters book from Crafty Intentions.
Making some lil beasties to give out for Halloween.
July 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Making some lil beasties to give out for Halloween.
My first three experiments with the geodes pattern from Crafty Intentions. Pretty cool. 🧶
June 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My first three experiments with the geodes pattern from Crafty Intentions. Pretty cool. 🧶
I still have the Zodiac CAL pieces waiting to join as I finish up the Gnome CAL pieces. Taking too long! Argh. Meanwhile, this was a fun make for a friend a few years ago! lol
April 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I still have the Zodiac CAL pieces waiting to join as I finish up the Gnome CAL pieces. Taking too long! Argh. Meanwhile, this was a fun make for a friend a few years ago! lol
I thought she was looking pretty hysterical. This head just rising up out of a puddle of goo. lol
April 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I thought she was looking pretty hysterical. This head just rising up out of a puddle of goo. lol
CAPRICORN lol the colors are phenominal. Red Heart's Soft White and Mainstays' Teal. Gorgeous! And now to finish getting ends woven and then join them all up. Not going to do the interwoven filet join again yeesh not enough bang for the effort! lol Zodiac CAL by Crochet by Karin Eckersberg.
April 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
CAPRICORN lol the colors are phenominal. Red Heart's Soft White and Mainstays' Teal. Gorgeous! And now to finish getting ends woven and then join them all up. Not going to do the interwoven filet join again yeesh not enough bang for the effort! lol Zodiac CAL by Crochet by Karin Eckersberg.
Scorpio and Sagittarius from the Zodiac cal by Crochet by Karin Eckersberg. Mistakes and mods by me lol I love how both these color palettes came out! Just one more to go then joining! 🧶
March 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Scorpio and Sagittarius from the Zodiac cal by Crochet by Karin Eckersberg. Mistakes and mods by me lol I love how both these color palettes came out! Just one more to go then joining! 🧶
One of my best I think. A pair of filet curtains I had up for years in my bedroom. When I took them down the back was nearly white from the sun! I should put them up in another window. I miss seeing them lol 🧶✂️
March 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
One of my best I think. A pair of filet curtains I had up for years in my bedroom. When I took them down the back was nearly white from the sun! I should put them up in another window. I miss seeing them lol 🧶✂️
Virgo and Libra. Zodiac CAL by Crochet by Karin Eckersberg but both of these heavily modified by me. Virgo got a little too ET but I kinda really like her! lol
March 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Virgo and Libra. Zodiac CAL by Crochet by Karin Eckersberg but both of these heavily modified by me. Virgo got a little too ET but I kinda really like her! lol
Got Cancer and Leo done FINALLY, from the Zodiac CAL by Karin Eckersberg 2 or 3 years ago! lol Mistakes and modifications by me.
February 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Got Cancer and Leo done FINALLY, from the Zodiac CAL by Karin Eckersberg 2 or 3 years ago! lol Mistakes and modifications by me.
Currently having a a hard time getting new stuff done so here's my lil Krampus. I really like how the hoof vs leg turned out
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Currently having a a hard time getting new stuff done so here's my lil Krampus. I really like how the hoof vs leg turned out
My fave make is probably my version of the Season 18 scarf. I think it turned out pretty good for just getting off the rack less expensive yarns. Lion Brand Homespun yarns - Claret, Wild Fire, and Purple Haze.
February 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My fave make is probably my version of the Season 18 scarf. I think it turned out pretty good for just getting off the rack less expensive yarns. Lion Brand Homespun yarns - Claret, Wild Fire, and Purple Haze.
I went to the Humane Society & came home with Nala. Her intake pic when she was still filthy, dehydrated, and terrified. She's doing better but she is the MOST terrified newbie I've ever had. <3
February 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I went to the Humane Society & came home with Nala. Her intake pic when she was still filthy, dehydrated, and terrified. She's doing better but she is the MOST terrified newbie I've ever had. <3
Usually a crocheter but this Geeky Alphabet KAL was right up my geeky alley and the double knitting was so fun! The ABC song lyrics are my own pattern.
January 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Usually a crocheter but this Geeky Alphabet KAL was right up my geeky alley and the double knitting was so fun! The ABC song lyrics are my own pattern.
whoo hoo finally got a Starz subscription and am bingeing Outlander and also just got the Go Tell The Bees book! Yeehaw. Where's ma kilt??? Gotta pull out my Wrapped in Jamie CAL and finish it up! This is my Douglas Plaid inspired version. I have 7 or 8 versions going lol
January 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
whoo hoo finally got a Starz subscription and am bingeing Outlander and also just got the Go Tell The Bees book! Yeehaw. Where's ma kilt??? Gotta pull out my Wrapped in Jamie CAL and finish it up! This is my Douglas Plaid inspired version. I have 7 or 8 versions going lol
Got them joined in interwoven filet continuous join and then the birder is my own thang. Now for the ends. And we know how great I am on getting those done! lol Year of Dogs CAL by Ashlee Brotzell www.ravelry.com/patterns/sou...
January 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Got them joined in interwoven filet continuous join and then the birder is my own thang. Now for the ends. And we know how great I am on getting those done! lol Year of Dogs CAL by Ashlee Brotzell www.ravelry.com/patterns/sou...
One of these days I'll get the ends in and finish this off! lol Interwoven filet worked in the round and then scalloped. 🧶
January 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
One of these days I'll get the ends in and finish this off! lol Interwoven filet worked in the round and then scalloped. 🧶