last night i crocheted around one of my larger stones. oh boy!
HERE is where I found the original pattern. THIS is Margaret's blog, the woman who originated the idea. Others might have crocheted stones before her, but I think she's the one who really made the idea captivating to me and countless others flung across the globe.
I found THIS pattern yesterday. Which I used for the first 3 or 4 rows then I went off on my own. Eventually popping the big stone inside its little crochet sweater and stitching it in all snug and tidy.
Now I have to go pack.
My chariot is heading out into the bright morning and onto the open road first thing. Miles and miles of gray ribbon of road unwinding. And me master and commander of the very first day of my shiny new 10 day vacation. That is a thought I like thinking about. A lot.
Eventually I will land at my enchanting destination.
And there will be photo stories and ramblings and more crocheted stones and some sketchbook pages and walkabouts.
I'd be totally lying if I said I wasn't giddy.
because i am.
Safe travels Mary Ann!! 'Looking forward to seeing your journal pages! You "Rock"!!
Posted by: Paula | Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Godspeed and bon voyage! I know you'll have a great time. Have FUN.
Posted by: Michele R. Unger | Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Have a wonderful time - looking forward to seeing what you get into!
Posted by: Jillayne | Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 08:39 PM
Have a fabulous trip! I'm loving your crocheted rocks. They rock!
Posted by: connie rose | Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11:34 PM
I'm giddy at the thought of us travelling along in your pocket to this mystery destination, can't wait to see where we end up! Have fun, travel safe. And I agree with Connie Rose, those crocheted rocks rock!
Posted by: Cynthia | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 04:39 AM
Ditto to all the other comments! - your rocks rock, your photographs rock, your trip rocks, your crochet rocks, you rock etc. etc. I am so looking forward to your trip posts!
Posted by: Lorraine | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:44 AM
Adieu! or really a bientot..cause I know it will be soon!
Posted by: Maureen | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:27 AM
Love the rock sweaters! Safe travels and have a wonderful time!
Posted by: Judy H. | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:30 AM
thanks everyone!!! on my way out the door with a BIG smile on my face...
Posted by: Mary Ann Moss | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Love these - makes me want to learn to crochet!
Posted by: Carol Weiler | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Cozy. Cozy. Rock. Mary Ann. YOU. Rock! Happy Trails!
Posted by: Kristi Shreenan | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:33 AM
You inspired me to cover a rock! Have a great trip!
http://www.somenotesfromafar.blogspot.com/2012/03/rockin-it.html
Posted by: Robin | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:39 PM
I have a lot of naked rocks in my yard. If your compulsion needs fodder, feel free to contact me. And, I have lost some marbles which are probably out there with the rocks if you want those too. Didn't Fraiser have an episode about a woman who was obsessed with dressing rocks? I forget how it went....hers probably weren't as cute as yours. Have a wonderful vacay -- I can just see you leaving crocheted rocks along the path to find your way back.
Posted by: Violet Cadburry | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
I look forward to our spring trip.
Posted by: Pam | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Love your rocks Ms. Mary Ann. Thanks for the link for the pattern.
Posted by: Love To Crochet | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 08:19 PM