Friday 10 April 2020

Of pets and passing the time

With not much else to do, pointless craft is now less of a hobby and more like my raison d'etre.



An explanation seems both impossible and unnecessary. After a bit of indoor training (during bad weather) our new pets were ready for their photoshoot....



They were getting along so well, it looked like they were ready for a nest, and look! Are those eggs?



I have a crazy amount of newfound respect for birds and their nest building abilities! I had perfect atmospheric conditions, two opposable thumbs, even tools and still I struggled. Respect, birds!



Details: Pattern for budgerigars and eggs from: Crochet Birds by Vanessa Mooncie
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona cotton from Bellemae Yarns
Nest: My own pattern, held together with some fine mohair yarn and Habu paper moire leftovers



If only I'd photographed the note that I found next to a budgie that was flat on it's back with its legs in the air. It said:
"I am having a power nap. I am NOT dead. If you feed me slivered almonds I will wake up and do tricks for you."
That's a bit how we all feel right now.

10 comments:

  1. So gorgeous and I'm in awe of your crochet (and other crafting) talents. Take care during this unusual time and keep on crafting 😘

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    1. Thanks Karen! That's jus the kind of compliment, and instruction, I can take heart from xx

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  2. They're delightful! Can't wait to see if you get blue or green babies.

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    1. hee hee. I suspect we may be waiting a while for those eggs to do anything (other than get lost under the couch!)

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  3. It looks like you were having way too much fun with this!

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  4. Oh my these are so cute and the only birds I would want to own. Love the note!!

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    1. Yep, no mess, no obligations, no psittacosis. they're perfect pets!

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  5. How long before they hatch?!

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    1. I figure since there was no miraculous hatching on Easter Sunday it's just not going to happen. :)

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