Secrets Revealed at the Minstrel Mash

It's no secret that Hobbiton Philharmonic loves a good party and a happy audience!  It's no secret that EMS is a wonderful band of merry minstrels!  I know I'm getting repetitive, but it's no secret that BBB is ridiculously entertaining!   It's no secret that Landroval is awesome!  However, last night at the Minstrel Mash, there was a secret revealed.   

Some secrets are darker than others...  which is why they remain concealed!  

Starry Night
abc coming soon...

Crocheting for Cozy Hobbits

 My latest crochet project, the "Woodland Hobbit Cardigan," is suitable for any hobbit wanting to stay warm and cozy.  Fortunately I have a little time left to make a second one so the hobbits will not fight over it!  






I purchased the pattern from SylvChezPlum's Etsy shop and I modified it some by changing the style of the sleeves and making it a bit longer and flared.  I also added the mushroom patch/pocket (pattern from ch1306 on Etsy) and I used colors that reminded me of a forest at twilight.  The original pattern is a bit more polished... I like to add a lot of whimsical elements to my work, mostly to create a distraction from the amateur and occasionally sloppy elements!  If you happen to crochet, this is a very thorough pattern with great visuals and it is worth every copper! 

Another favorite crochet pattern of mine is for these cozy "Little Delving Legwarmers," which would actually look quite lovely with the cardigan!  I found a free pattern online for these and modified it to make them prettier. 

Finally, this little hat is warm and epic.  While Lindon-inspired, it is still clearly a hobbit hat.  I changed this up a bit too, but the basic free pattern can be found on Ravelry.   

Fellowship Walk 2011

A Casual Stroll to Mordor is hosting another Fellowship Walk this year! The event is to raise money for Child's Play Charity, an organization that provides toys, games, and books to sick children in hospitals.

There will be prizes again this year! Last year I gave away CDs and album downloads as prizes and I will do the same this year. If you won something from me last year, I have a new album now so you have choices!

Please visit A Casual Stroll to Mordor for more information about this charitable event!  

ABC Files of Original Songs

I have several abc files of my original songs on the Hobbiton Philharmonic website!  Most are easy downloads (no copying and pasting) and I have included lyrics for some.