Crafting...what's new?
In Wisconsin, the frozen north, the land of snow, the state where a winter emergency kit is a requirement in your car (I should get on that)...it's cold. It's actually colder than normal, which helps me feel like not so much of a wimp. But do you know the perfect thing to do when autumn and early winter have been cooler than normal? Finish woolly projects. So what do we have? I made a hat for John IV and a snug cowl for Mom - these were done in a nice bulky yarn and they absolutely flew off my needles. Knitting in bulky yarn is so satisfying because it's so fast! I actually went through about 4 different patterns trying to find something perfect for the yarn Mom picked out...and I ended up back at my first choice. It turned out really well. In a completely different vein, I spent about a year making the Volga wrap for Keri because I think there was a pattern error, but I'm so happy I persisted. It's absolutely lovely - a stunning gift for a stunning pers