Snow, Snow & More Snow

Given the crazy winter storm we are having, it has been snowing ALL DAY today, and is expected to continue ALL DAY tomorrow as well, I thought I would share my latest knitting project. Back in December I received an email with a nice photo of a hat with ear flaps. You know the kind, right? So I asked my husband if he might like something like that to stay warm when clearing the snow. He jumped at the offer! So off to the LYS we go to get some yarn. While speaking to the owner she suggested that we consider a ski mask instead to keep more of his face and neck warm. She gave me the free pattern for a helmet liner and I was off and running.

Here is the end result ...

And the best part ... my husband LOVES it! Unfortunately he has used it twice now and it will be put to the test again tomorrow but it keeps him warm and toasty! YEAH!!

I learned several new techniques; knitting in the round, wrap and turn, and picking up stitches. It took me a full 30 days to knit it and a few trips to the LYS to get my questions answered but overall it was a very enjoyable project.

Since finishing the ski mask for John, I have begun a scarf for my sister. I'm not liking the yarn, it's very difficult to knit with, but I'm determine to stick with it. I'll show you a photo soon.

Hoping you all stay warm and enjoy the snow!

-Janice

Knitting Project

Happy Holiday Season Everyone! Last weekend we decorated the exterior of our home, set up the Christmas Tree for my mom at the Nursing Home and attended an annual Holiday Party put on by the company my husband works for. This weekend I have officially started my Christmas shopping, set up our Christmas Tree, signed the Christmas Cards, and my husband played Santa for the Children's Christmas Party, again at his office. This will be his last year playing Santa for the children as he will be losing his job in February. Yes, this is something he already knows ... long story ...

I am so far behind in my crafting that I may never get caught up! Our December calendar still has no photo on the decorative paper and I need to make up a couple of cards/tags for the upcoming week. I did complete a cowl that I starting knitting at the beginning of October. I only have a photo of the "in-process" project. I will need to get a photo of the finished product so you can compare! Next I will be starting a helmet liner for John to wear when he's snowblowing. I've already told him he may get it for next year since I am such a slow knitter! LOL I think he's okay with that. :)

Hopefully I'll have more crafty-goodness to share with you next weekend. But for now we have a very busy week ahead. We're taking our cat to a specialist tomorrow to hopefully determine why he keeps pulling his fur out, Tuesday I have a Yankee Swap at work, Thursday I am meeting my mom at the mall for our annual shopping trip, and Sunday is our family Christmas Party. I'm exhausted just thinking about what the upcoming week holds.

I hope your week is a bit less hectic than mine will be! LOL

-Janice