Yarn is Love

At the end of last month, when I was feeling like utter crap and the weather made leaving the house on a Sunday afternoon completely unpalatable, a day of lounging around the house ingesting fluids and playing with yarn seemed like a terrific plan. I took photos of some stash yarn, some works-in-progress, and a couple of finished pieces.

This is Malabrigo Merino, worsted weight yarn in geranio, a stunning rose color. I've begun working it up into a gorgeous wrap, which just might be done by New Year's, if I don't bury myself in baby presents for the holidays.

These are "magic afghans" made for my twin nephews, Liam (blue) and Rory (red), for their Christening.  "Magic" because they're made with super-soft acrylic yarn that is easily washable, and that grows softer and stretchier with use.  Perfect for little boys who will need to build tree houses and indoor forts, plan trips to the beach and the lake and the park, go on wagon rides and watch hockey games, steal the occasional magic carpet ride -- you know, all the wonderful make-believe stuff that makes wild afternoons with a big brother fun.

These gauntlets (fingerless gloves) crocheted out of a super-soft silk/wool blend in DK weight are the first garment (besides scarves and skull caps) that I've ever made for myself. Considering how cold my hands usually are, they're among my most-often-worn accessories, and they always draw attention and compliments.

I've finally purchased a pair of knitting needles, and a skein of gorgeous Wool Bamboo in aquamarine that's the right weight for working up.  I'll have to get someone to teach me how to knit so that I can turn that into ... something photograph-able.  Chances are good that other projects will have to wait until after the holidays, when I won't spoil surprises by posting them.