The end of the scarf club

It was a sad day when I made the decision to end the scarf club, but it was done (mostly) in the interest of finance.

Also, see this scarf that was the last club shipment I received in November? I'm not sure that I would ever wear that, it looks more like home decor.

I will use the lovely Nashua Handknits Cilantro (70% cotton/30% poly blend) in soft green for some other deserving project.

It was certainly fun while it lasted, making a new scarf each month. I've found that scarves are a great wardrobe accessory in addition to warm outerwear. Many of my scarves got outings this winter and were worn to work. Many others found new homes as they were gifted at Christmas.

The sock club is now the focus of the regular knitting until finances improve and I can buy other new yarn.

Winter day

Today's snow was enough for some lucky child to make a decent-sized snowman.

Violet

Thank goodness these plants decide to bloom in January! It would be an otherwise grey month without them.

Bunco

It was Bunco night with the girls. Once a month, every third Tuesday, wine and friends and dice.

Club news

November's sock club shipment was an interesting take on a colorway. We got four different shades of color in four mini-skeins. It may be difficult to tell in the photo but those are four shades of brown from beige to dark.

I wasn't too sure what to do with this in the beginning but I think I have an idea now. I think I will make a hat that will start at the brim with the lighter shade and have all four gradations of color up to the tip-top in the darkest shade. If there is yarn left over, a matching pair of mittens to fit a 10 year old boy would be a nice addition.

I finally finished October's yarn for November knitting and have a new pair of Monkey socks.

Rainy days and Mondays . . .

. . it was both of those today.

But it could have been worse and I'm glad to be home and ready to curl up in my jammies and sit on the couch and go to bed early!!

Weekend cooking

I spent a lot of time on my feet this weekend. Now my refrigerator is filled with great food, and I shouldn't have to take much time in the morning this week packing my lunch.

Thanks goodness for my crockpot and Mollie Katzen.