Fabric Flower

In scarflette land, I'm trying a few new things. Crochet is one, and I'm finding that I like the tailored look of simple double and triple crochet. Neat tidy lines. And drawstring closures is the other. I tried that before last Fall's Renegade. And though I sold one of my creations to a woman who caught up with me again at Christmas telling me she loved it and she constantly got positive comments about it. . . they just didn't feel right to me. Too loose at the top and bottom or something?

But these new attempts make me very happy!

Yumyum

I found this yarn online and immediately made a scarflette out of it, but I have more of it and its begging to also be turned into something larger. A giant cowl? I'm not sure just yet. . .

attic time

i took pictures in my attic today. the sun has changed in its trajectory and the back white brick hall is more muted than it was in December. My pictures in that space are not turning out as I would like. But the dark reddish brown of the attic walls and ceilings are gorgeous on film.

it's strange how transitory light is. . . I would be more happy with that change in light if it signified that spring was close at hand. But I know, realistically, that spring is still a good 3-4 months away.

Finishing

I got my act together yesterday and finished up a number of scarflettes. Admittedly with the help of several movies (and maybe a glass of wine or two) distracting me from the fact that I was doing what I hate most--weaving in ends. The Duchess was on that list. A beautiful movie, but when, oh, when, is Ralph Fiennes going to just be uncomplicatedly sexy again? He's an actor I hate to hate. . . grrrr.

These pictures capture a few of the finished products. All will be available on Etsy soon!

I should stop making scarflettes soon. . . but it's so cold here! Only a high of 7 degrees yesterday. It's getting hard to believe that there may be a time of year when we don't need woolen accessories to keep us warm.