{"id":8959,"date":"2021-02-05T04:51:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T04:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaumaison.us\/?p=8959"},"modified":"2021-02-05T04:51:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T04:51:28","slug":"crafty-winter-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eaumaison.us\/index.php\/2021\/02\/05\/crafty-winter-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Crafty winter times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the new year I felt the urge to purge my yarn stash. Usually I match yarn to pattern and follow the instructions with minimal changes. But these next three projects were entirely improvised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, I whipped up some leg warmers. Very basic 2×2 rib tubes. This was a rough, raw, sheepy wool from Wales. These leg warmers will be perfect to layer with boots on a snowy day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then I found a gorgeous ball of superwash sock yarn. I think I bought this green and purple blend in Chicago, but I’m not sure. I love the colors so much, I didn’t want to hide them under my pants hem as socks. Instead I made a close-fitting cowl, sort of like a turtleneck-dickie. I knit two stockinette triangles, then joined them and continued in the round with ribbing. It looked a little odd, so I added a tassel – perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n