I finally decided to try cables and so far so good. Like everyone says, it's fun and not as hard as it looks. This Christmas was so stressful that I've decided to try to make more gifts this year. I know that sounds backward, but I think a simple gift given from the heart will stress me out a lot less than just throwing things in the cart. I'm already starting a list of ways to make the holiday more meaningful and less mindless next year. We'll see how I do. I may have said this before. The pattern here is Easy Cable Scarf and Headband from Ravelry and I've lost the tag for the yarn. Berroco Vintage, maybe, in a wheat color which shows up poorly in this picture.
I'm having a picky period in my reading. I go through spells where I just don't like any book I pick up. I went to the library again today, ever hopeful. In the meantime I'm reading Cuttlefish, by Dave Freer. It's steam punk-ish young adult. A good story, but I find the alternate history stuff cumbersome and distracting. I guess I'm not going to be a fan of the genre.
And for a true confession: this is the reason I started my blog. So I can link up with all of you on Yarn Along. I've enjoyed reading about all of your lives and decided it was time to return the hospitality.
Blessings,
Linda
