I've been experimenting. Lots of ripping out (I'm uncomfortable using the term "frogging"- it seems less visceral and frustrated as I usually feel when I need to do it) re-knitting and playing with stitch patterns. I have managed to complete a few things; a cowl for my cold neck, a vest for my cold tummeh without the bulk of sleeves in coats, and some other things I can't remember. I'm currently making Rachelle King's Giraffe, which has an extra long neck for combating that piercing icy wind that seems to be able to find microscopic cracks between scarves and hats and coats. Some days I dislike putting on and peeling of layers and layers just to walk the dog or take the boy to the bus stop. So I'm gravitating to multi-function pieces that have retractable features built into them. I like to think of myself as futuristic and modern instead of lazy.
Next up: taking on cold winter feet.
