yarn is so addicting

I learned to crochet when I was in jr/high school. My mom taught me. I didn't do it again until my 20's. Then my friends learned to knit, so I decided to give it a try. It always looked so disjointed to me, so I learned the continental method. Much less wrapping and dropping of the yarn. Even after learning my stitches, I realized that it just wasn't something I really loved doing. After making easy things like scarves and hats, I put my needles down and didn't really pick them up again for a while.

Once winter rolls around and the cold weather forces me inside, that yarn over in my knitting basket seems to look much more appealing. This year I decided to pull it out and try something a little more challenging. Cableknitting. Knitting on circular needles. Things that looked impossible when you see them written out in pattern form.

Shock of shocks, I realized that I really enjoy the challenge. I look forward to my needles and dream about yarn colors and projects. The local yarn store is so dangerous now because I see mittens and cableknit sweaters when I look at those bundles of colorful delight. And let's face it, no one needs an excuse to purchase MORE crafts supplies! My supplies are over taking my room! And then I went against my better judgement and joined Raverly. Just what I need...more projects to add to my list of "things to make."

Thank goodness it's winter or I would be drowning in inspiration and projects with no time to do any of them. Since it's dark by the time I get home from work each day, I can now give myself an excuse to craft away and get those Christmas presents done before Christmas Eve. It's a handmade Christmas in Cottage Girl world!