to finish, to give

 i finished my mitts! so happy with these little hand warmers, they are cozy and very warm. if you'd like to knit them i hope you will give the pattern a try. you can find it here. i was thinking of making a video demonstrating a couple techniques i learned that make fair isle easier. i wonder if there would be an interest?

 if you don't knit (or even if you do) i'd like to have a giveaway of this pair of winter white fingerless gloves (showing one front, one back here) . i was thinking as i was knitting them, that so many of you make for others, knitting or crafting, giving of yourselves in so many ways. perhaps you've never had a thing hand knit especially for you. theres also all the kindness you give, so abundantly, all the time here. which means the world to me, so it would be my pleasure to offer these. if you'd like them , they are made of the softest merino wool and cashmere (one size should fit most, the 4 x 1 rib gives a good stretch) please leave a comment letting me know. but if you can't wait and would like to make a pair now, you can find the pattern here. comments will be open till next sunday, january twenty second, when i'll announce the winner!

and the knitting doll photo?  it's the thing i've been up to lately, more to come on tuesday! i hope you have a
very good week ahead, with moments of magic and true joy. xxx lori