When we were in Cleveland for Thanksgiving, my aunt and uncle gave us this little tree, which plugs into a USB port and lights up, as our “Christmas tree,” since we’d be back in Ohio for the holidays. It was incredibly apt, considering our laptop-centered lives. It also served as a place to store Angelica’s Christmas present. I had picked up a tiny B crochet hook a couple of year ago but never had the time to experiment with such thin thread until December. I was trying to craft earring-sized medallions out of a lightweight cotton yarn, but they were simply too big for normal tastes. This tiny thread, though tricky to work with, meant I could use the patterns I wanted and still come up with something someone might actually wear.
Rachel and Shannon texted me the week before Christmas asking for crocheted legwarmers. I wasn’t sure I’d have the time or the ability, but I managed to get through two sets (and aggravate my carpal tunnels). I didn’t use particularly special yarn, so they don’t drape as nicely as I’d like them to, but my sisters are cool enough to make them work, I think.
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