Dabbling

Mom got right to work this morning. She's on a mission to finish the last two scarves. I, on the other hand, couldn't decide what to do, so I dabbled.

I started the day with Dorset buttons. 2022 will be the year to celebrate 400 years of Dorset buttons. I have an idea for what I want to do to commemorate the anniversary. We'll see if my idea pans out. I chose to work with DMC Diamant today. I had purchased this for Christmas button ornaments, but never got around to trying it until today. 

The Dorset buttons took all morning. Soon after lunch, the mail was delivered. Because I "needed" more yarn, I ordered some Tibetan Yak from an Etsy shop. I chuckled to think of the journey this yarn has taken. I ordered Tibetan Yak from France, and read on the tag that it was processed in China. These two skeins have been around the world!

I also "needed" more cookie molds. I did enjoy making Springerle cookies this year, and since Mom and I really enjoy them, I'll keep practicing year round.

I won't have to make cookies for a while. There are still plenty left that I baked, and Joanne and Jan brought Russian spice cookies and gingerbread cookies. Mom especially likes the Russian spice cookies and my favorite is the gingerbread.

After a coffee and cookie break, I worked on a couple of pattern repeats on the collar I started months ago. I really like this pattern, and I am determined to finish it.

One of the disadvantages of having multiple projects going at one time is that I have difficulty keeping focus. So, I shifted gears and went back to working on my Reyna shawl.

While knitting, I couldn't stop thinking about the Granny afghan I started last year. So, I pulled it out and started working on it again. 

Maybe I should focus on one project and get it finished!