Close to Christmas

Close to Christmas

Three large bags of hat and scarf sets
Ninety hat and scarfs sets in three bags of thirty each.

When people say to me, you crochet fast. I say, it’s not a race or a competition, it’s a craft. I’m proud of what I made this year, thought it’s likely that I won’t meet my goals and that’s ok. I made two baby blankets and experimented with a few new techniques. I bit off more than I could chew by starting later than I should have for a few Christmas gifts. One was already mailed, another finished tag sewn on and ready to wrap and I’m in the homestretch for a third..

Having goals may seem like too much pressure, it’s not pressure but accountability.

One dozen red and burgundy crocheted scarves
This year’s set of scarves for Foster Care to Success!

I did complete 12 red scarves and dyed the yarn for one of the scarves; currently at 97 completed sets, and 17/25 hats completed. Plus, I made two baby blankets for shower gifts this year. I didn’t feel pressured to make anything and all the gifts were well received. There is so much more space in my workroom, since 90 sets were donated.

Though I may fall short, I’m impressed with what I made. That’s when I remind myself that it’s not a race or a competition, it’s a craft. There’s still time to make more items before the thirty-first.

Happy crocheting!