toasty tootsies...

one ancient skein of lamb's pride bulky

+

one hollywood movie (captain phillips)

+

an old slipper pattern

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used to make these over and over when I was a kid...

how many family member received them as gifts?

thanks, camille, for jogging my memory!

i'll share my "improvements" soon...

blocked and drying...

finally done...

my "hat blankie"...

a fabulous use of those scraps!

done...

the avonlea shawl from lit knits is finished and ready for the post...

not my best work, but definitely a lovely pattern

by a talented young designer...

 let's hope that it brings some warmth and comfort 

to a grieving friend...

the book, by the way

is available at the

mendocino yarn shop