KCCO

{I am linked up with Nicole at Frontier Dreams for this post}

Yesterday I spent time patiently transforming hanks of yarn into balls.  It was slow going, yet very relaxing and rewarding work.  It was like a well earned break for my brain, since I had to focus most all my attention on the task at hand, and didn't really have a chance to think about anything else.  I have a problem with thinking too much, my mind always going at full speed ahead, even when I need to relax and take a break or sleep.  

After all the winding, I was able to start on a hat that I've been meaning to make for Riggs for a long time now.  It is a chunky, oversized owl hat that I think will be perfect for fall.  I got the main body of the hat finished last night and hope to finish the earflaps and the little owl bits today.  

I am always drawing up plans for a Mother Goose themed soft play book for Riggs.  He loves books and I have been very tempted to purchase a crinkly baby book when I am out and about, but am always disappointed to find that they are made in China and have materials that are known not to be safe for babies.  Ugh...it's so frustrating!  But I guess it's a good thing, since I am fully capable of making one at home and even have plenty of scraps to do so without needing to buy anything.  

It's a dreary rainy day today, my favorite type of weather other than dark, heavy snow.  I have to drive into town for a doctors appointment so I doubt I will get as much done today as I have hoped, but I'm going to try!  Hope you all have a happy and crafty Tuesday!