I can’t believe it’s February already. Where on Earth did January go? I must have hibernated through it. Actually, I think I’ve spent most of it in a gym somewhere. My youngest son is a wrestler, and the season is in full swing, which involves traveling to, and sitting around an unbelievable number of gyms throughout the state. I wish I could say I get a lot of knitting done, but I’d be lying. I don’t like to bring big projects with me (too difficult to keep picking up and putting down), or projects that take a lot of concentration (there’s a lot of chaos and chatting going on at wrestling tournaments), or projects knit with fancy yarn (gyms are dirty). Thank God for kitchen cotton. Several of the ladies at my knitting group are having babies so I’ve been knitting baby washcloths and bibs. These fit the Gym Knitting Requirements perfectly; they’re small, quick, and washable.
I add a bar or two of Lullaby Lavender baby soap, which I think smells fantastic, and voila, instant baby gift. I’ve been experimenting with using some organic cottons (Knit Picks, Patons) in addition to my usual stand-by’s (Sugar’n Cream, Peaches & Creme). I think the organic cotton makes a much softer washcloth. So far, the recipients seem pleased, and I like to pretend I’m making a dent in my cotton stash.
