Saving Freezing College Students

My husband and I are both the oldest in our family, and although there are different numbers of children in each family, our youngest siblings are about the same age. Consequently, both of are youngest sisters just started their freshman year, and ironically both are attending BYU. So that makes 3 undergrads at BYU. A few days after my sister, Amy, started school, she called to give me an update. She let me know that even though the day time highs were close to 90 degrees, it was really cold when she was riding her bike to and from school. She asked if I would knit her a mitten, scarf and hat set. Of course, I can't knit them for one person without knitting for the others. So, I am on a winter accessories marathon. So far, I have the hats done for both of the girls, as well as the right mitten for each of them. I am currently working on the scarf for John's sister. I have decided to use swish worsted because I thought that it would be rather dangerous to send college students something that would felt in the washing machine. Generally, I am really liking the yarn. It has great stitch definition and is really easy to work with. I haven't found it to be too splity or have a lot of knots. I am a bit concerned about pilling after I wash is up, but I will let you know what I think.

Here are the links to the patterns I am using. I will post pictures when they are all done.
Mittens for all 3

Hats for the Girls

Alyse's Scarf

Amy's Scarf

David's Hat and Scarf

Inspired to create

This clip is from a leader in my church. I love the messages about creativity, and am grateful to belong to a religion that values my talents in a variety of areas.

Welcome to the Blog

I have spent hours and hours reading blogs from all over the world, and marveling at the amazing things that people are able to do with their craft. Now I will admit that I in many instances I have no where near the ingenuity nor the creativity to create the caliber of product that others are creating, but I am proud of what I do nonetheless.

For several years now, I have been using Ravelry as a place to share my projects with the world, but find that I want more ownership of the content and structure of the of my posts. So here goes nothing. This will in no way replace my postings on Ravelry, but will be a supplement to. By the way, you can find me on Ravlery under the name jwdrop.

I hope that you enjoy your read!

Jen