There are many wonderful facets to my ongoing tradition of knitting the kids a new hat every winter. The experience of sitting in the early-season warmth of the wood stove, hands working productively while a video shows, recharging with a sip of tea as the form comes together… It’s a labor of love, for sure.
This year was especially delightful as both kids are now old enough to choose their preferred yarn and could also help by braiding their own tassels.
Of course, knowing that their ears will be covered, heads toasty-warm and looking crazy-cute makes the project all the better, too…
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