Judy ~Oops, It's Already Wednesday!

Recently I wanted to make two prayer shawls, one for a friend who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late November, and the other for another friend who just learned she has breast cancer.

I always use the same pattern with Lion Brand Homespun yarn.

Earlier in the fall, I decided to try making this same shawl with different yarn and smaller needles and remembered that my sister-in-law had given me some yarn that she purchased on a trip to New Zealand.  It made a perfect size to keep her shoulders warm on the chilly winter days in Palo Alto, and it also reduced my stash by three whole balls.  Wahoo

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 I made this first pair of Monkey Mitts for our grandson Daniel for Christmas who wore them home to IL!  Then another identical pair followed for Max for his 7th birthday; those were a bit big, but I know he'll keep on a-growing!

Happy New Year!