January always feels like a whirlwind for me. As a bookkeeper handling multiple companies, I face a mountain of extra tasks that must be completed before the month ends. The pressure and deadlines make the weeks fly by, but thankfully, I have crochet to keep me grounded. After long days of number crunching, picking up my hook in the evenings and weekends helps me relax and unwind.
Lately, I’ve been working on my 2020 and 2025 temperature blankets, and I’m loving the colors I’ve chosen so far. I’m also really enjoying the pattern I picked! My previous temperature blankets used long rows, which became a bit monotonous and bulky to work on. This time, I’ve switched things up, and the process has been much more enjoyable.
In addition to my blankets, I decided to make a “Hug Shrug” for a dear friend of mine. She’s dealing with a health condition that leaves her feeling colder than usual, and with her birthday coming up in February, I thought this would be the perfect gift. The pattern is from Crista at The Secret Yarnery, and I originally purchased it a couple of years ago. My friend doesn’t know about it yet—though if she reads this post, she might have a pretty good guess! I made one for my sister after her husband passed away, and she found great comfort in it, especially during her hospital stay afterward.
Speaking of birthdays, my husband just had one, too! Since he doesn’t have much hair, his head gets chilly in the winter months, especially at night. So, I crocheted him another sleep hat, which he absolutely loves!
Another recent project was inspired by The Peyton Heart Project, which I wrote about last week. As part of that, I crocheted several hearts to share.
And just like that, January 2025 is already behind us! I’m excited to see what crochet projects February will bring.
Thanks for stopping by today—I always appreciate sharing these updates with you! Take care, and I’ll see you again soon.
Until next time,
~ Belle
