Scrunchie Scarves!

I just figured out I can make scrunchie scarves! And they are pretty easy, too! Check out this one on R2D2 (update... Ok sorry, I have been informed this dude is actually C3PO...)

Too bad his head is about the only one this scarf will fit on. I didn't think to scrunch this scarf until I was halfway through weaving it. Then after I did the scrunch, I realized I need double the length.

So this project turned out to be a present for Matt's Star Wars shrunken heads. They can share.

I will definitely be making more of these - in human sizes. Haven't decided yet when I will make them... My next scarves are going to be in preparation for winter sales. Do you wear scrunchie scarves in the winter too?

Crazy Chicago Blizzard of 2011

Wowie Kazowie! They have said a few times in past years that we were getting a so-called "blizzard," when really in fact it was just plain old snow. They just like to call it a blizard sometimes for some reason, maybe so they get better ratings on the news. But low and behold, last night we truly had a real life blizzard! There was even thunder and lightning! Crazy!! I can't believe people were actually getting stuck in their cars! I hope everyone was alright.

The whole neighborhood was out shoveling and snow blowing today, and I spent a good 2 hours digging and driving out my Cavalier, and possibly blowing out the engine in the process. I wanted to take a couple pictures of my scarves outside on the picnic table with a pretty snow backdrop, but uh... didn't look like that was gonna happen......


Picnic anyone?

Fortunately I was still able to take some indoor pics that turned out quite lovely. You can see them up for sale now on my Etsy shop! Stay warm and get a scarf! It's supposed to be crazy cold the next couple days!