Crafty Mum :: Juggling Summer Yarn

Juggling Summer Yarn, originally uploaded by islandj.

One of the reasons I always enjoyed living in BC was the weather - so much of the year (cold, drizzly, downright wet) was perfect for sitting by a fire and knitting. Whenever we've dreamed of living in Hawaii, there is often this little nagging thought in my mind...but could I craft there? What does one knit in constantly beautiful and hot weather? (and no, my love of the fibers does not stretch to knitting or crocheting bikinis).

And now I've found my summer project here - lovely, vibrant, summery cotton yarns, all balled up so enticingly, and a pattern for juggling balls. Simple, sweet, and totally addicting. I made a few for fun, trying out different sizes and colors, and we can't keep our hands off of them! Filled with pinto beans, they just squish and move and make a swishy noise... we are loving them. Birthday kids, be warned, I'm on a roll!