Ear Warmers in March, amirite? Weird. But not really - here in The Mitten we get all sorts of crazy weather. It's just expected. The same week that I finished this project in 2012, it was in the 80's. Not so much for 2013.
Backstory:
So, my mom walks to work. She only lives about 5 minutes away from the hospital that she's worked at for the past 23 years, but still... she's getting older (she likes to tell me) and she requested a headband/earwarmer in a bright fun color. I just happened to be reading the Polka Dot Cottage blog around that same time, and knew that there was a pattern perfect for her needs. Enter, the Earwarmer Trio!
Certainly not a difficult pattern, but I knew it was just enough to keep me interested with the pretty cables and fun button. So, I set off and finished it in just a few days of lunch hour knitting in my car. (Yes, I knit in my car - sometimes a girl just needs to get away from her desk!)
Ravel it here!
I couldn't give this pattern a higher review. Easy to read, easy to follow and a great finished project. My only issue (and it was MINE alone!) was that I used "chunky" yarn instead of "bulky" yarn and I totally didn't swatch. I hate swatching, so more often that not I get ill-fitting accessories. But, with the ease of writing I knew I could just cut out the middle section, be mindful of the length and all would be good. And it was!
Mom really liked it - even though the weather warmed up and she wasn't able to wear it this season. But, she'll be all set for this winter! And I think I should make one for myself as well. Maybe I'll even swatch. But probably not.
I would highly recommend any of Lisa's patterns and ebooks. I covet them all and wish I had more time to dedicate to learning new skills. With books like these it's almost as good as having her with you!
