Security

 

 

 

security   n.   1. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence.  2. Something that gives or assures comfort and safety 

 

Everyone wants some security.  Maybe you want financial security, security for our property, internet security, etc....  all somewhat complicated.  Security concerns are everywhere we turn and in new forms every day.  Twenty years ago we hadn’t even conceived of the concept of “identity theft” or “your Visa card has been compromised” or that you have to remove your shoes to go through airport security.  No matter where we turn, security issues bombard us creating a sort of paranoia for our daily existence.

I think kids have the corner on security!  They don’t worry about locking the doors or changing their passwords regularly.   No ... when a child wants some comfort he or she simply reaches for a favorite stuffed toy or blanket.  

With Easter coming up this month why not give your little ones some comfort in the form of my Bunny Security Blanket.  

Bunny Security Blanket

I knit this little project in a soft cotton yarn to make it extra cuddly.  It’s knit from the top down in one piece and lots of fun to make when that special little person is in your thoughts while you work.  Find some pretty spring-coloured cotton and knit up some security for a special little person you know. 

...warmers

 

 

 

warmer    n.    something that generates, conserves or maintains heat.  

 

There are hand warmers, bun warmers, bottle warmers, food warmers, plate warmers, and bed warmers.  

 

 This month, however, we're going to talk about Leg Warmers.  Leg warmers, so popular in the 90’s, are finding favour in fashion again. They can be long, stretching up from ankles to knees, or even over the knees.    You might fold them over boot cuffs or cover ankle boots with them.  My favourite leg warmers could more aptly be called ankle warmers because I like shorter ones that hug around the lower leg best. 

 This month I’m offering my “Mock Cable Leg Warmers” pattern.  For less experienced knitters this is a great pattern.  The finished project looks like true cables, yet the pattern stitch doesn’t actually involve true cabling.

 

Though the pattern is knit flat, without any increases or decreases, it is knit from the top down.  A cast-on edge is more flexible and therefore more suitable to the calf or knee end of the leg warmer.  The process of binding off stitches is less elastic so it is better to have that end of the leg warmer around the ankle. 

With Valentine’s Day around the corner why not show a little love to your legs!