I was surprised to only get 60% through the body of the wrap before needing the second hank of yarn. 
At this point, it seemed like a good idea to do the bottom border to find out how much yarn to save for the other border. Before embarking on a border, I needed to drop stitches that were at the edges of Chart B. This was a little scarey and a lot fun. Here’s a picture where I’ve dropped the stitch on the left side and have yet to drop the stitch on the right.
Then, I had to psych myself up for the border. I’m excited to have gotten through that!
AND THEN I learned about the Russian Join. This join allows me to not have to weave in ends. I’m a HUGE fan! :)
It is very cold here. not by Canadian or Minnesotan or even probably Oklahoman standards, but for Central Texas, this is seriously cold!
On the upside, I found a wonderful opportunity to do something I otherwise would not have. I made an ice lantern! After I got really excited about this idea, my rocket scientist friend Michelle pointed out that I could do this at any time using my freezer. I said, “hmmm”……and thought that would not be nearly as much fun!
So, I went home, cut the tops off my flowers that were going to freeze anyway and began the creative process.
I used apples left over from my Twilight centerpiece instead of rocks to weigh down the bowl.
Bridge adds maximum freezing potential.
I think water actually boils faster than it freezes when you’re watching.
Tip of the day: Flowers float.
Trying to take pictures of my lantern with one tea light lit outside in the freezing wind was a comedy of errors. So, I took it inside, turned off all the lights and snapped a couple of pics (with four tea lights).
It isn’t perfect, but it is pretty cool! I’ve already started brainstorming what other things I might put in an ice lantern…..colored marbles?
