I also really love this. The block lettering... the orange... the small accents... Is it embroidered on linen? What a sweet and thoughtful gift and mantra.

Dawn, I am so glad the plant is thriving! My peony plants are not doing as well- too shady a spot, I think.

First of all, this is adorable. Second- a question. Whenever you did the blocking on other projects, it drastically changed the shape/look of the finished product. But in the Janey pullover, I don't really see much of a difference between the blocking before and after. Why is that?

I am glad you showed the shaping at the top of the hat. I think that is my favorite part. I am loving all the recent projects. Amazing.

Zach says "it looks like an acorn!" I say "an adorable acorn." So sweet.

Also- this cowl is gorgeous. I am loving the gray tones. When I was younger, I had once decided that I was only going to buy clothes in gray, white, pink and black. Then everything would match. Obviously, I have since embraced a full range of colors, but I love that the gray spectrum you've been working in would fit into that long idolized wardrobe.

Cowl question- how tight are cowls supposed to be around your neck? I have a variety and they all vary. I always thought of cowls as replacements for scarves, but none of my currrent cowls are as tight as an actual scarf is... the loosest ones feel less warm and have a harder time fitting under my coat. Any thoughts? Do cowls come in sizes, per se?

I love legwarmers! Sign me up for one of each. :)

I have received many, many compliments on this scarf, and people especially want to know 1) where they can buy the wooden butttons, and 2) if you painted them yourself (or if they come in different colors).