Calorimetry

I have been meaning to make one of these for a while. I love the way it looks and I know my sister would get some good use out of one when she goes snowboarding. I was mentioning the Calorimetry to my friend Sarah, a runner, mom to an adorable energetic 3 year old and all-around awesome person – she loved the idea and said “I want one!” It was not a directive for me to get busy and make it for her – she crochets beautifully and I taught her to knit … I think she was saying it more along the lines of a project she would be interested in making, but since her birthday is on Monday, I decided to surprise her with one. I have a ton of Wool-ease chunky in my stash, so I figured I would start there. After reading how big everyone else’s came out and realizing that I was using bulkier wool than what was called for, I decided to CO 88 st and work the short rows until I had 22 on each side outside the markers and 44 inside the markers – perfect!!! I could have stood a little more width – I might consider more short rows next time – but it looks cute! I used one of the brown leatherette covered buttons I got at the AC Moore store closing – perfect!!! I can’t wait to give it to her! Sarah is one of the most thoughtful people I know and she is constantly doing nice things for me and gives great presents – I am excited about giving her something she wants and will be useful when the cold weather kicks in! I plan to make a bunch more of these – I knit the whole thing in one sitting so they go fast! My current vision is that all of the females on my Christmas list that would wear something like this will get one!