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Hook - Yarn - Warmth!

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Real Estate Agent with Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado CRE# 40005863

January is by far my least favorite month weather-wise living in Colorado.  Just about every year, I reflect in January and ask my self why I moved from sunny Southern California to Colorado.  Of course, I really don't regret a thing, other than the warm sandy beaches and the ability to grow just about any type of plant regardless of what the calendar says.

 

The temperatures are typically very cold in Colorado in January.  Many evenings, the mercury falls into the single digits.  It's the kind of cold that makes you feel like your nostrils are freezing shut when you venture outside.  This January has been unusually warm however.  Regardless, the nights are still very chilly. 

 

Right after Christmas, I started crocheting a blanket as a topper for our bed.  I just needed something extra to keep me warm at nights so I could snuggle down like a bug in a rug and feel warm all night long.  It is finally done after many hours and many skeins of yarn.

 

Now I can leave the thermostat set to 58 degrees at night without freezing in bed.  As long as I don't have to get up during the night, I am toasty and warm until the morning comes.

 

 

Comments(17)

Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

If my thermostat read 58 degrees I would never get out of bed!

Congratulations on creating such a beautiful blanket - I wish I had your patience and skill. It's been many years since I picked up a crochet hook - I think I'd have to learn all over again. 

Jan 20, 2018 09:38 AM
Belinda Spillman

Its very therapeutic.  Now I am looking for my next project because my hands are idle.

Jan 20, 2018 09:40 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Wow, you keep the house pretty cool at night. I think ours is set to 67 degrees. I would need several of your gorgeous blankets if we set the thermostat lower. Ha. Regardless, nice job Belinda. And what treat to see you in the Rain again today. D 

Jan 20, 2018 09:41 AM
Belinda Spillman

It's funny how I like our room cold to sleep in but have to pile on the blankets.  At least our electric & gas bill is drastically low in the winter months.

Jan 20, 2018 09:43 AM
Debb Janes

I would actually like to have our room cooler, but Bernie has won that battle. :) 

Jan 22, 2018 08:17 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Belinda - you have really developed a wonderfully useful talent.  It has been cold this year.

Jan 20, 2018 09:44 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Beautiful...well done, you!

Jan 20, 2018 09:54 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I love the weather in the Denver Metro. It truly is crazy! My boy always sends me the forecast.

Jan 20, 2018 09:57 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Beautiful blanket! I too hate the cold and I can't wait for the sun to return. Thanks for sharing I hope you have a great weekend.

Jan 20, 2018 09:59 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Belinda 58 in your house at night..brrrrr! Love the blanket you made - very pretty. I didn't know you did that - so talented! BTW it's cold and rainy here today an the high might be somewhere in the 50's which is cold for us.

Jan 20, 2018 10:58 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

My mother would set the thermostat at 55, which is great for wine and lousy for human bodies. I keep my house at 72.

Beautiful creation you made, Belinda. I couldn't knit a thumbtack. Always admire those who can.

Jan 20, 2018 11:06 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wow, wow, Belinda,

What a beautiful blanket.  I can knit, but I have not gotten the hang of crochet.  I have looked at video after video, and come out with knots.  Like you we do not use heat at night, and have a nice down comforter to keep us warm.  I may just have to go and take a crochet lesson at our yarn store, after the madness is over.  A

Jan 20, 2018 12:16 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Glad to see you back in the rain.  I know you do a great job with your blankets.

Jan 20, 2018 02:53 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The blanket is really quite beautifuly, Belinda.  I like the colors you chose.  January is probably my least favorite month too.  I'm a swimmer, and would rather do it when it is warmer outside.

Jan 20, 2018 04:20 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

That is a lot of work.  aS FOR 58 DEGREES...I will cut 2 more logs ofr my fire

Jan 20, 2018 04:28 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your blog may generate some orders for your blankets. 

58 degrees is too cold for me.

Jan 21, 2018 06:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The cold weather in Colorado will definitely prevent me from ever living there full time, haha.

Jan 21, 2018 12:53 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Wow! You are very talented Belinda Spillman ! My home is set to 68º at night and I still have a heavy warm blanket and an electric mattress pad. 

Jan 22, 2018 08:22 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I love to crochet and find it very relaxing. Your blanket is beautiful and know how much time that took.

Jan 23, 2018 06:46 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Belinda - it's no longer January.  Let's see some new posts. Haha. 

Mar 23, 2018 06:32 PM