It's been a fairly cool summer here in Utah, with chilly evenings and cool days, along with intermittent blasts of heat, perfect weather to spend crocheting gifts in preparation for Christmas.

This issue is packed with scarves, hats, cowls, and mittens, plus a pet turtle for our furry kids and a notebook cover and Bento carrier for school or office use.

We have several product reviews, including one for some luxurious yak down yarn, and a store review from a reader on her favorite local yarn stor

Crocheting can soothe our nerves and allows us to make beautiful garments or objects. Unfortunately, if we are not careful, this wonderful hobby can also cause neck pain that leads to headaches or aggravates tension in our hands and wrists.
 

Surprisingly, our eyes are a major cause of neck pain when crocheting. Sometimes it is simple to resolve. Going to a doctor for an eye exam and getting prescription lenses may be the solution you need. Or, if you already have lenses, particularly progressive
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