My first crochet mittens

After making these and these, I decided to try the real thing :)
It was easy to crochet the first mitten. But making the second one to match the first became quite a challenge!.. Finally, after a month or so of repeated efforts, both mittens were finished: (almost) identical and plain gray. And, honestly, a bit boring...
That's how they looked:

Obviously, decoration needed!

Here's before...

...And after!

Now they look like this:

Easy snowflake pattern is from Attic24.

Someday I will crochet my first real gloves :)

Crochet Christmas

Winter's eve

I really, really want to live in my own house.
With a fireplace and a rocking chair. With an attic and lots of cozy and warm handmade stuff: blankets, wool socks and sweaters.
Have I already turned into a grandmother?
Or is it just winter approaching? :)
Days are short and sun never seems to rise at all... Taking pictures becomes a challenge.

 Finished warm stuff...

 Warm stuff in the making...

My stash :) (basket is from IKEA, I didn't make it myself!)