I’m a Californian living in upstate New York. If it was possible to wear a cashmere nose muff, I would. I’ve just discovered the world of “neck warmers”:
Frilly, warm, with buckles and buttons and toggles. And the best part is, most of these projects use maybe one skein of yarn. I just finished crocheting the one on the right. I’ve finally found a yarn project that I can manage with a worklife and toddler at home..

Both of the above can be found on Etsy: Pumpkin & Ruffle
I just joined a new social networking site too, it’s called Ravalry, I’m not sure I’m enough of a yarn junkie to hang around but I found tons of links to other fun neck projects..and then I couldn’t help myself, I bought the best bag to hold one of these wee projects:

Available on Etsy.
Between this and Obama, I don’t need holiday gifts this year!