We woke up to snow on the ground. That is highly unusual for Iowa in October. It got me worried about COVID and winter and spending time with people who aren’t in my bubble.
Luckily my cousin was coming over today to knit, so we were able to test out winter knitting. I pulled my car out of the garage. We set up lawn chairs over six feet apart. We closed the garage door partially, so there was still significant air flow. We turned on heaters. We crafted.
We decided it was a lot like tailgating. We were able to stay bundled up and warm. People do that before football games in January, so we know we can do it in the depths of winter. There has been some discussion about grilling or making a crockpot of chili to enjoy while we are crafting in the garage. I don’t know if anyone else will be up for outdoor crafting, but I sure hope I can get more people to join us. I want to be able to see my friends and family and do it safely.
*Yes, I can write a blog post without a made up word in the title, I just don’t want to do that.
mildlygranola 
Craftgating works for me, but you definitely need chili or potato soup in the crock pot. Nice bikes, there too!
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I’m thinking we should have queso in a crock pot too, that way we also have an appetizer. We have so many bikes! My main bike has not seen much use since we had kids. I’m hoping to change that next summer.
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Oh you are clever and I am so glad you are! Garage knitting how fun. Beautiful bikes i agree.
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That looks like so much fun! Glad you were able to spend crafting time with you cousin. Making an event of it with chili or similar sounds awesome 🙂
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Oh man chilli would make that absolutely perfect, yay for indoor craftgating!
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More fun! Just don’t grill IN THE GARAGE. The fumes are toxic, make sure grill is completely away from the door. The fumes can and will build up lower to the ground. Be safe my friend.
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Oh yes, we will put the grill outside of the third stall to keep it away while staying warm.
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You have coined a new term I shall adopt:)
Your solution to craft with friends looks great! If I was closer I’d love to knit there:)
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I would love it if I could knit with you.
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Craftgating! Love it!!!!
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OMG look at the size of your garage! I have to fold my wing mirrors in to be able to fit my small Honda jazz in there. Your garage looks perfect for social distance knitting.
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I could barely fit my car in our old garage, but now we have a huge 3 car garage, so I can have a party in there.
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Made up words are the best words.
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