This is a simple Christmas scarf for my cousin Jacy (pronounced “Jackie”). Technically, she’s my third cousin. Her great-grandmother and my grandfather are siblings. But the generations are staggered now, since her mum, Sandy, and her siblings are about a decade older than me.

Timmy and Jacy received their new scarves on New Year’s. Jacy loved her scarf. When she ripped the package open she squealed “Oh I’ve been wanting one!” As if she’d never owned a scarf before. Children are very gratifying.