269/365 Crocheting a kissing ball

I love watching Mom knit and crochet. She's been knitting more often in recent years because it's a newly acquired talent, but some projects call for a return to the crochet hook.

This project? A crocheted kissing ball, which will have mistletoe tied to the bottom and hang at Christmastime.

She's also been busy with doilies and snowflakes, two other projects that often come out at this time of year. Years ago, she made a large batch of crocheted snowflake ornaments for the Christmas tree, and they continue to be one of my favorite ornaments to hang. I'm always partial to handmade items and those with sentimental value.

Camera: Canon 40D with 60mm macro lens and 430EX Speedlite, 1/125s, f/2.8 at ISO 640