a.k.a. the rainy day skirt
The forecast for the boys’ baseball season opener? Low 40′s and rain. Splendid. And high time for a defensive play of my own…
I whipped up this skirt in about 15 minutes, using the wool leftover from the Wee Girl’s jumper. Because I’m all too well acquainted with the 6th inning feel of metal bleachers during a crisp mountain evening in the spring time. In fact, it’s almost as quintessential as peepers or maple syrup. I paired them with my wool leggings for added warmth. And yes, it was still cold, but bearable. I had been planning on saving this fabric to line my hunter rain boots, which was not a bad thought, considering my numb toes by game’s end. But this little skirt is seeing a lot of use. And even a bit of snow at a game last week. Ah, New England in the spring!
Love it! Glad you had a warm(ish) bum, it looks great! I think I will be taking your lead with a chunk of thick gray wool I have in my stash though I don’t have any bleacher sitting in my life (yet!) its been chilly here too- it snowed here while I was planting peas this morning. And I just spent my birthday money on a pair of hunter boots- partly inspired by your terrific farm-girl style! Love ‘em. Stay warm mama!
Did you put a zipper in it? Elastic?
You know, every year during mud season I swear I’m going to get myself a pair of serious wellies. This year I actually did it. I think some fall flooding actually pushed me over the edge! And I’m so, so, so glad I did. I can’t say enough good things about them.
For the skirt I did a yoga waist band out of a black cotton knit. Very comfy.