The last gift I made for Christmas was a hat/snood/fingerless mitten set for my sister-in-law.  I found this wonderful chunky yarn, which I thought would work really well.  Then I started to crochet with it...and my goodness - what bliss!  It was like crocheting a cloud.  Actually, it was nothing like crocheting a cloud, which would be very slippery and impossible business indeed.  It was more like crocheting a huge ball of cotton that you imagine fat, fluffy clouds to be like when you're a kid.  Anyway, it was great.  And I'm really happy with the outcome.  So for today's viewing pleasure, I give to you the chunky hat/snood/mitten combo (as modeled by yours truly and my lovely friend, Annie - who is a much better model than I).