My MIL has spent the better part of a year making afghans for her six grandkids.  Since June/July 2014, she has been Swedish weaving, sometimes reaching her goal just in time for another birthday.  She has two granddaughter’s with birthdays in July, then a bit of a break until later in December.  But, she had no time to waste as the next three birthdays are wham, bam, thank you ma’am in March, April and May.  She can take a deep breath now as her year is up and all six grandkids have a little something more to keep them warm and cozy, made by the loving hands of their grandma.