Sunday, November 19, 2006

Christmas Countdown Update

I know... I've been absent for a while. Sorry. There is some explanation here if you are interested. But, I have been busy. Job stuff. Personal stuff. Birthday stuff. (My birthday. I'm old now. Like over 35 old. Whee.)

But, I have finally found my Christmas project rhythm.

Completed:

1 pair of flip top mitten/gloves for one of my brothers.
Pattern: A combination of Knitty's Cigar with the fingers adapted and I adapted the flip-top instructions from Magknits' Urban Necessities
Yarn: Patons Decor

These were a relatively quick knit. Especially considering that I had one almost completed when I realized that I was using the wrong needle size and it had seriously affected the fabric and gauge. I started and completed one on Monday while on a day off, and the other was knit over a couple of evenings of TV watching. Yay! Quick Christmas knits!

I was thinking about making socks for my sister and sisters-in-law for Christmas and then I realized I'm insane. Then I realized that I could make them BIG socks

(haha)(obviously these are due to be felted)(and I have 2 of them now, just not at picture time)

Pattern: Knitty's Fuzzy Feet but with short-row heels and toes in contrasting color
Yarn: "Vintage" Rowan DK Wool from stash (from my aunt Pat's friend AKAThe Yarn Lady)

Another quick knit. I knit one Friday evening and the other took a few hours on Saturday. Yay!

Now to finish the other small items so I can tackle the bigger items. Oy. I have been spinning a little bit at a time, but I keep thinking "I should be knitting" so I haven't been doing as much spinning as I might like. I need to go knit now. Time's a wastin'.

6 comments:

  1. The mittens look so nice and warm.....If you are looking out for few more unique ideas you can jus peep into my Holiday Blog.....

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  2. Is there anything you can't do? I keep talking (no joke) about that pillow you made, with the snowflakes on it). If I gave that to my mom, I'd be her favorite child forever and ever. She would cry with joy.

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  3. Am curious to see how your 2-toned Fuzzy Feet wash up. Mine done in soft brown with red contrast did not felt that well. :(
    =:8

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  4. Very nice! Love those mitty-gloves.

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  5. I haven't seen you for a while, I hope everything is ok!! Hope you had a great Christmas!

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  6. That was me. :) Those damn word verification letters get me every time. ;)

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