Knitting isn't even much solace for the daylight we've lost. But, I have been knitting away. My hope is to get this sweater finished over the weekend. I have a few smaller projects I'm dying to get to and this is the only thing standing in my way. Unfortunately, it's also the only mindless project I've got, so once it's done, I won't have anything to preoccupy me at colloquium discussions or tv night with my fellow grad students. It's not like I can't conjure up something equally comprised of stockinette, I suppose...but, what? That's a silly question. I have a queue a mile long and heaps of yarn. I will find something!
I've been thinking about knitting a few Christmas gifts here and there (the above is possibly one). I always say, "No! Not this year!" until about this time. I'm having thoughts such as, "I need to get rid of that yarn. Who will wear mittens that blue?" or "This doesn't fit me quite right. Who has a small enough head?" (the answer: no one in my family!). Fortunately, the only gifts I'm obligated to are a couple dog sweaters, so if I don't get around to making a few small things, no one will be the wiser. :)
Are you knitting gifts? What sorts of things? Were they requested or thoughtfully chosen by you? Here's something I've been thinking a lot about: what are you going to get your knitting friends for Christmas? Yarn? Notions? Accessories (are they the same as notions? I should know these things....)? I'm curious, so let me know in the comments!
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I am busy making lots of items for Christmas lots of slippers, baby cardigans, a shawl and some sewing too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're busy! Slippers are a great idea. I might steal it. ;)
Deletereally liking the color of your wip's yarn! it reminds me of the yarn i used for my first pullover last month. :]
ReplyDeleteon the personal knitting front it's been socks, socks, and more socks for me. as far as my shop knits go, it's stash busting season!
Thank you! I usually avoid brown because of my coloring, but this is really pretty. Congrats on your first pullover! I've gotten a sock-bug myself recently. The cold will do that. :) Stash busting is an excellent idea! I need to work harder at it. :S
DeleteI just decided on boot toppers for all the girls in the family, plush cowl and a hat. I may regret the commitment later, but they're just little extras that won't be missed if I don't finish. I did look at the progress bars in my blog sidebar a minute ago and thought of you. I have like 8 wips- something I've never done. I feel overwhelmed by this many, but I'm hoping to work it down after Christmas. I don't know how you balance it all, but you are always finishing things. So maybe there's hope for me. :)
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