Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Christmas Knitting

Yes, I decided I should really make just a few Christmas presents. Not as many as in years past - time is rapidly slipping away but......it'll all get done.


Jessie's in 5th grade this year - and they do "switch classes" and she has 5 different teachers every day. 3 of her teachers are female (and in fact, 1 is a good friend and saw the fingerless mitts I made last year for Tyler's teacher and put her request in). So I have 4 pairs of fingerless mitts to complete by the 17th. 2 pairs are done:

The picture isn't doing them justice - they are a very pretty royal blue, which is the school colors. Her 2 male teachers? Gift cards here we come.....

Then Mom wanted to make sweaters for my sister, Ashley (my brother's girl friend), her and myself. Of course, I get the yarn and some vague instructions on how to make the sweater. It will be just like this one unless I decide to change things up, which could happen:

You can see how far I am on it. It's taking forever to get all the raglan increases done. Hopefully I'll be separating for the sleeves soon. If not, I'm handing it back to her to wrap up and I'll finish it after Christmas!

Last week one day Mom and I went Christmas shopping (I had a $100 target gift card burning a hole in my pocket so I got most of the kids' Christmas shopping done). We stopped into Studio Knit in Medina, and Mom picked out this yarn for me to make her a Curaco Cowl for Christmas (notice the pattern here?). It will be lovely in this red tweed, and really, I can't wait to get started on it. Just have to have it done by Christmas Eve at 5:00 when we get together for dinner!

Of course, I got some Malibrigo for me. After all this holiday knitting I'm going to need something for me, me, me. The sweater is Debbie Bliss Win, out of her luxury collection book. I'm thinking mine is going to be longer, but that will be the only change I make:)

I cannot believe how fast Christmas is approaching, but I was on vacation last week and got: the house cleaned, the family room painted (except for 1 corner, but that would require me moving a very old and very heavy hutch so it's gonna wait), all the inside Christmas decorations out, and most of my Christmas shopping done. And yes, I was 1 of the crazies at Wal-mart the Friday after Thanksgiving for 3 things that were on sale. But I was back home in bed by 6 a.m.....

Have a great day!
Kris

5 comments:

Lib said...

You sure as busy!
I always Love seeing your projects!
HAve a great wk.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Blessins',Lib

Niki said...

lovely knitting...I know, Christmas is skidding in here like skis on ice!
May your family have a wonderful Christmas, if I don't get back here before then.
blessings,
Niki

Patty Sumner said...

Sounds as if you are going to be very busy, but I am sure it will all be beautiful in the end. Blessings to you and yours!

sugarcreekfarm said...

Love all of the projects you have going on here lately (as usual!) Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season :)

I am Arizona; a person, not a place. said...

Christmas sure is approaching fast!! I love the fingerless mitts...they're always a great gift. Your Malabrigo is awesome. Is it silky merino? Or merino worsted?

I love that schools are starting to do switch classes. I think it helps prepare kids for college since it is the way college classes are (basically, anyway!).