Just as I tell myself I'm reaching the end of my Christmas knitting, I find a way to add more things to the list. Here are two that I've added that weren't on the list to begin with:
Pattern: Slouchy copy cat hat
Yarn: Katia Azteca, in a really pretty purple/blue blend
I'm excited about this hat, the wool feels so thick and snuggly. I've just finished the ribbing, so on to the good stuff!
I'm also trying to work up a couple of ear warmers/head bands for my daughters as little presents. I figure I can't go wrong with one more thing to open. Plus, I haven't knitted them anything for Christmas yet!
Pattern: ear warmer with crochet flower.
Yarn: Robin Fascination. This yarn was an Ebay purchase at a great price uhm, years ago. It is rather odd. Pretty though, the girls really like it.
The crochet flower might test my very limited knowledge of hooking, so wish me luck.
As for reading this week, I've picked up an old, friend Peter V. Brett. I love the trilogy he is currently writing, of which I've read two, the Painted Man and The Desert Spear. While I wait for The Daylight Wars I am reading his novellas. Currently I am on Brayan's Gold. While I'm not really one for Fantasy/Science Fiction there are a few authors out there from that genre I love, and he is one of them!
And while I sit here at my computer and write this blog post, it is snowing absolute buckets outside. It makes me think my groceries won't be delivered yet again today. Winter doesn't want me to get my treats. It is pretty though, here's a picture I took right before the heavens opened.
Check out these other WIP's:
The yarn you're using for the slouchy hat looks lovely, it looks really squishable in the picture ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are getting along nicely with your festive knitting, I've got distracted and keep adding more items to make so not too sure if I shall ever finish my list of WIPs!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your first sentence. How true. How true. The newly-added projects look very nice. I like the headband. My daughter likes headbands, alhtough I think she would opt out of the flower on it. That view you have is absolutely wonderful. So peaceful with all that snow.
ReplyDeleteboth your projects look very nice! Love the yarn colours too.I do the adding up to the list all the time :)
ReplyDeleteI love the yarn colors for the ear warmers!
ReplyDeleteFun projects! I have almost zero crochet knowledge, and managed a decent-looking flower on a hat I knit. And if I can do it, you totally can. Loooking forward to seeing how they turn out!
ReplyDeleteThe Fascination yarn IS pretty - I can see why the girls like it! Your snow is pretty but I feel colder just looking at it!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I can't wait to see the slouchy hat! Don't worry about the crochet flower, crochet is my first love but if you can knit you can figure it out : )
ReplyDeleteThat view is amazing, lucky you. The knits look great, I was wondering how the Katia yarns felt, I've seen them around but not knitted with any yet?
ReplyDeleteThe yarn for the ear warmer is lovely! Is that a small bit of sparkle I see in it?
ReplyDeletelove all that snow!!! and the colors of the yarn for your projects -- so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas knitting never seems to end, does it? I love both of your add-on choices, especially the ear warmers. Such a cute pattern and pretty colors. Good luck with making the flower!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, that is your view?! how spectacular. it's so beautiful, and with snow now too? my goodness.
ReplyDeletei so understand the christmas knitting add on list. i guess it is inevitable. i think it is the ultimate expression of love and why we keep adding. i hope you get everything done you hope to. :)