Things to remember about this Christmas ( Read more... )

Christmas knitting 2013: Traveler socks for a friend, Recycled Silk Sari scarf for Nick's step-mother, Lotus hat for Nick's step-sister, washcloths for Nick's grandmothers, Exeter hat for Nick's dad, Aran Pillow for Nick's step-sister and her husband, Socks for Nick, Mittens for Nick's step-brother, Wicker Cowl for Nick's step-sister (yes, he has 3 ( Read more... )

It's November, which seems to universally mean KNIT ALL THE THINGS to many of us. Every year I have high hopes of knitting all my holiday gifts, but at this rate, I might actually accomplish that. I'm focusing on using up yarn that I have lying around, some of which is of dubious quality and often means patterns that don't require a lot of yarn. ( Read more... )