What do you want for Christmas?

[firelizard5]

So, its that time of year again--the time when I look around my room and think "Where did all this yarn come from? Surely I did not buy it. It must have snuck in while I wasn't looking."

So, oh readers of my blog, I ask:

What knitted thing can I foist on you this holiday season?

Yes, indeed, if you have always craved a hat, some socks, a pair of

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[firelizard5]

Of course! Would you like it to have an embroidered angry face?

[spinnersend09]

So I almost wasn't sure about this request but compared to an angry stuffed uterus this is downright normal- might I possibly have a stuffed red panda? I saw them when I visited the zoo in DC last month and they have the most adorable faces, much cuter than giant pandas. Would you be interested in a gift as well? I do still knit though I am rather limited in my skills. Mostly dishcloths, though I'm sure any dishcloth I make you could churn out yourself in half an hour, so I'm open to other requests within reason, knitted or otherwise. I also have a book of plastic canvas coaster set patterns that are quite cute. :-)

[firelizard5]

Of course! A red panda has the same general body shape as a cat or racoon, so it shouldn't be a problem.

I could actually use some coasters. I keep getting water rings on my desk.

[spinnersend09]

Perfect! This is the coaster pattern book I have, so I'd be perfectly happy to make whichever one you'd like! Click "see more photos" under the book to see the rest of the sets.

http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?source=froogle&prod_id=5858

[firelizard5]

I love the little kimonos!

[grammarcookie]

um um um. i really love the arm-warmer glovey things you made me last year, and found myself actually a little excited when it got colder because it meant i could pretend to have dragon-arms again. (did i tell you i secretly imagine i am a dragon when i wear them?) so would it be greedy if i asked you for something this year too?

[firelizard5]

No, it would not be greedy, it would be fun. What would you like? I'd offer to make you something that matched your gloves, but I will never be able to dye yarn that exact color again.

[grammarcookie]

um what about something like this? are these a pain to make? http://www.contextclothing.com/brands/filippa_k/images/hood_scarf.jpg

otherwise a nosewarmer sounds funny too!

[firelizard5]

Nope, very easy. Are you looking for something plain and subdued, something brightly colored, or something delightfully ridiculous (cat ears, dragon face and tail, etc)?

[keitess]

I would like to request a script for one page of the History According To webcomic we keep chatting about! Because I am going to be at home for Far Too Long (it deserves capitalization) over winter break and I would like to have something entertaining to work on. =D

[firelizard5]

You got it! Any particular topic you favor?

Also, may I suggest a part-time job or volunteer project? It is a great way to avoid this problem. "Sorry Mom, I can only get one week off, so it will have to be a short visit."