Christmas Update

Merry belated Christmas everyone!!

I managed to make most of my family handmade gifts and the best part was all the yarn was from my stash!! :) You can read all about it here on my blog.



I have definately decided that I need to start MUCH earlier next year on my holiday gifts so that I am not staying up till 3AM on Christmas Eve trying to finish a project!

Merry Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas Eve my Christmas KALers!
Thank you all for joining me in this insane rush to knit for our friends and families for the holidays.

Sadly, I did not finish my list.. but actually have a few days left for the 4 remaining items... I ended up making a few last minute changes to my list... but that's ok.. that's the beauty of knitting :-)

There has been a suggestion to keep our group open for next year's knitting to get underway early... I"m happy to do that... though I probably won't post very frequently :-) I also will share a KAL that I was directed to that you all might also be interested in...it's called the Gift Along and here's the link:

http://knitallyear.blogspot.com/

Please check it out... there's a list of goals for you to post on... and it looks like it's quite similar to our group though with the idea that you might be knitting other gifts.. birthdays, babies, you name it :-)

As a review.. here's what I've accomplished:


Mystery items x3 (January)

Malach, Rochester (due Dec 28th)
MIL - Felted Bag
FIL - Ribbed Hat (OTN)
Joe - Ribbed Hat
Michelle - Felted Bag
Joey - Snowman Hat (Done)
Elijah - Snowman Hat (Done)
Andrea - Snowman Hat (Done)

Malach, Pittsburgh (due Dec 28th)
Sarah - Felted Bag

Malach, Wilkes-Barre
John - Socks (After Christmas, yarn came in)
Abby - Snowman Hat (fortunately I haven't Cast on because she keeps changing her mind)
JJ - Snowman Hat (Done)
Chelsea - Snowman Hat (Done)

Beth and family
2 snowman hats (Done)
Felted bag (will be late, and she already knows)

Crothers'(delivered Dec 1 by hubby on his trip to MN for work)
Walt - ribbed hat (Done)
Kathy - Felted Bag (Done)
Leila - Felted Bag (Done)
Suzanne - Happy Hat (Done)
Conor - Black and red hat (Done)

Mom: Market Bag (Done)
Nicki: Dishcloths x4 (Done)
Rylee: Dishcloths x4 (Done)
Marty: Jester Hat in Red (Done)

Terri: Jester Hat in Santa colors (DONE)
Anne: Jester Hat in Santa colors (DONE)

Merry Christmas my knitting friends!

Finished....Finally! WHEW!

Update on me....I've finished everything that I had on my list previously and I'm now going to try to get a few more finished that I didn't know if I would ever have time for.

I'm also wondering if anyone else here is planning on starting their Christmas knitting earlier for 2008. I already know of some items that I can go ahead and start knitting on after the new year arrives. If I do that then maybe I won't feel so crunched when it comes down to it next year.

I would love it if this groups stays up and running. That way it will keep me going.

Kim

Completed Stocking!

Here it is, all finished in time for the big day....whew! I used acrylic yarn for this and size 6 straight needles to the foot and then changed to dpns. My pattern is an old one from the 70's which I tweaked quite a bit by adding the snowman in the middle section and other changes I made as I went along....so, my fellow fiber artists, what do you think?

Cheers, Laura

P.S. Just in case I don't post again before Christmas, I want to wish all of you a lovely holiday season filled with much joy and good health!

Finally an update

I'm going to do it by family as it makes it easier on my 'mind'...

Crothers'(delivered Dec 1 by hubby on his trip to MN for work)
Walt - ribbed hat (Done)
Kathy - Felted Bag (Done)
Leila - Felted Bag (Done)
Suzanne - Happy Hat (Done)
Conor - Black and red hat (Done)

Malach, Rochester (due Dec 28th)
MIL - Felted Bag
FIL - Hmmm?
Joe - Ribbed Hat
Michelle - Felted Bag
Joey - Snowman Hat (Done)
Elijah - Snowman Hat (Done)
Andrea - Snowman Hat (Done)

Malach, Pittsburgh (due Dec 28th)
Sarah - Felted Bag

Malach, Wilkes-Barre
John - Socks (After Christmas, yarn came in)
Abby - Blue hat, Mittens, Crayon Scarf
JJ - Dragon Hat, Mittens, Snake Scarf, Crayon Scarf
Chelsea - Snowman Hat (Done) Purple hat (OTN)

Beth and family
2 snowman hats (Done)
Felted bag (will be late, and she already knows)

Teachers
Pencil Scarf x2
Bus Drivers ?? Making caramel popcorn instead of a handknit

Mystery items x3 (will all probably be late.. we'll see what we can do...

Mom: Market Bag (OTN)
Nicki: Dishcloths x4 (Done)
Rylee: Dishcloths x4 (Done)

Terri: Harry Potter Scarf (postponed till end of January)
Anne: Harry Potter Scarf (Postponed till end of January)

I think I can get this done...I'm still going to try.. the Minnesota gifts got cranked out quickly.. but decorating and all that knitting stifled my mojo a bit... I'm ready to get back into the groove though!
If you want to see some of my completed objects you can stop by my blog...

Almost done!

Woohoo! I still have a Li'l Devil Hat to make for Brett and something for my brother's girlfriend--possibly beaded fingerless gloves?--but other than that, there's only a few little knitted sweater ornaments to go.

I really hope I'm not forgetting someone.

AAAAAAAAA!! Only a Month left!

OK, can someone tell me where the heck the time has gone!! I can't believe there is only a month left!! Updates and modifications to my list

Mom & Dad: an afghan - pattern: Luxury Wrap from Afghans on the Double 50% done!
Sister 1 & DH: ripple afghan - pattern: Soft Waves from 200 Ripple Patterns 50% done!
Sister 2: Waves Scarf
DH of S2: scarf (not sure of pattern yet)
niece 1: Fairy Square afghan - 8 of 16 squares completed
niece 2: cropped hoodie (??)

The decision has been made that we are not going to exchange gifts with the cousins this year, so that shortens my list a WHOLE lot! *thank goodness cause I don't think I'd get to those gifts at this point in time!*

friends (10): scarves or bags ** two scarves, 1 bag done!

Updated Christmas Knitting List

OK- After much thought, I have revised my original list. Again, I was trying to take on more than I could chew- so to speak. So, here we go!

- Socks for my Mom (On the needles)
- Hat (cocheted) for my oldest son
- Wand cover for my youngest son
- Something small for my Dad
- Wash Cloth sets for Sisters (done)
- Something special for my 3 year old niece
- Something special for my newlywed brother & his wife
(ideas please)
- washcloths for emergency gifts

So, there it is, my revised list!

37 Days To Go

I can't believe that there are only 37 days left till Christmas. Since there is so little time left I am reassessing my Christmas list. Here is my updated list...

• Chevron Scarf 1 for SIL - Finished
• Chevron Scarf 2 for SIL - Yarn bought
• Moose Hat for my Dad - 30% done
• Cobblestone for DH - 20% done
• Print O' Wave Stole for Mom - Finished
• Swan Lake Stole for Grandmother - Finished
• Poncho for Angelina - ?
• Unicorn for Angelina - Just need to sew the seams
• Toy Doll for Angelina - ?
• Twinkletoes for Angelina - Finished

You can check out all my finished projects so far here.

Happy Knitting,

Peaceangel

Finally a Finished Object

Wahoo! I actually am extremely close to having other's finished but had to put them on hold for week or so..

Here's my revised list and the FO

I'm going to do it by family as it makes it easier on my 'mind'...

Crothers'
Walt - ribbed hat (OTN)
Kathy - Felted Bag (next up)
Leila - Felted Bag
Suzanne - Happy Hat (FINISHED)
Conor - Black and red hat

Malach, Rochester
MIL - Felted Bag
FIL - Hmmm?
Joe - Ribbed Hat
Michelle - Felted Bag
Joey - Snowman Hat (needs buttons)
Elijah - Snowman Hat (needs Buttons)
Andrea - Snowman Hat (needs Buttons)

Malach, Pittsburgh
Sarah - Felted Bag

Malach, Wilkes-Barre
John - Ribbed Hat
Abby - Blue hat, Mittens, Scarf, Crayon Scarf
JJ - Dragon Hat, Mittens, Scarf, Crayon Scarf
Chelsea - Snowman Hat, Spongebob Hat,

Teachers
Pencil Scarf x2
Bus Drivers ?? still thinking

Mystery items x6

I think I can get this done... I'm the little engine that could.. and I'm going to make a concerted effort to try! ;-)

Blogger isn't cooperating on the adding of the photo right now.. so if you want to see it you can stop by my blog...

Further updates

I'm in New York for auditions now (I'm an opera singer), and I only brought small, time-consuming projects with me (a Wisp and a pair of socks, both for myself), so when I'm home on Sunday I really need to get back on the stick...

Scarves: Jeff, Mom, Margaret, Ellie, Christine, Joanna
Progress: Joanna's scarf needs fringe; otherwise I'm done.

"Manly Moebius Cowl": Matt, Mike, BJ, Dad (Birthday)
Progress: All finished but the one for my father; I'm having trouble adapting the pattern for gauge.

Ribbed fingerless mittens: Sandra, Mike W., Fritz, Christina, Lauren, Susie
Progress: The mittens for Sandra, Mike and Susie are done; one of Fritz's is done. I'll see Lauren today, and I'm going to ask her what she actually wants. :)

Women's mittens: Arlette, Laura, Helen, Mom
Progress: need to make Mom's gloves to match scarf; otherwise completed.

Child Hats (various): Brett, Suli birthday (Little Devil Hats); Ellie birthday (Child Hallowig); Suli (House Elf hat)
Progress: Ellie's and both of Suli's are done, but I'm not crazy about how the House Elf hat came out so I may frog it and make something else.

Sleeveless hoodie: Naomi
Progress: I have the yarn, and will start this soon.

And I was planning to get my grandmother some nice yarn, but she's not able to crochet right now because of a cataract and some trouble with her hand. So now I have to make her something, and I have no idea what!

Other completed projects--
Child Mittens: Jack
Lace rib shrug: Cathy (needs pin)
Men's socks: Dad, Grandpa
Hats: Rebecca, Helen (need pin for Helen's hat)

Blue Morning Mitts

These are the second mitts I have made with this pattern. It is very easy and addictive! I want to make more!...

Maine Morning Mitts by Clara Parkes (Knitters Review)
Yarn is Cascade 220 Heather - in blue.

Size 7 needles.

Tezsocks

Loopa...

Realising that my Christmas knitting will probably take me until next year I have tried to find faster things too.
Kids will now be getting Loopa scarves instead of knitted ones.
My 15 year old daughter has just given this one her approval and said she would wear it so I might do one for my neice too. ( I was origionally just going to do them for the younger kids ). I must admit I do wear the one that I made for me in cream and gold and I love it.

Finally started...

Mistake rib scarf, looks pink in the photo but is actually bright red. I think this will be for my nephew. Will possibly make more of this as it is quite an easy knit and grows fast.




Seaweed scarf from December's simply knitting magazine. I think this will be for my neice. I am loving this and I think the pink makes it look like coral. I might make another of these for my sister in law if I get time but I am definately planning 1 for me ( maybe after Christmas ) with small beads on.




Socks for my Daughter, Nephew and neice for Christmas. Nephews socks have turned into birthday socks though as it's on Wednesday and we forgot to get him a gift.

There are quite a few items I want to make for gifts but I don't think I will get them all done in time.

Finished Christmas Gift

Well, I have finally completed one (yes 1) Christmas gift so far! Some socks for my Mom in Knit Picks Felici yarn- Firefighter colorway! The kiddos broke my digital camera (the SECOND one in a year) so I cannot post pics ;o(

OTN: a black & purple scarf for my eldest daughter in black & purple stripes, all in garter stitch with the color changing every 20 rows. A "wand" holder from Harry Potter Knits- the Dragon Scale one I'm doing in green with size 3 needles for my youngest son (he is studying to become a Music Teacher and needed a holder for his directing "wand"). Another pair of socks using Lorna's Laces sport weight yarn in Pioneer colorway for Hubby.

Still planned: a pair of socks for a dear friend, some wash cloth sets for sisters, a tie for my Father, something for my new 3 year-old niece (my brother just got married two weeks ago), and now my oldest son as requested a AFGHAN in black & shades of blue! I am thinking of crocheting this since I crochet so much faster than knit. Or, maybe I will finally set up my knitting machine that has been in the box since bought 3 years ago and give it a try for the afghan.

Hello All!!!

I passed the boards for LPN!!!

ok, onto knitting ;)

R-socks, at least one pair and maybe a hat - sock started
Mom-hat (maybe a scarf and sox)
Uncle D-Grandma's blanket - done
Uncle C- Fingerless gloves - started
Aunt R- scarf - done!
Aunt K-scarf - done
Aunt E- scarf - done
Uncle M-hat - done
Poppa R- hat - done
B- hat - done
R's mom-scarf - done
Meme - scarf - done

Just remember - knitting is supposed to be enjoyable!

Tibbers

Present progress

Here is a picture of my 1st Booga Bag. This is the 1st thing that I have felted. I think it turned out great! It's a Xmas gift for my SIL. I have 3 more to make for gifts and 1 for me. I also have a shawl finished for my grandmother that needs to be blocked and I'm over half way through a Charlotte's Web shawl for my Mom. I haven't worked on it for a while. I really need to get moving. I'm also working on a pair of socks for me and need to make a pair for my grandmother. Happy knitting to all!

Christmas List Revisited

Today I'm working on my christmas list... revisiting it, and trying to see what's actually realistic to finish... I promise to post that once I'm done working on it :-) My goal is to get busy on projects this week and see where I am by the weekend with the one's I"ll start today :-)

I"ll post my list a bit later.

Happy knitting folks!

Christmas Knitting List

Ok here it is:

Mom:
Dishcloth reloaded face cloth-DONE
socks-Done
Dish Towels 2- 1 Done
Dish cloths

Sister
Socks- IN PROGRESS
Dishcloth reloaded
Bonsai Tunic top- 1/2 DONE
Beaded Beanie

Dad
Dish Cloths with Cowboy hats on them (4)- 1 DONE
Dish towels to match (2)

Mother in law
Dishcloth reloaded
Hemlock Ring Blanket- DONE

Sister in law
Dishcloth Reloaded
Wave Wrap

Nancy (x step mom)
Dishcloth reloaded

Jamie (Best Friend)
Yarn Ho dishcloth
Sheep dishcloth

5 other friends I knit with
Yarn HO dishcloth

I think that is it for now. :-)

Realistic Updated List

I guess it's time to wake up and smell the 'realism' of the facts here and they are these: I am not going to complete several things on my original list below:

1. Mother: Socks

2. DIL: Hat

3. Daughter: Wrist Warmers

4. DIL: Shawl

5. Son: Hat

6. GD: Sweater & Hat

7. ?? : Ripple Lap Blanket

So, here's what are possibilites: I may get a pair of socks done for my mother, but then again? The hat for my DIL is a good possibility, the wrist warmers are definitely off the list. The shawl is in progress but not completed and I think the hat for my son must go as well, sad to say. I am going to replace the sweater and hat for my granddaughter with a (hopeful) Christmas stocking made just for her.

Last but not least, is the fact that I'm pleased as punch to tell you that I have completed the ripple blanket as you can see from the picture so at least I have something to report. Many of you are doing just great with your lists and I applaud your collective completions.