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

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.

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)

I keep changing my mind about what I'm making people...

Men's socks: Dad, Grandpa
Progress: Done!

"Manly Moebius Cowl": Matt, Mike, BJ
Progress: Done!

Ribbed fingerless mittens: Sandra, Mike W., Fritz, Christina, Lauren, Susie
Progress: Sandra's and Mike's are done. I keep changing my mind about what to make for the other four, but I really like making these! Maybe I'll add a cable or something next time.

Scarves: Jeff, Mom
Progress: Done!

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

Hats: Rebecca, Helen
Progress: Done! (need pin for Helen's hat)

Child Hats (various): Brett, Naomi, 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.

Child Mittens: Jack, Ellie, Margaret
Progress: Jack's are done.

Lace rib shrug: Cathy
Progress: Done! (needs pin)

There are pictures of a bunch of this stuff over on Ravelry (my login is divamaglia). In addition to the above, I do have two women's scarves for people I may run into over the holidays. And I think I'm making little sweater ornaments (maybe with duplicate stitch initials?) for a whole bunch of people. Or possibly amigurumis.

Coming around the home stretch...

Sock Monkey Baby Socks

For My Grandson

Don't these remind you of the stuffed monkey toys made out of socks?

I am working on a baby blanket for him also - about half done.

More info and pictures of the socks on My Blog

ACK! Just 4 Months Left!

Hello, hello again! I've been having connection problems from home for the last month so haven't been able to post much. Just thought I would post an update of my last and let everyone know were I am with things *and to remind myself to get my butt in gear and start crafting!* Since my Internet has been down and I haven't been able to surf the net and blog this past month, I was able to go stash diving and I think I have yarn for almost every project on my list! *does a little happy dance* This excites me to no end since my wallet is strapped a little tightly right now.

Mom & Dad: Luxury Wrap Afghan **about 20% complete
Yarn: TLC Amore


Sister 1: Soft Waves Afghan **just started
Yarn: Lion Brand Suede
Colorways: Waterlillies, Olive, Denim, Fushia and Eggplant


DH of S1: Reversible Cable Scarf and possibly fingerless gloves to match
Yarn: Plymouth Encore D.K. in a green/black

Sister 2: Waves Scarf
Yarn: KnitPicks Cadena in Mist

DH of S2: scarf --if you have a manly scarf pattern - PLEASE SHARE :)

niece 1: Fairy Square afghan - I have 4 different fairy dishcloth patterns to use for the squares
Yarn: Peaches 'n Cream in Peacock, Shocking Pink, Deep Purple, Apple Green

niece 2: Cropped Hoodie

Aunt & Uncle: Ripple Afghan
Yarn: Bernat So Soft Ombre and Solids

cousin: Ripple Afghan
Yarn: Bernat Satin in various shades of blue (I can't believe I have so much blue in my stash!)

cousin: Liesel Scarf
cousin's DH: scarf (not sure of pattern yet)
cousin: Ripple afghan (reds maybe)
friends (10): scarves or bags ** two scarves made already