Oh my... need to re-think some of this

So here's my christmas knits list... *updated*

6 fun scarves for teacher gifts and bus driver gift
8 Snowman Hats for nieces, nephews, Beth's Children, and my children (2 completed Elijah's and Andrea's)
Bag for Sarah
Bag for MIL
Bag for Michelle (SIL)
Readers Wrap for Mom *25%
Scarf, hat and socks for hubby
Scarf, hat for Joe 75% done with scarf
Squatty Sidekick bag for Kathy
Squatty sidekick bag for Leila
Scarf, Hat for Walt
Hats for my MN niece and nephew (need to research which ones to make) (x2)
Bag for Holly
Hat for Cory (skulls?.. should check with Misti)
Squatty sidekick back for Misti
Fun hats (muppet hat) and scarves (dragon?, Snake? unicorn?) my kids (I have Blue, and Spongebob plans for hats, and a cookie monster or elmo for the youngest)
Dishcloths for Fall craft fair *100% done
Fun fur/boa scarves for Fall craft fair
Surprise Gifts x3


I'm glad I'm visiting this list again.. it's getting quite large!

Christmas knitting is about to start

Ladies,

I'm excited to report that my christmas knitting is nearly here! ;-) I laugh a little because I started this whole KAL to get my rear going early.. and I supposed that late October is earlier than usual for me.. ;-)

My SIL was visiting recently and she made some 'bag' suggestions for some of my family members, so my list is going to change a tad... speaking of my list... I think I'll repost it soon...

I have one more halloween hat (A bat) to knit and some Dora Hair to attempt... the pattern seemed confusing to me... might of been the time of day to be honest... and I expect to have them both completed by the end of this week... and then onto the Christmas knits... wahoo!

How's everyone else doing...?
Monica... I want to know more about those felted clogs... are they difficult?

I'll see if I can go scrounge up my list for a re-post...

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

half done

My single, solitary gift is half done, and after a desperate search across the UK I've found some more loro barranquero malabrigo to finish it, huzzay!

Its an ultra simple ribbed and reversible scarf, which sits 7inches wide (without being stretched), and will be as long as the wool lasts, two more skeins are in the post. I have rationalised the simple-mindedness of this scarf to myself by saying that 'simple design is classic' and 'the beauty of it is in the colours', which might both be true but really its just great to be a lazy knitter sometimes. On the otherhand my motto is you can't have too simple a design when it comes to men's clothing. Fingers crossed he likes the colours then, I guess.

Also, hello to all the new knitters who have joined up, and wow to all those who have posted FOs.

A small present done

One pair of socks in Regia Galaxy done and wrapped as Christmas gift for Steven. With his thirteen years of age, he has bigger feet than his dad. A whopping size 10.5!

Getting Started

Hi Everyone! I'm excited to be a part of this. I thought I'd share my list, so I can keep track of where I'm at.

This first section is my family:

• Mom - Gothic Leaf Stole
• Dad — Fiber Trends Felt Clogs [OTN]
  
• Sister — Washcloth & Handmade Soap (Letter B)

This is my BF (Craig) and his family. I think that Felt Clogs would go over really well with the women in the family... but I really don't know about the men:

• Craig -- the never-ending scarf... and something else.
  
• Grandad M --
  
• Grandma P — Felted Clogs
• His Mom — Felted Clogs
• His Aunt — Felted Clogs
• His Aunt — Felted Clogs
• Grandma R — Felted Clogs
• Grandad J --
  
• Grandmummy — Egyptian themed

For most of my friends I'm making dishcloths and buying some handmade soaps.

• Evan -- not really a "hand made" kinda guy.
  
• Rachel — Washcloth (Labyrinth) & Handmade Soap
• Anna — Washcloth (Tea Time / Letter A / Music Note) & Handmade Soap
• Laura — Washcloth (colour: blue/black) & Handmade Soap
• Ginger — Washcloth (Ribbed Earthtones) & Handmade Soap
• Kas — Washcloth (Letter K) & Handmade Soap
• Eka — Washcloth (Snowflake) & Handmade Soap

So to sum it up - I've got a lot of washcloths and clogs to make!

Welcome

Hi gang,
We have another newbie in our ranks... welcome Monica! She created our new button so check it out!

How's everyone's progress going???