Christmas Knitting -- Almost Finished

Don't hate me because I've managed to finish most my Christmas knitting.  I have to get everything done early because it needs to be shipped to the East Coast.  Most of what's left is for The Husband's family and just needs to be washed and blocked.  Hopefully, I'll have some more finished objects next week.

Note: If you are related to me or are expecting a Christmas gift from me, and haven't told me that you read this blog, you might want to not read this post. You might find out what you're getting for Christmas. (Thought it would serve you right for reading this blog and not telling me!)

I know I blogged about a bunch of this stuff before, but here's the whole array of finished items.

Jute Rope Scarf
Pattern: Jute Rope Scarf
Yarn:  Catalina Baby Alapaca Chunky

Drew's Hat
Pattern: Zissou Hat
Yarn:  Brooks Farm Mas-Acero

Hats for Nieces
Pattern:  Ann Norling Head Huggers
Yarn:  Kramer Yarn Mauch Chunky

Mittens for Nieces
Pattern:  Basic Mitten Pattern
Yarn:  Brooks Farm Solana

Bath Mitt Pattern:  Sugar & Cream Bath Mitt
Yarn:  Mission Falls 1824 Cotton

Scrunchable Scarf
Pattern: Scrunchable Scarf
Yarn:  Brooks Farm Four Play

Christmas Shopping

Or should I say knitting?

Note: If you are related to me or are expecting a Christmas gift from me, and haven't told me that you read this blog, you might want to not read this post. You might find out what you're getting for Christmas. (Thought it would serve you right for reading this blog and not telling me!)

I've been buys knitting and blocking various gifts for the family.

My nieces are getting these mittens: (Brooks Farm Solana, Basic Mitten Pattern from one of the "Handy" books)

My brother asked for a hat, he's the only one if the family who asked for something real (as opposed to knitted lampshades or other jokes. So he's getting my version of the Zissou hat (Ravelry).

It knit with Brooks Farms Mas-Acero. This stuff is very similar to Cascade 220, but softer due to the touch of silk. There's 8 oz in a skein, so when The Husband asked for the same hat, I just kept right on going. His hat is still on the needles.

My brother's girlfriend loved the colors of the Brooks Farm Four Play that I was knitting up. So, she's getting my version of the Scrunchable Scarf (Ravelry) (Please blend the colors in the two pictures together -- my camera is clearly having color issues.

And last but not least my sister is getting the Jute Rope Scarf (Ravelry). Its knit with Catalina Bulky Baby Alpaca. Its sooooo soft. I was sad when I finished knitting it.

All I've got to do is snip the threads and sew on charms and tags and then pack 'em up with the rest of the gifts and ship 'em out. Woo hoo!

What Was I Thinking???

So, I finished a bunch of stuff. Great.

I've got a bunch of stuff still in progress. The progress only tells part of the story...there's more. (Sorry -- the links are to Ravelry.)

So, what do I do? I sign-up for not one, not two, but THREE mystery shawl/stole projects.

First, the Mystery Shawl -- they're already on clue 2 and I just got my yarn. But isn't it beautiful?

Next, the Secret of the Stole -- At least I have the yarn, but I haven't done the swatch yet. I'm only a little behind.

And finally, the Halloween Mystery Shawl -- at least this one hasn't started yet. I'm waiting for the yarn I ordered from ColorfulSheep on etsy. Its called Blood Roses. Sounds great for a Halloween-themed knit, doesn't it?

And as if that wasn't enough, I also joined the Second Wave Clapotis KAL. My yarn is wound, I've found all my stitch markers and my needles are ready. But I haven't even cast on yet. Sigh.


I did manage to get the Rose Garden Shawl (Ravelry) finished. Its waiting to be blocked.




There's also the Jute Rope Scarf on my needles too...


What am I thinking?