Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

Hanne · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 535 Location: Finland

On Christmas Eve I wrote a list of things I'm going to knit for gifts next year. I try to plan early, so I can do them a bit by bit around the year and avoid the November gift knitting rush.

I usually try to choose a theme. This year I made shawls and scarves. Next year I'm going to knit dishcloths (inspired by the swap!) and try to make handmade soaps to give with them. I was inspired by n's soap book link and I got a Finnish book on the same subject from the library. I think soap making might be interesting.
Dishcloths are quick to make and I can use up my cotton stash. I don't knit cotton, because I like wool better, so I'm happy to get rid of cottons.

n · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:

Goodness that's very organised. Sounds like an excellent plan though.

Soap is on my list for January because I've run out of handmade stuff and I prefer it to shop-soap.

n
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loobyj · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1648 Location: Swindon, Wilts

I'm with you there Hanne Very Happy

And not just with knitted gifts either. I didn't get any handmade cards done this year - I had the designs all mapped out, but just ran out of time.

I successfully manage and implement projects at work - and I'm applying the same principle for Thingmas 08 Very Happy

Watch this space Laughing

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pictish · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

NOOOOoooooooo Shocked

Not yet

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Nevisknitter · Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2184 Location: scotland

The knitted washcloths and homemade soap sound a great idea.