Can I mention the 'C' word??

pictish · Can I mention the 'C' word??

I am a bit short of cash this year with me not working so am planning on a few knitted Christmas pressies - not something I do normally cos of the stress Confused

But am going to start VERY soon so it's less stressful and I wondered if anyone fancied starting early too Wink

I'm making at least 2 pairs of socks with the little gift bags to put them in with a little bag of lavender to put in the sock drawer afterwards like I did 2 years ago - you can see that one here - Rav link . The bag seemed to take as long as the socks last time Laughing

KnittingLadybird

I'll join in! there may be socks, scarves and little stuff. Maybe a cardy for Millie...who knows small crimbly things seem like a good idea right now Very Happy

ygymraes

I'll join in. Very Happy

I have the yarn waiting for 2 scarves and 2 pairs of mittens, and I like the idea of little gift bags to match the socks. Smile

pictish

I'm making socks for MIL and Aunt-in-law with the little bags and possibly some more for my Mum (tho not sure she has worn the last pair Confused

) or maybe an alpaca scarf with this alpaca yarn here - think it was Milly Razz

I got a lacy scarf pattern with it.

franney

Yep, i'm in, i have started one pair of socks already and as soon as my book arrives i'll be casting on a hat for Niecey too Very Happy

Not sure how many other knitted pressies there will be, i might just whip up some Cranfords and Fetchings for special friends Wink

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Cranfords would make lovely pressies wouldn't they Razz

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There are some nice free patterns on The Knitting Hut site including a little teddy bear with jumper - very easy to knit. And a mobile phone cosy. Apparently you can get a pair of socks, the gift bag AND this mobile phone cosy out of one ball of Opal/Trekking etc Razz

There's a nice scarf too.

Knitting Hut patterns here .

franney

That's a very handy link, thanks Ali. I shall make some teddies in pure wool for babies i know, they'll be able to chew on them without Mums worrying about them eating acrylic Laughing

gilraen

I'm in!! I've already knit a few sock gifts Very Happy

ygymraes

Auntie Noo

Nope! No way! Not a chance! Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without last minute panics, forgotten gifts and sewing up the last 3 gifts at 2am on Christmas morning. But I'll join in around October!! Laughing

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CJ

yeah, I think given the lack of finances round here, I'd better join in too. Laughing

I've already knit a couple of laceweight garter stitch scarves, which have turned out lovely and light. I might have to keep them though. Twisted Evil

MIL wants some handspun, so I suppose that will do for my mum as well. Very Happy

so, just the kids to knit for now - any suggestions?

Jobo

I've already made one thing - a scarf in Posh Lei for my friend.

I am thinking about making a forest canopy shawl for my Line Manager - not because I am a creep but she has given me a gift for the last 8 years and I have never given her anything, Embarassed

So I want to make something a bit special. Got to find some lovely yarn now Very Happy

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I imagine DD won't mind another scarf CJ Laughing

Not sure about DS tho - would he wear a beany made with handspun?

Jo that sounds a lovely idea!!

Anna

I don't usually make Christmas presents because I loathe knitting to a deadline, but this year I think my Dad deserves some socks, so that's what he's getting!

I'm using the classic sock pattern from 2 at a time socks, but I'm rebelling and knitting them one at a time (I may come to regret this Laughing

) in Rico Superba Print yarn.

CJ

yep, I've already done two pink scarves for DD. Laughing

DS has been asking for a blue scarf, so I think I might use the colinette dK in my stash on rav for him. Wink

Alice

Oh yes...I have to join too!!

But I hope it won't make me feel guilty with all the things lots of you have made/started already. I've got lots of family to knit for and I'm not at all sure what to make yet -except quite a few will be getting socks. And I like the idea of a little bag and lavender sachet with them.

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franney

what about a knitted or crochet teddy for the kids CJ?

Cathie

I will be trying to knit as much as possible this year, and I think I will have to start pretty soon if I am going to get it all done. I have planned (so far!)

3 jumpers or cardigans for my friends children
4-5 pairs of hand warmers
2 celtic knot scarfs
A jumper for my sister
4 mens hats

I know for a fact I probably won't get half of it done, but will give it a try. Money is going to be a bit tight for us now with the shop closing, even if I get morrisons it could be the end of november before I get another wage packet.

Cathie

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Goodness Cathie Laughing

Better get those needles going now I think Wink

Cathie

I know! it didn't seem quite so much until I wrote it down. I think I will start with the smallest first and go from there. Mum said she would help out with the scarfs but she isn't familer with lace, but is happy to make croc ones and seafoam like she did last year

Cathie

franney

Oh yes, that reminds me! I also have two scarves to knit, the Dragon one from Morehouse that i snaffled off Murdo Very Happy

One in the yarn that comes with the kit and one in something different as they are for brothers and they will fight if they are the same Laughing

CJ

oh yes, the kids love handknit socks, thanks n Wink

franney, what a fab idea, DD loves teddies, and has already taken possession of one of my amigurumi books with toys in!!!

terri

I'm in too!!!!!!
I've made a chunky scarf already, planning scarfs for all the female people we need gifts for, and maybe a jumper or two for my sister if I have time.

franney

pictish

Well I've cast on for my first pressie sock - was difficult finding something I already had that would suit 2 very conservative older ladies Laughing

everything was too bright or too pink or too handwash Laughing

but finally found some tweedy Trekking in a dark burgundy colour for one of them Razz

slowasasnail

Well I'm in as well I suppose. I already have 2 pairs of socks on the go. One I have started the second one and one I haven't. My SIL loved her wrist warmers so much last year that I have to make more this year.

CJ

KnittingLadybird

I'm going to make a draughts set, a rabbit, a couple of scarves, a few bugs (which I might turn into keyrings) possibly finish sis's other sock, a small persons cardy, a big persons cardy, a fold up portable castaway island complete with pop up palm trees and a hammock.........

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In the end I had to order some new sock yarn for the pressies I planned to make - it arrived today and I have started tonight - YAYY!!

franney

blueadt

I'm making a Clapotis in Noro sock for my MIL, Lady Eleanor for my Step Mum in Silk Garden & am planning a Cowl for my SIL. I may also make MIL a pair of socks for her birthday in January but I'm not sure she wears the pair I made her this year so need to find out first.

modelwidow

I wish I had recipients who would appreciate knitted gifts - but since they don't, they can put up with boring old smellies or similar and lump it Twisted Evil

The only thing I will do is knit mini socks, and attach them to cards,( so they can be taken off and used as tree ornaments another year,) for my friends from the Lace group who understand how nice handmade things are.