Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

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

@ FC. Taste sensation Wink

Though I could blame it all on the rum fumes from the soaking fruit!

But honestly, I've not dreamed them up - look here I think they're great Very Happy

Not sure that I shall get round to any this year though - nativity stuffing should come before elves!

lj
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Anna · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject:

I'm another who doesn't really do Christmas knitting. I did last year - I made my Dad a pair of socks as a thank you for nursing me after I came out of hospital, but that's it. Only special people need apply for knitted gifts from me Very Happy

But I could try and make something for me, even if it's only some Christmas socks Laughing

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knittingnanny · Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 971 Location: Glasgow

For financial reasons, I had loads of gifts to make last year, so this year it's a lot less. I just ain't doing that again Shocked

I need to do a CPH for DD - yarn is in the stash, but not started yet Confused

Plus a request for a chunky cardi - I made one for me, and my friend wants on like it for her daughter. Unfortunately she's an adult, not aged 2-3 Laughing

I'd also like to make a few chrissy decs for someone who has just moved into a new flat - she's really excited about decorating for Christmas.

And, as usual, I already have a few other WIPs otn Confused

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terri · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:17 am Post subject:

yes I'll join!!!!!!
I actually jotted a bit of a list in my notebook at the begining of the week Very Happy

Two of "Mi escuelita" for my nieces, one is done and just needs the buttons sewn on.
Two child size FLS , one is cast on
Sharfik for one of my friends
My so called scarf for another friend, already completed.

Not too bad and if I run out of time I can gift a cardi each to my nieces, rather than two each. I might make some mitts or socks to add to peoples stockings too if I find I have time..................................

OOOOOOHHHH, almost forgot!!!!! I had planned to make a christmas stocking for Jackson too Shocked

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franney · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:

I'm in! I've been Christmas knitting part-time since about June and haven't got very far!! Two Baktuses finished and one domino scarf half done, but i don't have anyone else that i MUST knit for, just if i want to, if that makes sense?
I love the idea of a bookmark mounted on a card, do you mind if i copy you MW? They'll make fab gifts for the ladies in my knitting group and won't take very long to do at all!
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GrannySmith · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:01 am Post subject:

GrannySmith is rolling up Very Happy

I am going to knit a scarf for DD's boyfriend, who has commented on the scarf I am knitting for DH, so that is one thing on the list.

If I can I will also do a shawl for DD's godmother, so that may be two things. Laughing

When you knit the coat for the mad mad boxer, I think you should knit in hair bobbles, she would just love it then Laughing

janice · Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 3071 Location: scottish borders

Need to finish a Baktus and aran hoodie for DGS, then there are

a partner for DH's sock
a partner for my dad's sock Laughing

pair socks for mum, DS1, DS2, DD and maybe her DH.

But I have also been asked by my auntie if I could knit a few things for a baby, my Italian cousin is about 6 months pregnant and apparently Italians love handknits for their babies Very Happy

So I have one wee cardie to finish, and I'm hoping to get another couple done, plus a couple wee hats and maybe wee bootees/socks. My auntie is hopefully coming over in December for a month so I need to finish for then Shocked

She had hoped to be allowed over for longer but the doctor said no, a month is long enough . (my auntie has lung cancer)

Actually my list doesn't look too bad despite the men socks on it Laughing

Oh and I still have a sock for my secret swap partner, and if I have time, 2 wise men, 1 shepherd and baby Jesus Wink

Silly list, it just got longer Rolling Eyes

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modelwidow · Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 1036 Location: Kent

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

Well it's the end of week one - 50 knitting days left and Christmas Day is seven weeks tomorrow Shocked

Time for our first confession/progress reports methinks Wink

Have to say my progress has been very s l o w Confused

A wedding cake which has to be out of the house tonight has impeded me somewhat Rolling Eyes

I managed a few rounds of a sock the other lunchtime, but that's it from me Embarassed

But I'm not panicking yet - there's still plenty of time Very Happy

But, I think sock knitting on the train is the order of the day - that frees up the evening at home for the other bits and pieces. And Twist which I'd really like to finish for the end of November Confused

How've you all done? Very Happy

lj

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Landgirls, Cassidy cap, Monkeys x 4, Baktus x 2, Granny blanket,