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1 December 1976 Location: Marton, Middlesbrough, UK
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
But I could try and make something for me, even if it's only some Christmas socks _________________ "I can resist everything except temptation" - Oscar Wilde.
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
I need to do a CPH for DD - yarn is in the stash, but not started yet
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
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 _________________
YES I CAN!
28 items completed
yes I'll join!!!!!!
I actually jotted a bit of a list in my notebook at the begining of the week
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 _________________ Terri xx
Location: Slap bang in the middle of Bromley, Croydon, Biggin Hill and that London!
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! _________________
GrannySmith is rolling up 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.
When you knit the coat for the mad mad boxer, I think you should knit in hair bobbles, she would just love it then
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
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 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 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
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
Silly list, it just got longer _________________ ravelry id : janice61
AKA GRUMPY OLD WOMAN
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I love the idea of a bookmark mounted on a card, do you mind if i copy you MW? .....
I don't mind at all Franney.
Last year I made Mini sock decorations and attached them to cards too - they were very well received, so I thought I would try a variation on a theme this year - only trouble is 'cos I knit so loose I am having 'fun' with the tension atm - my smallest needles are 2mm and they are too big - just off to try and create some finer needles using a medal rod from DH's modellling stash and a couple of beads - will let you know how I get on. _________________ Ravelry id : Modelwidow
Well it's the end of week one - 50 knitting days left and Christmas Day is seven weeks tomorrow Time for our first confession/progress reports methinks
Have to say my progress has been very s l o w A wedding cake which has to be out of the house tonight has impeded me somewhat I managed a few rounds of a sock the other lunchtime, but that's it from me
But I'm not panicking yet - there's still plenty of time 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
How've you all done?
lj
_________________ Ravelry - auntiemabel
Completed in 2009
Landgirls, Cassidy cap, Monkeys x 4, Baktus x 2, Granny blanket, Snowball scarf, Baby scarf x 3
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@ FC. Taste sensation 
Though I could blame it all on the rum fumes from the soaking fruit!
