Valentine Knitting

Nothing says I love you like a handmade gift, in my opinion at least. That said I find knitting for guys tough. Things I have knit for my hubby and other male relatives to date: slippers, scarves, hats, neck warmers. If anyone has any other ideas I would love to have you share them.
Knitting for my angel children, however, is much easier. Their gift list includes: MaryJayne doll, scarves, hats, ponchos, sweaters, stick horse, bags/purses, and stuffed animals. This year I don't have anything in the works. I am thinking about a cute little fairy and bag I found in a knitting magazine, clothes for MaryJayne, or something else as of yet undetermined.
Valentine knitting...filled with love, filled with creativity, and hopefully filled with fun.

Anne of Green Gables

On my knitting break I have been reading. I started by reading the Anne of Green Gables series. I have enjoyed rereading a childhood favorite, and I have a new perspective as I read about Marilla or Mrs. Lynde knitting. As I think about books I have read or research books mentioning knitting, I find knitting is everywhere. Knitting was integral in the America Girl Series about Kirsten that I read to my daughters. I get a little thrill when my girls chime in with "you knit Mommy.". Knitting is everywhere in life if you just keep your eyes open.

Knitting break

After my Christmas knitting frenzy it has been a month since I picked up needles. What have I been doing instead? Reading...books that discuss knitting.

Made It

I completed all my projects by the 23rd! Merry Christmas!

Countdown

Okay, I had plans...let's say delusions of posting daily here as I knit my way to Christmas. Obviously that did not happen...how about an update as I and many of us while enjoying the holiday season find it hard to find time to fit it all in. Here is my knit gift list progress to date. Two older nieces: one wrapped, one needing to be assembled and wrapped...an hour probably to complete. Two nephews: one hat done and unwrapped, one on the needles. Little niece, and my Mom: done and wrapped. My aunt: done but unwrapped. My uncle I purchase a gift...cheated. My 2 sisters: one completed and mailed...I rock...and one on needles...she is coming here for Christmas so that buys me some extra time. My Dad...the man you can't buy for but you can make for...it is the oh my child made me a gift still works with him despite my advanced age...I will let you fill in the age...not even started. In addition I made a MaryJayne doll for one of my daughter's friends. While things haven't gone exactly as planned with 4 qdays to go I think I will actually make it!