It worked out fairly well, as I was able to crank out quite a few things for a modest but more personalized and meaningful holiday (I hope). Of course, going this direction was also very educational and satisfying, and the hours of extra practice haven’t hurt either.
I began making them way back last Spring but the past couple of months were at times almost non-stop knitting. Imagine a shadowed figure hunched over skeins of yarn grasping a blur of needles, red-eyed, kink-necked, and contorted with obsession (or possession). That was me.
The loot:
Gloves and wristwarmers were the theme this year. Even afore-ranted-about cutesy mittens were in the mix! “Never say never”, right? These were irresistible, though, being an Avatar fan:
Airbender mittens for my baby nephew.As you can see, I’ve been up to my neck in a kaleidoscope of color. I managed to slip in a couple things of black or gray to keep some of my gloominess intact, but the brightness abounds.
Whew! With all that said and done, now it’s back to the cave to nurse my holiday hangover while planning darker creations.
Credit where it’s due:
Wine bottle cozies
Sheldon the Turtle
"Dashing” fingerless gloves
Modified "Tudora" collar
Ropes and Ladders Scarf
Child’s Simple Striped Mittens
Owl Hat
Bag and monkey backpack from Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller
Mini stocking, and wristwarmers from Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson
Hoodie from The Yarn Girls' Guide to Kid Knits: Patterns for Babies and Toddlers by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs
