Current distraction, and some finished knitting!
After my very hectic November I decided to treat myself.
Unfortunately I decided to treat myself with one of this years christmas must have gifts for the kids.
However, an early morning hair appointment meant that I was in town for shop opening time, and hit the right shop at the right time, as an unexpected delivery came in, so I have a new toy:
My brain age tonight is 59. Clearly I have some work to do. This will eat into knitting time.
However, in among the hecticness there has been knitting, mainly for other people, so I present:
Tiny knits for a very tiny baby.
Saartje’s Booties (small size) and One Skein Baby Hat (small size)
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
3mm needles
Wristwarmers for E.
Fingerless Mitts, Interweave Knits, Fall 2005
Debbie Bliss Maya
5mm needles
A toque for T.
Made up hat pattern.
Alpaca with a Twist Highlander
5mm needles
I’ve actually knit this twice – first with 100 stitches cast on, which was too big, and then again with 80, which is better. The yarn is soooooo yummy I really didn’t care. It’s lovely. If you see some, buy it. It’s really soft and squishy and warm.
Slightly bigger booties.
Saartje’s booties. (again)
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
2.75mm needles
Dublin Scarf for L.
Random stripes in the Dublin colours.
Tivoli Celtic Aran Superwash Wool (they’ve changed the blend somehow, it’s really soft now).
Yarn held double
10mm needles
Phew! I’ve been busy. More to come…
You’re playing it ALREADY?!? What are you going to open one week from today?!? Ack!
Gave the kiddies the bad news that NinDSLites are impossible to find this year. Sad little faces. Of course didn’t tell them Papa-Will has ‘em in his luggage! (heh heh)
And yes, you HAVE been busy…
19 Dec 2007 at 12:52 am
I feel your Nintendo pain. I’ve been searching for a Wii for the BF and have finally come to terms that he’s getting a game and an IOU for a console which hopefully I will find in January.
Cute gifts! I really like the hat and booties.
19 Dec 2007 at 2:14 am
What is that game? I see the people on the subway with them, but can’t figure it out!
You’ve been so busy, your knitting is so beautiful. I especially like those booties.
19 Dec 2007 at 3:59 pm
so the big guy oohh’d and aahh’d over the ds and i oohh’d and ahh’d over all of your knitting! it is truly lovely. what wonderful gifts!
24 Dec 2007 at 1:29 am
Alpaca with a twist highlander? Is that a brand of yarn? It looks very soft and lovely!
23 Jan 2008 at 5:52 pm