Joining in with Ginny at Small Things for this week's Yarn Along. I have almost finished all of the Christmas presents on my list..... aside from those for my children, which, sadly, is still a lot. I was planning on knitting them each a hat and a pair of mittens, and I still have the arms and trim of Phoebe's tea leaves sweater to finish (plus a few other sewn gifts as well). I am starting to realize (and accept) that all of this knitting may not get done in time. But, the good news is that I am the only one who will know if I don't finish them all! I casted-on Phoebe's hat yesterday, deciding that was a good, fairly-mindless knit to have on hand while I finish up grading finals and prepare holiday packages to be sent. Only one more yarn along before the big day, so next week I will update you all on what actually got done! I foresee a lot of movie nights in my future...
I am still reading In the Kingdom of Men by Kim Barnes and so far I have been enjoying it. It's about a young couple that moves to Saudi Arabia to work in the oil business. The setting is so vastly different from where I am that reading it is a pretty good escape from reality.
What are you reading and knitting this week? Are you finishing up all of the gifts on your list?
Sounds like a fascinating read!
ReplyDeleteeeep. really only one yarn along left?? oh my gosh. i still have such a long list.
ReplyDeleteare you using lion brand organic cotton yarn? i love that stuff!
yes, and i love it too! so cozy!!
DeleteI'll have to add that book to my queue, it looks like an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteOh my I didn't realize we only have one yarn along left and my list is still so long and I have the flu : ( waaaaaaaaaa. Good luck on completing your list : )
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration with your ambitious knitting for the holidays. I am trying to finish one little hat for my hubby with my new "knitting loom" but I have run into a learning curve and am now having to take a row out. Hope I get it done. I have made some other gifts but not with yarn. Hope you got your grading all finished. It is a very busy time of year for teachers! I am looking forward to Dec. 21 (if the world doesn't end, I'll have two weeks off!) Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that the people in blogsphere also know about what you are not knitting :) I am with you on scaling back since I have scaled back!!
ReplyDeleteHaha. I was totally thinking that as well... I let you all in on my little secret!
DeleteIs the yarn pictured for P's hat? It's GORGEOUS! I'm clinging to my high hopes of getting all my knitted gifts done. We'll see, we'll see... :) Good luck on getting everything done! I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteIt is. It is lion's brand organic cotton and super cozy. Thanks!!
DeleteLove that yarn you are using for the hat, it will look so great on Phoebe. My Christmas knitting is done!
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