Kniting during the Holidays

If you are like me, you have knitted your way through the holidays, gifts, and enjoyed yourself very much! Do not get burned out, but take some time to think about your self now.  In January, I find it is the best time to work on your own sweater, cape or skirt.  It is me time now, and what better way, than to find a great wool, and make some short work of it!

Find some great patterns, and buy a new book.  There is nothing like having a new knitting book, and sitting in your lazy knitting chair, with some tea, and working through your next dream.  Find your pattern, and decide.  Wow, isn't that hard?

 So many patterns, so little time!  Make a decision, and then make a second decision, just in case your wool or silk or cotton is not available.  You can find great wool online, but it is fun to really see and feel the wool.  Keep your plan, bring the book, and get help at the store on how much wool to buy.  Be sure to buy two extra balls, as you can not come back and expect the same dye lot, but you can always return the extra.

Now, take your time with the pattern, and learn some new steps if you can.  It is for you after all!

Holiday Gifts are Best when Handmade

Making holiday gifts is always best when you can do it by hand!  You can make something that everyone will love, and here are some great ideas!

If you are crocheting, use cotton yarn and make:

1. Washcloths
2.  Eyeglass cleaning tool
3.  Eyeglass case
4.  A cute fun long crochet tassle to hold curtains back, or a long belt!


If you are knitting, use wool, and make:

1. Mobile Phone Protection Case
2. A Long thin scarf for your niece in a bright color
3.  A pair of mittens lined in polar fleece
4.  A brightly colored square hot plate trivit.

Do not let time stop you, you can always start with one gift and see how quickly you can complete it.  The time you spend thinking of your gift receiver, while you make the gift is a great way to send your love.