I suspect that my slow start will see me 'making Christmas' right up until Christmas Eve, but hey it wouldn't be Christmas without a good dollop of anxiety right? I have a whole cupboard filled with materials for things yet to be made, and I don't mind admitting its a daunting prospect.
Off the pins over the last couple of days have been these,
The Pickles Plain Vest knitted with Chunky Knitting Yarn 100% wool, in 'Burnt Orange'
And
The Snappy Hat knitted in Merino/cashmere mix, 'Mid Grey'.
I have to admit I like the mixed wool so much better, its much softer and nicer to knit with. The wrist-warmers I made up myself using a 4 cable stitch (I think they were size 6mm needles, and 30sts, increasing every 4th st after band for cable).
I have also managed to pick up a bargain at the charity shop.
A Gainsborough Bone China Tea Set. I have a craft idea in mind for this, which I will show you when I find the time to do it (eek, not panicking at all).
What have you guys been making? Are you keeping up with it?
Valerie
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