Knits of Christmas past, part 2

This was another Christmas knit for my baby sister, from maybe 3 years ago (it's so hard to remember!). I absolutely ADORE this hat, which I made from Sugar & Cream and Kitchen Cotton -- I think it's one of my favourite knits ever. The ties are SUPER long, and end with multi-colored tassels, and look SUPER over my sister's gorgeous, long hair. But she was napping and I needed to snap a picture, so my brother kindly agreed to be my hat model.

The pattern is a modification of two favourites: the Kitty hat from Stitch 'n Bitch, and the rather generic "Kim's Hats" from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.

Lust--Satisfied

Awhile ago I mentioned wanting this. I showed it to my MIL when she asked me what I wanted for my birthday. The result:



This is the best knitting compartmentalizing item I have ever used. The only problem? I think I might need the smaller one, too! I love having all my stuff in one spot and just tossing the thing in my purse when I need to take knitting with me. The medium size is perfect for 10" straight needles and a scarf-in progress or pieces of a sweater. It is especially useful on an airplane because no one can see inside and my scissors are safe from other people's neuroses. A big bonus!



Thank you, Persnickity Knits! Now that I will soon be your neighbor, I am coming to the shop to pick out my Lu-Lu!!

Winter Planning

Dear Knitting Gods,

I know I have not finished either of the two cardigans I have started, but in my defense there were babies popping up in my life. All babies have now been swathed in warm, knitted love and I have even started my hubby's hat that he has been requesting for longer that I care to think about. So I feel free to peruse the interwebs in search of my next project and I think this might be it. I love the outerwear details for a knit. And I think it will be perfect for my new climate...

So... I promise not to purchase yarn for it until my other sweaters are finished. I hope this appeases your fickle nature. If not, oh well, I like to knit... and GAP is only 3 blocks away.....

Birthday!

October 29th was Andrea's birthday. And on November 1, we celebrated by going out for tea at the Horton Grand Hotel with her sisters and her moms. And at tea, I gifted her the AWESOME knitting needle case, notions bag, and project bag that I had sewn for her (per her request roughly six months ago -- I am NOT quick when it comes to commissions). Only I forgot to take any photos!

So, Andrea, I will leave it to you to snap a few pictures once your needles are in place, to share with the interwebs my handiwork.

I'm currently working on a series of these cases which I may one day put on Etsy, depending on how awesome I am. Just don't expect them to appear before the holidays, or you will be sorely disappointed.