I always like to make gifts. Generally, I do not knit a lot of holiday gifts because I hate the pressure of deadline knitting. Knitting is something I enjoy. Everything else in my life has deadlines and pressure. I don't want that for my knitting. But this year, I made some handknit gifts. Here are just a few. I modeled these pictures for Ravelry.
First up is the eternity Beaded Rib Scarf I made to go with Kayla's hat.
I knit BF a pair of festive green cashmere socks for Christmas.
A miniature cashmere sock ornament with the same yarn.
A couple of my kitschy little chickens for my step-MIL whose kitchen is decorated in chickens.
I also gifted some of my 2012 handknit Christmas ornaments - Let It Snowmen!
The Piece de Resistance was the denim blue Sampler Blanket I made for Kayla. Here's a picture before I put it under the tree. I finished it on Dec 23rd... but didn't have time to block it, so I made a blocking/washing lesson be part of the gift. It's currently down on the pool table drying. It looks great and so warm.
That's the most I've ever gifted for handmade gifts for Christmas. How about you?
You were very busy!
I made items for one of my brothers and his family. Next year I'll knit for another brother. I made two helmet liners (for hunting), a beret, fingerless mitts and a scarf/ear warmer combo. I was with them this year and it was great to see everyone open their knitted items.
Posted by: Beth | Friday, December 28, 2012 at 20:52
I knit gifts all year long....already started for next year!!! I made felted slippers, 2 pair of knee high socks, too many to count stocking hats (for gifts and charity).
Posted by: Kathi | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 21:04
Ilove what I am assuming is a freudian slip...when you said your step-MIL "chicken is decorated in chickens"!!!!
Cashmere socks - wow - those sound yummy!
The blanket is beautiful!!!
Posted by: danielle | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 19:55
NO Christmas knitting for me this year, but I have started for NEXT year already.
This past year was a tough on for me medically and I just couldn't get organized for this Christmas. It was WAY laid back. But, we had a wonderful time.
Next year ... I vow to have a big blow out at least knitting wise!
Posted by: Dee | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 18:39
OH i love that blanket and your cowl!!!!
I knit socks during the year to give this Christmas. I also knit those 3 leftover hats and the men in our house choose from among them this morning as we exchanged gifts.
I knit a shawl for my friend Helen and gave it to her for Christmas and she loves it.
Posted by: kathy b | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 15:54