Wednesday, December 29, 2010

My hands have regained feeling...

I can't believe I actually got my gifts finished this year for Christmas. SERIOUSLY. I'm sure I've said that every year, but I was actually finishing the gift for my fiance Christmas morning... while everyone else opened presents. I really enjoyed seeing everyone's reactions without distraction, though! It was a wonderful Christmas. =) I broke down and bought gifts for my mom and dad (slight fail =/), but everyone else's were made. Here's the breakdown:

1 lace knit scarf in Vanna's Choice blue (GORGEOUS and I made it a button-front scarf, a style I adore)
1 pink knit slouchy hat (in a pattern I put together of various elements I enjoy from other hats)
1 crocheted throw (present for sister and brother-in-law -- the source of my near-crippled finger joints =P)
1 granny square crocheted stocking (classic, square toes and all)
1 knit tea cozy (in a pattern I created! Woo! An original made the cut!)

I wish I had pictures of them all to post! I really should get on that... I was so pleased with the turn-out though.

I gave my hands a short break and am starting on my mom's birthday gifts. I've already had to rip out and backtrack, so I'm thinking it'll be a pretty good one. =P Happy New Year, everyone!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

I seem to have gone crazy.

I managed to graduate on time in May, thanks be to God, find 2 jobs, one in my field of specialty, and get engaged. All within the last time I posted! I believe my tardiness is excused. =)

I also took on hand-made Christmas gifts for my entire family again this year. I started this in college when funds were quite limited (and even the really really good yarn is only about 7 dollars). But I decided that this will be my last year for it, since next year my husband and I will be gifting.

Husband. Wow.

So, instead of Christmas, I'll take on birthdays. Much better. I will gladly share my gifts, patterns, and other blogs when these gifts are given! Not that anyone in my family is yet following my blog, but we must be thorough. Just in case ;)

Merry Christmas to you all, share a lovely cup of tea and some knitted coasters with the one who keeps you warm!

xoxo