All crafters that I know will admit that whilst they love their craft (or crafts) birthdays and Christmas present a particular set of challenges. Whilst we know how much a handknit etc can be loved by its recipient (or at least they won't be getting a second if they don't :) ) that sinking feeling around early November as you realise just how much work you've let yourself in for creates just a small amount of stress.
So in no particular order this year my challenge includes, but is unlikely to be limited to:
So in no particular order this year my challenge includes, but is unlikely to be limited to:
- Snug Hooded Wrap for my Mum - have the yarn, of which one of the 15 skeins has been balled.
- Spinning the remaining batts for my SIL
- Knitting (and possibly spinning) a pair of long gloves for my sister to match a coat she has with 3/4 length sleeves
- A matinee coat for a baby just born to friends of ours
- Finishing In Dreams for my friend's girlfriend.
- Riding coat from the frogged/reskeined/washed/balled remains of the daisy stitch coat
- finish spinning Midnight's Socks and actually get on with the knitting
Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis year I decided against knitting Christmas presents. In the end I did knit a hat for a friend, but that only took a day so, really, it does not count. I don't mind knitting for others (though I'd rather knit for myself), but doing so with a particular deadline in mind won't work well in my case.