Yes you read it right, and no I'm not bragging but at last I have finished the Christmas knitting.
There was a last minute substitution when I realised that the yarn that I had bought for Dancing Daughter's Pointe shoe socks was just not knitting up right so thanks to Amy Sue who took delivery of some Knitpick patterns for me, and sent them on, I was able to run up one of those Bella scarves instead.
I am really pleased with it. the yarn is Wendy Velvet touch which is approx DK weight so I downsized on the needles to 7.5mm, and knitted it about 4 feet longer - she likes her scarves loooong.
In fact I like it so much I am going to make a couple for myself as accent scarves for work I quite fancy one in a fancy silk yarn - it only takes one ball so I can probably afford it:-)
Next up is Skateboarding Son's fingerless gloves.
Like most of his wardrobe they are unrelived black. Not the best thing to be trying to sew up in artificial light!
St Ives 4 ply on 2.5mm Clover bamboo 5" DP's
Finally on the Christmas front here are my Mum's Jaywalkers
I'm really please with these. I am also really flattered that the author of the pattern left me a comment on the blogg asking for a copy of this picture for her gallery. I didn't realise I was being read by such exalted company:-)
Opal Elemente sock wool on Addi natura 2.5mm Dp's
If you have knitted a pair of these, drop her a picture she is really interested in what people are doing with her pattern.
Finally and this is not for Christmas, I have been promising a picture of my finished Faroese shawl.
Faroese Shawl from Gathering of Lace
Knitted in Rowan Cashcotton 4ply : colour Monet
It took just over 5 balls
It has already become a firm favourite and I am wearing everywhere it is so cozy!
I'm not sure if I will be posting again before Christmas as the next few days will be spent trying to get the house straight and doing the last minute shopping.
So in case I don't, I wish you all a lovely Christmas. I hope that you have the Christmas that you want (different people want different things out of Christmas) and have a yarn full New year ;-)
All your projects are absolutely fabulous! I love the pink Bella scarf. I've updated the Jaywalker gallery to include yours, as well as a link to your blog. Happy holidays!
Posted by: grumperina | December 19, 2005 at 06:34 PM
Isn't it a great feeling? I haven't been knitting with 2.5mm needles (I don't think I ever WILL knit with 2.5mm needles) but I have my gifts made and wrapped and ready to give. A beret, a lacy beanie hat, a shawl (crocheted), a knitting needle case (sewn), slippers!
Now it's back to the wrap pattern with all the yarn overs, ssks, sk2ps, and k2togs...
Posted by: Nicola | December 20, 2005 at 06:24 AM
Merry Christmas to you, too!! I hope you have a lovely one, and come back to us rested and refreshed!
Judy
Posted by: Judy | December 20, 2005 at 01:25 PM
The scarf is beautiful!
Congratulations on finishing up your knitting in good time!
You are all set for some relaxation now! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kira | December 20, 2005 at 06:41 PM
You have some beautiful holiday knit gifts. I'm sure all the recipients will love them. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Posted by: Wanda | December 20, 2005 at 07:26 PM
Your knitting is beautiful. Enjoy, celebrate and feel joy for Christmas. You deserve it!
Posted by: margene | December 20, 2005 at 10:09 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family! What gorgeous knits - a great way to wrap up the year!
Posted by: Mary Beth | December 21, 2005 at 01:14 AM
I love all of your knitted gifts and am especially fond of the Bella scarf!
Merry Christmas - I hope Santa is good to you :D
Posted by: Tiffany | December 22, 2005 at 08:09 AM