February is half-gone... an Update

This month has been fantastic for stashburning and filling the gift pile. Here's my update so far:

1. Baby socks/ for mystery baby/ FO
2. Green Frivol Hat/ Xmas '08 pile/ FO
3. EZ's BSJ with stash Lamb's Pride random superwash remnants/ for one of the babies/ FO
4. (added) EZ's BSJ, shortened to Bolero length/ for the other baby/ FO
5. Simple ankle socks from stashed Regia sock yarn/ a co-worker, Xmas '08/ Feb. 28th

As you can see, I have several pairs of friends who are having their first child later this year, one in Brevard, NC and one in New Zealand. My friends in Nova Scotia are trying to conceive their second child, so I figured three baby gifts this month would be a safe bet.

I'm also making my 2nd pair of Anemoi mittens, but these are for me. Also, I've been commissioned by a student's mother to knit her a hat, which I'm doing with a stashed blue skein of Lamb's Pride. Yup, my yarn diet continues... all the projects in this post have been done with stashed yarn! Hooray!

Almost made it!!! :)

Well, I almost made it! Got most of my list done:

1) Tudora/a friend/Holiday giftJan 31 Done!
2) Calorimetry/Erin/Valentines Day/Jan 31 Done!
3) Complete Extended CAL as far as I have the clues/a friend/Valentines Day/Jan 31 Done!
4) Baby afghan/a friend/not sure/Jan 31 Done!
5) Dishcloth/my mother/Valentine's Day/Jan 31 Started!

So, the dishcloth gets rolled to February! Pictures will follow in a day or two (after I find my camera... sigh). I will start planning my February list and have it up soon, too.

EnjoY!

January Update / February Goals

I've finished all of my January items for this month. I've completed the Baby Shower Gift as of today, but I changed some of the items. I couldn't find a baby bootie pattern that I liked, so I nixed those, and I don't feel like knitting a bib, so the set is just the hat, cardi, and a wash cloth.

Here are the hat & cardi, complete w/ buttons!


I also finished an item for the Q1 Challenge... the Rowan Tapestry Scarf. It's probably going to be a Christmas present for a co-worker or somebody.


I updated the list, and now I only have one goal for January. To finish a pair of socks for myself. They were my traveling socks during Thanksgiving, and I had to set them down in favor of Christmas Knitting & then Gift Knitting. My gift to myself in February is to finish them! If I finish them, my next goal is to finish Callie (not currently listed) for myself as she was also set down in favor of Christmas Knitting.

I'm also making some very nice progress on Dina's Socks & I hope to have them done soon. I've been in an easy stockinette-in-the-round frame of mind, and I'm so happy that I'm knitting them 2 at a time. lol. :)

1) Coronet / Grandma / Christmas 2008 / Jan. 31 Finished 1/1/08
2) Strawberry Lime Socks / My Sister / Birthday (04/04/08) / Jan. 31 Finished 1/5/08
3) Baby Shower Gift (Baby Cardi, Hat, Washcloth) / Co-Worker / Baby Shower / Jan. 31 Finished 1/27/08
5) Blueberry Pie Socks / Me! / Just Because / Feb. 29
4) Felted Clogs / My Stepdad / Christmas 2008 / Mar. 31
5) Dublin Bay Socks / TC / Christmas 2008 / Mar. 31
6) Waving Lace Socks / Mom / Birthday (9/19/08) / Aug. 31
7) Vesper Socks / Dina / Birthday (10/7/08) or Christmas 2008 / Oct. 3 (In progress)
8) Rowan Tapestry Scarf / Undecided / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 1 Finished 1/15/08
9) Fetchings to match scarf / Undecided / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 1
10) Peacock Feathers Shawl / Mom / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 10
11) PIF Socks / Teresa / PIF gift / Dec. 23 (but hopefully sooner)
12) PIF Socks / Renee / PIF gift / Dec. 23 (but hopefully sooner)
13) Charity Item / Sue / PIF gift / Dec. 23 (but hopefully sooner)
14) PIF Socks / Lisa / PIF gift / Dec. 23 (but hopefully sooner)
15) Ripple Afghan / Joe's Dad / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 25
16) Flower Petal Shawl / Joe's Mom / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 25
17) Booga Bag or Socks / Joe's Sister / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 25
18) Hat (Pattern Undecided) / Grandpa / Christmas 2008 / Dec. 25

January's list is coming along!

So... I have four FOs. I'm hoping to get a pair of socks done for my admin support person who was admiring my socks that travel with me everywhere in my purse. She'll get them for admin professionals week in April.

Edgar scarf-this was a dream to knit up quickly... just a little bit more than a movie length. I used an oddball Katia Nepal sitting around the house. For one of the many girlfriends who are starting to dream about a handknit Christmas next year.

Dorothy's Revenge hat and scarf. For a girlfriend or mom at Christmas.
Heartbreakingly Cute Kimono-for pregnant friend, Kim, who is having a girl. I'm seeing her on Monday! Yeah for being done.
Marsan Watchcap for child. For Ethan for Christmas.

nearly done!

wow!

I love the momentum that this group has generated for me... I have set very clear goals, complete with deadlines - and as a result, my productivity has gone through the roof... gotta love that

I have completed my 4th FO

healing wrap for my mum... just 'cause I love her

it's a clapotis, worked in cotton (since wool products bother her skin)

to be honest, I was disappointed with the look of the finished product, but it is comfortable and practical



my final item for january was to be a pair of socks... these are temporarily on hold

instead I will work on a lace swap item I need to complete for a fellow woolaholics member

Newbie and 4 FO's and Quartly Challenge

Hi everyone! I saw this a few weeks ago and thought WOW! This would be a great incentive to get my Christmas knitting done. I have loved seeing everyones finishes and I will post my list shortly. I think there's around 25 things on it (not counting all the scarves I have been knitting).

Here are some photos of three of the scarves I have finished. I am half way through number 5 as well.

Happy Knitting! Leigh Ann

1 down !!

My first completed Christmas gift!



Giant Granny for Brittney for Christmas '08.
(photo resized by mamamarce)
My goal for February? To have completed 10 skeins on Ripple for Devyn to be gifted Christmas '08. I think I can do that!

Hayley

Http://knittyauntie.blogspot.com

I'm halfway through January!

My goals for January were to knit bib/burpcloth sets and washcloth/soap sack sets. Here's what I've done so far:


One is for an upcoming event and the other is for the "future gift" box. Now, on to those washcloths!

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