December Update

Well, I didn't finish all of my November goals but I made a good start:

1. Scarf for FIL - done and ready to be gifted. This is the Men's Cashmere Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts done in Classic Elite Princess.


2. Scarf for MIL - 2/3s done, so it should be ready on time. This is the Airy Scarf also from LMKG, done in Rowan Kidsilk Haze.


3. Chemo caps - 1 done, at least 1 more to go. This is the Hurricane Hat done in Vanna's Choice.


4. Finally, at long last, I have started a sweater for my DH. Probably won't be done for the holidays, but should be done in time to keep him warm for much of the winter!
This is the Boyfriend Sweater as a cardigan from the book, Hip to Knit done in Catalina Baby Silk.


Goals for the rest of December include finishing the MIL scarf, making at least 1 more chemo cap, and finishing the DH sweater!

Elizabeth's December List

I can't believe how well this Christmas season is going for knitting. I credit you, dear bloggers! I have knit 17 gifts for Christmas, including the one in progress right now. So I present to you, my December list!

1. Gift Item: Sherbrooke Cowl (ravlink)
Recipient: Gisèle (fiancé's grandmother)
Pattern: Sherbrooke by Lauren Weinhold (free PDF download)
Occasion: Christmas 2008
Finished: Dec 1/08
Notes: This cowl went a little slower than my other knits. Maybe it was because the stitch pattern was a teensy bit boring… maybe it was because I needed a break from knitting… either way, it turned out quite nicely. Yay! One gift down, one left before christmas!





2. Gift Item: Hedgerow Man Socks (ravlink)
Recipient: Chris (fiancé)
Pattern: Hedgerow by Jane Cochran (free)
Occasion: Christmas 2008
WIP: Nov 30/08
Notes: Finished the cuffs of both socks, and got them both on the needles for two-at-a-time. Man this yarn is tiny! I love it though, very soft, I’m sure he’ll love them. I can see this stitch pattern getting a little boring, but that will make them great for a travel project. I’m already a good couple inches into the legs.

Once those items are all done, I'll get to start working on birthday and wedding knitting for 2009!

3. Gift Item: Gloves or mittens
Recipient: Joel (brother)
Pattern: Ken Gloves or Tweedy Mittens
Occasion: Birthday
Due date: Jan 7/09
Notes: To go with his hat

4. Gift Item: Undecided
Recipient: Auntie Julie
Pattern: …
Occasion: Awesomeness
Due date: Feb 7/09

5. Gift Item: Lace knitting
Recipient: One of my bridesmaids: Lise, Rin, Ve, or Elsa
Pattern: undecided
Occasion: Wedding
Due date: September 2009
Notes: I would like to start one of these in December

Other gifts I'm thinking about:

• Joel and Chantelle — Wedding Gift / May
• Dad — Birthday / June
• Auntie Julie and Auntie Linda — Thank you gift / September
• Holly — Thank you gift / September
• Fran, Pete and Blip — Thank you gift / September
• Mom — Thank you gift and Birthday gift / September

Socks to be put away

for my husband... as gift for December...